7 Sesame Free Korean Recipes

Korean cuisine leans heavily on sesame oil and sesame seeds—they show up in marinades, banchan, and finishing drizzles almost everywhere you look, making sesame-free cooking in this category a real challenge. Fig has done the legwork to find Korean recipes that deliver those bold, savory flavors without any sesame in sight. Whether you're craving bulgogi, japchae, or a comforting bowl of bibimbap, there are more options than you might expect.