Korea's representative liquor, Soju: Meet Taste and Culture - Series (1)
⚠️This article is translated from Korean into English.
Hello! For those who travel to Korea or are interested in Korean culture, today I would like to introduce you to the most popular alcohol in Korea, soju. Soju is the core of drinking culture in Korea, and if you experience drinking in Korea, it is one of the drinks you must try.
Soju is the most popular alcohol in Korea.
If you come to Korea, make sure to experience soju. Koreans like soju, and it is a common custom to gather with friends and talk and talk while drinking soju glasses. The soju place with Koreans will be a good opportunity to understand culture and human relationships.
The Goryeo Dynasty was an ancient country that existed in the Korean Peninsula from 936 to 1392. Soju is based on the manufacturing method introduced from Mongolia during the Goryeo Dynasty. Originally, soju made with traditional distillation method was over 40 degrees Celsius, but soju, which is widely available, is manufactured in a diluted form and is popular with ordinary people because it is inexpensive.
The taste and food combination of soju is the best.
Soju goes very well with greasy, sweet, spicy, and salty foods. Modern Korean food goes well with almost any Korean food because there are many stimulating foods.
1. Soju tastes similar to vodka diluted with water, and the combination of popular Korean foods such as grilled pork belly, budae jjigae, seasoned chicken, and ramen gives the best taste.
Brief introduction of Korean food
1. Grilled pork belly
Pork belly refers to the belly part of pork. This part adds to the flavor of the meat with the fat. It is common to cut pork belly thin and grill it, and various variations are possible depending on the delicious cooking method.
2. Budaejjigae
Budaejjigae means 'military food' in Korean. The story is made with sad stories. During the Korean War that broke out in 1950, the Korean people were poor and hungry, but the American soldiers who participated in the war were able to eat good food ingredients. It is said that it is a food made by the poor residents of the U.S. military who gathered what soldiers could eat. But now, it is made with very good ingredients and has become the most loved food by foreigners. Sausage, ham, ramen, and rice cake are used as the main ingredients, and kimchi, onions, and cheongyang peppers are added to create a unique spicy taste and flavor.
3. Seasoned chicken
Seasoned chicken is a type of chicken that is baked by mixing chicken pieces with sweet and spicy sauce. It features savory seasoning and crispy fried skin, and its special sauce made of various spices and ingredients is attractive.
4. Ramen
Ramen is an instant food in which noodles are cooked with steam and then fried in oil and dried with powder soup. There are various kinds of ramen, so you can enjoy various flavors and flavors. Spicy ramen goes best with soju, and the stimulating taste of the soup is a very good combination with soju.
If you enjoy soju with these foods, you can experience various flavors and harmonies of Korean food.
Soju gives you the best experience on your trip to Korea.
If you know the above information and plan to travel to Korea alone with someone, enjoying Korean food with soju will be the best experience. If you drink soju in Korea and hang out with Korean people and talk, you will be able to experience Korean culture more deeply.
Korea is a country with various flavors and cultures, and soju plays a big role in experiencing Korean culture and food. Drink soju to socialize with Koreans and enjoy a harmonious combination with delicious Korean food. Soju will give you the best experience during your trip to Korea.
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