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Post by Crystoph on Feb 28, 2015 7:28:49 GMT
Welcome everybody to Crystoph's Home Cooking Meal! My name is Crystoph and I'll be your host for this session. Once a day, I'll be giving out information on different kinds of Korean food whether it's meat, rice, noodle, snack or even alcohol. I'll be showing you a picture of what the food looks like, the English and Korean word for it and a little information about it. Now, bare with me. I'm not exactly Korean born so if I end up getting a piece of information wrong, just kindly tell me what I need to fix and I'll fix it. Now, before we hop into it, let's learn a little bit about Korean foods origin.
Korean cuisine is the traditional food of Korea and for millions of Koreans overseas. From the complex rituals of the Korean royal court cuisine to the food of the inland cities like Seoul and the port cities of Incheon and Busan, the cuisine is varied, fascinating, and becoming internationally popular.
Korean cuisine is exotic; it derives its flavors and tastes from various combinations of sesame oil, soybean paste, soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger and, most importantly, chili pepper, which gives it its distinctive spicy taste. In fact, Korea is the largest consumer of garlic, beating out Italy. The types of food vary seasonally and relies much on pickled vegetables which are preserved throughout the year.
As had by most Koreans, it is based largely on rice, vegetables, fish, and tofu. Typical Korean meals are named for the number of side dishes (banchan) that accompany the ubiquitous rice, soup, and kimchi (fermented vegetable). Banchan dishes are intended to be finished at each meal, so it is small in proportion and replenished as they are consumed. The types and number of banchans may vary by restaurants but the servings are always ample.
The prominent feature of a Korean table setting is that all dishes are served at the same time and table arrangements can vary depending on the main dish served. All meals are normally eaten with a set of chopsticks and a spoon. The presentation of a Korean meal is almost as important as the taste.
Now that we know a little bit about the Korean foods origin, let's learn how an usual table set up is like:
•A personal bowl of rice, placed in either stainless steel or ceramic based bowl, usually with a cover to keep the rice warm •A small, personal bowl of hot soup (depending on the meal) •A personal set of chopsticks for eating the side dishes •A spoon for rice and soup •Various small bowls of shared bite-sized side dishes (banchan) •A main dish (meat/stew/soup/seafood)
Now that you guys know a little bit about Korean food and its table setting, let's hop right into the delicious foods that Korea has to offer!
P.S. Courtesy of montana, here's a youtube channel dedicated to Korean food! Maangchi Youtube Channel
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Post by Crystoph on Feb 28, 2015 7:52:29 GMT
DAY ONE - FEBRUARY 28th - MEAT & POULTRY
KOREAN NAME: BO-SSAM 보쌈 ENGLISH NAME: Steamed Pork Wrapped in Leaves
Bossam is a type of ssam in Korean cuisine in which steamed pork is wrapped in a leaf vegetable such as red lettuce or sesame leaf, often accompanied by a condiment known as ssamjang.
It is usually topped with raw or cooked garlic, onion, pepper, or, most commonly, sweet kimchi. Bossam is also preferred to be eaten with saeujeot (pickled fermented shrimp). It's a popular dish in Korea and it can also be served as an anju, (side dish consumed while drinking soju).
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Post by katiserge01 on Feb 28, 2015 15:33:04 GMT
this is so awesome! i love korean food! can someone post about their streetfood and the dishes they show in historicals? maybe Fritz can educate us on the latter?
