I am obsessed with most things Korean. So these are some of the foods that I really want to try when on our huge trip to Europe and Asia in 2019. I was recently told after begging my parents for weeks to go to Korea or Japan that we would be able to go. I really wanted to go to Korea because of my recent obsession with K-pop and Kdramas. So here it is 10 foods and desserts I want to try when we want to go to South Korea.
Here are 10 foods I want to try in South Korea
1.Galbi
galbi is marinated short ribs (usually beef but you can also get pork) in a pear-soy marinade usually grilled in front of you in a restaurant.
2.Gim
Gim or Kim is toasted also salted seaweed. Gim is usually eaten as a snack, side dish along with rice or just an on-the-go meal.
3.bulgogi
bulgogi is a is a very similar dish to galbi besides made with a thinner strip of meat. bulgogi translates to ‘fire meat’ from Korean to English.
4.japchae
japchae is a sweet potato noodle stirfry with vegetable and meat. japchae is usually a side dish but if you add more ingredients it could easily become a main.
5.budae Jigae
Budae Jigae is a stew made with kimchi, ramen, sliced sausage, spam, tofu and rice cakes. Budae Jigae is a stew made after the Korean war, made from both Korean and American ingredients.
6.Patbingsu
I just had to start off the dessert part of my list with Patbingsu also known Korean shaved ice. korean shaved ice can have toppings such as fruit syrup, condensed milk, chopped fruit and red beans. as told by the name you serve it cold to keep the ice melted.
7. bungeo-ppang
bungeo-ppang is a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweetened red bean paste. It’s a very popular street food usually served in winter. Bungeo-ppang translates to ‘carp bread’ which is the picture of the fish on the front and back.
8.hotteok
hotteok is a Korean pancake usually filled with things such as brown sugar, cinnamon, honey and peanuts. it’s also believed that hotteok originated from Chinese merchants that immigrated to Korea in the late 19th century.
9.Kkul-tarae
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kkul-tarae is also known as the king’s candy is wrapped around things such as chocolate or candied nuts. It was also eaten in the royal court. today it represents health and fortune for the person that buys it.
10.hoppang
finally the last food! hoppang is a Korean dessert sold throughout Korea. It is sold hot. it is a form of jjinppang or steamed bread usually filled with smooth, sweetened red bean paste.
Let me know if you have had any of these foods?
Mmmm bulgogi, one of my favourites! I bet it will be 100× better getting it in South Korea rather than an Aussie Korean restaurant! Hope you get to try everything 🙂
Great post Willow. I haven’t tried any but now I want to go to Korea too!
Thanks Mrs Clapham
Great info! I have had bulgogi and I love it ????
I want to try that for sure
Yum!
All of those Korean dishes & snacks are indeed delicious!
I know since I lived and worked in Seoul for 2 great years!
To the list I would add Tteok boggi (rice cakes in hot & spicy sauce)
Kimbap, rolls that are kind of like Sushi.
Ah dol sot bibimbap, rice mixed with vegetables served in a hot stone bowl.
There are street food carts that sell anything from spiralized fried potatoes to corndogs to grilled seafood.
You’ll never go hungry!
Hope you visit soon ?
We can’t wait to eat some of these foods
Have you ever tried some of those plates before? Korean food is an adventure for occidental people… maybe you can find some Korean restaurant in your city first -take care with the spicy dishes as kimchi!-. I do love Korea, k-dramas and their meals too! You’ve done a great choice.