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Post by Crystoph on Mar 23, 2015 17:34:32 GMT
DAY TWENTY FOUR - MARCH 23rd - ALCOHOL
KOREAN NAME: MEK-JU 맥주 ENGLISH NAME: Korean Beer
There are numerous alcoholic beverages popular in Korea aside from its traditional liquor soju. The top 3 popular beers (mekju) are Hite, Cass and OB Lager.
Hite The Hite brewery is the largest of the South Korean brewers, brewing 9 different beers including but not limited to Hite, Hite Prime, Hite Stout, Hite Exfeel (light, low cal beer) as well as being the local maker of Fosters and Carlsberg. The popular 4.5% Hite is a micro filtered lager that has a fresh taste which also is the first beer to include a thermometer mark on its label.
Cass Cass Breweries was taken over by Oriental Breweries in 1999 which the company primarily makes OB Lager and Cafri Premium Lager. Cass beers are 5.0% lagers which are one of the top 3 most popular beers in Korea. Sold bottled or on tap, it’s a fairly pale lager reminiscent of many Asian beers.
OB Lager This 4.7% Lager has a light golden color and a flavor reminiscent of many Asian beers that use rice grains. Owned by Oriental Breweries, there are 3 other types of OB beers, including a 4.4% new lager and light (low cal) as well as a non alcoholic OB variety. Oriental Breweries also makes the 4.0 % Cafri premium lager.
Fact: The legal drinking age in Korea is 19 years old.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 24, 2015 17:21:32 GMT
DAY TWENTY FIVE - MARCH 24th - MEAT & POULTRY
KOREAN NAME: CHA-DOL BA-KI 차돌박이 ENGLISH NAME: Sliced Beef Brisket
Chadol baki is a thinly sliced beef brisket meal that is also popular at homes or at Korean restaurants. The meat is not marinated whatsoever and it’s simply cooked on portable or built-in gas or charcoal grills. The meat is usually fattier than other parts of the beef, yet it’s thin enough that each slice doesn’t contain too much fat. And because of its thinness, each slice cooks very fast over open grills for quick bite after bites. Cooked chadol baki can be dipped in a sauce made up of sesame oil, salt, and pepper and eaten together with shredded scallion salad (pa muchim). Additionally, lettuce, spinach, or other leafy vegetable(s) can be used to wrap to all contents altogether along with a dab of dwenjang or ssamjang. Fresh packages of chadol baki meat can be purchase at Korean supermarkets or local meat markets. Pa muchim is also available for purchase but can be easily prepared at home.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 15:38:02 GMT
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 25, 2015 16:52:15 GMT
DAY TWENTY SIX - MARCH 25th - SOUP & STEW
KOREAN NAME: DAK-DO-RI-TANG 닭도리탕 ENGLISH NAME: Spicy Braised Chicken w/ Potatoes
Dakdoritang is a traditional braised chicken dish that is full of spices and flavors which is known to be quite spicy in taste. Succulent chicken pieces such as thighs, breasts and/or drumsticks are simmered in a base soup where the meat tends to fall off the bones. It is marinated with hot pepper and soy sauce, containing assortments of vegetables such as green & red chili peppers, potatoes, onions and carrots. Some may include jalapeños to this dish in addition to gochujang (red chili pepper paste) in addition to gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes) which will surely wake up your taste buds. As it can get quite spicy, be sure to eat plenty of steamed rice to offset the heat.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2015 11:34:59 GMT
This will be dinner tonight-easy to make and fits into my Habanero,jalapeno and beer diet. ( Soup has lots of garlic)
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 26, 2015 15:49:41 GMT
DAY TWENTY SEVEN - MARCH 26th - RICE
KOREAN NAME: GIM-BOP 김밥 ENGLISH NAME: Korean Style Sushi Roll
Gimbop is considered one of the most popular and nutritious Korean meal. It consists of rice and strips of vegetables, egg, and meat, rolled in laver (dried seaweed) and then sliced. This is a popular snack or lunch that can be made with infinite variety of ingredients using different kinds of meat and/or vegetables. Popular ones include bulgogi, spinach, pickled radish, and eggs.
