16 Korean-Inspired Side Dishes, from Bok Choy to Kimchi Fries

It’s all about the gochujang-honey sauce—and, of course, our favorite veggie of all time, cauliflower.

Put your spiralizer to work to whip up this cucumber-based kimchi fromCoterie member Ali Maffucci.

Fried rice is one of our favorites, and we’ve been known to eat this side as our main dish. This modern twist features cauliflower rice, so you can finish the whole batch.

Yep, you can fold your own dumplings at home in under an hour. We believe in you.

You’ve never truly lived until you’ve tried these genius fries topped with caramelized kimchi, cilantro, cheddar cheese, onion and spicy mayo. (And did we mention they’re vegetarian?)

The satisfying crunch of this green is totally underappreciated. Cook it in sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds to really up the ante.

We’ve never thought of this before, but the deviled egg is a fantastic canvas for gochujang, chili and sesame seeds.

Gochujang, a Korean red chili paste, takes center stage in this zucchini noodle dish. (If you want to stick to a more classic version, you can make it with traditional Korean noodles, too.)

Don’t toss that watermelon rind—Katie Workmangives us this pickled watermelon rind-based kimchi that will surely impress your dinner party guests.

There’s something magical about pairing Korean and Mexican flavors in one dish. Case in point? These Korean-spiced beef nachos.

You don’t have to stuff your dumplings with pork. Try these vegetarian potstickers, packed with shiitake mushrooms, shredded cabbage and plenty of spices.

The sesame vinaigrette and shredded carrots give this coleslaw its Korean twist. Serve with or without fried chicken. (We saywith.)

Bring some tang to the table. These refreshing cucumber noodles (coodles?) are tossed with a heavenly concoction of soy sauce, sesame and Sriracha dressing.

Having a classic fried rice recipe in your back pocket is a must. Might we recommend this super-easy recipe that’s ready in only 20 minutes?

Wait, we can be eating crunchy kimchi and cold, refreshing noodles inten minutes? Count us in,Coterie member Ali Maffucci.

This incredible side will make youextremelypopular with your family and friends. And with only five ingredients, it couldn’t be simpler.