So this morning, I checked my blogs and found a gem that I would like to share with all of you.
For those of you who don't know me well, you probably don't know that I am a fussy eater. There are certainly people who are fussier than me - my aunt springs to mind - and I am not the fussiest of my circle of friends, but there are some things that bug me and some things that I just cannot tolerate when it comes to eating food. One of my slightly odder ones is my aversion to tomatoes - I can tolerate them in a salad or on their own, but I cannot eat tomato on a sandwich or burger or tomato pieces on pizza. I don't like tomatoes on things. I also have really come to hate cherry tomatoes since being here, though I think that it is just this particular variety that I don't like. In any case, if someone brings me something with tomato on it, I will usually just take it off as politely and discreetly as possible and carry on with my meal. I don't make too much of a fuss about it. However, one thing that cannot be taken out discreetly is spice. I hate spicy food - I cannot handle it, and if something is spicy, it tends to cause problems. Being in Korea, this means problems wherever I turn, as most food is spicy and even what Koreans refer to as "non-spicy" food, usually has a bit of bite to it. So what do I eat here? Well, recently my friend Geri put up a post about the 100 Korean foods that should be tried and I thought that I would go through it and highlight the ones that I have tried and the ones that I would like to.
So here is the list of 100 Korean foods that you've got to try. The ones in bold are ones that I have eaten while the italics are ones that I would like to eat.
100 Korean Foods You Gotta Try
001. Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies) 멸치볶음
002. Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) 삼계탕
003. Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef) 불고기
004. BulDalk (Burn-your-pants-off Spicy Grilled Chicken) 불닭
005. DalkBal (Spicy Chicken Feet) 닭발
006. Korean Fried Chicken 치킨
007. Dalk Galbi (Stir-fried Marinated Chicken and Veggies) 닭갈비
008. San Nakji, chopped (Semi-live Baby Octopus) 산낙지
009. San Nakji, whole (Live Octopus)
010. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) 순두부 찌게
011. Juk (Rice Porridge) 죽
012. Galbi (Grilled Short Ribs) (소)갈비
013. Galbitang (Short Rib Soup) 갈비탕
014. Shinseollo (Fancy Hot Pot) 신선로
015. Gobchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines) 곱장구이
016. Seng Gan (Raw Beef Liver) 생간
017. Galbi Jjim (Stewed Ribs) 갈비찜
018. Bossam (Steamed Marinated Pork with Lettuce Wraps) 보쌈
019. Japchae (Clear Noodles Stir-fried with Pork and Vegetables) 찹재
020. Jaeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Pork) 재육볶음
021. Kimchi Jjim (Stewed Kimchi with Tofu) 깁치찜
022. Ddong Jip (Chicken Gizzards) 똥집
023. Odeng/Eomuk (Street-side Fish Noodles) 어댕/어묵
024. Hoddeok (Stuffed Street-side Pastries) 호떡
025. GeiJang (Raw Fermented Crabs) 게장
026. Hongeo (Fermented Skate) 홍어
027. Gochujang Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly Smothered in Red Pepper Paste) 고추장 삼겹살
028. Lotteria’s Shrimp Burger
029. Sae-u Kang (Shrimp Flavored “Fries”) 새우깡
030. Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Bean Paste Stew) 됀장찌게
031. Cheonggukjang (Stinky Fermented Bean Paste Stew) 정국장
032. Boshintang (Dog Soup) 보신탕
033. Seonji Haejangguk (Hangover Stew with Clotted Cow Blood) 선지 해장국
034. Ddeokbokki (Chewy Rice Cakes in Spicy Sauce) 떡볶이
035. YukHui (Raw Beef Salad) 육희
036. MiyeokGuk (Seaweed Soup) 미역국
037. Mae-eunTang (Spicy Fish Soup) 매운탕
038. Nakji Bokkeum (Stir-fried Baby Octopus) 낙지볶음
039. Ojingeo (Cuttlefish) (마른) 오징어 (I think this one might be wrong, as I believe Ojingeo is in fact octopus, which I have tried.)
