Korean cuisine is among the most flavorsome foods in the world. While many dishes are on the spicier side, they also combine different tastes with their dishes so that every meal feels like a feast for one’s taste buds. If you are unfamiliar with Korean dishes, you will often be surprised with the taste as the appearance and how they are plated often defy what they actually taste like. Looking at the locals as they eat, it would seem that what they are eating is on the mild side. But they actually taste like you’ll need a gallon of water every spoonful you take!
Every full meal in South Korea is not limited to an appetizer, a main dish, a side dish, and a dessert. It’s pretty common to see at least five different dishes served per person and sometimes a meal can consist of ten or more different dishes on special occasions. This is rooted in their history and has become a tradition that exists to this day, with Koreans making sure that they have plenty of side dishes with every meal.
No matter how many side dishes are served, there is a certain dish that almost never fails to be present every time, and that is the world-renowned kimchi. If there’s one thing that Korean cuisine is associated with, it’s always kimchi. Ask any local what completes their meals and the most common answer they will give, is kimchi. But what makes it such a…
