KOREAN FOOD CULTURE 한식

비빔밥 Bibimbap

Bibimbap, a traditional Korean food, is a bowl of rice mixed with meat and assorted vegetables. From traditional bibimbap to regional specialties and fusion styles, there are many ways to enjoy this dish.

삼계탕 Samgyetang

Samgyetang is the healthy traditional summer food replenishes vital nutrients need to recover from the effects of Korea's scorching summers. Thoroughly cleaned chicken is stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng and dates, then boiled in a large amount of water for many hours to produce a tender yet chewy ginseng chicken soup.

떡볶이

Stir-fried Rice Cake

Sliced rice cake bar (garaetteok) or thin rice cake sticks (Tteokbokkitteok) stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce with vegetables and fish cakes.

해물찜

Braised Spicy Seafood

Fresh shrimp, squid, crab, fish, clam, and other seasonal catches cooked with soybean sprouts and Korean parsley in a thick spicy sauce.

소갈비찜

Braised Beef Short Ribs

This is beef short ribs boiled until tender and braised with radish, shiitake mushroom, carrot, and chestnuts in soy sauce. It is a main dish for special occasions, such as Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), New Year’s Day, and parties.

닭볶음탕

Braised Spicy Chicken

This dish is a stew of chicken, potato, and onion with seasoning. At the end of the meal, any leftover broth is combined with rice and fried.