I first became interested with Korean food when I got hooked with the first and only "Koreanovela" (korean soap opera dubbed in filipino) that I have ever watched. It was Jewel in the Palace, which is loosely based on the historical figure Dae Jang Geum. The show focuses on her life leading towards becoming the first female royal physician of the Korean imperial court. This TV program introduced me to traditional Korean royal court cuisine and traditional medicine. I am just fascinated with the intricacy of their food preparation, about how much detail they put into it.
I'm no expert in Korean cuisine and I've only eaten in a few Korean restaurants here in the Philippines, but with my limited knowledge and experience, all that I can say is I'm happy and satisfied with majority of the food items that I was able taste.
My current favorites are:
Their appetizers, which in most Korean restaurants are free :)
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| assorted apps |
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| lettuce |
and some thin and crispy slices of pork
you can pile all of them up wrapped with the lettuce and take in one delicious bite
For the main course
Bin Dae Duk (Korean pancakes), and because I love this so much, I also make them at home :)
Galbi Jim (Korean beef stew), I also cook this at home :)
and Jap Chae, I love the texture of this noodle dish
These are staples whenever we eat at any Korean restaurant.
Yummy!
(sigh.... I'm getting hungry while writing this and looking at the pictures)
맛있게 드세요 - mas-issge deuseyo - enjoy!
