Chonggak kimchi is made with young radishes that still have their leaves attached, and is known for being used whole rather than cut. It stands out for its crunchy texture, distinctive shape, and the meaning behind its name.
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Kimchi is served first in Korean restaurants
When you go to a Korean restaurant, you’ll often get kimchi before you even order.
No matter what you choose, kimchi usually comes as a standard side dish.
What is kimchi?
Kimchi is a fermented dish typically made with napa cabbage, red chili flakes, garlic, and salted seafood.
It usually has a salty, slightly sour, and mildly spicy flavor.
As it ferments over time, the flavor becomes deeper and stronger....
“Namsachin” (nam-sa-chin) and “yeosachin” (yeo-sa-chin) are shortened forms meaning “male friend” and “female friend.”
Meaning
• Namsachin A male friend
• Yeosachin A female friend
Why these terms are used
They are used to make it clear that the relationship is not romantic.
There is also “sseomsachin”...
In Korea, it is common to wrap food in vegetables before eating.
What Is Ssam?
Ssam is a way of eating where meat, rice, and side dishes are wrapped together in leafy vegetables.
• Lettuce
• Perilla leaves
• Various greens
Different ingredients are combined into one bite....
In Korea, the number 7 is often written differently.
A short line is added through the middle of the number 7.
Because of this, it can look different from the way 7 is written in other countries.
Why Is It Written This Way?
• To avoid confusion with the number 1
• To make the number easier to read
This style is commonly seen in handwriting....
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