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Have you ever tried Gochujang or Red Pepper Paste? I think most spicy lovers or Korean food lovers already tasted it on their tteokbokki or added it to their bibimbap. The spiciness and flavorful of it makes you want to eat more that you can pair it well with meat and vegetables.

Did you know that this condiment has a lot of benefits? 

It is high in antioxidants, protein, and vitamins, and this condiment has several health benefits. Because of its low fat and caloric content, it is also a diet-friendly condiment.

It also can prevent heart disease and decrease blood sugar.

You want to eat delicious food and lose weight at the same time? Gochujang is for you!

It has capsaicin which helps you to improve your metabolism and acts as natural fat burner for those who are trying to lose weight.

Most people eat a lot of spicy to relieve stress from work, schools and other problems they had. However, you should eat moderately because eating it too much can damage the lining of the weak stomach.

Street food in South Korea is incredibly delicious with unique taste and affordable prices. Just like in all Korean dramas, you can recognize some plastic tents, carts, and in any market that are selling snacks anywhere and everywhere in the country. 

Some of these foods constantly evolving with new dishes and techniques that can easily prepare at home.

Here’s our list of street foods we do have here in the FOOD KOREA store:

1. Tteokbokki

A chewy rice cake delicacy created with hot, pungent gochujang chili paste. Slices of fish cake, cabbage, scallions, and garlic are tossed with the cakes.

2. Corndog

The Korean corn dog, also known as the gamja hot dog, is a filling street dish found in Seoul's night markets. This delicious delicacy, which first appeared in Taiwan, Japan, and China, is now making its way to the United States and Europe.

3. Fish Cake

It is a processed seafood product made of ground white fish and other ingredients such as potato starch, sugar and vegetables.

4. Savory Pancake

Buchimgae or Korean pancake refers broadly to any type of pan-fried ingredients soaked in egg or a batter mixed with other ingredients.

5. Dalgona

A Korean candy made with melted sugar and baking soda.

Nowadays, Not only street foods are famous but there is a variety of ready-to-eat food that we can easily buy. You only have to use the microwave and serve it as you want. There rice and noodles that are also available in our online store. If you're short on time or simply don't feel like cooking at the end of the day, consider one of these yummy, quick, and healthful options. You will be as pleasantly pleased by the quality and taste. You'll be surprised by the variety of foods on offer, which will appeal to a wide range of tastes.

Have you always wanted to try to make Kimchi?

Did you know that there are types of Kimchi that are easy to make?

Did you know that Kimchi can be served with just a bowl of hot rice?

Then, let’s talk about Kimchi!

Kimchi has been picked as one of the healthiest food in the world. Most of us only know cabbage Kimchi but did you know there are 200 different varieties of Kimchi with different kinds of vegetables being used with or without meat. But in this blog, we will talk about a few of the most common Kimchi that every Korean had in their house tables.

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Baechu Kimchi

First, cabbage Kimchi is typically served with almost meals in every house, restaurant, or can be brought in any store like Food Korea Dubai. The whole cabbage is soaked in salt for about 3 to 4 hours until it is softened and mixed with some ingredients like garlic, ginger, and Kimchi seasoning powder and combined into the cabbage. And once the process is finished you can simply slice the cabbage and serve it already on your table. The Kimchi is usually not spicy but mild. 

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Ggakdugi Kimchi

Chopped Radish Cubes is also one of the common Kimchi in South Korea. This white radish is cut into cubes and mixed with the typical ingredients for Kimchi. This type of Kimchi is not spicy but sweet and crunchy and suitable for people who are not good at eating spicy food but wants to try it.

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Pa Kimchi

Green Onion Kimchi, this type of Kimchi is popular during spring in South Korea where it is in season. The flavor is genuine and addictive! It's the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and umami flavors. Green onions have a mild, sweet flavor that this sauce enhances. The difference in this Kimchi is you can soak it with water without salt, and with the same process after you drained it mix it with other ingredients just like the traditional Kimchi.

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Oisobagi Kimchi

Cucumber Kimchi is popular in summer. This is made from cucumbers with the same combination of ingredients just like the previous kimchi’s. This is popular because of the crunchiness and freshness but can't be stored for a long period.

Did you know it has a lot of benefits?

Eating Kimchi every day has surprising benefits for our bodies. Using a lot of different vegetables for Kimchi is typically a great source of these nutrients. This dish is low in calories but packed with nutrients like vitamin c, vitamin k, and iron. It also contains probiotics which Lacto-fermentation break its sugar and make the dish more sourness and help to prevent and treat several conditions. This also can strengthen your immune system. Other research says that it makes people slow the aging process.

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So what’s you waiting for! Order KIMCHI @ foodkoreadubai.com but if you want to make your own try our KIMCHI SEASONING POWDER available also at our store.