🇰🇷
South Korea
Asia
Korean cuisine is a bold, fermented, and deeply satisfying tradition built around the concept of banchan — an array of shared side dishes that accompany every meal. Fermentation is central, with kimchi being its most iconic expression.
About South Korea Cuisine
Signature Ingredients: Gochujang, gochugaru, doenjang, sesame oil, kimchi, perilla leaves, Korean pear, rice.
National Dishes: Kimchi, bibimbap, bulgogi, tteokbokki, samgyeopsal, japchae, sundubu-jjigae.
Cooking Techniques: Fermentation (kimchi, doenjang), Korean BBQ grilling, making jjigae stews, marinating with soy and sesame.
