Here are some kid-friendly Korean recipes that are tasty, mild, and fun to eat:
🥢 1. Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari | 계란말이)
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp finely chopped carrot
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onion
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Beat eggs, mix in chopped veggies and salt.
- Heat a pan with a little oil, pour a thin layer of egg mixture.
- As it cooks, roll it gently to one side.
- Push the roll back and pour more egg. Repeat.
- Slice into pieces when cooled.
👉 Healthy, colorful, and great in lunch boxes!
🍚 2. Mini Bibimbap Cups
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice
- Finely chopped cooked veggies (carrot, spinach, zucchini)
- Fried egg (cut into strips)
- Soy sauce and sesame oil
- Optional: shredded chicken
Instructions:
- Mix rice with sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Press rice into muffin molds or shape small rice cups.
- Top with assorted veggies, egg strips, or chicken.
- Serve with mild gochujang (optional for older kids).
👉 Fun DIY toppings, very nutritious.
🍜 3. Korean Noodles (Janchi Guksu | 잔치국수)
Ingredients:
- Thin wheat noodles (somyeon)
- Veggie broth (or chicken broth)
- Julienned carrot, zucchini, and egg
- Soy sauce, sesame oil
Instructions:
- Cook noodles, rinse in cold water.
- Heat broth, season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Serve noodles in warm broth with toppings.
👉 Soft, slurpy, and light – perfect for toddlers.
🍗 4. Mild Korean Chicken Skewers
Ingredients:
- Boneless chicken pieces
- Soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil
- Skewers
Instructions:
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill or pan-cook until golden brown.
👉 Kids love anything on sticks!
🍠 5. Korean Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
- Korean sweet potato or regular
- Olive oil, pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Cut sweet potatoes into sticks.
- Toss in oil and bake at 200°C until crispy.
- Serve with yogurt dip.
👉 Sweet, crispy, and healthy alternative to regular fries.
Want quick dessert ideas too like Korean honey pancakes (Hotteok) or banana milk?
