If you want to understand the culture & people of a country, dine with the locals. Food is the perfect reflection of culture & tradition of a country. But when you travel to a new place it is pretty hard to understand the local language & its food culture. Here we present you a list of 10 Must Try South Korean Food for every foreigner visiting South Korea
1. Samgyetang
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Samgyetang or chicken soup is a must try Korean food. It is rich, filling, healthy & full of flavours. It consists of a whole chicken stuffed with rice, garlic & spices cooked in a broth. It is mainly served in summer. It is said that Samgyetang helps to cure ailments & provide wholesome nutrition to the body.
2. Kimchi
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Kimchi is the most versatile & loved side dish in Korean cuisine. You will see it with most of the Korean dishes. It is pickled vegetables mostly cabbage. The flavour is spicy & tangy. You will develop an instant liking for the dish if you like spicy food.
3. Soft Tofu Stew Or Sundubu Jjigae
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Soft Tofu Stew Or Sundubu Jjigae is Korean comfort food. Chunks of soft tofu are served with vegetables & meat in a flavorful soup. An egg is cracked in it once the dish is cooked. Th egg cooks from the heat of the dish. It is served in a traditional earthen pot which enhances its flavour & visual appeal.
4. Hotpot Mixed Rice Or Dolsot Bibimbap
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Hotpot Mixed Rice Or Dolsot Bibimbap is Korean signature dish. It holds a special place among Korean Food. Bibimbap is served in a pot. It mainly comprises of rice, seasoned vegetables, sprouts, pepper sauce, soy sauce & served with Kimchi & a soup. It’s a complete meal in itself.
( Tip: Vegetarian can try this dish. Just ask the food stall attendant not to add any meat. It’s a good option to eat out in Korea.) . Read More
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