▲ Bibimbap is popular in Korea/ 네이버 지식 백과

What kind of food do you eat in summer?

We introduce the most popular Korean dishes in summer.

The first traditional food to introduce is bibimbap. Bibimbap is originated from our unique ritualistic practices. After holding the table with rice, meat, fish and vegetables, the descendants shared their food. At that time, bibimbap was born because they used side dishes and gochujang to mix rice. The ingredients for bibimbap include different ingredients for each region, but there are typically rice, beef, cucumbers, zucchini, bean sprouts, carrot, eggs, and gochujang. Gochujang is the most important ingredient of bibimbap because gochujang of bibimbap catches the greasy taste. Also, gochujang makes the harmony of colors gets better and makes you want to eat more. There are many foreign foods similar to bibimbap in South Korea. For example, risotto So much so, our traditional food, bibimbap, is popular, and many people like it.

▲ the most popular cold noodles, naengmyeon in the summer / 네이버 지식 백과

Next, we will introduce the last Korean traditional which is called Naengmyeon. The type of cold noodles depends on the ingredients you put in. Naengmyeon or cold noodles have been enjoyed since the Joseon Dynasty. Water and bibim naengmyeon are some kinds of naengmyeon. Water cold noodles contain broth and noodles, and its broth is served with anchovies, radish, and kelp. Bibim naengmyeon is filled with seasoning sauce instead of broth. Its sauce is made up of red pepper powder, sugar, sesame, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, chopped green onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. Nowadays, a variety of cold noodles have been developed and many fusion noodle dishes are served to suit modern tastes. For example, mixed cold noodles. Mixed naengmyeon is a food developed by taking advantage of only water and bibim naengmyeon. There is also pasta among the noodle dishes enjoyed by foreigners, and it is similar to Korean traditional food, cold noodles and plain noodles. So, foreigners will be able to try a different taste and understand Korean culture if they are exposed to cold noodles. Therefore, naengmyeon is famous, and it has many kinds. Many people can taste it because these days, it is known around the world.

We recommend Korean traditional food, bibimbap and naengmyeon in summer.