040. Beondaeggi (Silkworm Larvae) 번대기
041. Golbaenggi (Sea Snails) 골뱅이
042. Jangeo Gui (Grilled Eel) 장어구이
043. Jaratang (Turtle Soup) 자라탕
044. Bogeo (Blowfish) 복어
045. Sae-u Sogeum Gui (Salt Grilled Shrimp) 새우소금 구이
046. Deodeok Root 더덕
047. BindaeDdeok (Mung Bean Pancake) 빈대떡
048. Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake) 바전 파전
049. Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables) 비빔밥
050. Boribap (Mixed Barley Rice and Vegetables) 보리밥
051. Marinated Garlic (마늘장아찌?)
052. Patbingsu (Shaved Ice and Red Bean Treat) 팥빙수
053. Dotorimok (Acorn Jelly) 도토리목
054. Naengmyeon (Chilled Noodles) 냉면
055. Makkoli/Dongdongju (Rice Beer) 막거리/ 동동주
056. Bokbunja (Raspberry Wine) 복분자
057. Soju (Rice Whiskey) 소주
058. Andong Soju (Strong Rice Whiskey from the Andong Region) 안동소주
059. Jogae Gui (Grilled Shellfish) 조개구이
060. Haepari (Jellyfish) 해바리
061. Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg) 계란찜
062. Corn Ice Cream
063. Dolsot Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables in a Sizzling Stone Pot) 돌솥비빔밥
064. Mandu (Stuffed Dumplings) 만두
065. Ddeokguk (Chewy Rice Cake Soup) 떡국
066. Songpyeon (Stuffed Chewy Rice Cakes) 송편
067. Hot Bar (Fried Fish Batter Street Food) 헛바
068. Shikhye (Sweet Rice Punch) 식혜
069. Any product with Green Tea in it 녹차맛
070. Gujeolpan (Nine-section Dish) 구절반
071. Yogurt Soju Cocktail
072. Baechu Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi) 배추김치
073. Any Kimchi that’s over 3 years old
074. Baek Kimchi (White Cabbage Kimchi) 백김치
075. Shake-’em-up Dosirak
076. Mul Kimchi (Water Kimchi) 물김치
077. Oi Sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi) 오이소바기
078. Ggakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi) 깍두기
079. Sae-u Jeot (Salted Tiny Shrimp) 새우젓
080. Myeongran Jeot (Salted Pollack Roe) 명란젓
081. Changran Jeot (Salted Pollack Guts) 장란젓
082. Ssamjang (Mixed Soybean and Pepper Paste) 쌈장
083. Kalguksu (Hand-cut Noodle Soup) 갈국수
084. Ramyeon (Ramen Noodles) in a Tin Pot 라면
085. Entire Hui Meal (Korean style Sashimi) 회
086. Gimbap (Seaweed Rice Rolls) 김밥
087. Jokbal (Pigs’ Feet) 족발
088. Sundae (Blood and Noodle Sausage) 순대
089. Yeot (Traditional Korean Candy) 엿
090. Naengi (Shepherd’s Purse) 냉이
091. Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 김치찌게
092. Budae Jjigae (“Army Base” Stew, traditionally including hot dogs and Spam) 부대찌게
093. Agu Jjim (Stewed Monkfish) 아구찜
094. Haemultang (Seafood Soup) 해물탕
095. Nurungji (Hot Water Mixed with Rice Scrapings in a Stone Pot) 누릉지
096. Sujebi (Rustic Dumpling Soup) 수재비
097. Janchi Guksu (Thin Noodles in a Seaweed Broth with Condiments) 잔치국수
098. BungeoBbang (Goldfish-shaped Stuffed Pastry) 봉어빵
099. Raw Ginseng or anything with Ginseng in it 인삼
100. MakHui (Chilled Sashimi Soup) 막희
So that is the list. There are some things that I think I have tried, but am not sure of because I didn't know the names of the dishes at the time, so for those, I have chosen not to confirm that I have tried them. I do think that 41 is a respectable number considering the fact that a lot of the foods mentioned are spicy and I have left out ones that I am not sure of. However, I have ten weeks left in Korea to try the 12 things on the list that I want to try. Better get moving!
