Korean food tendency gaining popularity in India
It’s interesting how a culture can influence young minds, and the newest craze among youth is all about the K-culture also known as the Korean culture. From mouth-watering delicacies ruling the internet to the huge following of K-pop, Korean culture seems like the next big influence. Here’s all you need to know about it!
Many don’t know but South Korean culture or K-culture trends began in the 1980s. Today South Korea is considered a major exporter of popular culture. It started with the K-dramas then the K-pop which spread like a wildfire all across East, Southeast and South Asia. What’s more, the K-culture collaborations with food chains have also fueled the growth of this culture in the country. Here are a few popular food trends.
All about K-cuisine
Koreans usually have grilled meats which are accompanied by wonderfully spicy and sour shreds of cabbage. It’s called Kimchi. Kimchi is preserved cabbage (also made with other vegetables) that is the cornerstone of Korean cooking. Local inquiries for dishes such as Korean fried chicken, Korean style Ramen, Kimchi, gimbap, kimchi-jjigae started flooding in after Korean Expatriates listed their canteens on online food delivery platforms.
Korean Fried Chicken
Fond of fried chicken? Then the K-Drama inspired Korean Fried Chicken will please your palates. One of the most loved delicacies among the youth, this fried chicken is made with a delicious amalgamation of soy sauce, garlic and honey. The chicken wings are coated nicely, double fried to give a crispy outer layer. You can serve this dish with Somaek, a type of beer.
Bibimbap
Another dish popularized by K-series & dramas is a Bibimbap, a quick rice meal made with some meat, rice, exotic veggies, condiments and fried egg. This mixed rice bowl is a delicious mix of health and taste served in a bowl.
Korean food tendency gaining popularity in India
Kimchi Salads
Pair it with a bowl of Ramen or add it to your bowl of mixed rice. This spicy & fermented salad is not just loved for its taste but also for its health quotient. This salad became popular even before the popularity of K-dramas.
Seaweed Soup
Seaweed Soup is more of a culinary ritual. It is usually prepared & relished on birthdays & special occasions. Made with Korean seasonings like soy sauce, garlic & sesame oil & has tangy, fish-like taste.
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