15 Korean Lunch Box Recipes to Try Out

Bring the flavors of Korea to your lunch box with these easy-to-make recipes. From bibimbap and bulgogi to kimchi, get all the ingredients you need to prepare delicious and nutritious meals in no time that are sure to tantalize your taste buds

Bibimbap

Bibimbap is a popular Korean comfort food consisting of warm, and often spicy, rice bowl topped with various vegetables, meat, and a fried egg. It’s easy to make bibimbap at home with some cooked short-grain rice, namul (Korean vegetable side dish), ohitashi (soy sauce-based vegetables), kimchi, spicy pork bulgogi, sesame oil and an optional fried egg. Mix everything together for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner

Bulgogi

Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish made of thinly-sliced marinated beef that’s grilled to perfection. The key to the perfect bulgogi lies in the marinade, which adds a distinct sweet and savory flavor. For traditional bulgogi, combine soy sauce with mirin (sweet rice wine), green onions, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil and pepper for an unforgettable combination of flavors. Grill the meat for a few minutes on each side for an easy delicious meal or pack it up for your lunch box!

Kimchi Jeon

Kimchi jeon is a classic Korean lunch box recipe that’s perfect for those looking for an easy and delicious option to brighten up their lunch. This savory pancake features the signature flavors of kimchi, onion, garlic and green onions. To make it, mix diced kimchi with all-purpose flour, eggs and water until you have a thick batter. Heat oil in a skillet and pour the batter onto the pan before adding more kimchi. Fry on both sides until golden brown and serve with your favorite dipping sauce

Gyeranjjim

Gyeranjjim is another popular Korean lunch box dish you can whip up in minutes. It is essentially a savory egg custard made by combining beaten eggs, onions, scallions and various seasonings such as garlic, sesame oil and salt. For a richer flavor, mix in vegetables such as mushrooms and zucchini. Lastly, pour the mixture into a greased pan and steam until cooked through. Cut into small pieces for easy portioning when packing your lunch box

Japchae

Japchae, a Korean glass noodle dish, is the perfect meal to include in your lunch box. Made with sweet potato noodles and stir-fried veggies such as carrots, onions, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and cabbage it’s a nutritious one pot wonder! To give it some zing, mix in garlic and soy sauce for that savory umami taste. Serve cold for an extra refreshing bite or eat it warm. Enjoy with rice and a side of kimchi for a complete balanced meal