Korean food recipes, dishes and Korean cuisine revolves around rice, vegetables, and meats. Traditional meals are remarkable for the number and variety of side dishes steamed short-grain rice. Kimchi is often served at each meal. Frequently used ingredients are; sesame oil, fermented bean paste, soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and fermented red chili paste
As in other Asian countries, popularity of ingredients and creation of dishes varies between provinces. In some cases, previously regional dishes been incorporated as part of the national cuisine. Thus, dishes that were once regional have proliferated in different variations across the country.
Condiments are many and varied. Fermented condiments include; ganjang, doenjang, gochujang and vinegars. Spices used in Korea recipes include; red pepper, black pepper, Chinese pepper, cordifolia, mustard, chinensis, garlic, onion, ginger, leek, and spring onion.
Ingredients 1 pound rice cakes for tteokbokki (garaeddeok) 4 cups water 7 dried anchovies, remove head and guts 6 x 6 inch dried kelp (dasima) 1/4 cup hot pepper paste (gochujang) 1 tbsp hot pepper flakes (gochugaru) 1 tbsp honey 3 green onions, cut into 3 inch long pieces, cut white part in half lengthwise. … Read more Spicy Rice Cakes
Korean napa cabbage & soybean paste soup is a healthy and delicious daily part of Korean cuisine. Napa cabbage is primarily used for making kimchi or Korean pickles, but is often used for soup, side dishes, or as an ingredient in a main dish. You can buy a small Napa cabbage (or bok choi) for … Read more Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Soup
Korea is an old country, with the earliest states beginning about the time of the Late Chou Dynasty in China. Despite the predominant Chinese influence on Korea and the vast borrowing of Chinese vocabulary, the Korean language is unrelated to Chinese. There is no agreement about just what it is related to, though kinship with … Read more Kings of Korea
Korean society is based on the tenets of Confucianism, a system of ethics developed in China around 500 BC. Confucianism is big on devotion and respect – for parents, family, friends and those in positions of authority. Confucius also emphasised justice, peace, education, reform and humanitarianism. Many Koreans attribute their country’s remarkable success in recent … Read more Korean Culture
For centuries,the Koreans have eaten the the products of the sea, the fields and the mountains. Korean foods are very special, exotic and particular. The most distinguishing feature of the Korean food is the spiciness. The basic seasonings; red pepper, green onion, soy sauce, bean paste, garlic, ginger, sesame, mustard, vinegar, wine have been combined … Read more Korean Food Guide
Chogori and Ch’imaChogori for females have changed over time more than those for males. The earliest versions went all the way to the hips and were tied at the waist. By the late Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910), they only went as far as the arm pits, with a longer front panel to cover the breasts. Dongchong … Read more Korean Womens Clothing
Cheogori and Paji Men’s cheogori were generally longer than their women’s counterparts, reaching down to the waist or even lower. Like the women’s version, they are tied across the chest in front. The earliest versions of the paji had narrow legs to facilitate horseback riding and hunting. However, a more agrarian society dictated wider legs … Read more Korean Mens Clothing
Pre-20th Century ??- 57 B.C.: Evidence of inhabitants in Korea from as early as 4000 BC exists in Korea. Legend has that the man-god Tan Gun founded the Joseon (meaning Land of the Morning Calm) Kingdom in 2333 BC. Almost no centralized communities existed from then until three kingdoms emerged in the 1st century BC. 57 B.C. – 668 A.D.: … Read more Korean History
Bean The Common bean or haricot, although commonly known as a “vegetable”, is actually a fruit, because it develops from a plant ovary and houses seeds. Chilies The Chili is a member of the Capsicum family and is available in many different varieties from mild to burning hot. Garlic It may make you breath smell … Read more Korean Cooking Ingredients
Korea, Republic of Country Reports on Human Rights Practices –2005 Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor March 8, 2006 The Republic of Korea (Korea) is a constitutional democracy governed by a president and a unicameral legislature. The country has a population of approximately 48 million. In December 2002 President Roh Moo-hyun … Read more Korea Human Rights 2007