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Post by Fritz on Feb 28, 2015 17:07:55 GMT
I really don't much about Korean cuisine, new or old. I may have encountered the words for a lot of Korean dishes, but I've tried very of them few myself. Hell, I've never even had proper kimchi!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 17:26:57 GMT
Korean food tends to be overcooked and over-fermented. I tried kimchi once and gagged.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 1, 2015 19:06:44 GMT
I added a link to a Korean food youtube channel that montana offered to the people who wants to learn a little more about Korean food.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 1, 2015 19:17:33 GMT
DAY TWO - MARCH 1st - SOUP & STEW
KOREAN NAME: AL CHI-GAE 알찌개 ENGLISH NAME: Fish Egg Stew w/ Vegetables
Al chigae is a fish egg casserole dish which contains tofu and assortment of vegetables in a refreshing, spicy broth. The main ingredient is its fresh fish roe, usually from Codfish, which is deep and rich in flavor as well as texture. Assortment of vegetables usually include enoki mushrooms, zucchini, green onions, green/red chili peppers and it is normally served in a ceramic bowl (ttukbaegi) which continues to heat the stew during consumption. Many enjoy this meal with a bowl of bop or steamed rice to balance its spiciness. Other side dishes can be found along with this meal but eating it alone with rice will surely satisfy your hunger.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 2, 2015 17:37:05 GMT
DAY THREE - MARCH 2nd - RICE
KOREAN NAME: AL-BOP 알밥 ENGLISH NAME: Fish Roe/Caviar and Vegetables on Rice
Albop is a popular rice dish that consists of delicate fish roe (or caviar) along with various vegetables, and steam white rice in a steaming hot ceramic called ttukbaegi or in a stone pot called dolsot. It's a simple, healthy meal which all of its content ingredients are mixed in together much like the popular Korean rice dish bibimbop but it may include other seafood ingredients such as crab meat and/or dried, shredded lavers
Similar to bibimbop, cooked vegetables such as daikon radish (donmoogee), cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, and radish sprouts may be present, depending on the restaurant or one's cooking preference. At home, certain vegetables/garnishes may be added or omitted depending on the availability or taste bud but the finished product will be a delicious, especially with the crispy toasted rice at the bottom of the bowl.
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Post by rjcloset on Mar 2, 2015 21:07:35 GMT
I added a link to a Korean food youtube channel that montana offered to the people who wants to learn a little more about Korean food. That's a great youtube channel. I haven't tried any of Maangchi's recipes (I'm a terrible cook) but I love watching her cook. She's fun and the recipes seem doable - if you know how to cook!
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 3, 2015 17:54:10 GMT
DAY FOUR - MARCH 3rd - NOODLE
KOREAN NAME: BI-BIM GUK-SU 비빔국수 ENGLISH NAME: Sweet & Spicy Cold Noodles
Bibim guksu, a cold dish made with very thin wheat flour noodles called somyun with added flavorings, is one of the most popular traditional noodle dishes in Korean cuisine. It is also called guksu bibim which literally mean stirred noodles or mixed noodles. The dish is especially popular during the summer season much like another similar Korean noodle dish called jjolmyun.
There are many kinds of cold noodle dishes in Korea, including one made with cold beef broth; however, spicy cold noodles have historically been appreciated by spicy food lovers in Korea and also recognized internationally. What makes this dish so distinct from other cold noodle dishes from different cultures is the strong spicy flavor produced from the combination of gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes), gochujang (red chili pepper paste), and minced garlic, along with a sweet-and-sour flavor created by vinegar and sugar. Most spicy cold noodles are prepared with a slight touch of sesame oil to enhance the richness of its flavor.
Typically the dish would be prepared by stir frying diced beef, julienned pickled cucumbers, and mushrooms in sesame oil, which is all mixed together with the cooked noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and sugar. Garnishes placed on top and around the spicy noodles include hard-boiled eggs, pickled radish, dried layer strips, cabbage, sesame leaves, and sometimes sliced Korean pear.
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Post by moderator on Mar 3, 2015 18:14:28 GMT
It might be a problem on my end, but I can't see the picture.
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Post by Fritz on Mar 3, 2015 18:17:42 GMT
It might be a problem on my end, but I can't see the picture. Nope, it's not you. The link was probably blocked.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 3, 2015 18:29:20 GMT
Is that better?
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Post by moderator on Mar 3, 2015 18:31:16 GMT
Yes.
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Post by Crystoph on Mar 3, 2015 18:34:30 GMT
Good. =3
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