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South Korea

If you like a smoky-sweet glaze, Korean BBQ is one spice away.

GochugaruSesameGarlicGingerRed PepperFive Spice

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? South Korea and Ghana both lean on Garlic, Ginger — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

GhanaShared: Garlic, Ginger Ivory CoastShared: Garlic, Ginger AlgeriaShared: Ginger

Explore dishes from South Korea

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Bulgogi

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Ribeye
  • soy
  • pear
  • scallion
  • sesame oil
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Sesame
  • Red Pepper

Technique overview

  1. Marinate thin beef in soy, pear, garlic, sesame 1h
  2. sear hot and fast
  3. finish with scallion.

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Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz$2.60
Badia Hulled Sesame Seed, 4.5 oz
Badia Hulled Sesame Seed, 4.5 oz$4.15
Badia Crushed Red Pepper Spice, 4.5 oz
Badia Crushed Red Pepper Spice, 4.5 oz$4.71

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Dak Galbi

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Chicken
  • cabbage
  • sweet potato
  • gochujang
  • Gochugaru
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Red Pepper
  • Hot Sauce

Technique overview

  1. Toss chicken in chili-garlic paste
  2. stir-fry with cabbage and sweet potato 15m.

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Badia Crushed Red Pepper Spice, 4.5 oz
Badia Crushed Red Pepper Spice, 4.5 oz$4.71
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz
Badia Ginger Ground Spice, 1.5 oz$2.60
Badia Sriracha Hot Sauce, 17 fl oz
Badia Sriracha Hot Sauce, 17 fl oz$8.15

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Kimchi Fried Rice

MainRice

Key ingredients

  • Rice
  • kimchi
  • egg
  • scallion
  • sesame oil
  • Garlic
  • Red Pepper
  • Sesame

Technique overview

  1. Fry kimchi with garlic and chili
  2. add rice and sesame oil
  3. top with fried egg.

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Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91
Badia Crushed Red Pepper Spice, 4.5 oz
Badia Crushed Red Pepper Spice, 4.5 oz$4.71
Badia Hulled Sesame Seed, 4.5 oz
Badia Hulled Sesame Seed, 4.5 oz$4.15

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South Korea — good to know

What spices are used in South Korea cooking?

South Korea cooking leans on Gochugaru, Sesame, Garlic, Ginger, Red Pepper, Five Spice.

What’s an easy South Korea recipe to make at home?

Try Bulgogi — it calls for Garlic, Ginger, Sesame, Red Pepper. Marinate thin beef in soy, pear, garlic, sesame 1h; sear hot and fast; finish with scallion.

What should I cook for a South Korea watch party?

Make Bulgogi and Dak Galbi — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.

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