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KOREAN FOOD(Kind, taste ,characteristics)

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korean food Kind

There are various Korean foods that foreigners like, but I will introduce some especially famous ones

Bulgogi: "Bulgogi" means "grilled meat" in Korean. Mostly beef, it is marinated in a gochujang-based seasoning, grilled, and eaten with vegetables. The meat is tender and sweet, and eating with various ingredients has gained an important place in Korean eating culture.

Kimchi: The symbol of Korean food, kimchi is a seasoned vegetable dish made by fermenting cabbage or various vegetables. It is loved by many people for its simple cooking process and healthy fermentation. While spicy flavor is emphasized, variations made relatively less spicy are also popular.

Bibimbap: "Bibimbap" means to mix well, which is a food that is eaten by putting a variety of vegetables, meat, eggs, etc. on top of rice, flavoring them with spices such as red pepper paste, and then mixing them well. It is also very popular with foreigners as a simple, delicious, and nutritious meal.

Tteokbokki: "Ddeok" means a rice cake made by kneading rice flour, and "Bokki" means stir-fry. It is a dish made by boiling various ingredients (fish cake, sausage, cheongyang red pepper, etc.) that go well with the rice cake in a red pepper paste-based seasoning. It is one of the popular street foods in Korea that features a spicy taste.

Gimbap: This dish, which means "gim" for laver and "rice," is a roll-shaped dish made of various ingredients (tuna, eggs, cucumbers, carrots, etc.) mixed with rice. It is also popular overseas because it is easy to eat without distractions.

Jeon: Jeon is a father's dish of vegetables or seafood, usually with vegetables or meat in the dough. Examples include green onion pancake and seafood pancake, which are great to enjoy with soju or makgeolli.

Ssam: Ssam is a food that is eaten by overlapping raw vegetables (leverbs, ginger, garlic, etc.) with meat (usually pork or beef). Usually, when the meat is grilled, it is often stayed with lettuce and dipped in sauce.

Galbi: Galbi is a dish of marinated and grilled back ribs or ribs of beef or pork. It is usually grilled over a fire and enjoys the light and rich taste of the meat, making it one of Korea's leading meat dishes.

Jokbal: Pigs' feet is a dish of boiled pork feet, marinated in seasoning, and cooled down in the refrigerator. Featuring a soft and chewy texture, it is usually enjoyed with soju or beer.

Fish Soup: Fish Soup is a seafood soup that is eaten by boiling a variety of seafood (shrimp, oyster, octopus, etc.) in a spicy soup, and it is one of Korea's winter warm-up foods. It features a spicy seasoning based on red pepper paste.

characteristics

Let me summarize some of the characteristics of Korean food

Fermented and Fermented Foods: Korean food uses a lot of fermented ingredients. A case in point is kimchi, and a technique that maximizes the taste by fermenting various ingredients is an important feature of Korean food.

Various Side Dishes: Korean meals feature a variety of side dishes served alongside a rice. These side dishes are usually served in a small bowl, allowing you to enjoy different flavors at one meal.

Spicy Taste and Seasoning: Korean food boasts its distinctive spicy and deep seasoning taste by using a lot of red pepper paste, red pepper powder, and soy sauce. These spices are an important factor in enhancing the flavor of a food.

Market and Street Food: Korea has many markets and street food, where you can enjoy delicious food using local specialties at an affordable price. Some of the representatives are tteokbokki, fish cakes, and bungeoppang.

Seasonal Food: Korean food is characterized by different food ingredients and recipes. For example, naengmyeon or cold buckwheat noodles are popular in the summer, and tteokguk (rice cake soup) and chicken gomtang (ddeokguk) are popular in the winter.

Health and Nutrition: Traditional Korean food is centered around healthy ingredients. There are a variety of menus with harmonious consumption of vegetables, grains, and high-protein foods.

These characteristics are important factors that distinguish Korean food from other countries' foods.

taste

The flavors of Korean food are diverse and in depth, mainly the following factors play an important role in shaping the flavor of Korean food:

Diversity of Seasoning: Korean food is characterized by its distinctive flavor using a wide variety of spices. Red pepper paste, red pepper powder, soy sauce, salt, and sugar are mainly used, and each seasoning gives it its own unique taste and flavor.

Fermented Ingredients: Many Korean foods are manufactured using fermented ingredients. For example, kimchi, soybean paste, soy sauce, etc. gain rich taste and depth throughout the fermentation process.

Spicy Taste: Korean food has traditionally had a culture of enjoying its spicy flavor. It can be spicy using red pepper paste or red pepper powder. Many foods emphasize their spicy flavor, but others have relatively mild spiciness.

Korea's Unique Taste Harmony: Korean food often has a variety of flavors in it. Sweet and salty combinations, sweet and sour flavors, or salty flavors, can be felt at the same time.

Healthy and Nutritional Recipes: Korean food is traditionally cooked for health and nutrition. Various vegetables, grains, and meat are used in harmony to ensure a balanced diet.

Natural Ingredients: Korean food makes the most of natural ingredients to make the most of their flavors. For example, fresh and natural use of various vegetables, seafood, and meat will make the most of their natural flavors.

Combining these various flavor elements, Korean food is delicious and has a unique flavor.

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