For those of you who don't know me well, you probably don't know that I am a fussy eater. There are certainly people who are fussier than me - my aunt springs to mind - and I am not the fussiest of my circle of friends, but there are some things that bug me and some things that I just cannot tolerate when it comes to eating food. One of my slightly odder ones is my aversion to tomatoes - I can tolerate them in a salad or on their own, but I cannot eat tomato on a sandwich or burger or tomato pieces on pizza. I don't like tomatoes on things. I also have really come to hate cherry tomatoes since being here, though I think that it is just this particular variety that I don't like. In any case, if someone brings me something with tomato on it, I will usually just take it off as politely and discreetly as possible and carry on with my meal. I don't make too much of a fuss about it. However, one thing that cannot be taken out discreetly is spice. I hate spicy food - I cannot handle it, and if something is spicy, it tends to cause problems. Being in Korea, this means problems wherever I turn, as most food is spicy and even what Koreans refer to as "non-spicy" food, usually has a bit of bite to it. So what do I eat here? Well, recently my friend Geri put up a post about the 100 Korean foods that should be tried and I thought that I would go through it and highlight the ones that I have tried and the ones that I would like to.
So here is the list of 100 Korean foods that you've got to try. The ones in bold are ones that I have eaten while the italics are ones that I would like to eat.
100 Korean Foods You Gotta Try
001. Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies) 멸치볶음
002. Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) 삼계탕
003. Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef) 불고기
004. BulDalk (Burn-your-pants-off Spicy Grilled Chicken) 불닭
005. DalkBal (Spicy Chicken Feet) 닭발
006. Korean Fried Chicken 치킨
007. Dalk Galbi (Stir-fried Marinated Chicken and Veggies) 닭갈비
008. San Nakji, chopped (Semi-live Baby Octopus) 산낙지
009. San Nakji, whole (Live Octopus)
010. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) 순두부 찌게
011. Juk (Rice Porridge) 죽
012. Galbi (Grilled Short Ribs) (소)갈비
013. Galbitang (Short Rib Soup) 갈비탕
014. Shinseollo (Fancy Hot Pot) 신선로
015. Gobchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines) 곱장구이
016. Seng Gan (Raw Beef Liver) 생간
017. Galbi Jjim (Stewed Ribs) 갈비찜
018. Bossam (Steamed Marinated Pork with Lettuce Wraps) 보쌈
019. Japchae (Clear Noodles Stir-fried with Pork and Vegetables) 찹재
020. Jaeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Pork) 재육볶음
021. Kimchi Jjim (Stewed Kimchi with Tofu) 깁치찜
022. Ddong Jip (Chicken Gizzards) 똥집
023. Odeng/Eomuk (Street-side Fish Noodles) 어댕/어묵
024. Hoddeok (Stuffed Street-side Pastries) 호떡
025. GeiJang (Raw Fermented Crabs) 게장
026. Hongeo (Fermented Skate) 홍어
027. Gochujang Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly Smothered in Red Pepper Paste) 고추장 삼겹살
028. Lotteria’s Shrimp Burger
029. Sae-u Kang (Shrimp Flavored “Fries”) 새우깡
030. Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Bean Paste Stew) 됀장찌게
031. Cheonggukjang (Stinky Fermented Bean Paste Stew) 정국장
032. Boshintang (Dog Soup) 보신탕
033. Seonji Haejangguk (Hangover Stew with Clotted Cow Blood) 선지 해장국
034. Ddeokbokki (Chewy Rice Cakes in Spicy Sauce) 떡볶이
035. YukHui (Raw Beef Salad) 육희
036. MiyeokGuk (Seaweed Soup) 미역국
037. Mae-eunTang (Spicy Fish Soup) 매운탕
038. Nakji Bokkeum (Stir-fried Baby Octopus) 낙지볶음
039. Ojingeo (Cuttlefish) (마른) 오징어 (I think this one might be wrong, as I believe Ojingeo is in fact octopus, which I have tried.)
