Koreans are proud of their spicy food, in particular... kimchi!
Kimchi is basically seasoned fermented cabbage. It is Korea's national dish, and is served at every Korean meal. If you ask the average Korean person what their favourite food is, they will think for a moment and then answer "kimchi." Koreans even have special fridges devoted to keeping their kimchi nice and fresh. If you are sick in Korea, many Koreans will attribute it to not eating enough kimchi. And how can you get healthier? Eat more kimchi!
On our visit to Korea, there was no shortage of kimchi. We also had a ton of delicious Korean food... including my favourite, dolsot bibimbap (돌솥 비빔밥) - rice, vegetables, and a little bit of meat in a hot stone pot served with chili paste.
In Korea, meals are often shared among a table of people. We ate kalbi jjim (갈비찜) a short rib stew, with one large pot placed in the middle for us to share.
Of course, like many North Americans, Koreans love their chicken wings! On our trip, John's former co-teacher Sumi brought us to a place called "Okkudak" (오꾸닭) which is a famous chain. The name translates to "oven baked chicken" and it is a popular food to eat while drinking beer or soju. It was so good that we went back several times during our week!
On this trip, we also got to visit my favourite Shabu Shabu (hot pot) restaurant in Busan. It is located in Seomyeon. You sit on cushions on the floor in traditional Korean style. We got thinly sliced beef and cooked it in the hot pot filled with a delicious broth and noodles. You can then eat the soup and dip the meat in peanut sauce or sesame sauce, if you wish.
Korean meals often come with a ton of side dishes. My former co-worker Jiseung brought us to a traditional Korean restaurant. The rice contained beans, chestnuts, and ginseng (tasty!) and the table was overflowing with side dishes.
Eating at Korean restaurants always is a social event. It's nice to sit and talk with friends, and no matter how long you stay or how much you eat, you never run out of side dishes!
Kimchi is basically seasoned fermented cabbage. It is Korea's national dish, and is served at every Korean meal. If you ask the average Korean person what their favourite food is, they will think for a moment and then answer "kimchi." Koreans even have special fridges devoted to keeping their kimchi nice and fresh. If you are sick in Korea, many Koreans will attribute it to not eating enough kimchi. And how can you get healthier? Eat more kimchi!
On our visit to Korea, there was no shortage of kimchi. We also had a ton of delicious Korean food... including my favourite, dolsot bibimbap (돌솥 비빔밥) - rice, vegetables, and a little bit of meat in a hot stone pot served with chili paste.
In Korea, meals are often shared among a table of people. We ate kalbi jjim (갈비찜) a short rib stew, with one large pot placed in the middle for us to share.
Of course, like many North Americans, Koreans love their chicken wings! On our trip, John's former co-teacher Sumi brought us to a place called "Okkudak" (오꾸닭) which is a famous chain. The name translates to "oven baked chicken" and it is a popular food to eat while drinking beer or soju. It was so good that we went back several times during our week!
On this trip, we also got to visit my favourite Shabu Shabu (hot pot) restaurant in Busan. It is located in Seomyeon. You sit on cushions on the floor in traditional Korean style. We got thinly sliced beef and cooked it in the hot pot filled with a delicious broth and noodles. You can then eat the soup and dip the meat in peanut sauce or sesame sauce, if you wish.
Korean meals often come with a ton of side dishes. My former co-worker Jiseung brought us to a traditional Korean restaurant. The rice contained beans, chestnuts, and ginseng (tasty!) and the table was overflowing with side dishes.
Eating at Korean restaurants always is a social event. It's nice to sit and talk with friends, and no matter how long you stay or how much you eat, you never run out of side dishes!
Sounds delicious! I recently pinned several recipes for Vietnamese summer rolls and peanut dipping sauce (look at my Pinterest page) and I will try one of them for an upcoming appetizer party at Aunt Marg and Uncle Ray's house later this month. Btw, when the date pops up here it will be in your time, so even though it's Nov. 1 1.50 in the afternoon, it will post as your time zone - interesting
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