Rea's World

Kimchi stew Introduction Kimchi jjigae is a variety of a jjigae, or stew-like Korean dish, made with kimchi and other ingredients, such as scallions, onions, diced tofu, pork, and seafood, although pork and seafood are generally not used in the same recipe. It is one of the most jjigae in Korea. History Kimchi is known to have been eaten as pickled vegetables, and only became the kimchi known today in the mid-Joseon era, when chili peppers were first introduced to the country. Kimchi jjigae is assumed to have been developed around this time, as well. Ingredients 200 grams of Pork belly (about 1/2 pound) 4 or 5 cups of chopped kimchi 1 tbs sugar, 1 tsp of hot pepper flakes, 1 tbs hot pepper paste onion, green onions half a package of tofu sesame oil and water Directions 1. In a shallow pot, put some chopped kimchi and juice. 2. Add sliced onion, hot pepper paste, hot pepper flakes, sugae, and green onions, and pork belly (or tuna). 3. Pour water over top until all...

Introduction Namsangol Hanok Village, also known as "A Village of Traditional Houses in the Namsan Valley", is a Korean village located in the area of Pil-dong neighborhood in Jung-gu, a central district of Seoul. If you get off at Chungmuro Subway Station, you are right in front of Namsangol Hanok Village. You may consider it interesting to find this area standing between the tall buildings. This village has five restored traditional Korean house and a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule, which make it a perfect spot to take a walk. When you enter the front gate, you will see the vast valley and the Cunugak building to the left of the pond. Along with the pond, it is a splendid place where performances are held. On the side you will see five traditional houses. These houses were rebuilt after the traditional houses of Joseon Dynasty and belong to those of various social classes, ranking from peasants to the king. The furniture in the house is situated to help guests un...

Rice Cake Soup Introduction Ttteokguk ia a tradisional Korean dish eaten during the celebration of the Korean New Year. The dish consist of the broth/soup (guk) with thinly sliced rice cakes (tteok - it can be called a kind of rice pasta). It is tradition to eat tteoguk on New Year's Day because it is believed to grant the consumer luck for the forthcoming year and gain an additional year of life. It is usually garnished with thin julienned cooked egg, marinated meat and gim. History The origin of eating tteokguk on New Year's Day is unknown. However, tteokguk is mentioned in the 19th century book of customs Dongguksesigi ( 동국세시기, 東國歲時記) as being made with beef or pheasant used as the main ingredient for the broth, and pepper added as seasoning. The book also mentions the custom of having a bowl of tteokguk in the morning of New Year's Day to get a year older, and the custom of saying "How many bowls of tteokguk have you eaten?" to ask a person's a...

Introduction The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been commited to various studies and research activitiesin the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs. In 2012, it was reported that since its relocation to Yongsan District in 2005, the museum has attracted an attendance of 20 million visitors. A poll of nearly 2000 foreign visitors, conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in November 2011, stated that visiting the Museum is one of their favorite activities in Seoul. The National Museum of Korea is located only 1.5 km away from Yongsan Station. It is the largest museum in Korea and houses precious Korean cultural assets that silently tell the story of Korea's fascinating history, from ancient days to the modern era. The museum, in turn, ...