040. Beondaeggi (Silkworm Larvae) 번대기
041. Golbaenggi (Sea Snails) 골뱅이
042. Jangeo Gui (Grilled Eel) 장어구이
043. Jaratang (Turtle Soup) 자라탕
044. Bogeo (Blowfish) 복어
045. Sae-u Sogeum Gui (Salt Grilled Shrimp) 새우소금 구이
046. Deodeok Root 더덕
047. BindaeDdeok (Mung Bean Pancake) 빈대떡
048. Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake) 바전 파전
049. Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables) 비빔밥
050. Boribap (Mixed Barley Rice and Vegetables) 보리밥
051. Marinated Garlic (마늘장아찌?)
052. Patbingsu (Shaved Ice and Red Bean Treat) 팥빙수
053. Dotorimok (Acorn Jelly) 도토리목
054. Naengmyeon (Chilled Noodles) 냉면
055. Makkoli/Dongdongju (Rice Beer) 막거리/ 동동주
056. Bokbunja (Raspberry Wine) 복분자
057. Soju (Rice Whiskey) 소주
058. Andong Soju (Strong Rice Whiskey from the Andong Region) 안동소주
059. Jogae Gui (Grilled Shellfish) 조개구이
060. Haepari (Jellyfish) 해바리
061. Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg) 계란찜
062. Corn Ice Cream
063. Dolsot Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables in a Sizzling Stone Pot) 돌솥비빔밥
064. Mandu (Stuffed Dumplings) 만두
065. Ddeokguk (Chewy Rice Cake Soup) 떡국
066. Songpyeon (Stuffed Chewy Rice Cakes) 송편
067. Hot Bar (Fried Fish Batter Street Food) 헛바
068. Shikhye (Sweet Rice Punch) 식혜
069. Any product with Green Tea in it 녹차맛
070. Gujeolpan (Nine-section Dish) 구절반
071. Yogurt Soju Cocktail
072. Baechu Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi) 배추김치
073. Any Kimchi that’s over 3 years old
074. Baek Kimchi (White Cabbage Kimchi) 백김치
075. Shake-’em-up Dosirak
076. Mul Kimchi (Water Kimchi) 물김치
077. Oi Sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi) 오이소바기
078. Ggakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi) 깍두기
079. Sae-u Jeot (Salted Tiny Shrimp) 새우젓
080. Myeongran Jeot (Salted Pollack Roe) 명란젓
081. Changran Jeot (Salted Pollack Guts) 장란젓
082. Ssamjang (Mixed Soybean and Pepper Paste) 쌈장
083. Kalguksu (Hand-cut Noodle Soup) 갈국수
084. Ramyeon (Ramen Noodles) in a Tin Pot 라면
085. Entire Hui Meal (Korean style Sashimi) 회
086. Gimbap (Seaweed Rice Rolls) 김밥
087. Jokbal (Pigs’ Feet) 족발
088. Sundae (Blood and Noodle Sausage) 순대
089. Yeot (Traditional Korean Candy) 엿
090. Naengi (Shepherd’s Purse) 냉이
091. Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 김치찌게
092. Budae Jjigae (“Army Base” Stew, traditionally including hot dogs and Spam) 부대찌게
093. Agu Jjim (Stewed Monkfish) 아구찜
094. Haemultang (Seafood Soup) 해물탕
095. Nurungji (Hot Water Mixed with Rice Scrapings in a Stone Pot) 누릉지
096. Sujebi (Rustic Dumpling Soup) 수재비
097. Janchi Guksu (Thin Noodles in a Seaweed Broth with Condiments) 잔치국수
098. BungeoBbang (Goldfish-shaped Stuffed Pastry) 봉어빵
099. Raw Ginseng or anything with Ginseng in it 인삼
100. MakHui (Chilled Sashimi Soup) 막희
So that is the list. There are some things that I think I have tried, but am not sure of because I didn't know the names of the dishes at the time, so for those, I have chosen not to confirm that I have tried them. I do think that 41 is a respectable number considering the fact that a lot of the foods mentioned are spicy and I have left out ones that I am not sure of. However, I have ten weeks left in Korea to try the 12 things on the list that I want to try. Better get moving!
lol, you are right, to my knowledge, you have tried numbers 1, 21, 41, and 89. Number 1 definitely because I've cooked it and given you some at least twice (the little fish things), number 21 is very likely you've had it at school, number 41 because i know you've eaten kimbap and bibimbap before and it's in both of those, as well as in countless side-dishes, and number 89 for sure because i we were eating it while we were waiting for our bus that weekend with jess and chanel in seoul. i think i've also seen you eating number 76 as a kalmeggi side-dish somewhere, and i can't believe you haven't had the dolsot bibimbap yet!!! lots of things on your list to try before you leave :)