The Korean culture is unique in its approach to food. Food
seems to permeate every aspect of life. If you have watched a Korean drama or
movie you will have noticed that in at least one eating scene. There are even
entire films and dramas based around Korean cuisine. For Koreans food is much
more than something to fill the stomach. It also provides taste, medicine, and
a connection to the country.
Food for
Royalty - Korean Royal Cuisine
Do you know or remember 'Daejanggeum'? It is the
Korean Drama that got the world raving about the food in Korea, particularly
Korean royal cuisine. The food from the Joseon Dynasty, Korea's final dynasty,
has become today what people refer to as the finest traditional style of Korean
cuisine. If you look at every dish above, you'll see how particular and
detailed the food has been cooked and arranged. You will also notice how
the taste of the food is quite mild and served with very healthy ingredients.
Grilled Galbi
(Seasoned Ribs)
Grilled galbi is made
of ribs of beef or pork are sliced into easy to eat portions and then marinated
in seasonings before being grilled. It was so good. Korean people like to
eat it as a ssam (a slice of cooked meat wrapped in lettuce or other vegetable
leaves smeared with sauce.
Samgyetang
(Ginseng Chicken Soup)
Samgyetang is one of Korea's representative food and most
tourists would put this dish on the top of their must-try food list. For local,
Samgyetang is famous as a summer- vitalizing food. Samgytang is prepared
by removing the chicken’s internal organs, adding garlic, glutinous rice,
jujube, ginger, licorice root, and various other types of herbs, and boiling
all the ingredients together. The dish is a great way to conquer fatigue and
exhaustion during the hot months.
Dolsot
Bibimbap
Bibimbap is a well-known Korean dish that contains many
ingredients (vegetables, meat) mixed in a stone bowl cooking rice and
hot pepper paste. It is also known as goldongban and is one of the
most representative Korean dishes along with Kimchi and Bulgogi. Bibimbap is
not only delicious. It also contains a wealth of nutrients such as cellulose
and vitamins while being low in cholesterol and fat. Such healthy dishes are
ideal for all but especially so for busy students as well as hardworking
individuals always on the go.
Kalguksu
Kalguksu is a handmade Korean noodle dish made from
wheat flour noodles that has been knife-cut and served in a huge bowl
with broth. It is a seasonal food usually consumed during summer. However,
tourists would definitely enjoy this dish during autumn or winter as it is a
very warm dish just perfect to chase the cold chills away!
Seafood
Pancake (Haemul Pajeon)
Pajeon is a pancake-like Korean dish made from a batter
of eggs, flour, rice flour, green onions and other additional ingredients
depending on the variety. Beef, pork, kimchi, shellfish and other seafood are
mostly used. You can find Pajeon at almost any restaurant or at the street
stalls.
Bulgogi
(Marinated BBQ Beef)
Bulgogi, slices of marinated barbecued beef seasoned with soy
sauce and sugar which gives a mild and sweet taste. The literal meaning of
bulgogi is "fire meat" and therefore roasted over fire. Want to try
Bulgogi? There are meat restaurants almost anywhere and everywhere!
Deok (Rice
Cake)
Rice cake is a kind of dessert that most popular in Korea and
all Asia country, its name is ‘Deok’. It is very interesting to see these
Korean rice cake because of their beautiful and magnificence. Rice cake has
sweet taste and aroma. The most popular shop in Korean that sells this rice
cake is called “Jilsiru”. The rice cake lunch set is good example of their
fusion rice cake.
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