Kimchi is one of staples of Korean cuisine, and the Kimjang is the process to make a lot of kimchi with family members or their friends before winter. After kimjang is done, Koreans share the kimchi with neighbors and relatives.
For over 20 consecutive months, the inflation rate for dining out and processed food prices has outpaced the general consumer price inflation rate, putting a noticeable strain on consumers’ wallets.
When you live overseas, exploring the local food can be fun. But, for those times when you’re craving a taste of home, burgers might come to mind. Outside Camp Humphreys, a diner is serving up the American beef, bacon and breakfast classics you may be craving.
The summer heat is sizzling in Korea, so what better way to cool off than enjoy some delicious ice cream. Though summer is the ideal time for ice cream, I love eating ice cream all year round – and in all its forms.
Koreans usually roast shrimp only with salt but I added garlic and butter. Also, this food usually comes with a Korean dipping sauce made of chili pepper paste and vinegar or sesame oil, but I prepared a garlic and cheese mayo sauce for my American friends.
Located around Heosimcheong in Oncheon-dong, Gitbaljip is famous for mulhoe, which is round nose flounder hoe (raw fish) served in icy soup, and bibim hoe.