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Food
in Korea
Rice, either plain
or cooked with other grains, is the main dish at Korean meals. Rice is
accompanied by a variety of side dishes that vary greatly according
to the region and the season. Next to rice comes kimchi, a spicy
vegetable dish generally comprised of celery, cabbage and turnips or cucumbers
seasoned with salt, garlic, onions, ginger, red pepper and shellfish. Soup
is also a vital part of almost every meal. Other dishes include seafood,
meat or poultry, greens, herbs and roots. Each person has his own rice and
soup bowls but all other dishes are placed in the center of the table for
everyone to partake of. A spoon and chopsticks are used for eating.
A favorite
dish is bulgogi, strips of beef roasted over a brazier at the table after
being marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic,
green onions and other seasonings. Koreans generally like hot, spicy
foods, so red pepper is an indispensable seasoning.
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Information
provided by the Korean Embassy
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