I Tried Korean Recipes by BTS

gochujang

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: red chili powder + sugar

Miso provides umami flavor, while the alternative is more accessible.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is higher in protein, while cottage cheese is a budget-friendly alternative.

kimchi

🥗Healthier: sauerkraut

💰Cheaper: pickled vegetables

Sauerkraut offers similar fermented benefits, while pickled veggies are often cheaper.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and mix with a little bit of salt.

Beat the eggs until mixed well.

Melt butter in a skillet.

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook until opaque.

Flip the cooked eggs onto a slice of bread.

Place a slice of cheese on top and spread ketchup on another slice of bread.

Fold the two slices of bread together to form a sandwich.

Cut the sandwich in half to serve.

Soak glass noodles in water for over 30 minutes.

Prepare julienne carrots and onion, and shred oyster mushrooms.

Blanch the mushrooms in hot water.

Marinate thinly sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon garlic, and black pepper.

Cook the soaked noodles in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir-fry onion and carrots in a pan with salt for 1 to 2 minutes over high heat.

Stir-fry the marinated beef until cooked through.

Add the cooked noodles to the pan and stir-fry everything together, adding more soy sauce if needed.

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

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