Do you miss travelling in Korean and enjoy authentic Korean foods?
Why not just try to learn and cook Korean foods at home, then you can experience the traditional Korean New Year on February 1st, 2022 this year.
Learn how to cook Korean New Year's foods the way Korean people traditionally eat at home. After learning how to cook Korean Year's foods, you can have a Korean Style New Year in your country as well.
If you are interested in more about Korean Luna New Year's (Seollal) culture, what are the traditional Korean New Year folk games and what Korean people usually do on the New Year day, please check it from my previous article. ▼
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8 Korean New Year Food Recipes from Korean locals
1. 떡국 Tteokguk | Korean
Rice Cake Soup with super easy Recipe ▼
Korean rice cake soup, also known as 떡국 Tteokguk in Korean language.
Why Korean people said if you eat tteokguk it means you gain one year age?
Traditionally, based on Korean age reckoning, everyone gains a year of age on Seollal.
Sliced rice cake soup is a traditional Korean dish that Korean people would eat on Korean New Year's Day (Seollal).
That's why Koreans said after eating ttokguk, it means you gain a year of age.
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4 symbols of Korean rice cake that you need to know
(1) They long strip rice cake is a symbol of disease-free, healthy and longevity, and a prosperous year.
(2) The white rice cake has the meaning of the New Year with a clean, pure white heart.
(3) It also means after you eat tteokguk, you can have a fresh start to a New Year.
(4) The oval-shaped rice cakes look like traditional coins, they symbolize a wish for upcoming prosperity for people who eat them.
2. 갈비찜 Galbijjim | Korean Braised Short Rips Recipe ▼
Korean braised short rips, also known as 갈비찜 Galbijjim in Korean language.
It is a Korean beef with some vegetables stew dish.
If you don't eat beef, you can also use pork short rips for making this delicious cuisine.
Galbijjim is usually served during special days such as Korean Lunar Year (설날 / Seollal), Harvest Festival (추석 / Chuseok), or at someone's birthday (생일 / Saengil ).
It is one of the most popular Koran dishes what Korean people like.
3. 잡채 Japchae | Korean Stir Fried Glass Noodles with easy Recipe ▼
Korean stir fried glass noodles, also known as 잡채 Japchae in Korean language.
"잡" jap means "mix", "채 chae" means "vegetable".
It is an essential food for banquets in Korea.
It was first made in the early 17th century by Yi Chung for King Gwanghaegun's palace.
The King liked 잡채 Japchae so much, it became a Korean royal court cuisine.
4. 불고기 Bulgogi | Korean BBQ Beef Recipe ▼
Korean BBQ Beef, also known as 불고기 Bulgogi in Korean language.
"불 bul" means "fire", "고기 gogi" means "meat".
It is made with thin slices of marinated beef on the grill or stovetop.
Korean mothers are also often stir-fried it in a pan in home cooking.
It was traditionally prepared for the wealthy and the nobility on Joseon Dynasty.
5. 삼색나물 Samsaek Namul | Three Color Vegetables Recipes ▼
Three color vegetables, also known as 삼색나물 Samsaek Namul in Korean language.
The traditional Korean feast consists of three colored vegetable side dishes.
"삼 sam" means "three", "색 saek" means "color", "나물" means "seasoned vegetables".
Korean festival feats include three color of simple but essential vegetable side dishes.
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6. 전 Jeon | Korean Pancake Recipe ▼
The Korean word "전 Jeon" is often translated as "pancake".
But the "전 Jeon" here is different from western style pancake.
Korean pancakes generally referring to any type of fried ingredients, soaked in eggs or batter mixed with other ingredients.
There are variety of Jeon dishes, such as: Vegetable Jeon, Meat Jeon, Fish Jeon, Oyster Jeon and Seafood Jeon..etc.
Korean "전 Jeon" can be eaten at all meals as side dishes, or as snacks when you are a bit hungry.
Korean people usually prepare large amount of Korean pancakes (전 / Jeon) for Korean festivals.
7. 식혜 Sikhye | Korean Sweet Rice Punch Recipe ▼
Sweet Rice Punch, also known as 식혜 Sikhye in Korean language.
식혜 Sikhye is a traditional Korean sweet drink, usually served as a dessert.
It is also a popular beverage in Korean Jjimjilbang.
Effects of Sikhye
Sikhye is beneficial for good digestion.
It was often served to royals after meals to help digestion.
8. 수정과 Sujeonggwa | Korean Cinnamon / Persimmon Punch Recipe ▼
Korean cinnamon / persimmon punch, also known as 수정과 Sujeonggwa in Korean language.
Sujeonggwa is a Korean traditional sweet drink usually served as a dessert.
You can try really tasty Sujeonggwa in some Korean traditional tea houses when you travel in Korea.
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