There are lots of Korean dishes that are stir fried. Let’s take a look at some of these dishes :

Nakji bokkeum (낙지볶음) is a stir fried octopus dish. First, the octopus is chopped into bite sized pieces. If the octopus isn’t prepackaged and prepared already, the next step will be to strip the outer skin off. Then the octopus pieces are washed and put in a pan under medium heat. Some red pepper paste, garlic, spring onions, and a cup of water are thrown in as well.

Kimchi bokkeum (김치볶음) is a stir fried dish using kimchi. Usually housewives make kimchi bokkeum when the kimchi turns sour and is about to go bad. Kimchi bokkeum is a great way to use all the kimchi without having to waste it or throw it away. Some tofu cut into squares with some sugar and water is also mixed in a pan with the kimchi.

Myeolchi bokkeum (멸치볶음) is a stir fried dish using dried, miniscule anchovies. The anchovies usually come in a bundle and come prepackaged from a store. Take the anchovies out and mix some garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce and some sugar. Mix the ingredients together until the anchovies become soft.

Ojingeochae bokkeum (오징어채볶음) is a stir fried dish using dried, shredded squid. Place the shredded squid in a pan with a tablespoon of water. Then add red pepper paste, chopped onions, sesame oil and a teaspoon of ground up ginger. Green pepper slices, shredded radish and shredded carrots are optional.

Kaji bokkeum (가지볶음) is a stir fried dish using eggplants. First take the eggplant and cut it into four long strips. Then cut the long strips in half. Take about ¼ cup of water and place the eggplant under medium heat. Take some beef broth powder and a tablespoon of soy sauce. When the eggplant softens, the dish is ready to be served.