South Korea

Bruce · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:47 pm Post subject: South Korea

I will be heading to South Korea in the next couple weeks... Was hoping someone here could tell me what kind of Korean food to try while I am there.

guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 376 Location: Italy

I would try the real "Bulgogi", a traditional korean steak, marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions and grilled.
(you can see the recipe here at yummyfood)

"Kalbi-Jim", is the second traditional beef dish.
Basically are slow cooked short-ribs.

Both are served with "kimchi", vegetables (usually cabbage or white radish) fermented in a brine of anchovies, ginger, garlic, green onion and chilli pepper. There are infinite varieties.

One of the favorites snacks are "Kimbap or gimbap" - (literally seaweed rice) - rice and strips of vegetables, egg, ham and pollock, rolled in laver (seaweed) and sliced. This is a popular snack or child's lunch, similar to Japanese sushi rolls.

For the rest, grilled fish, or crustaceans, are pretty much a good choice.

Have a good trip!
ciao, Guido
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Kate · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

Hi Bruce,

Korean food is very good and straight forward, with lots of grilled meats, tofu and vegetables.It can run on the spicy side so beware. I love kimchee and it's served at almost every meal, even breakfast. I have posted a link for you to check out for futher information, and a few warnings. Yes dog meat is served there still. I hope it gives you some insight.
http://www.geocities.com/yoons_choi/culture3.html
Have a great trip and please log in and post about your gastronomical adventures for our members!

Ciao....Kate
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Bruce · Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks Guido and Kate... Appreciate your quick responses... I will let you know have everything comes out... Embarassed

LOL