With the integration of food culture from all over the world, people now have a lot of formal food choices. You can eat authentic French meals, Japanese food, and modern American steaks without going abroad. The popular Korean food still survives and has a place in many cities.
This Korean delicacy is nothing more than: sauerkraut, seaweed rolls, cheese ribs, chicken chops, army hotpot and charcoal grilled meat. The sauerkraut and charcoal barbecue here are actually very popular in this region of our country, and the methods of eating them are quite similar. This place is the northeast of our country.
The Northeast of our country is very close to South Korea, which also makes the culture and art of the two places interconnected. As far as charcoal barbecue is concerned, Koreans like to wrap the meat with lettuce leaves and eat it. This is also learned from the Northeast. Northeastern people have a good habit of eating lettuce. They usually dip lettuce into miso, and they also eat meat wrapped in lettuce.
The Korean Dynasty has a long history, and it was also our vassal. The food culture was affected, and the good habit of eating barbecue with lettuce was preserved. It's just that today, the vast majority of Koreans refuse to admit this, and feel that eating barbecue and lettuce is their exclusive right.
Koreans eat lettuce in barbecue buns, which is different from Northeasterners. Northeastern cuisine is richer, from peppers to Chinese cabbage, lettuce, and cucumbers, which can basically be paired with charcoal barbecue. . The Korean environment does not allow them to eat so many vegetables, so Koreans can only choose lettuce and perilla leaves.
These vegetables are suitable for growing in mid-to-high latitudes, and do not require new land that is too flat. The yield is relatively high, and they are a perfect match for charcoal barbecue. Perilla leaves can also enhance the aroma, reduce greasiness, and add a lot of different flavors. They are the best choice for Koreans when charcoal grilling.
However, Koreans do not often eat barbecue. In recent years, the scenes of eating barbecue in Korean dramas have become less and less popular. On the one hand, it is related to the external environment and economy, and on the other hand, the audience feels that it is unscientific. Koreans themselves know that charcoal barbecue can be regarded as a daily reward for themselves. It is not very realistic to see characters in TV dramas often eating barbecue.
As everyone in other countries knows, the cost of Korean charcoal barbecue is relatively high. Due to the high price of pork, especially pork belly, it is classified as a high-end food in Korea. When I see people in Korean TV series and movies stuttering about barbecue, my first reaction is the same as that of ordinary Koreans, which is unrealistic.
If you have ever been to a Korean barbecue restaurant, you will find that the amount of charcoal barbecue provided in the store is really small, and it is completely different from other hot pot side dishes. Especially for sauerkraut, they will also give you many small plates, so you can just put your belly on it and eat barbecue. In the end, you can't eat a few slices of charcoal barbecue, so you still have to eat cold vegetables to feel full.
If it were a Korean barbecue restaurant established in our country, the amount of meat would be much greater. After all, the price of pork in our country is not too high. Although the price has increased a lot in recent years, it is not to an alarming level. When eating the barbecue set meal, the portion of braised pork is also reasonable. Otherwise, it would be difficult to survive in today’s context.
In fact, instead of eating Korean charcoal barbecue, it is better for everyone to try Northeastern charcoal barbecue. There are many types of barbecue in the Northeast of my country, because one Northeast refers to several regions, and the taste and selection of materials used for charcoal barbecue are all slightly different. Northeastern charcoal barbecue uses more vegetables and fruits, which makes it more flavorful and delicious.