Oh eto, siguro medyo familiar na tayo sa itsura ng mga pagkain nila... Sa dami ba naman ng mga korean drama na napapanood na laging mga "kainan" scenes, may idea na tayo siguro kung ano ang kanilang mga foodness...
Because food is a very important part of their culture... Koreans pay great attention to the way in which food is served...
Korean foods or cuisine is based upon rice, vegetables and meat.. diba andami nilang mga side dishes sa hapag nila pag kumakain sila?? normal lan daw sa knila un..,
But a Korean traditional meal is not complete without KIMCHI--- a mixture of various pickled vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, radish, green onion and cucumber. Certain types of kimchi are made spicy with the addition of red chili pepper powder, while others are prepared without red chili peppers or are soaked in a tasty liquid. However, garlic is always used in kimchi to add to its flavor.
And when it comes to their side dishes, na kung tawagin nila ay banchan, they are served in a small dishes at the center of the table to be shared. Depende kung anong type nila, but usually, just liked what I've said earlier, they are usually vegetables, more veggies.. kekee
And here are some list of their famous or common traditional foods, these foods were recommended personally by my Korean friends... :)
(A/N--- nag google nalang po ako para hindi pahirapan ang buhay ko... hahaa, eto na, gugutumin ko na kayuu..!! wihii....)
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)
- pork strips sizzling on a grill and served with lettuce, perilla leaves, sliced onions and raw garlic kimchi, it's smudged in ssamjang (a mix of soybean paste called 'doenjang' and chili paste called 'gochujang') or salt and pepper in sesame oil.
Kimchi Stew (김치찌개)
-a lesser-known fact about kimchi is its versatility as an ingredient in a whole slew of derivative dishes, which comprise a category of their own.
In kimchi jjigae, red cabbage kimchi is chopped, sautéed in oil, and cooked with tofu, cellophane noodles, pork (sometimes tuna), and other vegetables.
Despite the stew's debt to kimchi, you know it has come into its own when it’s served with kimchi as a side dish.
Hangover stew (해장국)
-given Korea’s dedicated drinking culture, it’s not surprising that Korea’s hangover-curing culture is equally as developed, from pre-drinking drinks to post-drinking drinks to a glorious array of spicy and steamy stews and soups.
Made from a beef broth, with cabbage, bean sprouts, radish and chunks of congealed ox blood, the deeply satisfying taste does wonders to kick-start your sluggish brain in the morning.
Bibimbap (비빔밥)
-this Korean lunch-in-a-bowl mixes together a simple salad of rice, mixed vegetables, rice, beef, and egg, with sesame oil and a dollop of chili paste for seasoning. Although Korean kings from yesteryear would probably be shocked at how the royal dish has become so ingrained into the palate of the masses, we love how cheaply and quickly we can devour our favorite lunch.
Gimbap (김밥)
-the process of making gimbap resembles the Italian glasswork technique of millefiori, and indeed, the finished gimbap often looks too pretty too eat.
Sautéed vegetables, ground beef, sweet pickled radish, and rice, rolled and tightly wrapped in a sheet of laver seaweed (gim), and then sliced into bite-sized circles.
Kalguksu (칼국수)
-although most kalguksu places will add mushrooms, sliced pumpkin, and seafood or chicken to the basic ingredients of noodles and broth, at the end of the day kalguksu is about the pleasure of the plain.
Galbi (갈비)
-galbi, which means “rib,” can technically come from pork and even chicken, but when you just say “galbi” sans modifiers, you’re talking about thick slabs of meat marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, chopped garlic, and sugar and grilled over a proper fire.
Of course, beef galbi can be used to make soup (galbitang) and steamed galbi (galbijjim). But these dishes, while excellent in their own right, are overshadowed by their grilled leader.
Bulgogi (불고기)
-If galbi represents Korean barbecue, then bulgogi’s playing field is Korean cuisine as a whole. This well-known sweet meat dish, which has existed in some form for over a thousand years, was haute cuisine during the Joseon Dynasty.
The dish is also a fusion favorite: bulgogi-flavored burgers are part of the menu at fast food franchise Lotteria, and there have also been sightings of other adaptations like the bulgogi panini.
------ayun, lang yan muna... andame nila kasi ehh.., but for my own recommendation, BIBIMBAP, BULGOGI, GALBI, SAMGYEOPSAL were really good.. for me ah? kase not all of them suits my taste.. hindi lahat sila masarap for me.. =__= may lasa kase na kakaiba na ndi panlasang pinoy.. hayys..
Anyways, we have many Korean restos here in the Philippines dba? So you can try those anytime u want.. :) though medyo expensive sila, specially bulgogi, worth it nman kasi macharap din.. hihiii....
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tnx for reading!
eat muna me! bibimbap.!! hohooo......
till next time!!
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