Korean FoodKorean Language and Culture

By JAE-YOUNG YU

ContentsGeneralA Typical Korean TableIngredientsCooking MethodsSome Representative Korean Cuisins

GeneralA typical Korean style table consists of 밥 + 국 + 반찬 ; very unique Varieties of foods; grains, vegetables, meats, fishesNumber of cooking methods Using condiments and seasoning of a wide spectrumChinese and Japanese styles cuisines popularWestern style diets now widely acceptedMore opportunities of having foreign cuisineAppearance of fusion cuisinesSimplified dining etiquettes

A typical Korean table

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IngredientsGrains: Rice, barley, millet, wheat, bugwheat, sorghumLegumes: Soy bean, peas, mungbeans, azuki beansMeats; Beef, pork, chicken, goat Fishes; Mackerel, hairtail, croaker, herring, walleye pollack, gadid,

ray, etc.Other sea foods; Shellfishes, shrimps, mollusks, cephalopods,

seaweeds ( 김 , 미역 , 다시마 ..)Vegetables; Korean (Kimchi) cabbage, Korean radish,  cucumber,

potato, sweet potato, spinach, bean sprouts, scallions, garlic, chili peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, lotus root, and wild greens ( 나물 )

Condiments & seasonings; Fermented condiments include ganjang, doenjang, gochujang and vinegars. Nonfermented condiments or spices include red pepper, black pepper, Chinese pepper, cordifolia, mustard, chinensis, garlic, onion, ginger, leek, and scallion (spring onion)

Cooking methodsRaw vs. Fermentation; Gimchi, Jeotgal,

DoenjangSteaming ( 찜 ); Rice and other grains, meats,

vegetablesBoiling ( 끓임 , 데침 ); Soups ( 국 , 찌개 )Mixing ( 무침 ); Vegetables or meats with

seasoningsRoasting ( 구이 ); Meats, fishes, and

vegetablesFrying ( 튀김 ); Meats, fishes, and vegetablesStirred frying ( 볶음 ); Meats, fished, and

vegetables

Some respresentative Korean cuisinesBulgogi( 불고기 )

Recipe: http://savorysweetlife.com/2009/07/marinade-this-bulgogi-recipe-korean-barbequed-beef/

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Samgyeobsal ( 삼겹살 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/samgyeopsal-gui/

Gimichi Jjigae ( 김치찌개 )

Recipe: http://topchefkorea.com/2011/04/11/kimchijjigae/

Sundubu Jjigae ( 순두부찌게 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/soondubu-jjigae

Bibimbab( 비빔밥 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/bibimbap

Japchae ( 잡채 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/japchae

Ddeokbokki ( 떡복기 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/ddukbokkie

Jajangmyeon, Jajangbap ( 자장면 , 자장밥 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/jjajangmyun

Nangmyeon ( 냉면 )

Recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/naengmyeon