We have a simple aim: as we cycle through different countries, to cook the national dishes using a simple campstove and some gasoline.
The venue for our Korean cook-up was the fitting Juwangsan National Park. After a pleasant ride in the sun we realised you play with fire when you cycle towards a national park as there's an abundance of outdoor-hungry Koreans packed into buses and of course, mountains. A friendly campground complete with the towering rocky Juwangsan peaks made for an atmospheric kitchen. We were hungry with tired legs and a large array of foods to cook-up...the ideal first episode. Read below for a background into Korean cuisine and more importantly the first recipe of the much our anticipiated blog series: Hanjeongsik with Bul go gi (Korean BBQ – Beef)
Korean cuisine - background
Experiencing Korean cuisine is an adventure in itself. Evolving over many centuries and different provinces it is a gastronomical culture quite unique to Korea.
Dishes are largely based on rice, tofu, vegetables and meats with garlic, ginger, green peppers, sesame oil, soy and vinegar playing leading roles. However, the Korean meal is characterized by the side dishes or banchan. Up to 25 banchan can accompany a meal and when a side-dish is nearing completion it is custom for it to be whisked away and rapidly re-stocked by your host...
The venue for our Korean cook-up was the fitting Juwangsan National Park. After a pleasant ride in the sun we realised you play with fire when you cycle towards a national park as there's an abundance of outdoor-hungry Koreans packed into buses and of course, mountains. A friendly campground complete with the towering rocky Juwangsan peaks made for an atmospheric kitchen. We were hungry with tired legs and a large array of foods to cook-up...the ideal first episode. Read below for a background into Korean cuisine and more importantly the first recipe of the much our anticipiated blog series: Hanjeongsik with Bul go gi (Korean BBQ – Beef)
Korean cuisine - background
Experiencing Korean cuisine is an adventure in itself. Evolving over many centuries and different provinces it is a gastronomical culture quite unique to Korea.
Dishes are largely based on rice, tofu, vegetables and meats with garlic, ginger, green peppers, sesame oil, soy and vinegar playing leading roles. However, the Korean meal is characterized by the side dishes or banchan. Up to 25 banchan can accompany a meal and when a side-dish is nearing completion it is custom for it to be whisked away and rapidly re-stocked by your host...
