10 world famous Korean foods

 

Fans of Korean dramas or not, you must be familiar with Korean cuisine.The various variations of Korean food that you see in movies, you can taste directly just by visiting the Korean restaurants that have sprung up in Jakarta. This ginseng country dish is indeed famous for its savory and spicy taste, which is sure to really fill a hungry stomach!

Here are 10 traditional Korean foods that have gone international! What's wrong?

1. Bulgogi

This delicious food from South Korea has the original name, Pulgogi. It is filled with beef that has been thinly sliced and combined with warm fluffy rice.

The beef served on Bulgogi is usually cooked by frying or grilling. Before cooking, of course, the beef is seasoned to make it taste more delicious. The spices in this meat are usually soy sauce, sugar, pepper, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.

In addition to rice, cooked bulgogi meat is usually served with other side dishes placed in a small bowl.

Without us knowing, it turns out that eating bulgogi has its own way. Usually, Korean people will take lettuce, and put the bulgogi meat along with other side dishes on top of the lettuce. After that, add some rice and roll up the lettuce. You will taste the sweet and savory taste of bulgogi meat and fresh lettuce.

2. Bibimbap

Bibimbap is a food name that comes from the word bibim, which means mixed, while bap means rice. So, this bibimbap is kind of like mixed rice, rice mixed with several types of side dishes.

The filling of Bibimbap is usually white rice mixed with various kinds of vegetables, mushrooms, beef, and raw eggs. Don't forget to also have gochujang, a Korean hot sauce that is very similar.

To enjoy Bibimbap, it is recommended to stir all the ingredients in the Bibimbap bowl. After the first bite, you will taste the flavors of savory, sweet, spicy, and fresh. Savory and sweet from the meat and rice, spicy from the gochujang seasoning, and fresh from the vegetable stew in this bowl.

First, put the bibimbap in a sealed container and place it in the refrigerator. After it cools down, you can feel the sensation of cold bibimbap, which is more delicious than hot bibimbap. Although this depends on each reference, But, what's wrong with trying?

3. Jjangjangmyeon

Jjajangmyeon, or what can also be called chajangmyeon, is a typical South Korean noodle that has its own characteristics. Why is it special? Because this food uses a special sauce with the main ingredient of black soybeans, This thick black soybean sauce manages to provide a unique and addictive savory taste.

The ingredients used to complete the delicacy of Korean noodles are usually meat, vegetables, and sometimes seafood. That's one of the reasons why this jjangmyeon is known as a rich-flavored noodle.

The noodles used in this dish are slightly larger than ordinary noodles . That's why you will feel very full after eating this one meal.

Using onions and broth so that the black soy sauce tastes more balanced Not too salty or bland, either.

In Korea, jjajangmyeon is usually served with muji, which is pickled radish. Don't forget to stir the noodles so that the ingredients are evenly mixed and the sensation you feel will be the same as the Korean taste.

4. Ramyeon

Ramyeon often appears in Korean movies or dramas. That's why so many people suddenly crave a taste of this Korean version of instant noodles.

For Ramyeon's own creations, you can add fresh vegetables, eggs, or mushrooms. The most famous brand of ramyeon in Indonesia is Shin Ramyeon, which is also famous in the United States and China.

5. Japchae

This Korean vermicelli dish has a more chewy and fattier texture than the usual vermicelli. Japchae are also usually given sesame seeds, sliced chilies, and pieces of meat to make them more savory and delicious.

6. Kimbap

Unlike kebabs, this Kimbap or gimbap dish is made of white rice and comes with meat, vegetable pieces, eggs, and fish. It turns out that the name Gimbap consists of two words, you know! Gim, which means dry seaweed, and bap, which means white rice, From this explanation, we can tell that this Korean dish is dominated by seaweed and warm rice.

The shape of the gimbap is very similar to sushi. Usually, after all the ingredients are placed on the rice, the gimbap will be rolled and cut into 8 pieces. Cut to the size that we can eat it in one bite. So for those of you who have a small mouth, maybe you can cut it into 9 or even 10 pieces.

Typically, a little salt and sesame oil are added to the rice to give it flavor.

7. Kimchi

Almost all Korean food dishes must use kimchi. Kimchi is also known as a salad or vegetable that tastes really good when combined with any menu. Maybe because this one food produces a spicy and slightly sour taste, so people who enjoy it become more enthusiastic when eating their food.

Kimchi is the result of fermented vegetables combined with various Korean spices. Some vegetables that are never absent in kimchi are cucumbers, radishes, and mustard greens. Some say that one of the processes for making kimchi is to plant a jug of fresh kimchi in the ground. So the taste and fermentation process make this kimchi fresher.

One of the advantages of making kimchi is that this sauce has a long shelf life. So, with the delicious taste given, this food can be a savior when the house is not cooking, and the stomach is in a state of S.O.S.

8. Sannakji

HURRIBLE and ticklish, huh? But it turns out that this Korean dish has managed to capture the attention of foodies around the world. The live octopus served is usually small and sprinkled with oil and sesame seeds. Eating these animals alive gives a unique impression and sensation that you don't want to miss. There are those who serve this Sannakji in pieces, but there are also those who serve this small octopus whole.

Please note that the suction holes on the tentacles of this octopus are still active, so you need to be careful when eating it. It is feared that these suction holes can stick to the throat when swallowed, even while still in the mouth. makes the eater choke or suffocate.

9. Miyeok Guk

This Korean-style seaweed soup has a very delicious, warm taste. This dish often appears during the winter season, so that your body temperature is maintained and you can feel warmer. Miyeok-guk's popularity has turned out to be worldwide too!

How to make this soup is to mix seaweed with fish stock or beef broth so that it tastes delicious and savory. Adding garlic, sesame oil, salt, and soy sauce can also be an effort to create a more delicious Miyeok Guk taste.

In addition to its delicious taste, this soup also has very good benefits for our bodies. The amount of iodine and calcium contained in Miyeok Guk is believed to make the body fitter and fresher. Usually, in Korea, this food is served during birthday events.

10. TTeok

Tteok, or rice cakes, are Korean cakes made from glutinous rice cooked by steaming, boiling, or frying. In addition to glutinous rice flour, tteok can also be made from ordinary rice flour. Rice cake is a food that is synonymous with celebration. In Korea, it is a tradition and custom to eat rice cake soup on the first day of the Korean New Year. This is done to signify good luck and also increase age. In addition, this cake is also often served at weddings and birthdays.

There are so many types and forms of this rice cake. As a result, it is not only suitable for special occasions but is also popular as a Korean snack.For example, tteokbokki are spicy rice cakes that often appear in Korean drama scenes.