By definition, convenience food refers to food that can be cooked and consumed easily and conveniently. For busy modern people, convenience food is not merely to have a meal conveniently, but its nutritional value is also being considered. In addition, the consumer base for convenience food has expanded from office workers to parents. Let’s find out more about the trend and products of Korean convenience food, which has become a popular food for people around the world.

#Tasty, Nutritious, and Fun Convenience Food 
According to the FIS (Food Information Statistics System) data from the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation (aT), the size of the Korean convenience food market reached approximately USD 3.431 billion in 2019, and is expected to grow 9.2% annually by 2025.
The diversity of Korean convenience food products can be easily found on online shopping malls. There are great varieties of convenience food available on Market Kurly, one of Korea’s leading online food delivery companies. It is common that products loved by Korean consumers receive more than 10,000 comments. The reasons why consumers choose convenience foods vary depending on their preferences, however, the first and most important factor is ‘taste’. On top of that, the evolution of convenience food continues, not only nutritive components of diet, but also fun elements that you can make them with your children. 

#Market Kurly’s Popular Korean Convenience Food

Namhyang Food Tortilla, a food production company specializing in tortilla products, is contributing to the base expansion of burritos in Korea. The advantage of burrito products is that they are convenient to consume because they are thin and the filling is wrapped in savory tortillas. In addition, they are simple but fulfilling meals, and 10 kinds of products that can be enjoyed according to taste are gaining popularity.

The best consumer review : “I am happy to know such a delicious food.”

RodemFood‘s Tteok Gui (Grilled Sticky Rice Cake) is grilled until golden and has a crispy outside and a chewy texture inside. Thanks to various toppings such as mozzarella cheese, corn cheese, and Bulgogi, it is fun to choose and eat according to your taste. You can have it conveniently at any time heating it in a microwave oven for just 90 seconds. 

The best consumer review : “It’s not only convenient and filling, but it’s also easy on the stomach.”

Once you taste Tteokgalbi (Grilled Galbi Patty), it’s hard to forget its savory taste. This product ranked sixth in Market Kurly sales in 2021, and is still a steady seller. Korean pork is used as the main ingredient, and its soft texture and savory flavor are unequalled. It can be conveniently cooked in a microwave oven, but it’s best to grill it until golden in a frying pan.

The best consumer review : “Tteokgalbi and wasabi-flavored mayonnaise are the best combination.”

Topokki House is a restaurant famous for Tteokbokki located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, Korea. It was included in the 2021 Blue Ribbon Survey, a Korean restaurant guide. The taste of Topokki House’s Tteokbokki is captured in a meal kit. The vegetable stock made with radish and onions was seasoned with only red pepper powder to enhance the clean and savory taste. Additional ingredients such as eomuk (fish cake) are an extra.

The best consumer review : “It’s really good, so I’ll give it five stars.”

One of the foods all Koreans like is Kimchijeon (Kimchi Pancake). When you feel like having Kimchijeon, Saongwon’s Kimchijeon is perfect, which can be cooked only as much as you want without the hassle of making the batter. Additional ingredients such as squid are added to Kimchi made of Kimchi Cabbage to add to a crunchy and chewy texture. It is perfect paired with Makgeolli, a Korean liquor

The best consumer review : “It’s inexpensive, easy to store, and delicious.”

It’s fair to say that Koreans love to finish a meal with Bokkeumbap (fried rice). The popularity of Bokkeumbap is truly great. This product allows you to have various types of Bokkeumbap to taste, such as shrimp, beef, and seafood. Cook the frozen rice in a frying pan for 3 minutes, and in a microwave oven for 4 minutes, and enjoy delicious Bokkeumbap.

The best consumer review : “It’s a simple but luxurious Bokkeumbap.”