Food of South Korea
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Food of South Korea

South Korea is famous for its delicious and diverse food. Meals are shared with family and friends, and they often come with lots of small side dishes called 'banchan'. These dishes are meant to be shared, making dining in South Korea a fun and friendly experience.

Featured Dishes

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Tteokbokki

떑볢이

Tteokbokki is a popular street food made with chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Everyday meal
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Japchae

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Japchae is a sweet and savory dish made from stir-fried glass noodles, vegetables, and often beef.

Everyday meal
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Samgyeopsal

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Samgyeopsal is a delicious Korean barbecue dish made from grilled pork belly, usually wrapped in lettuce with garlic and spicy paste.

Everyday meal

Meal Culture

In South Korea, meals are special times to enjoy with family and friends. Lots of small dishes, called 'banchan', are served alongside a main dish. Everyone shares the food, using chopsticks and a spoon.

Eating Etiquette

When eating in South Korea, it's polite to wait for the eldest person to start eating before you do. Everyone uses chopsticks for most dishes, but spoons are used for rice and soup. Remember to say '잘 λ¨Ήκ² μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€' (jal meokgesseumnida) to show gratitude before you start eating.

When People Eat It

Kimchi

Often eaten: With every meal

Known for: Throughout Korea

Everyday meal

Bibimbap

Often eaten: Lunch or dinner

Known for: Jeonju Region detail needed.Needs review

Everyday meal

Tteokbokki

Often eaten: Snack or street food

Known for: Seoul Region detail needed.Needs review

Everyday meal

Japchae

Often eaten: Special occasions or main meals

Known for: Throughout Korea

Everyday meal

Samgyeopsal

Often eaten: Dinner or special gathering

Known for: Throughout Korea

Everyday meal

Make It Yourself

Kimchi

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Ingredients

πŸ₯¬ Cabbage🌢️ Chili peppersπŸ§„ Garlic

How to Make It

  1. 1Cut and wash the cabbage.
  2. 2Add salt and let it sit.
  3. 3Mix with chili, garlic, and other seasonings.

Bibimbap

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Ingredients

🍚 RiceπŸ₯• VegetablesπŸ₯š Egg

How to Make It

  1. 1Cook rice and cool it down.
  2. 2Stir-fry vegetables and meat.
  3. 3Place everything in a bowl, top with an egg.

Tteokbokki

떑볢이

Ingredients

🍘 Rice cakes🌢️ Chili paste🐟 Fish cakes

How to Make It

  1. 1Slice rice cakes and fish cakes.
  2. 2Simmer in chili paste and sugar.
  3. 3Serve hot with sesame seeds.

Japchae

μž‘μ±„

Ingredients

🍜 Glass noodlesπŸ₯¬ SpinachπŸ₯© Beef

How to Make It

  1. 1Boil and drain glass noodles.
  2. 2Stir-fry vegetables and beef separately.
  3. 3Combine everything and season with soy sauce.

Samgyeopsal

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Ingredients

πŸ₯“ Pork bellyπŸ₯¬ LettuceπŸ§„ Garlic

How to Make It

  1. 1Slice pork belly and grill it.
  2. 2Wrap in lettuce with garlic and sauce.
  3. 3Enjoy with dipping sauces.

Vocabulary

Imagine you always eat with your family, but each time, instead of just one big dish, you have lots of little dishes to share together. It's a fun and tasty way to enjoy meals every day!

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