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Danggeun Bokkeum (Korean Stir-Fried Carrots, 당근볶음)
Category: Side dishes🕒 15 mins🍽️ 3 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
I really like buying carrots in Germany. Lidl and Aldi often sell 1 kg bags, and carrots are affordable, easy to store, and simple to prepare. The only part that takes a little effort is cutting them.
For danggeun bokkeum, you can cut the carrots into thin or slightly thicker strips. If you have a julienne cutter, it makes the work much easier. For kimbap, I usually cut them thinner. For bibimbap, they can be a little softer and juicier.
These stir-fried carrots are very simple: carrots, oil, and salt are already enough. In Europe, good olive oil is easy to find, so I often just stir-fry them in olive oil. Sesame oil is not necessary here. Finish with a little sesame, and you have a sweet, soft carrot side dish for rice, kimbap, or bibimbap.
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
How I cook it
Peel the carrots or wash them well. Cut them into thin or slightly thicker strips. For kimbap, I usually cut them thinner. For bibimbap, they can be a little thicker.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and stir-fry.
Season with salt. Keep stir-frying until the carrots become soft and a little sweet, but still hold their shape.
If you like, add a little sesame oil at the end. I often leave it out and just use olive oil.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve as a side dish, for kimbap, or as a bibimbap topping.
Small notes
Peel the carrots or wash them well. Cut them into thin or slightly thicker strips. For kimbap, I usually cut them thinner. For bibimbap, they can be a little thicker.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and stir-fry.
Season with salt. Keep stir-frying until the carrots become soft and a little sweet, but still hold their shape.
If you like, add a little sesame oil at the end. I often leave it out and just use olive oil.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve as a side dish, for kimbap, or as a bibimbap topping.
Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.