5 Must-Try Vegetarian Korean Dishes

Kimchi Bokkeumbap

A tangy and savoury fried rice with spicy kimchi, vegetables and tofu, stir-fried with garlic and ginger and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Bibimbap

A colourful mixed rice dish topped with a variety of sauteed vegetables, a fried egg and gochujang (Korean chilli paste), making for a balanced and satisfying meal.

Japchae

Stir-fried sweet potato noodles with a mix of vegetables like bell peppers, carrots and spinach, often seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Pajeon

Korean savoury pancakes are made with a batter of flour, eggs and green onions, often mixed with other vegetables or kimchi for added flavour.

Sundubu Jjigae

A spicy and comforting tofu stew made with soft tofu, vegetables and a rich broth, perfect for a warming meal.