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Food and Cuisine (Part 6)

Jap-chae잡채 (Vermicelli Noodles)

Japchae is a fried dish that is sweet vermicelli noodle,thinly slices of beef,
and different kinds of vegetables. It is usually prepared with carrots, green onion,
spinach, shiitake mushrooms and green peppers. The noodles are gray when raw
and turn almost Yellowish when cooked (plus its popular nickname, glass noodles).
When cooked correctly, they retain a chewy texture.This is a Korean traditional
food that can be served in annivasaries or at International Day at School.

Food and Cuisine (Part 5)

Types of Korean STEW

Bu-dae Chi-gae"부대찌개(Sausage+KimChi Stew)

Sausage+KimChi Stew is famous mostly in asian countries. the main
ingredients are Korean Kim chi and many types of korean sausages.
Its spice is popular in Winter because we can enjoy eating delicious

meal with the Family. This kind of idea was from the Korean War

where the American soldiers, having ideas of Sausages in America

and Korean soldiers having ideas Kim Chi in Korea. This stew nickname

is "Army Stew"

Gam-ja-tangSpicy감자탕(Pork+potato Stew)

Pork+potato Stew is known as Korean traditional food which is really fun

to eat with elders. In Korean history, grandmothers had tear the meat

and placed on the spoon of a grandson. The broth is made from the pigs

backbone.This dish is known to be rich in proteins, calcium and Vitamin B1

(from the pork bones)This Gam-ja-tang is known to be rich in proteins,

calcium and Vitamin B1 (from the pork bones).

Food and Cuisine ( Part 4)

비빔냉면BibimNaeng-myun(Spicy Buckwheat Noodles)
and

냉면Naeng-myun(Buckwheat Noodles)

비빔냉면BibimNaeng-myun(Spicy Buckwheat Noodles)

Bibim Naeng Myun is a popular noodle dish that is enjoyed by spicy food lovers, especially during the hot summers. A bowl of the soup broth used in mul naengmyeon or plain broth from the boiled noodles itself are often served on the side as a complimentary soup.
Aside from it's spiciness, its ingredients are very similar to regular naeng myun, thin noodles typically made from arrowroot or buckwheat flour, garnished with slice of beef or pork, a boiled half egg, Asian pear, and cucumbers. Some restaurants place crushed ice and serve it as in a metalic boil .


냉면Naeng-myun(Buckwheat Noodles)

Naeng Myun means cold noodles and it is one of Koreans favorite dishes during the summer. Many restaurants that sells Naeng Myun and Bibin Naeng-myung are successful during the summer. According to the 19th century documents of Dongguksesigi (동국세시기, 東國歲時記), Naeng-Myun has been made since the Joseon Dynasty.
Mainly in northern Korea, especially the cities of Pyongyang(Capital city of North Korea), naengmyeon became popular in Korea after the Korean War.

Food and Cuisine (VN2)

Gỏi cuốn (Summer roll)

Goi cuon is also known as Vietnamese Traditional food using pork,

shrimp, herbs, rice noodles and wrapped in rice paper. Goi cuon

arent served as fried. Goi cuon are known as "Vietnamese Rolls" or

" Soft Rolls" in the other western countries.Goi cuon have become

more popular in Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos as well as in Canada

and the US or wherever there are Vietnamese people. They are

popular due to promoting Vietnamese Food on TV.
Summer rolls are served with a special sauce named tương xào

and ground Che Dau mixed with tamarind water, garlic and coconut

water (or broth), In the West, Goi Cuon is known as Vietnamese style Snack.

Food and Cuisine ( VN1)

Bánh chưng(Steamed Cake)

Banh Chung is a traditional Vietnamese cake which is made from Rice, Bean,

pork and other ingredients. Its legend of Lang Liêu, a prince of

the sixth Hung Vuong, who became Hùng Vương's successor thank

to his creation of bánh chưng and Banh Day, which means the earth

and the sky. This cake is mostly eaten in occasion like TET , the

making and eating bánh chưng during TET is a very pleased moment

of the year. Even though its not TET, Vietnamese people often make

Banh Chung as their Cuisine.

Steps( Top left --> Right Bottom)

Food and Cuisine(VN)

Phở (Noodle Soup)

Pho is Vietnam's National food. Almost everyone in the world would prefer Pho as their

breakfast. This food sells almost everywhere in Vietnam. You can eat pho when going to work, going back home from work.

Many of Foreign people who lived in Vietnam for a long time and going back to their

country, often says that " i wish i could eat pho again"

People have DIFFERENT tastes of Pho.

They often squeeze Lime into the Noodle soup,

puts different types of Herbs in it.

There are about 3 kinds of Meat u can put into.

1) Raw beef

2) Sliced Beef meat(Boiled)

3)Beef Tendon

Kinds of Herbs

1)Spear Mint

2)Vietnamese Coriander

3)Perilla

4)Parsley

Food and Cuisine ( Part 3)

포장마차 Pojangmacha( Street Stall)

Korea's best way of having fun with friends is to eat, play truth or dare in

a Street Stall. Street stall sells many different kinds of Korean food. The most Popular

one is 떡볶이 Tteokbokki ( Spicy Rice cake).

Secondly, the food that is popular within the

foreigners are 김밥 KimBap. 김밥 KimBap is popular around the world. We can pack

KimBap on picnics, field trips, or hanging out with friends. Kimbap is the basic snack to

bring when you are going out on a field trip at school.

Third, is 호떡Hotteok(Pan Cake). Often 호떡Hotteok is sold in Winter because its more delicious to eat in Winter. 호떡Hotteok are filled with Sweet liquid ( Melted Sugar and Coffee). A lot of Korean Students eat this after school at Winter.

Fourth, 순대 SunDae( Pig/Cow intestines). This food is popular among Korean womans. A lot of Korean womans tells their husband to buy SunDae on his way home after work. Its a great Snack to enjoy after dinner.

Food And Cuisine (Part 2)

미역국(Miyeok Guk)Brown Seaweed Soup

미역국(Miyeok Guk)Brown Seaweed Soup is often served on occasions
like on Birthdays, Death Anniversaries or Especially after a woman gave birth.

One day if u see ur mom serving you a Brown Seaweed Soup, it means its

someone's birthday or someone's death anniverary. The Soup can be boiled

in different styles, With SeaFood or With Beef.

Ingredients (enough for 3-4 servings, ready in 15 – 20 minutes)

35g dried brown seaweed (Miyeok)
70g sliced beef shank
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp soy sauce (I used Kikoman brand)
1 tbsp Korean sesame oil
4 cups water
1/2 tbsp sesame oil and 3 sprinkles ground black pepper – to season the meat

Prep
Soak the dried brown seaweed in cold water for 5 minutes.
Drain the water and rinse the seaweed a couple of times in running water.
Drain the water. Cut the seaweed with scissors to little finger lengths.
Season the beef with 1/2 tbsp sesame oil and 3 sprinkles of ground black pepper.
Steps
Pre heat the sauce pan (or pot) for about 30 seconds.
Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, the brown seaweed, and the sliced beef then stir it for 2 – 3 minutes.
Add the water then boil it on medium heat until the seaweed and the meat cook (about 5- 10 minutes).
Add the soy sauce and garlic, boil it for 2 more minutes then serve. (You can adjust the taste with some salt if it is needed.

Food & Cuisine (part 1)

Korean Cuisine

Most of korean food's ingredients are made from sesame oils, 된장Doen Jang(Fermented Bean Pastes), Soy Sauce, Pepper,

Garlic, Ginger, 고추장 Go Chu Jang( Fermented Chili Pastes).