Скачать или смотреть 3 Korean Banchan for Just $8 — Zucchini Stir-Fry, Doenjang Cabbage & Chive Salad (Buchu Muchim)

Budget-friendly banchans are a must these days with the way the economy is 💸.

I was honestly surprised at how affordable these dishes turned out to be once I broke down the actual costs! The prices for the main ingredients are based on what I really paid at a Korean market here in the Los Angeles area 🛒. For the sauces and condiments, I used ChatGPT 🤖 to help estimate the costs—because let’s be real, it’s hard to measure out the price of every spoonful. Hopefully this gives you a better idea of how easy and budget-friendly it can be to make these tasty sides at home 🍚✨!


[00:00] Intro
[00:15] Korean Stir-Fried Zucchini
[03:04] Doenjang Muchim with Young Napa Cabbage
[04:30] Buchu Muchim (Seasoned Chive Salad)



🥒 Korean Stir-Fried Zucchini (호박 볶음)
A quick and flavorful Korean side dish featuring tender zucchini stir-fried with chili oil, onion, and red chili.

🛒 Ingredients & Cost

Fresh:
• 1.5 Mexican zucchinis, sliced — $1.20
• ½ onion, thinly sliced — $0.15
• 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced — $0.25

Sauce & Seasoning:
• 1 tbsp Korean fish sauce — $0.10
• 1 tbsp cooking oil — $0.05
• 1 tbsp minced garlic — $0.05
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) — $0.20
• ½ tbsp soy sauce — $0.03
• 1 tbsp sesame oil — $0.15
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds — $0.05

💰 Total Cost: Approx. $2.23



🥬 Doenjang Muchim with Young Napa Cabbage (얼갈이 된장 무침)
A simple, earthy Korean side dish made by blanching young napa cabbage and tossing it in a savory doenjang seasoning. Lightly spicy and aromatic — perfect as banchan.

🛒 Ingredients & Cost

Fresh:
• 2 bunches young napa cabbage — $1.29
• 1 small stalk green onion — approx. $0.10
• Pinch of salt (for blanching) — ~$0.01

Seasoning:
• ½ tbsp minced garlic — $0.05
• ½ tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste) — $0.10
• ½ tbsp gochugaru — $0.10
• ½ tbsp soy sauce — $0.03
• ½ tbsp sesame oil — $0.08
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds — $0.05

💡 Note:
Cabbage shrinks a lot when blanched — 2 bunches make a small batch. For more servings, use 3–4 bunches and adjust the seasoning as needed.

💰 Total Cost: Approx. $1.81



🌿 Buchu Muchim (Seasoned Chive Salad | 부추무침)
A fresh and bold Korean side dish made with fragrant chives, crisp onion, and a tangy, spicy dressing. Light, vibrant, and perfect with rice or grilled meats.

🛒 Ingredients & Cost

Fresh:
• 1 bunch chives (Korean preferred; Chinese chives work too) — $2.64
• ½ onion, thinly sliced — $0.15

Sauce:
• 1 tbsp soy sauce — $0.05
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar — $0.10
• 1 tbsp gochugaru — $0.20
• 1 tbsp sugar — $0.02
• 1 tbsp fish sauce — $0.10
• 1 tbsp sesame oil — $0.15
• 1 tbsp plum extract syrup (or a bit of honey) — $0.25
• A pinch of black pepper — $0.02
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds — $0.05

💰 Total Cost: Approx. $3.73



📺 Full recipe + tips in the video


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