By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 12th, 2023
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In this modern age, where the internet and online streaming have gained massive popularity, the world has come closer. And one of the recently popularised phenomena has been the Hallyu wave. The Hallyu wave is nothing but the popularity of South Korean culture spread through K-Pop and K-dramas. Apart from the cliched Annyeonghasseyos and the Saranghaes, one other factor that we all have come to love is – South Korean Food, also known as Hangugeumsik. Here are 7 dishes from K-dramas we all need to try.
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Kimchi is a dish that gets instantly associated with Korea. Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables. The most used vegetable to make Kimchi is the Napa Cabbage.
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Is it even a K-drama if there is no mention or a scene of the characters eating Ramyeon? Ramyeon can be freshly made or served in the form of instant noodles across convenience stores. Also, who can forget the iconic pick-up line ‘Ramyeon meokkogalle?’.
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Nothing beats the comfort of a hearty jiggae (stew). Jiggaes paired with rice are usually the go-to meals for Korean people. There are several types of Jiggaes such as Kimchi Jiggae, Doenjang (Soyabean) Jiggae, Budae Jiggae (the stew served in the Korean Army) and more.
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Another favourite of our K-drama characters, Tteokbokki is a dish that satisfies not just your hunger but also your soul. Tteokbokki is a dish made from tteok (rice cakes). These rice cakes are boiled along with a delicious stew.
Jajjangmyeon is the witness to the first dates, the heartbreaks and the best friendships in Korean dramas. Jajjangmyeon means noodles in soybean paste.
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What happens when sushi travels to Korea and adapts? Gimbap! Gimbap literally translates to Seaweed Rice where Gim is the toasted seaweed and Bap is rice. It is a go-to snack for everyone, especially during picnics. Gimbap is made by placing the seaweed paper layered with cooked rice on top.
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Jeon is South Korea’s answer to savoury pancakes. Jeon can be made from a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and kimchi, and is coated either with an egg, or flour and is later pan-fried.
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