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100 Food Challenge In series
100 foods to try: Are you up to the challenge?
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[100 food] 42. Yukjeon (pan-fried battered beef)
Yukjeon is a classic Korean dish that elevates thin slices of lean, tender beef by coating them in a light batter of flour and egg before pan-frying to golden perfection. The light, crispy exterior created by the batter enhances the beef’s natural flavor, offering a savory experience that’s distinct from typical grilled beef. For ceremonial offerings or ancestral rites, thicker cuts of beef are often used, giving the dish a more substantial texture. For everyday meals, thinner slices are preferr
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[100 Food] 2. Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)
Samgyeopsal, which literally translates to “three-layered meat,” is one of the most beloved Korean barbecue dishes, known for its affordability and perfect pairing with kimchi or soju. However, with its rising prices — averaging over 20,000 won ($14.60) for a 200 g serving at restaurants — it has been shedding that affordable reputation. Still, this dish remains a cherished favorite, celebrated for its crispier pork texture and savory flavor resulting from the perfect balance of fat and meat. Th
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[100 food] 1. Tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes)
A beloved dish among schoolchildren and the young at heart, tteokbokki is a street food in Korea. This delightful dish features chewy, cylindrical rice cakes drenched in a spicy gochujang-based sauce. Often including fish cakes and vegetables like scallions, tteokbokki offers a burst of spicy, chewy flavor in every bite. It is commonly served alongside a variety of fritters and sundae, a Korean steamed sausage stuffed with glass noodles, which are perfect for dipping into the bold sauce. While t
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