Hottest days of the year – Sambok 삼복
Today is 말복(Malbok), one of the three hottest days of lunar calendar. Together with 초복(Chobok), 중복(Joongbok), these days of hot weather are called sambok (삼복) or boknal (복날)
초 means ‘beginning’, 중 means ‘mi...
Give Peace a Chance – DMZ Peace Train Festival
The first edition of DMZ Peace Train Festival took place from the 21st to the 24th of June, with an opening event in Platform Changdon 61 in Seoul and continued for two days in symbolic and historical...
Experiencing Jeju island – history, culture and nature
During my last trip to Jeju island I had the opportunity to get to know more about the island history and culture and the unique characteristics of its inhabitants and landscape. Jeju island, known fo...
Acorn Jelly Salad – Dotorimuk muchim
Acorn Jelly Salad - Dotorimuk muchim (도토리묵무침)
Dotorimuk muchim is a vegan side dish in which chunks of dotorimuk (acorn jelly) are seasoned and mixed with vegetables such as lettuce, cucumbers and scallions an...
Experiencing rural Jeju – Canola flower festival in Jeju
Spring and Summer seasons in Korea are filled with festivals, from music to food and art. Jeju, the beautiful island located south of the Korean peninsula, has many interesting festival every year during these ...
Hallyu K-food cooking class by Visit Seoul
Visit Seoul offers a Hallyu themed cooking class for all the people passionate about food and dramas!
Do you want to learn how to cook Korean food seen in popular Korean dramas and entertainment shows? The K...
Seoul food 2018
Last week we attended the Seoul Food exhibition at Kintex, near Seoul. Seoul Food was established in 1983 and over the years has become the fourth largest food industry exhibition in Asia.
Dur...
Yukjeon Hoekwan – Unique recipe and family tradition
Visiting family restaurants are a unique opportunity to experience delicious food and learn more about the culture of a certain country. These kind of restaurants in Korea are no exception, ...
Onggi – korean earthenware for fermentation
Korea Food Heritage: Paste-type foods in Korea like soybean paste and hot pepper paste are made through a fermentation process.
These sauce are prepared using traditional earthenware pots called "...
Keungiwajip – Interview with Michelin star chef
Today we met with Han Yeongyong, Head Chef and owner of Keungiwajip, a one-Michelin star restaurant specialized in a delicious crab dish called Ganjang gejang (간장게장).
Opened by his famil...
Songpyeon (송편) – half moon rice cake
Songpyeon are half-moon-shaped rice cakes that contain different kinds of sweet or semi-sweet fillings, such as sesame seeds and honey, sweet red bean paste, and chestnut paste steamed over a layer of pine need...
World Hansik Festival 2017 – from Hansik to World
The second edition of the World Hansik Festival took place on the 28th and 29th of September in Seoul at the Sejong-ro park. This event, organized by Hansik Food Foundation and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...
Broiled fish with sauce
Various species of fish can be caught in the waters surrounding Korea throughout the year. Yellow corvina is usually eaten in spring, seasoned mackerel, in summer, hairtail in fall, and herring in winter. Fish ...
Healthy Korean Food Supporters Opening ceremony
The Healthy Korean Food Supporters held its launch ceremony on August 21, starting off activities as an online promotion group for Korean food at home and abroad.
Broadcasted live on Facebook, the launch cerem...
“A summer night with Hansik” – Italian Korean fusion cuisine
The event "A summer night with Hansik" has taken place on the 26th of July in the beautiful location of Casa Lago in Milan (www.lago.it). The event was organized by Korean food foundation (www.hansik.org) and b...
Josephs Korea – Modern Korean Pop up restaurant
In the last few years Korean food has grown in popularity and more people abroad are appreciating its unique flavors and ingredients. Many chefs are proposing Korean inspired dishes and the use of traditional K...
Food experiences in Korea not to miss
Korean food is not only kimchi and bibimbap but there are many different dishes to try and experiences related to food that would help you appreciate the Korean food even more. From healthy temple foo...
Korean braised chicken – Jjimdak 찜닭
Braised chicken with vegetables in soy sauce - Jjimdak 찜닭 - is a dish originated from the city of Andong and it has a deep, complex flavor with a mild spicy kick. A delicious dish with balanced flavors that has...
King of table – Humor restaurant
The interest of contemporary art towards food is growing and many artists are using food as a medium for discussing ideas. This connection between food and art was explored through performances at the...
Miyeokguk seaweed soup (미역국)
Seaweed soup is a dish that is traditionally consumed on someone birthdays or is given to mothers who have just given birth to a baby. Seaweed is nutritious, low calories and full of minerals food and this make...