What is food without side dishes (일품요리)? 일품요리 is a category of Korean dishes that refers to dishes that are supposed to contain both the main dish and side dishes together in one dish. It is supposed to be one cohesive meal in…
Categories of Korean foods
Typical Korean Table Setting
Now that we learned a little history let’s cover what a typical Korean meal in a Korean household would look like. In reality, complex dishes like braised pig feet (족발) would be enjoyed at a restaurant not because it is necessarily…
Korean Communal Eating Culture
Communal eating culture is how Korean meals are enjoyed. Everyone has their own bowl of rice, but main dishes like soups and side dishes are all shared by everyone at the table. This communal eating culture is only possible because…
What Does a Korean Meal look like?
When you think of Korean food, do you think of Bulgogi (불고기) or Korean fried chicken? Those dishes may be what come to mind, but those are not the staple dishes in Korean cuisine or what you will often find on the…
How to Store & Reheat Tteok-bokki (떡볶이)
If you have leftover Tteok-bokki you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Personally, I think freshly made Tteok-bokki is the best, and so I would recommend only making the amount you think you can actually eat…
Optional Toppings for Tteok-bokki (떡볶이)
When you order Tteok-bokki, you may see that more than just rice cakes appear before you. You can add a variety of different toppings that can give more texture and flavor to your Tteok-bokki dish. Flat Starch Noodles (넓은당면) Flat…
