Korean Foods to Try This Winter

Winter Specialties

• Tteokguk (떡국)A traditional rice cake soup eaten during Korean New Year, symbolizing good luck and long life
• Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개)A hearty stew made with fermented kimchi, pork, and tofu
• Sundubu Jjigae (순두부찌개)A spicy soft tofu stew with seafood or meat, served bubbling hot
• Budae Jjigae (부대찌개)Army base stew combining Korean and American ingredients, including spam, sausages, and instant noodles
• Galbitang (갈비탕)A clear soup made with beef short ribs, radish, and glass noodles
• Hotteok (호떡)Sweet pancakes filled with brown sugar, nuts, and cinnamon

Street Foods

• Odeng (어묵)Fish cakes on skewers served in hot broth
• Gimbap (김밥)Korean-style sushi rolls filled with vegetables, meat, and rice
• Bungeoppang (붕어빵)Fish-shaped pastries filled with sweet red bean paste
• Sundae (순대)Korean blood sausage made with glass noodles and vegetables
• Tornado Potato (감자핫바)Spiral-cut potato on a skewer, fried and seasoned
• Korean Corn Dog (핫도그)Hot dogs coated in unique batters, often including potato chunks or ramen noodles

Rice & Noodle Dishes

• Bibimbap (비빔밥)Mixed rice bowl with vegetables, meat, egg, and gochujang sauce
• Naengmyeon (냉면)Cold buckwheat noodles in a refreshing broth or spicy sauce
• Japchae (잡채)Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables and meat
• Ramyeon (라면)Korean instant noodles, often spicier than other Asian varieties

Meat & Fish Dishes

• Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)Grilled pork belly typically wrapped in lettuce with various condiments
• Dakgalbi (닭갈비)Spicy stir-fried chicken with vegetables and rice cakes
• Grilled Mackerel (고등어구이)Grilled mackerel seasoned with salt, a popular fish dish
• Yangnyeom Chicken (양념치킨)Korean fried chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce

Traditional Snacks & Desserts

• Mochi (떡)Soft rice cakes in various forms and flavors
• Patbingsu (팥빙수)Shaved ice dessert topped with red beans, fruits, and condensed milk
• Chocopie (초코파이)Chocolate-covered cake sandwiches with marshmallow filling
• Yakgwa (약과)Traditional honey cookies made with wheat flour and oil

Fermented & Pickled Foods

• Kimchi (김치)Fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage with chili and garlic
• Korean Pickled Garlic (마늘장아찌)Garlic cloves pickled in soy sauce and other seasonings

Korean Foods from TV & Movies

• Ramyeon as seen in "Parasite"Luxury version of ramyeon with premium beef and other high-end ingredients
• Jajangmyeon (짜장면)Noodles in black bean sauce, popular as delivery food in Korean dramas
• Tteokbokki (떡볶이)Spicy rice cakes in a gochugaru-based sauce, a popular street food
• Gamjatang (감자탕)Spicy pork spine soup with potatoes and vegetables

Be sure to enjoy these delicious foods while experiencing the warmth of Korean winter!