Korean Food 101: A Glimpse into Everyday Dining

This is not a cookbook or collection of recipes but an homage to the classic book "History of Food"...Korean style! This is the book for the international foodie who wants to learn about Korean culture through the Who, What, Where and Why of Korean food.Fascinating vignettes explain the origin and health benefits of each dish and their role in Korean history and culture. This book offers tasty tips and cultural insights about dishes enjoyed by Korea s royal family, the general public, and even today's K-pop stars. You will discover the answers to questions such as: What is a winter kimchi vs. a summer kimchi?, What do Koreans enjoy for a late-night snack?, Why do Koreans eat kelp soup on their birthday or which soup is good for a cold?, Why do Koreans have dried pollack soup to relieve a hangover?Learn about the cuisine and you will learn about the people. As Korean food gains in world-wide popularity, this book introduces the traditions and history of Korean food culture to English readers. The Korean Food Foundation researched and compiled these details on 101 Korean dishes to educate global food lovers about the nutritional value and history of classic Korean cuisine. Korean food to inform others about the value of Korean cuisine. This book has been published to introduce 101 representative Korean traditional dishes for English readers.The book consists of 10 chapters: 1) Cooked Grains and Porridge, 2) Noodles and Dumplings, 3) Soups, 4) Stews and Hot Pots, 5) Braised Dishes, Glazed Dishes and Stir-fried Dishes, 6) Grilled Dishes and Pan-fried Delicacies, 7) Sliced Raw Fish or Meat, 8) Kimchi, 9) Basic Side Dish, 10) Rice Cake, Korean Sweets and Beverages. Readers will learn the interesting origins and common misconceptions behind each Korean cuisine. We hope you will enjoy the tasty tips and cultural insights this book offers and that the you will gain an understanding of how Korean food is not just a food enjoyed by Korean people, but by world renowned celebrities and people all over the world. Read more