National Dishes – All about Korean Cuisine

Tofu Stew

Soft Tofu Stew A flaming hot pot of Sundubu Jjigae is a flavorful Korean dish. Made with super soft tofu, a few bits of seafood, addictive kimchi soup, and an egg thrown on top, there’s not much else as comforting on a cold rainy day. This tofu stew is best enjoyed with a side of steamed rice andContinue reading “Tofu Stew”

Hot Stew

Among the repertoire of South Korean jjigae hot chili infested stews is the massively flavorful seafood variation made with whatever kind of seafood is on hand all boiled in a hot earthenware pot of goodness.

Dumplings

Mandoo is a symbol of good luck when prepared as part of Korean Lunar New Year festivities. Korean dumplings can be added to a beef broth or anchovy broth (mandu guk) and served with a traditional cylindrical rice cake (tteok manu guk). This Korean dumpling recipe is made with ground beef or pork, but you will see themContinue reading “Dumplings”

Samgyetang

A common dish particularly during the summer, samgyetang is a traditional soup made of chicken, garlic, rice, scallion, Korean jujube, Korean ginseng, and spices. It is known to have a high nutritional value. Not only is it known for its healthy contents but it also is popular simply for its creamy and meaty flavor.

Hoeddeok

Known as a sweeter version of the Western pancake, hoeddeok, or sometimes spelled as hotteok, is a popular Korean street food, especially during the winter season. It is essentially flat, circular dough that is filled with a mixture of cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, and small pieces of peanut and cooked on a griddle. The delicacy has crunchyContinue reading “Hoeddeok”

National Food

KimchiOne of the oldest and probably the most essential dishes in Korean cuisine, kimchi is a spicy and sour dish made up of fermented vegetables. It is prepared with various kinds of ingredients, but the most common main ingredient is cabbage. Kimchi is popular among foreigners for its unique flavor, as well as its highContinue reading “National Food”

Korean Fried Chicken

On my second post, I’ve decided it’s time to talk to another staple of the Korean cuisine, and that is, Korean fried chicken! In South Korea, fried chicken is consumed as a meal, an appetizer, anju (food that is served and eaten with drinks), or as an after-meal snack . Korean fried chicken differs from typical AmericanContinue reading “Korean Fried Chicken”