There is nothing like being adventurous on a first visit to South Korea. New flavors, and new cuisine is what food tripping is all abou...
There is nothing like being adventurous on a first visit to South Korea. New flavors, and new cuisine is what food tripping is all about.
Travelling is all about experiencing a new culture and stepping out of your comfort zone. This is an opportunity to learn new things and revel in the rich culture of another country. So don’t miss out and try experience new dishes while you’re there.
If you don’t like the dish you can say you at least tried it. And if you do
like the dish, you’ll have found a new world of flavors to explore.
Here are 4 exotic eats for the adventurous tourist!
Jokbal (Pig Trotters)
Pig Trotters, of jokbal,
is a delicious Korean dish cooked with soy sauce and spices. It has a lot of
collage, which is said to promote firm and wrinkle free skin. It is also said
to counter affect the effects of alcohol and prevent hangovers as well.
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| Image From Michelin Guide |
San Nakji ( Live Octopus)
No one in their right mind would risk eating something life,
but san-nakji is a different
ballgame. It is served sushi style with dip. The dish is mainly squirming long
arms of small octopi. Make sure you chew well before swallowing!
FACT: Though a rare occurrence, there have been some people
who died eating this dish.
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| Image taken from Wikipedia |
Dakpal (Chicken Feet)
| Image taken from World Food Guide |
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| Image taken from Maangchi |
Beondegi ( Boiled
Silkworm Pupa)
Can you imagine eating bugs? Asian countries love their
edible bug varieties and South Korea is no exception. While there are many who
are squeamish at the thought of consuming a bug, beondegi is usually served in food stalls. It can be boiled,
steamed, or eaten as is.
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| Image from World Food Guide |
Be a little more adventurous and give these snacks a try.
Who knows, you may like it too!
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