South Korea is a peninsula that has records of inhabitants from as early as the 7th century BC.
In our explore South Korea box, we introduce families and kids to the country and its national dish, kimchi! Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.
Featuring Chef Jae Jung - a chef, an immigrant, a contributor to "A Place at the Table"; we are thrilled to have her signature culinary flair guide our explore Korea box! Chef Jae Jung is currently competing for Top Chef - Season 19!
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(4 servings each)
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
(for fresh ingredients)
(explore South Korea's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
(4 servings each)
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
(for fresh ingredients)
(explore South Korea's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
These 3 popular Korean recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Bulgogi literally means “fire” (bul) “meat” (gogi), in other words BBQ! Korean BBQ is a must-have on your first trip to a Korean restaurant. It is usually thinly sliced, marinated beef sirloin or tenderloin. In our recipe, we are doing a Korean BBQ chicken, broiled in the oven instead of grilled. Served with steamed rice and broccoli rabe namul to create a balanced meal. Namul is a kind of banchan (side dishes). Having an assorted range of banchan is a traditional way of Korean cooking.
Kimbap (pronounced as gimbap) is Korean seaweed rice rolls that are filled with vegetable fillings, very similar to Japanese sushi except the rice is not seasoned with vinegar. It is a tradition to make your children Kimbap when they go on a school picnic or field trip for their lunch in Korea. It is also the most common street food and party food. You can have fun trying out different fillings but in this recipe, we introduce a popular kimbap with bulgogi beef (Korean BBQ beef) and a variety of vegetables.
Bindaetteok is a savory Korean pancake made with ground mung bean batter. Since it is made from mung beans (Nokdu in Korean), it’s called Nokdujeon or Nokdu Bindaetteok. It’s a classic holiday dish and popular street food. Koreans cook this dish for a very special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Lunar New Year, or birthday parties!
Bulgogi literally means “fire” (bul) “meat” (gogi), in other words BBQ! Korean BBQ is a must-have on your first trip to a Korean restaurant. It is usually thinly sliced, marinated beef sirloin or tenderloin. In our recipe, we are doing a Korean BBQ chicken, broiled in the oven instead of grilled. Served with steamed rice and broccoli rabe namul to create a balanced meal. Namul is a kind of banchan (side dishes). Having an assorted range of banchan is a traditional way of Korean cooking.
Kimbap (pronounced as gimbap) is Korean seaweed rice rolls that are filled with vegetable fillings, very similar to Japanese sushi except the rice is not seasoned with vinegar. It is a tradition to make your children Kimbap when they go on a school picnic or field trip for their lunch in Korea. It is also the most common street food and party food. You can have fun trying out different fillings but in this recipe, we introduce a popular kimbap with bulgogi beef (Korean BBQ beef) and a variety of vegetables.
Bindaetteok is a savory Korean pancake made with ground mung bean batter. Since it is made from mung beans (Nokdu in Korean), it’s called Nokdujeon or Nokdu Bindaetteok. It’s a classic holiday dish and popular street food. Koreans cook this dish for a very special occasions such as Thanksgiving, Lunar New Year, or birthday parties!
SOUTH KOREA, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, is known for its dynamic culture, technological innovation, and deep historical roots. From ancient palaces and Buddhist temples to bustling cities and scenic mountains, it blends tradition with modernity. Renowned for its cuisine, pop culture, and creativity, South Korea has become a global symbol of resilience and cultural influence. Korean cuisine is known for its bold, balanced flavors, combining savory, spicy, sweet, and umami elements with fermented ingredients and vibrant seasonings. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Korean food before.
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
Overall rating: 4.383889 / 5 from 1589 reviews.
Explore South Korea box offers a delightful experience for families, featuring delicious meals, engaging recipes, and educational materials about the country's culture. Kids find the content exciting, and customers highly recommend the box. However, opinions on ingredients vary, and some find them lacking.
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"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."
"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"
"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."
"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."
"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"
"My 12y made Jamaican Curry. It came out delicious."
"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"
"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."
"I got my son the 6 month subscription to start and see how we liked it. So far we have enjoy each month. But all the months we have gotten have been countries from Asia and my son is started getting bored. I wish we would have gotten more of a variety of other countries. Overall we have enjoyed trying new recipes and foods that we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. I definitely would consider renewing our subscription in the future."
"My family and I made Chicken Bulgogi, Namul, and Bidnaetteok. It was all delicious and fun to make. Dak Bulgogi will be a new staple in our household. We love learning about different cultures and culinary experiences."