At first glance, gimbop often resembles a Japanese maki or a sushi roll. However, there are a few differences between the Japanese sushi roll and the Korean-style gimbop. The main difference is that Japanese sushi rolls are rather minimal in ingredients. Sushi rolls usually consists of just tuna or salmon within the roll whereas gimbop contains a variety of ingredients as mentioned earlier. Also, while the Japanese use raw fish (sashimi) in their sushi rolls, Korean gimbop do not contain any raw fish. Lastly, Japanese sushi is often dipped in wasabi while gimbop usually has sesame oil.
Korean 101: Gim refers to the sheets of dried seaweed, and bop is the Korean word for cooked rice.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 27, 2015 15:54:52 GMT
DAY TWENTY EIGHT - MARCH 27th - NOODLE
KOREAN NAME: CHAM-PONG 짬뽕 ENGLISH NAME: Spicy Seafood Noodle
Champong is a popular noodle dish that is prepared in a red, spicy seafood broth containing hearty vegetables and variety of seafood. This dish presumably has its origins in Japan with influence from China and is known to be very popular at various restaurants or even at homes. Instant noodle versions are also popular which can be prepared within minutes.
However, to enjoy this authentic dish, many Koreans go to Korean/Chinese restaurants where noodles are mixed in with real seafood such as squids, shrimps, clams and scallions. Fresh vegetables such as onions, red peppers, green onions as well as many others are included in this dish to compliment the spiciness of the base soup. Champong is considered to be mild to high in spiciness so expect to sweat while consuming this dish.
Instant packages of champong can be purchased at Korean supermarkets or even at local delicatessen.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 28, 2015 17:19:45 GMT
DAY TWENTY NINE - MARCH 28th - SEAFOOD
KOREAN NAME: NAK-JI BO-KUM 낙지볶음 ENGLISH NAME: Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus
Nakji bokum is a very spicy octopus dish enjoyed by many Koreans. Octopus tentacles are cut into bite-sized pieces then pan stir-fried with spicy gochujang (red chilli pepper paste) along with gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes), sesame oil, red/green chili peppers, green onions, carrots and onions. Different variation of this dish does exist as the octopus can be substituted with squid for less chewy texture and taste. Non-Koreans may find this dish too spicy even diluted with rice that may come with this dish. Mixture of nakji bokum and steamed white rice is common to make nakji dupbop which is a dish known as octopus mixed rice.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 29, 2015 16:18:05 GMT
DAY THIRTY - MARCH 29th - APPETIZER
KOREAN NAME: GAE-RAN-JIM 계란찜 ENGLISH NAME: Steamed Egg Casserole
Gaeranjim is a Korean steamed egg casserole which is quite popular and often eaten as a side dish (banchan). The main ingredients include egg and water with optional ingredients such as green onions, red pepper flakes, salt, ground pepper, sesame seeds and/or other types of vegetables. Water can also be substituted with chicken, beef, or seafood broth to make it more flavorful.
Preparing this dish requires whisking eggs and water (or broth) until they are completely blended in a creamy like consistency. Some prefer to add other vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and sweet corns to add their own twist to this dish. Green onions, red pepper flakes (gochugaru) and sesame seeds are usually added near the end of the cooking process for extra flavors. Cooking gaeranjm requires extreme attention and patience to make sure it is not overcooked or burned. A light and fluffy consistency is usually sought for when making this perfect egg casserole side dish.
