In the sweltering heat of Korean summers, many locals turn to a steaming bowl of samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup, to cool down, paradoxically by heating up.
This is one of the many dishes that can be made with kimchi. Since every Korean household is bound to have a container of kimchi, kimchi fried rice is one of the easiest Korean foods to make.
During the scorching summer, Sulbing is where my friends and I find sweet relief to escape from the heat. In Korea, going to cafes for dessert is trendy, which Sulbing is embracing.
Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a staple dish in South Korea. There are hundreds of varieties available, but the one that Americans are most familiar with is made from salted napa cabbage and spices.
As temperatures climb in July, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has recommended two nutrient-rich seafood options to beat the heat: conger eel and octopus.
Accessing your standard go-tos from back home is sometimes not possible. Besides, living overseas gives you a great opportunity to broaden your snack routine.
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