For Koreans, alcohol is a lifelong companion in times of sorrow and joy. Korean people have enjoyed making their own liquor from healthy ingredients since ancient times. Traditional liquor is often called yakju (약주), literally meaning “medicinal alcohol,” as light…
Joseon Dynasty was the peak of royal culture in Korean history, and Korean royal cuisine thus became the quintessence of traditional food culture in Korea. The meals served for the king were prepared by the best cooks in the court…
Health Secret of Korea’s Bibimbap, Prepared to Perfection Bibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed with meat and assorted vegetables, is one of the all time favorite meals of the Korean people, regardless of age or generation. Its popularity has also…
Korea’s Greatest Food, Kimchi Kimchi is the most famous traditional food and icon that well-represents Korea itself, as it accompanies almost every meal served in the country. The name of the dish also differs depending on the main ingredient used,…
Ingredients of Korean Food Ingredients 1) Grains Rice is the chief grain in Korea, used with almost every meal, in porridges, rice cakes and desserts. Wheat flour is used in making noodles and served at feasts. Barley is used in bibimbap-style dishes…
General Kinds of Korean Food Main dishes 1) Bap (Rice) Bap, a staple of Korean food, is steamed rice. It may also include other grains. There are many kinds of bap depending on the ingredients such as huinbap (white rice); japgokbap (rice…