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Korean food can be part of a healthy diet if cooked with care to avoid the overuse of salt and sugars. Swap out fattier cuts of meat for leaner ones and even more dishes can be made healthy. There is no hiding the fact that modern Korean foods are saltier and sweeter than ever. If … Read more

What is a typical Korean meal? The components in a typical Korean meal include: Rice, Soup or Stew, BANCHAN (side dishes) and a feature main course (usually a meat dish). There may be greens and dip to assemble and eat together (SSAM). How Do You Eat Korean Food? There aren’t many rules other than the … Read more

What is Korean food? Korean food is unique in its characteristics of being able to offer all the flavours we are able to perceive on our taste buds in one meal. Exciting the taste buds differently with foods that taste bitter, sweet, salty, sour and umami makes eating a truly memorable experience. Fats and spiciness … Read more

How spicy is Korean food? Korean foods are surprisingly not as spicy as people think. The Korean chili pepper used to make GOCHUJANG and GOCHUGARU actually comes in at a mild rating of under 2,500 Scoville units. Foods like TTEOKBOKKI (rice cakes in hot pepper sauce) and FIRE INSTANT NOODLES have been made extra hot … Read more

Why is Korean food so popular? Layers of savoury flavours, sweetness and (gentle or deadly!) heat add up to an addicting combination for most people. It’s said that Korean cuisine can offer spicy, bitter, sour, sweet and salty flavours to delight the taste buds. Variations in texture can be quite pleasing as well. Although these … Read more