Kimchi is often hailed as the national dish of Korea. This fermented vegetable dish is seasoned with a variety of spices, such as chilli pepper, garlic, ginger, and more. Napapa cabbage and Korean radishes are the most popular ingredients.
Bibimbap translates to ‘mixed rice’, and is a visually stunning and delicious dish. Usually, it is made up of a bowl of steamed rice with a variety of colourful and tasty toppings like fried or poached eggs, sauteed veggies and meat or tofu.
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In South Korea, Jjajangmyeon is a popular Korean-Chinese noodle dish. It features thick wheat noodles topped with a rich and savoury black bean sauce made from fermented soybeans, along with stir-fried vegetables and sometimes meat.
Tteokbokki is a beloved Korean street food made from chewy rice cakes (tteok) cooked in a spicy and slightly sweet gochujang-based sauce. It creates a symphony of textures and flavours when combined with fish cakes and hard-boiled eggs.