AN ENERGIZING, NOURISHING AND PLEASANT CUISINE.
Over the course of Korea’s 5,000-year history, Korean cuisine has evolved to include natural foods that are as nutritious as they are tasty. In line with the health trend worldwide, Korean cuisine is now becoming as ubiquitous as other popular Korean cultures such as K-pop and K-drama. At the heart of its emergence as an influential global culinary trend, is the balance between the nutritive value and the delicious taste it offers.
Capturing the philosophy that “food and medicine come from the same root,” Korean cuisine primarily consists of nutritious vegetable dishes. Namul, or seasoned vegetables, is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Meat and fish are prepared by steaming, boiling, or pan-frying rather than deep-frying so as to preserve the inherent flavors. Korea’s kimchi¸ now globally established as a health food, along with the great varieties of fermented condiments such as gochujang (Korean chili paste), ganjang (soy sauce), and doenjang (soybean paste) not only benefit health but also enhance the flavor of food.One of the joys of traveling is the opportunity to taste the local food. While in Korea, make sure to try the various tastes and flavors entwined in its history, culture and regions. Food carts lined up on the streets arrest the footsteps with an array of delicious treats. Food festivals featuring regional delicacies are held throughout the country, and a great number of traditional food experience programs such as temple food, jongga food and royal court cuisine can be found throughout Korea.
So, come and explore the delicious world of Korean cuisine.