Popular ways to cook gaeranjim is by placing a bowl with the content mixture inside a pot of boiling water or it can also be cooked by boiling the ingredients in a ddukbaegi (ceramic stovetop-safe bowl) under low heat.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 30, 2015 16:34:49 GMT
DAY THIRTY ONE - MARCH 30th - SNACK & DESSERT
KOREAN NAME: PE-PE-RO 빼빼로 ENGLISH NAME: Chocolate Covered Biscuit Sticks
Pepero is a biscuit stick covered or filled with chocolate as well as other sweets and nuts such as vanilla, strawberry, cheese and/or crushed almonds. This snack is so popular in Korea that it even has its own holiday named "Pepero Day" and its observance is similar to Valentine's Day which is celebrated in America. Pepero Day is held on November 11, since the date "11/11" resembles four sticks of Pepero and it is observed mostly by young people and couples, who exchange Pepero sticks, other candies, and romantic gifts.
Lotte Confectionary Co., who owns the Pepero brand denies starting the holiday and instead states that they noticed a bump in sales around November 11th and after continued popularity, they decided to then encourage the holiday with special gift boxes and other promotions. According to one story, Pepero Day was supposedly started in 1994 at a girls’ middle school, where students exchanged Pepero sticks as gifts to wish one another to grow "as tall and slender as a Pepero". But some suspect that Pepero Day was actually dreamt by Lotte’s marketing team.
Pepero is available in different flavors such as regular chocolate, strawberry-flavored, almond chocolate, nude (chocolate in the center), nude lemon cheese, cocoa, and much more.
Fact: Pepero pretty much resembles Japan's own famous snack; Pocky which also comes in different flavors and it's available in America too.
(I've had pocky before just like any old teenager has and it's delicious)
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Post by moderator on Mar 30, 2015 20:50:59 GMT
Pepero looks like the ultimate Pocky stick.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 31, 2015 17:12:59 GMT
DAY TWENTY TWO - MARCH 31st - ALCOHOL
KOREAN NAME: SO-JU 소주 ENGLISH NAME: Korean Rice Liquor
Soju is the best known liquor from Korea. It is distilled, vodka-like, rice liquor with high potency and often flavored similarly. It is smooth and clean in taste, which makes it easy to drink in combination with various Korean dishes. The main ingredient of soju is rice, almost always in combination with other ingredients such as wheat, barley, or sweet potatoes. Soju is clear-colored and typically varies in alcohol content from 10% to 25% proof. It was first known to have been distilled around 1300 A.D.
Soju is the Korean equivalent of the Japanese sake. That said, Jinro is known to be the largest manufacturer of soju which recorded a sale of 70 million cases in 2004. And during that year, more than 3 billion bottles were consumed alone in South Korea!
Because of its ready availability and its low price relative to other alcoholic beverages, soju has become one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in both Korea and Asian restaurants & bars offseas. Flavored sojus such as lemon, watermelon and apple are known to be popular. In addition, other alcoholic beverages that are popular from Korea are its mekjus (beers); OB, Hite, and Cass.
Some of the best Korean dishes that are recommended with soju: •Bossam •Dooboo Kimchi •Gamjatang •Hweh •Jokbal •Maeuntang •Samgyupsal •Soondae
Fact: One bottle of soju (375ml) contains 540 calories.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 21:42:01 GMT
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Post by Crystoph on Apr 1, 2015 17:10:05 GMT
DAY TWENTY THREE - APRIL 1st - MEAT & POULTRY
KOREAN NAME: POY-ON-GUH 한국어 밈 ENGLISH NAME: Memes
This package of memes was created in 2012 by a really smart man who was bored and had nothing to do. Now, memes stretch out to the Asian countries and people can't get enough of it. Lots of drama lovers who watch dramas all day long has created drama memes to reflect and appreciate how serious and dedicated they are to dramas.
Drama memes come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from food memes to OST memes to second lead syndrome memes and more. These memes are the most popular with females from ages 13 - 59, but guys also can't help, but to laugh at these hysterical memes.
You can normally find these memes all over the internet and on websites like dramafever and viki. The most notable place to look up memes is google which shows a bunch of memes from different dramas and so on.
Fact: April Fools.
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Post by moderator on Apr 1, 2015 20:32:18 GMT
Nice one.
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