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Five Simple Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)
A collection of five quick and easy Korean banchan – seasoned bean sprouts, blanched spinach, tangy cucumber‑pickle salad, braised tofu, and rolled egg omelette. Perfect to round out any Korean meal and ready in under an hour.
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Critical Success Points
- • Blanching the bean sprouts without overcooking
- • Squeezing excess water from vegetables
- • Pan‑frying tofu until golden brown
- • Adding braising sauce and covering to finish tofu
- • Rolling the egg omelette on low heat
Safety Warnings
- • Handle boiling water with care to avoid burns
- • Use tongs or a spatula when pan‑frying tofu to prevent splatter
- • Watch the hot oil closely; do not leave unattended
- • Use a sharp knife safely when slicing vegetables and tofu
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