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Naengmyon
Naengmyon literally means "cold noodles" and
this summer favourite is truly refreshing. Very thin, chewy
buckwheat noodles are serve in a cold broth with chopped scallions,
shredded radishes and cucumbers, sesame seeds, and slices
of lean beef. Appropriate condiments are hot mustard and vinegar.
There are many restaurants that specialize only naengmyon.
Be sure to try the mild mul-naengmyon before sampling the
spicier pibin-naengmyon.
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Samgyet'ang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
People can restore their bodies and spirits on hot summer
days by eating hot ginseng soup. The chicken is stuffed with
ginseng, jujubes, sticky rice, and garlic, then stewed, and
seasoned with salt and pepper when served.
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Sollongt'ang
Sollongt'ang is a rich beef noodle soup seasoned with sesame
seeds, salt, pepper, scallions, and sesame oil. It is served
with rice as the main meal and is accompanied by side dishes
and a special radish kimch'i called kaktugi.
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Kujolp'an
At an elegant Korean dinner, the first course might be kujolp'an.
Strips of cooked meat and vegetables are arranged in a large
sectioned dish with a stack of Korean pancakes in the center.
The fillings are wrapped in the pancakes and eaten.
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Pibimpap
Pibimpap is made from cooked rice mixed with bits of meat,
seasoned vegetable, and egg. If desired, it can be eaten with
koch'ujang(a hot red pepper sauce).
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Hanjongshik
Hanjongshik literally means "full course Korean meal," and
it is just that. When you order hanjongshik, you are usually
served pulgogi, steamed short ribs, grilled fish, and a host
of side dishes. These side dishes may vary from restaurant,
but the servings are always ample.
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Shinsollo
Shinsollo is a delicious mixture of meat, fish, vegetables
and bean curd which is simmered in beef broth over a charcoal
brazier at the table.
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Pulgogi, Kalbi
Pulgogi is the one of the most popular dishes in Korea, and
one which Westerners find very pleasing. Pulgogi literally
means "fire beef," but it is generally translated
as "Korean barbecue." Thin, tender slices of
beef are marinated in a sauce made with soy sauce, sesame
oil, garlic and other seasonings, and then cooked over a hot
charcoal grill at your table. Kalbi is also grilled at the
table. Restaurants that specialize in pulgogi also serve good
kalbi.
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