Korean Dictionary
How to say "Recipe" in Korean
“Recipe” in Korean is 요리법 (pronounced "yoribop").
요리법
yoribop
Usage & Context
Instructions for preparing a dish. Contains ingredients and cooking methods. Essential guide for consistent results.
Example Sentence
요리법을 따라요.
I follow the recipe.
How to use 요리법 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Recipe” is 요리법, romanized as yoribop.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
요 (yo) sounds like 'yo' in 'yogurt'. 리 (ri) sounds like 'ree' in 'tree'. 법 (beop) sounds like 'bop' in 'bop-it', with an unreleased 'p' sound at the end. Together: YOH-ree-BOP.
More Example Sentences
Praising a family recipe or a parent's cooking.
엄마의 김치찌개 요리법은 정말 최고예요.
Mom's kimchi stew recipe is truly the best.
Talking about experimenting with cooking.
새로운 요리법으로 파스타를 만들어 봤어요.
I tried making pasta with a new recipe.
Describing a convenient recipe to a friend.
이 요리법은 재료도 간단하고 만들기도 쉬워요.
This recipe has simple ingredients and is easy to make.
Cultural Context
While traditional Korean cooking often relies on '손맛' (sonmat - intuitive cooking skill passed down), detailed '요리법' (recipes) with exact measurements have become very popular. This is largely due to the rise of cooking shows, online blogs, and YouTube channels. Many Koreans, especially younger generations, enjoy finding and sharing new recipes to try out, reflecting a modern approach to cooking alongside traditional methods.
Editorial note
We review entries like 요리법 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
요리법을 찾다
to look for a recipe
요리법을 공유하다
to share a recipe
간단한 요리법
simple recipe
Related Expressions
레시피
resipi
recipe (loanword, very common)
조리법
joribop
cooking method/recipe (more formal, often for professional cooking)
재료
jaeryo
ingredients (related concept)
만드는 법
mandeuneun beop
how to make (general phrase for instructions)
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