Many people already know that Korea is also famous for its food including Kimchi, tteokbokki and bibimbap. Of course, these foods are famous but here are some dishes you should try when you visit Korea or Korean restaurant in your country if these menus are available.
1.Samgyetang (Chicken Ginseng Soup)
Koreans believe that the body energy must be reloaded during summer, and they usually have a piping hot bowl of samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) between the months of June and early September. This nourishing soup consists of a small spring chicken stuffed with chestnuts, garlic, dried jujubes, ginseng, glutinous rice, and gingko nuts. The ingredients are then slow-cooked until the meat is very tender, and the thick broth permeates a slightly bitter yet fragrant taste.
2.Bulgogi (Beef based menu)
Bulgogi consists of thin slices of marinated beef sirloin which are cooked along with sliced onions, green peppers, and garlic using a charcoal burner, resulting in a distinctive smoky flavour. The meat is marinated between 2 and 4 hours in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic, onions, ginger, and sugar to enhance its flavour and tenderness.This dish is also served with a side of leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked meat, often times along with ssamjang (spicy paste) and kimchi.
3. Korean fried chicken
Ohh, Korean fried chicken can be said one of the best fried chickens in the world. Unlike its American counterparts, the chicken is coated with a sweet and spicy sauce (some restaurants add green pepper inside the batter for a spicier kick) before double frying it in vegetable oil.
As a result, the meat is very juicy on the inside, while the lightly battered skin is crunchy with very little grease. It is available in different tastes; sweet, spicy and so on. It is a popular late-night snack that’s typically served with beer.
4. Korean Stew (Jjigae)
There are many different varieties of jjigae in Korea and the stew usually contains meat, seafood or vegetables in a broth seasoned with hot pepper paste (gochujang), fermented miso (gaenjang), soybean paste, or salted fermented shrimp (saeujeot). Usually served as a palate cleanser between heavier dishes, jjigae has a similar consistency to a western stew.
One of the most popular jjigae dishes in Korea is budae jjigae (army stew), which incorporates bacon, sausages, and Spam meat as well as ramyeon noodles and rice cakes mixed with gochujang paste for a spicy flavor.
5.Samgyeopsal (BBQ style)
Samgyeopsal is another staple Korean dish that requires little culinary skills, where chunky slices of pork belly are cooked on a grill at the diners’ table. It’s then wrapped in lettuce or sesame leaf with dipping sauces and accompaniments such as button mushrooms, green chili peppers, green onions, raw onions and garlic, as well as kimchi.A popular dish among young working adults in Korea, samgyeopsal is usually paired with a shot (or 2) of soju liquor.