Korean Foods
한국의 식사 예절
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Revealing the Essence of Korean Cuisine
FLAVORS OF
KOREA FOOD
Korean cuisine
Korean cuisine has evolved over centuries, shaped by ancient agricultural practices and nomadic traditions in Korea and southern Manchuria. It reflects a complex interplay of environmental factors and cultural trends. Key ingredients include rice, vegetables, seafood, and meats (predominantly in South Korea), with dairy being notably absent from the traditional Korean diet.
한국의맛
음식만이 아니에요. 경험이 중요해요. 한국 음식은 분명히 주목 받고 있어요. 세계는 그 독특한 질감과 입맛 돋우는 맛 에 반했어요. 한국 음식에 대해 더 알고 싶다면 그 뒤에 있 는 역사를 살펴보는 것이 가장 좋은 방법 중 하나에요.
Meals are typically accompanied by banchan, a variety of side dishes, with kimchi being a staple at almost every meal. Commonly used ingredients include sesame oil, doenjang, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, gochugaru, gochujang, and napa cabbage. Regional variations exist, with many specialties eventually becoming popular on a national scale. In the past, Korean royal court cuisine played a role in unifying these regional cuisines for the royal family.
KOREAN FOOD TRADITIONS
Fulfill your comfort food cravings
한국 음식, 다채로운 맛과
풍부한 향의 여정을 안내합니다
Korean Food, Enchanting Flavor
Food is medicine
Koreans understand that food is not just for nutrition but also for mental and emotional well-being. Not only do Koreans see nutritious food as a cure for some illnesses and ailments, but also as a preventative. To achieve health benefits holistically in traditional Korean foods, Koreans believe that food should be harmonious.
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Soft Tofu Stew
Soft tofu, clams and an egg in spicy broth? This classic stew offers unexpected flavor combinations for delightful sensations. The soft tofu breaks into fluffy chunks in the stew – holds the flavor of the clam and serves as a relief from the overall spiciness.
김치
Kimchi
Dating to the Silla Dynasty (around 2,000 years ago), kimchi is the beloved spicy sidekick at every Korean table. It’s made by salting and preserving fermented cabbage in a bed of red chilli pepper, garlic, ginger and scallion.
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Savoring Korea: A Culinary Exploration
Revealing the Essence of Korean Cuisine
Delicious Korea
Dive into the world of 한식, where each dish is a masterpiece of flavor and tradition. From the iconic tang of kimchi to the hearty comfort of bibimbap, Korean cuisine captivates with its rich history and diverse flavors. Join us as we take you on a journey through the bustling markets of Seoul, the tranquil temples of Jeonju.
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Delicious Korea.
Step into the vibrant world of 한식 (han-sik), the traditional cuisine of Korea, where every dish tells a story and every flavor is a revelation.
Taste and Style of Korea
Kimchi: A Tangy Tradition
Fermented Flavors: Kimchi stands as a quintessential symbol of Korean food culture, deeply rooted in tradition and history.
Dating back thousands of years, kimchi was initially developed as a means of preserving vegetables during Korea's harsh winters. Today, it remains a staple in Korean households, with countless varieties ranging from the classic napa cabbage kimchi to radish and cucumber variations.
Hanjeongsik: A Feast for the Senses
Hanjeongsik, a traditional Korean dining experience, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of Korean food culture. Translating to "feast of various delicacies served at a high table," hanjeongsik is characterized by its emphasis on balance, harmony, and the artful presentation of diverse flavors and textures.
Hanjeongsik not only satisfies hunger but also nourishes the soul, embodying the timeless principles of balance and unity.
Uncovering the Flavors of 한식
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Culinary Techniques
Korean cuisine is known for its fermentation techniques, which are used to make dishes like kimchi and doenjang (fermented soybean paste). These methods developed over centuries as a means of preserving food during Korea's long, harsh winters.
From Kimchi to Bibimbap: A Journey Through the Heart of Korean Cuisine떡볶이
Tteokbokki
This iconic red-orange street food is so popular there’s an entire part of Seoul just devoted to the steamed and sliced rice cakes, cooked with fish cakes and scallions in a sweet and spicy sauce made of chili paste.
비빔밥
Bibimbap
This Korean lunch-in-a-bowl mixes together a simple salad of rice, mixed vegetables, rice, beef, and egg, with sesame oil and a dollop of chili paste for seasoning.
라면
Instant noodles
Anyone can follow the directions on the back of the ramyeon package to boil water and sprinkle in the spice packet, but connoisseurs will add extras like canned tuna, eggs, and cheese for enhanced flavor.
Street Bites: Exploring Korean Snacks
Flavorful Adventures on Every Corner
Gamja Hot Dog
Gamja hotdog refers to a fun Korean street food that’s hard to resist. It looks similar to an American corn dog except it’s coated in a batter with french fries instead of the usual cornmeal.
Eumok Sundae
Eomuk, a Korean fish cake, is traditionally crafted from less fatty fish and seafood such as corvina or cuttlefish. The skewered version boiled in broth is particularly celebrated as a delicious street food option.
Sundae is a Korean sausage similar to blood pudding, originating from Mongolian cuisine, traditionally made with pig intestine filled with cellophane noodles, vegetables, and meat.
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Korean Food Culture
A typical Korean banquet is usually made of many different dishes cooked in various ways, including pan-fried, stewed, steamed, simmered, fermented, and even raw.
The first thing you have to know is that much of the food that is widespread in Korea today, and all the unique customs around it originate from the royal cuisine and the many complex customs of that time. Food in Korea is a careful study of balance regarding texture, color, temperature, and spiciness. The latter will probably surprise you, as everything in Korea can seem extremely spicy to foreigners.
In Korea, the typical food culture is to have one main dish accompanied by numerous side dishes to share. How many side dishes are served varies depending on the dish and the more traditional Korean dishes will usually be accompanied by a lot.
Fermentation of Food
One of the key words to understanding traditional Korean food is fermentation, a metabolic process that helps food to “mature” so that it can be stored for a longer period.
• Kimchi : Fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radish, seasoned with chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and a variety of other spices.
• Doenjang: A thick soybean paste used in soups, marinades, sauces, known for its rich umami flavor.
• Gochujang: A spicy and slightly sweet paste made from fermented soybeans and red chili peppers, used in numerous Korean dishes.
Common Korean fermented foods
Food is fermented by microbial biochemical reactions, during which organic substances are synthesized or decomposed to produce new products, including fatty acids, organic acids, and vitamins. These microorganisms may also act as probiotics, thus further enhancing the health benefits of fermented food. The most common Korean fermented food products include kimchi, jang, jeotgal, and vinegar.
Kimchi, for example, which is considered Korea's signatory fermented food, was historically prepared using various vegetables, including cabbage, sweet potatoes, eggplant, dropwort, radish, leaf mustard, turnip, and lettuce. Although soybean is the primary ingredient for jang, it is often accompanied by grains, red peppers, and salt.
Korean Food Made Simple
A typical Korean banquet is usually made of many different dishes cooked in various ways, including panfried, stewed, steamed, simmered, fermented, and even raw.
Traditional Korean Food Customs
The first thing you have to know is that much of the food that is widespread in Korea today, and all the unique customs around it originate from the royal cuisine and the many complex customs of that time. Food in Korea is a careful study of balance regarding texture, color, temperature, and spiciness. The latter will probably surprise you, as everything in Korea can seem extremely spicy to foreigners.
In Korea, the typical Korean food culture is to have one main dish accompanied by numerous side dishes to share. All are carefully picked to complement each other. How many side dishes are served varies depending on the dish and the more traditional Korean dishes will usually be accompanied by a lot. This can be anything from kimchi, fermented vegetables, pickled vegetables, Korean white rice, and many other things.
A typical Korean banquet is usually made of many different dishes cooked in various ways, including panfried, stewed, steamed, simmered, fermented, and even raw.
Korean Foods’ Cultural Significance
Food in Korea plays a massive role in society and is probably the biggest social activity you’re going to find. Korean people are out eating everywhere, food is widely discussed, YouTube channels around Korean food are massive, and food programs on TV very popular.
It’s not uncommon for Koreans to wait in line for hours or travel long distances to eat something specific. On top, food has an important role in medicine in South Korea, and they use many exotic ingredients such as ginkgo, chestnut, pine seeds, persimmon, red dates, ginger, ginseng, and tangerine. I’d personally heard of a few of those ingredients before heading to South Korea.
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Korean Foods
Flavorful Adventures on Every Corner
Cultural Significance
Food in Korea plays a massive role in society and is probably the biggest social activity you’re going to find. Korean people are out eating everywhere, food is widely discussed, YouTube channels around Korean food are massive, and food programs on TV very popular. It’s not uncommon for Koreans to wait in line for hours or travel long distances to eat something specific.
On top, food has an important role in medicine in South Korea, and they use many exotic ingredients such as ginkgo, chestnut, pine seeds, persimmon, red dates, ginger, ginseng, and tangerine. I’d personally only heard of a few of those ingredients before heading to South Korea.
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Taste of Korea
한국의 맛
Korean Table Manners
– Dining Etiquette You Need To Know
Korean Table Manners is something that you should consider before traveling to South Korea or meeting with Korean friends. Having lousy table manners is an impression you don’t want to make. In fact, good manners at the dining table are an essential aspect of Korean culture. If you try to talk to people, you may even make some new friends and share meals with them! Koreans are extremely friendly and open to helping tourists make the most of their trip.Speaking Korean will be a good start if you really want to impress someone while in South Korea. Additionally, showing them your practical knowledge of Korean etiquette will surely get anyone to like you. And one significant aspect of this is Korean table manners!
Who doesn’t like a well-mannered dinner guest? Having good table manners is a sure way to win the hearts of locals not just in Korea but in any country you might visit. If you have good dining etiquette, people will think that you respect their culture. In
Korea, eating is a communal activity. When dining with others, it is always essential to be conscious of how your behaviors affect others. Here is some Korean Dining Etiquette that you have to remember:
Take note of the ranking: If you’re spending time working in South Korea either temporarily or permanently, you’ll likely be going out to meals with your colleagues on a semi-regular basis. Eating out with coworkers is a great day to facilitate team bonding and decompress after a long workday. Whenever you are out for a company outing involving food, Korean dining etiquette dictates that the people are seated based on the social ranking of the group. The younger or lower-ranked member of the group you are, the closer to the door you should sit, and only after your elders have already sat down.
As you can probably guess, this is also true if you’re visiting the family of a significant other or a friend — rank refers to social rank and rank within a professional environment.
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한국식 바비큐
Korean BBQ
Korean Barbeque is the number one. You simply can’t have gone to South Korea and not visited a Korean BBQ restaurant! Except of course only if you are vegetarian…You find these restaurants everywhere and they are such a great, cool, and fun experience.
치킨
Korean Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is like a religion to South Koreans and they truly have perfected this craft. This will probably be the best serving of fried chicken you will ever have in your life. There are numerous restaurants and chains (called Chimeaek restaurants) that specialize in fried chicken.
There are many different varieties in Seoul, but this Korean contains meat, seafood or a broth seasoned with hot (gochujang), fermented miso soybean paste, or salted shrimp (saeujeot).
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Jjigae
varieties of jjigae
Korean stew usually or vegetables in hot pepper paste miso (gaenjang), salted fermented
삼계탕
Ginseng chicken soup
This nourishing soup consists of a small spring chicken stuffed with chestnuts, garlic, dried jujubes, ginseng, glutinous rice, and gingko nuts. The ingredients are then slow-cooked until the meat is very tender and the thick broth permeates a slightly bitter yet fragrant taste.
Korean Table Manners
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Flavorful Adventures on Every Corner
맛있는 한국
The main backbone of every meal in Korea is usually rice, but sometimes also replaced by noodles. Noodles in South Korea are almost a religion at some restaurants which usually make them by hand. Over the years South Korea has also become famous for the many types of ramen noodles (what I would know as 2-minute noodles back home), and even the smallest convenience stores will have a wide selection.
If you are a vegetarian in South Korea you will generally have a difficult time figuring out what
to eat, since every meal usually includes meat or fish – even breakfast. Pork is very popular in Korea, but they eat a lot of every animal. Since South Korea is a peninsula, you also find a lot of seafood around.
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