Korean Side Dish – What Is Special?

Nowadays, people are searching for variety in food styles and cuisines. We are all curious to experience the taste and aroma of dishes from different places and countries. Due to this, people are choosing continental and Thai dishes. But now Korean side dish (เครื่ื่องเคียงอาหารเกาหลี, which is the term in Thai) are grabbing the attention of the people.

So, through this blog, you will get to know about some of the Korean side dishes. 

You might have heard about tteokbokki, or Korean fried chicken? These are some of the examples of popular side dishes in Korea. But here you will get to know more about Korean cuisine.

The practice of side dishes was started by the Goryeo dynasty. It resembles Mahayana Buddhism. From the past till now, they have always ensured that they have complete nutrition in their meals. So they add starch, meat, and vegetables to their side dishes. 

There are a lot of varieties in their side dishes. Some of them are as follows: 

Seasoning Type

It is a type of side dish made of grilled pork. This dish is not very spicy. Eggplant, seaweed, spinach, and sprouts also make the dish tastier and healthier. It also includes onions, minced garlic, and green onions, which add more flavours. 

Stir-Fried Sauce

It is also a side dish made of grilled pork with other ingredients. It includes mushrooms, sesame oil, Korean sauces, vegetables, onion, etc. 

Kimchi

You might have already heard about Kimchi? It is one of the popular dishes that includes fermented cabbage with a salty and spicy flavour. The dish has a different taste due to the mix of apple, chilli pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic. Since this dish provides a lot of nutrition, like vitamins and minerals, people always prefer this dish.

Korean Fried Zucchini

This side dish suits most Korean meals. This dish is all about slicing the zucchini into a thin layer. Then, it is coated with the egg batter and seasoned with salt. You can have it with a spicy sauce. 

Mushim

It is a spicy salad that includes vegetables like eggplant, seaweed, and spinach. You also have to add some seasonings for more flavour. 

Kongnamu

It is a saad made of bean sprouts. It is a common side dish that people most often have with pork barbecue. The other ingredients in this dish are sesame oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, etc. Along with being a healthier combo to have with pork, it also tastes good. You can also preserve it for a few days.

As we said before, these dishes are not only healthier or more nutritious. It is also yummier. So try having these dishes to explore the new taste.