[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

Published on 2016/06/11

My Korean Kitchen has a cold noodle dish to beat the heat, KoreaBoo lists eight awesome snacks to find and devour, Holly from Beyond Kimchee has a stunning side dish to try, and see what's on the menu for Korean school children.

"BIBIM NAENGMYEON (KOREAN SPICY COLD NOODLES)"

Spicy food to beat the heat? It sounds counter-intuitive, but that's the idea! Sue over at My Korea Kitchen has simple steps for making Bibim Naengmyeon, a spicy cold noodle dish that will help make the summer days all that more enjoyable: "A lot of Koreans love eating Bibim Naengmyeon in summer because it's served cold. Sometimes, it's even served with shredded ice made with beef broth. For sure, you will be forgetting that it's summer while you're eating these noodles".

...READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN

"8 Dangerously Tasty Korean Snacks That Are To Die For"

Missioning around Korea you'll soon learn that the country has a wide array of interesting snacks that are simply not to be missed between waypoints. Sweets, chips and more are in store for all those who believe that the only way to really know a country is to try its snacks (okay, so we're in the minority)! Nothing too wild here, but you haven't really experience Korea until you've put down a couple boxes of Pepero and a choco pie, or three.

...READ ON KOREABOO

"Korean Spinach Mung Bean Sprouts Salad"

Holly takes the guess work out of preparing a popular South Korea side dish: Spinach Mung Bean Sprouts Salad. Korean side dishes are generally quite light, and while most enjoy them next to their mains, such a light and refreshing side can really be enjoyed anytime where hunger knocks or you need a wholesome boost. Holly also has stunning images accompany her recipes so we don't get lost along the way and know exactly what to do to arrive at this tasty dish. Nobody likes getting to the end and saying, "Mine doesn't look like that!", so step-by-step instructions with pictures really do help.

...READ ON BEYOND KIMCHEE

"School Lunches in South Korea"

What do South Korean students eat at school? It's fascinating to learn what other learners from around the world feed their bodies while exercising their brains, and what's on many of South Korean kids' plates may just surprise you. "There are a few things about Korean school lunches that tend to stay the same - there is usually a soup and rice served with each meal. In addition to this, there is quite a variety with the types of foods that are served. In many Korean meals, banchan, or side dishes, are served. This may be kimchi, radishes, or a mixture of vegetables". How does that compare with your country?

...READ ON HUFFINGTON POST