Korean cuisine is based mainly on rice, noodles, meats and tofu. The food is normally seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, garlic and ginger. Besides that, Korea is known as the largest consumer of garlic in Asia. Korean food are usually boiled , stir-fried, steamed or pan-fried, not deep-fried. A classic Korean meal would contain a selection of vegetables and is accompanied by a big bowl of hot soup or stew.
Rice
Rice from Korea or Japan is short grain rice that becomes sticky when cooked. Most rice is sold as "white rice", with the outer portion of the grains polished away.
Noodles
In Korea, noodles are made from either buckwheat or regular wheat flour.......[more]
Meat
Traditionally, meats are cooked at the center of the table over a charcoal grill, surrounded by a variety of banchan. At traditional restaurants, meats are still prepared using the traditional method. then, the cooked meat......[more]
Banchan
Kimchi is considered a side dish in Korea. It is vegetables that are commonly fermented in a brine of ginger......[more]
Soups & Stews
It is also known as soybean paste soup. The dish is normally served as the main course or ......[more]
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