Korean Vegetarian Cooking: Authentic Flavors in Simple Steps

Korean cuisine consists of many vegetarian or vegetable-centric recipes that use seasonal, locally sourced vegetables, often foraged.
Ok, admittedly, a lot of Korean dishes are pretty damn meaty - that is, unless you count staples like soondubu (spicy tofu stew) or hotteok (sweet pancakes) and many other meat free Korean dishes.
Many of the most Korean traditional dishes can be made without meat and still be just as delicious!