From K-Dramas to K-Pop to K-food, Korean culture is full of captivating and amazing things. While their drama series and songs have already captured a large audience, their food culture is not far behind.

If you too are a fan of Korean things and wish to explore their food segment, here is a beginner's guide for you.

Bibimbap (비빔밥) or cooked rice mixed with vegetables and sautéed meat, is one of the definitive Korean meals.
Kimchi (김치), is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish.
Gimbap (김밥), is a Korean dish made from cooked rice and ingredients such as vegetables, fish, and meats that are rolled in gim —dried sheets of seaweed—and served in bite-sized slices.
Bulgogi (불고기), literally "fire meat", is a gui made of thin, marinated slices of meat, most commonly beef, grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle. It is also often stir-fried in a pan in home cooking.
Mandu (만두), are dumplings in Korean cuisine. Mandu can be steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried. The styles also vary across regions in the Korean Peninsula.
Naengmyeon (냉면), is a cold noodle dish of thin, chewy noodles that are made with buckwheat and potato or sweet potato starch.
Samgyetang (삼계탕), or ginseng chicken soup, consists primarily of a whole young chicken filled with garlic, rice, jujube, and ginseng.
Pajeon (파전), is a Korean dish made from a batter of eggs, wheat flour, rice flour, scallions, and often other ingredients depending on the variety.
Tteokbokki (떡볶이), is chewy rice cakes cooked in a red, spicy broth. It is one of the most popular Korean street food.

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