We’re about to embark on a mini-tour of Korean food, where we will discover their most delicious dishes. Learn more about this country by tasting its delicious dishes. Korean cuisine has changed over the years due to changes in social and political conditions. Unlike a Western meal, Korean cuisine has both primary and side dishes. It is easier to leave the table after feeling hungry because they are earnest about their cuisine.
Traditional Korean cuisine consists of five primary colors: white, black, green, red, and yellow. Each color represents a direction, an element of nature, or a health benefit. Most Korean dishes are delicious and vibrant. It’s time to discover these ten delicious dishes, which will give you a taste of Korean cuisine.
Kimchi
Kimchi is the best dish to learn about Korean cuisine. Kimchi is a great way to discover Korean cuisine. What is Kimchi exactly? Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented and salted vegetables. The word is usually made with Korean radishes and napa cabbage. The plate is seasoned with spices, including chili powder and scallions. It also contains garlic, ginger, and jeotgal (salted fish).
Kimchi is a popular dish in North and South Korea. There are many types of Kimchi, but the main ingredient is always vegetables. Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish that can be eaten with rice or by itself. You can also enjoy it in rice cakes, soups, and porridge. Kimchi can also make dishes like kimchi stew, pancakes (kimchi jeon), and Kimchi Fried Rice.
Tteokbokki (Spicy Red Rice Cake)
Tteokbokki is also known as a spicy rice cake. It’s a popular Korean food. The rice cake is available everywhere in Korea, from restaurants to subway stations. Tteokbokki is a traditional Korean food made from thick slices of boiled, chewy rice cake and fish cake. It’s also made with onions, garlic dice, salt, sugar, various vegetables, and sweet red chili sauce. The sauce has a bright red-orange color. Take advantage of the chance to taste it at a traditional Korean Market! The best way to enjoy the spicy chewiness is to eat it fresh!
Bibimbap (Rice Bowl)
Seoul’s bibimbap dish is perfect for those who enjoy comfort food. Bibimbap is a tasty, nutritious dish of rice, vegetables, beef, and gochujang (a Korean chili paste) topped with a fried yolk. There are many variations of certain words in Korean cuisine. The most common bibimbap consists of warm rice, mixed vegetables, beef or chicken, and an egg.
Koreans love to season their food. For seasoning, bibimbap can be topped with soy sauce and chili paste. Bibimbap is served either in a metal dish or in a ceramic bowl. Some think the hot version tastes better because the rice and egg stick together on the hot stone. Hoe-deopbap, another bibimbap variant that’s great for seafood fans, is delicious. It includes some delicious raw seafood such as salmon, tuna, or octopus instead of meat.
Kimbap/Gimbap (Korean-Style Sushi)
Kimbap, or Gimbap, is a popular Korean street food. It’s their version of Japanese Sushi. Kimbap (or Gimbap), the most popular Korean food, is made from sushi rice, meat, and spinach wrapped in seaweed. The roll is cut into bite-sized disks and served with Kimchi as a side. Some places sell Kimbap and Gimbap with various fillings such as cream, bulgogi, lobster, or fried beef.
Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ)
You should not eat this dish if you’re a vegetarian because Koreans are big pork fans. Samgyeopsal, their version of barbecue, differs from the BBQ in the United States and the United Kingdom, but it is trendy in Korean cuisine. Samgyeopsal, a traditional Korean recipe that is easy to prepare, requires very little culinary knowledge. This dish is made up of thick slices of marinated pork belly meat that is grilled on the table. If you’re wondering whether you can cook your food, YES! The strips are wrapped in lettuce or sesame leaves with dipping sauces and garnish, such as button mushrooms, green chili peppers, green onion, raw onions, and garlic.
Sundubu Jjigae
This dish is a traditional Korean recipe with a unique flavor profile. As with any word, the hot stews in Korea vary by region. This is a beautiful combination of flavors, which results in a unique food experience. Sundubu Jjigae is a traditional Korean dish made with soft, freshly curdled tofu, Kimchi, and vegetables. It also contains gochugaru (or gochujang) or gochugaru. Add other ingredients like meat, seafood, and raw eggs to make your stew as filling as possible.
It is interesting to see how the soft tofu is cooked: in a ttukbaegi, a vessel made of earthenware. The soft tofu stew is usually served as the first course of a meal, along with some banchan, a small group of side dishes served with traditional Korean meals with Kimchi.
Kalguksu (Noodle Soup)
You might be wrong if you believe Koreans only eat rice. There are many different noodle types in Korea. But Kalguksu is, without a doubt, one of the most popular. The noodles in Kalguksu are cut with a knife. The hand-cut noodles are richer in flavor than those made by spinning.
Kalguksu is made by rolling out a dough of wheat and eggs, then cutting it into long strips. The broth is made by simmering dried anchovies and shellfish for several hours before adding the vegetables and noodles. Ground beef, chicken, and cilantro are optional ingredients. For the best Korean experience, try the noodles at a traditional Korean store. It is an experience to watch the chefs prepare the noodles, throw them in the broth, and then serve them to you.
Manduguk (Dumpling Soup)
Warm up with a bowl of soup. Manduguk is one of the most popular soups in Korean food. Korean dumplings taste best in their broth. Manduguk can be served in small or large bowls with rice cakes, sliced vegetables, or ground meat.
You can customize your bowl of mandu with different fillings, such as meat, vegetables, or prawns. Manduguk is usually kimchi and meat dumplings. However, fancy restaurants may offer a wide variety of options. Some places, like South Korea, have a lovely Korean tradition where people eat Manduguk for New Year’s Day. Families make dumplings by hand to begin the New Year with Manduguk.