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K-FOOD

Kimchi isn’t just for cabbage lovers: New varieties are stealing the spotlight

Fresh basil leaves, tangerines and cured olives are some of the up-and-coming new kimchi varieties in Korea that aren’t just part of the TikTok...

A closer look at the snacks that every Korean knows and most likely loves

Seoul is a growing gastronomic city stocked with multi-generational restaurants and trendy fusion venues. But every now and then, the epicurious population craves a...

Is K-wine the next big thing? This local sommelier thinks so.

Jung Ha-bong is the general manager of food and beverage at Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel and Serviced Residences in Songpa District, southern Seoul....

Monk Jeong Kwan highlights virtues of good food in modern society

What does it mean to eat well? The JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, visited Buddhist monk Jeong Kwan, 66, who resides...

Forget fine dining, Korean winters offer oysters aplenty

Oysters may be a luxury reserved for special occasions in some parts of the world, but in Korea during wintertime, it is oyster galore. The...

[Taste of Hansik] Add a hint of Korean to any meal with easy, homemade geotjeori

Similar to how American cheese can be added atop the traditional Korean dish of kimchi fried rice, traditional Korean meal elements can also be...

[Taste of Hansik] Rethink buckwheat noodles with this makguksu dish

Since buckwheat noodles are perhaps most famously used in Korean cuisine in naengmyeon (noodles in cold meat broth), many instantly picture the noodles in an icy,...

[Taste of Hansik] Let cabbage take center stage in this bibim guksu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7-QJNUwmg Baechu, or Napa cabbage, is one of the main ingredients of kimchi, but it isn’t the only way to highlight the sweet and crunchy...

[Taste of Hansik] Make the perfect mandu meal with a few simple ingredients

Mandu (dumplings) are one of the most common items almost everyone has at home in the freezer. One of the easiest ways to eat mandu...

[WHY] Koreans’ love for spicy foods: Crazy trend or comfort food?

Dipping a chili pepper in a chili pepper paste. It may sound about as silly as dipping an apple in applesauce, but this is actually...