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A Korean meal generally includes rice,
soup, perhaps a stew, and several side dishes, particularly the mainstay
kimchi. The latter is made from fermented vegetables with garlic,
ginger and often (but not always) plenty of chili. There are said to be
some 160 varieties of this popular side dish, the most common made from
cabbage, radish or cucumber. In Seoul, you can visit a museum devoted
entirely to kimchi.
Koreans are big meat-eaters and their
barbecues are rightly renowned. You will often find yourself grilling
meat at your own table, a warming experience in the winter months.
Galbi (beef or pork ribs) are common as is bulgogi, beef
marinated in garlic, chili, sesame oil and soy sauce. For something
lighter, try pancakes stuffed with various fillings such as shredded
pork and beansprouts (pindaedokk) or green onion (pajon).
Japanese food, especially sushi and sashimi, is also
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