Korean dishes you must try in Seoul

 

South Korea is in vogue, and considering its historic tourism figures, it may be time for you to dare to discover this incredible country for yourself! One of the highlights of your trip will be precisely the gastronomy!

Koreans are more than proud of their gastronomy and it is for less since in it you can find a wide range of colors and flavors.

 For this reason, we want to present some of the most typical and conventional typical of your kitchen.

Surely some will fit your tastes in one way or another, so, do not stop trying them when you have the chance.

 

1. Banchan

This word refers to small plates that are served as starters. You may not even have to order them, as they are usually included with the meal.

Expect to find, among others, kimchi (read on), namul (bean sprouts sautéed with sesame oil) or oi muchim (spicy cucumber salad).

2. Kimchi

If there is a famous Korean food in the whole world, it is kimchi. This sauerkraut dish is the star of Korean cuisine, as well as being very rich in probiotics, which promote digestion and provide many other health benefits. You will find it in all restaurants, so be sure to try it in at least one of its forms, such as cucumbers stuffed with kimchi, dongchimi (also known as ("water kimchi") or kkakdugi (kimchi made with minced radishes).

 

 

 

3. Haemul pajeon

A seafood pancake may not sound entirely appetizing, but imagine this dish as a savory crêpe made from seafood - delicious! The base is the scallop pancake, and it is usually garnished with a combination of prawns, squid, clams, oysters and mussels accompanied by soy sauce.

 

4. Japchae

Even the pickiest of foodies like this Korean dish! This noodle-based dish is the most special, since the noodles themselves are made from sweet potato paste. They are usually sautéed with vegetables, sesame oil, soy sauce and pork or beef, although you can also order the vegetarian version without problem.

 

5. Bibimbap

This colorful dish gives a thousand turns to the typical rice bowl. Bibimbap is perhaps the easiest dish to find in Western countries, and it features white rice, chili paste, soybean paste, beef, and a fried egg. It is served still hot and you have to mix everything before you start eating. Normal that raises passions!