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Kimch'i Pulgogi Kalbi Shinsollo Hanjongshik Pibimpap Kujolp'an Sollong T'ang Samgye T'ang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) Naengmyon
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Kimch'i
is the most well known Korean food locally and abroad. It is a fermented
vegetable dish highly seasoned with red pepper and garlic and is served
at virtually all meals.
Pulgogi
is one of the most popular dishes in Korea and is often liked by visitors.
Pulgogi literally means "fire beef", but it is generally translated as
"Korean barbecue". Thin, tender slices of beef are marinated in a sauce
made with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and other seasonings, and then
cooked over a hot charcoal grill at your table.
Kalbi,
on the other hand, are short ribs of beef or pork. It is also grilled
at the table. Restaurants that specialize in pulgogi also serve kalbi.
Shinsollo
is a delicious mixture of meat, fish, vegetables, and bean curd, which
is simmered in beef broth over a charcoal brazier at the table.
Hanjongshik
literally means "full course Korean meal" and it is just that. When you
order hanjongshik, you are usually served pulgogi, steamed short ribs,
grilled fish, and a host of side dishes. These side dishes may vary from
restaurant to restaurant, but the servings are always ample.
Pibimpap
is made from cooked rice mixed with bits of meat, seasoned vegetables,
and egg. If desired, it can be eaten with koch'ujang (a hot red pepper
sauce).
Kujolp'an
is usually the first-course meal at any elegant Korean restaurant. Strips
of cooked meat and vegetables are arranged in a large sectioned dish with
a stack of Korean pancakes in the center. The fillings are wrapped in
the pancakes and eaten.
Sollong
T'ang is a rich beef noodle soup seasoned with sesame seeds, salt, pepper,
scallions, and sesame oil. It is served with rice as the main meal and
is accompanied by side dishes and a special radish kimch'i called kkaktugi.
By
eating hot ginseng chicken soup, people can restore their bodies and spirits
on hot summer days. The chicken is stuffed with ginseng, jujubes, sticky
rice, and garlic. It is then stewed and seasoned with salt and black pepper
when served.
Naengmyon
literally means "cold noodles". It is a summer favorite, which is truly
refreshing. Very thin, chewy buckwheat noodles are served in a cold beef
broth with chopped scallions, shredded radishes, cucumbers, sesame seeds,
and slices of lean beef. Appropriate condiments are hot mustard and vinegar.
There are many restaurants that specialize in naengmyon only. Be sure
to try the mild mul-naengmyon before sampling the spicier pibim-naengmyon.