South Korea is a country known for its culture, tradition, and especially its cuisine. From kimchi to bibimbap, the country is full of delicious dishes that are loved around the world.
South Korean food is as diverse and flavorful as any other cuisine in the world, and one can find a variety of dishes to suit all tastes. Here are some of the most famous and beloved South Korean dishes.
Kimchi
Kimchi is one of the most popular and beloved South Korean dishes. It is a spicy fermented cabbage dish that has been eaten in Korea for centuries.
Kimchi is made by salting and fermenting vegetables such as napa cabbage, radish, cucumber, or garlic with chili pepper paste, fish sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger and other spices. It can be served as a side dish or used as an ingredient in other dishes such as soups or stews.
Bulgogi
Bulgogi is another popular South Korean dish. It consists of marinated beef that has been thinly sliced and cooked on a hot grill or pan.
The beef is usually marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and other spices for added flavor. Bulgogi is usually served with rice or vegetables.
Bibimbap
Bibimbap is a popular Korean rice bowl dish that consists of steamed white rice topped with various vegetables such as spinach, carrot, mushrooms and bean sprouts. The bowl also contains strips of beef (or sometimes chicken) that has been marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil. It’s then topped with spicy gochujang sauce or doenjang paste for added flavor.
Jajangmyeon
Jajangmyeon is a noodle dish made with wheat flour noodles topped with a black bean sauce made from chunjang (black bean paste), diced meat (usually pork or beef), onions, zucchini and other vegetables. This dish is often served with pickled radishes on the side for extra flavor.
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) has become increasingly popular around the world over the past few years due to its unique flavor profile resulting from double-frying the chicken pieces in oil. The chicken pieces are usually coated in either sweet & savory sauces or spicy sauces depending on one’s preference.
South Korea boasts an incredibly diverse range of flavors when it comes to food. From Kimchi to Bibimbap to Jajangmyeon to Korean Fried Chicken – there are plenty of delicious options to choose from!
Each dish offers something unique yet authentically South Korean that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds!