TOP 10 MUST TRY FOODS IN SOUTH KOREA

 

Korean Foods are known to be extracted from Korea's rich culture dating back as far as 2000 years ago. Some Korean foods that were only available for Royalties, are now available for all people in all walks of life.

Savoury pictures of various dishes are already widespread virtually that one can't help but want them.


   Here are the Top 10 Must Try Foods in South Korea :

 1. KIMCHI




Kimchi is a famous traditional side dish which is made from nappa cabbage or Korean radish and seasoned with garlic, spring onions  and ginger ect. and most importantly gochugaro which gives the kimchi its spicy fiery color.

This side dish is perfect pair with rice or you can add it to your noodle soup to make it more rich and savory. You can also make a pancake out of it which is called kimchijeon in Korea.


 2. ARMY STEW

   

Army Stew also called as Budae Jjigae in Korean, this is not the typical Korean Stew which only have minimal ingredients compared to the Army Stew.

In Budae Jjigae, you can add spam, hotdogs,  mushrooms, and eggs on top of the noodles. You surely will love its rich flavor!!!

 3. BIBIMBAP





Bibimbap is a korean rice dish. The word bibim means to mixed up various ingredients and bap which pertains to rice. This is usually served as bowl of rice topped with meat, egg and veggies which made its taste rich and flavorful.

 4. SPICY COLD NOODLES SALAD




Spicy cold noodles also called as Bibim Naengmyeon, is a perfect food to beat the summer heat!
Its cold  noodles is served with chilled broth of beef  or Korean water radish kimchi then topped with julienned cucumbers, and a slice of egg. You can also top it with beef if you want :)

This food signifies long life and good health. Noodles are usually served uncut.

 5. KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN




Korean Fried Chicken is not your typical fried chicken.Its usually sweet and spicy with sesame garnished on it. It is a good pair with rice, beer or even just an appetizer.

 6. SAMGYEOPSAL



Samgyeopsal is one of the most famous Korean dish that is commonly eaten in dinner. It consists of thick and fatty slice of pork belly meat.

The meat is not seasoned nor marinated before cooking. Rather, it is cook directly on the grill and then you can eat it up once it is cooked by wrapping it with lettuce leaves and top it with veggies such as carrots and put ssamjang into it before eating it up.

 7. JAJANGMYEON



Jjajangmyeon or Korean Black-Bean Noodles is a Korean-style Chinese noodle dish which is topped with a thick sauce made of chunjang that made this dish sweet yet mild and savory. It is usually topped with diced pork and vegetables.

 8.  RED RICE CAKES




Red Rice Cakes or simply known as tteokbokki in Korea is made of rice cake, fish cake and gochujang with diced garlic, salt and sugar mixed with assorted veggies.

This famous street food can be found anywhere along Korean streets, food stalls and even in Restaurants and Hotels in South Korea.

 9. BULGOGI



Bulgogi is a dish made from marinated beef or pork that is cut thinly and is grilled on a Korean barbecue grill or on a stove-top griddle. It is cooked alongside with green peppers and garlic

This dish is usually served with leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach and perilla leaves. Then, you can use it to wrap a slice of bulgogi meat along with ssamjang or spicy paste and kimchi.

 10. GINSENG CHICKEN SOUP



Ginseng chicken soup or Samgyetang is made of whole chicken filled with rice, garlic, ginsing and jujube ( chinese date).

This dish is known for being a traditional soup that is good for body health in general.

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