KOREAN FOOD GLOSSARY AND FOOD TERMS Bam-Kyung-Dan: dessert of spiced pureed chestnut formed into balls, rolled in honey then chopped almonds. Bibim-Bab: literally, mixed rice: a variety of fresh and dried vegetables all individually cooked plus beef and egg shredded pancake. All of these are precisely shredded and sliced then ...
Special Occasions in Korea
KOREAN SPECIAL OCCASIONS Similar in pattern to their culture, the religion of Koreans is gently layered. That is, although many are Christians today, their Christianity does not dispose of, but somehow rests amiably with, the traditional “layers” of Buddhism, Confucianism, spirit worship, and animism. Special occasions may be divided into ...
Foods Commonly Used in Korea
KOREAN COMMONLY USED FOODS The foods that are the daily staples reflect the produce of agriculture: rice, barley, and many varieties of beans, cabbages, potatoes, and squash. Pear and persimmon trees are most common, but peaches, chestnuts, and walnuts are also enjoyed. While the Chinese introduced market gardening and irrigation ...
Meals and Customs in Korea
KOREAN MEALS AND CUSTOMS Koreans disagree whether breakfast or supper is the main meal of the day. Generally breakfast is more important in the country, while supper is the main meal in the city. Considering the work patterns, this emphasis can he understood. Since rice and kimchi are present at ...
Domestic Life in Korea
KOREAN DOMESTIC LIFE There are sharp contrasts between the domestic life of Koreans in farming villages and those who live and work in cities. The majority of Koreans live in farming villages, for even fishermen in seashore communities pursue some form of agriculture. The villages are mostly democratic, each tending ...
Foods in Korea
KOREAN FOODS DAIRY PRODUCTS As in China and Japan, the use of dairy products such as cheeses and butter and cultured milk products is not a part of the Korean menu. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES The persimmon and the Chinese pear are the most common fruits. However, fruits are not a ...
Korean Food and Culture
FOOD AND CULTURE IN KOREA Choson or Tai Hun is the name the Koreans give to their beautiful mountainous country. The name means “Land of the Morning Calm,” a name perhaps representing more hope than fact. As a strategic land bridge between north Asia and the outside world, especially the ...