courtesy Korean Tourism OrganizationSamgyeopsal is the Korean word for pork belly, and it’s a staple at what many Westerners know simply as Korean BBQ restaurants. Kimchi Stew (김치찌개)A lesser-known fact about kimchi is its versatility as an ingredient in a whole slew of derivative dishes, which comprise a category of their own. And with its traditional companion of Korean rice wine, makgeolli, pajeon makes the perfect meal for a rainy day. courtesy Korean Tourism OrganizationAs is frequently the case with many South Korean meat dishes, Bossam at its core is simple: steamed pork. courtesy Korean Tourism OrganizationIn South Korea we wait for summer just so we can start eating naengmyeon every week.

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