Those familiar with Korean culture know it celebrates seasons with unique events and distinctive culinary delights. As we welcome the fall, let's dive into seven of the most delectable Korean dishes that perfectly capture the essence of this season.
1. Soon Dubu Jjigae: While this is a common soup dish, it's best eaten during the fall. The spicy broth will warm you up from the inside, and it's an overall comforting dish to eat. Plus, there's different variations for everyone, from beef to seafood.
2. Japchae: A popular family gathering dish, created with glass noodles and a variety of vegetables, this is often found to be eaten during Chuseok.
3. Hotteok: A wonderful sweet treat, fried dough with sweet cinnamon sugar filling. You can often find many different variations of this snack at local street vendors.
4. Hobakjuk: As interesting as it may sound, hobakjuk, also known as pumpkin porridge, is a simple yet rich and creamy bowl of soup that you'll want in the fall season. As pumpkins are the mostly harvested during the fall, this dish is perfect for those who want a warm bowl of soup.
5. Persimmon: This isn't a dish per se; however, it is a popular fruit that is only in season during the fall. There are different varieties, from hongsi to gotgam, and on the plus side persimmons are known to have a lot of vitamins A, B and C.
6. Braised Galchi: If you're a seafood lover, you're going to love this dish. The star of the show is the fatty and flaky cutlass fish, which is either braised or grilled, with yummy sauce.
7. Jeon: Whether it be beef jeon, vegetable jeon, or seafood jeon, Koreans are always craving jeon, especially during those autumn rainy days.
What are some of the best Korean fall dishes you have tried so far?
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