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Introduction Samgyupsal Suyuk (삼겹살 수육) is a Korean dish of steamed pork belly. Pork belly is known to be high in fat and thus rather than grilling it, most Korean steam it order to consume less fat. Suyuk is usually eaten with samjang, kimchi and salted shrimp. One can also eat it with celery and cucumber slice dipped in black bean sauce, with bean sprouts in spicy sauce or even in the refreshing Manel Nangchae (garlic) sauce. Ingredients 2 lb pork 6 cups water 1 onion 12 garlic cloves 2 green onions 1 tbsp fresh ginger 1 dried hot pepper 1 tbsp soy bean paste 1/2 tsp black peppercorns Directions Obtain 2 lb pork. Normally, people like to use a fatty cut of pork for this dish, such as the pork belly or neck. this recipe is using lean meat. The choice is up to you. Obtain 1 medium sized onion (cut in half), 2 green onions, 12 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp worth of fresh ginger, 1 tbsp soybean paste, 1 dried hot pepper, and 1/2 tsp of black peppercorns. These ingredients g...

History Insa-dong was originally two towns whose names ended in syllables "In" and "Sa". They were divided by a stream which ran along Insa-dong's current main street. Insa-dong began 500 years ago as an area of residence for government officials. During the early period of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), the place belonged to Gwanin-bang and Gyeonpyeong-bang - bang was the name of an administrative unit during the time - of Hanseong (old name for the capital, Seoul). During the Japanese occupation, the wealthy Korean residents were forced to move and sell their belongings, at which point the site became an area of trading in antiques. After the end of the Korean War, the area became a focus of South Korea's artistic and cafe's life. It was a popular destination among foreign visitors to South Korea during the 1960s, who called the area "Mary's Alley". It gained in popularity with international tourists during the 1988 Seoul Olympics. ...

Profile Movie: Deranged (English Title) Hangul: 연가시 Revised Romanization: Yeongashi Director: Park Jung-Woo Writer: Park Jung-Woo, Kim Kyoung-Hoon, Jo Dong-In Producer: Kim Sang-Oh, Oh Sung Il, Baek Kyung-Sook, Kang Moon-Hwan Cinematographer: Ki Se-Hoon Release Date: July 5, 2012 Distributor: CJ Entertainment Language: Korean Country: South Korea Cast Kim Myung Min - Jae Hyuk Moon Jung Hee - Gyung Soon Kim Dong Wan - Jae Pil Lee Ha Nui - Yeon Joo Kang Shin Il - Doctor Hwang Jo Deok Hyeon - Tae Won Jung In Gi - Sales office manager Lee Hyeong Cheol - Jason Kim Teaser Plot An epidemic of drownings, with victims jumping into the river causes panic around the country. The government declares a state of emergency. Medical supplies salesman Jae Hyuk (Kim Myung Min) suspects his family is showing symptoms of the drowning victims. Through his brother, Detective Jae Pil (Kim Dong Wan), Jae Hyuk learns an antidote may be stored by at a warehouse. Review Hel...

Introduction Dubu jeongol is a hotpot of tofu, beef , and vegetable in broth. Dubu jeongol is rich in protein and soft in texture. Jeongol (hot pot) is a communal dish that fits in ideally with Korean dining culture in which several people around the table enjoy food from a large pot in the center. Ingredients 150g tofu, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 tbsp starch, 2tbsp vegetable oil 150g beef (top round or sirloin) for broth: 300g beef (brisket), 6 cups water For fragrant seasoning: 20g green onion, 10g garlic For seasoning sauce: 2/3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp minced green onion, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sesame salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp clear soy sauce, 1 tsp salt 3 sheets brown oak mushrooms, 5 agaric mushrooms, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt 30g watercress, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt 60g bamboo shoot, 100g mung bean sprout, 30g carrot, 2 eggs Directions Cut the tofu into cubes and sprinkle with salt. Clean the beef for the broth and add...

History Namdaemun market dates back to 1414, during the reign of King Taejong, as a government managed marketplace. In 1608, King Seonjo set up the office of seonhyechong (Hangul 선혜청,Hanja 宣惠廳, "tribute bureau" ) in the district to manage the tributes of rice, cloth and money. A trading marketplace took its form around that time and commercial activities flourished as traders set up various shops. Trade was active in grains, fish, fruit, and miscellaneous goods. The management of the market went over to the Japanese in 1922, but after liberation in 1945 the merchants established the Namdaemun Merchant Organization and took over management. The market, however, turned to ruins during the Korean War and succumbed to fire in 1953. The Seoul Namdaemun Market Co. Ltd. was found in 1954 to rebuild the market, but efforts fell short due to financial troubles. Endeavors for reconstruction continued in the following years, but fires swept the market again in 1968 and 1975. The c...