Ancient Koreans believed that the solstice in winter was the heaviest day of yin, and ghosts and gods were the most rampant. But the winter solstice is an important festival, which can regenerate the sun, so it is also called "off-year". Red bean porridge is made of red beans and glutinous rice dumplings. They believe that the red color of red beans can drive away ghosts and gods and prevent evil souls from wandering in the long night.

Therefore, in ancient times, in addition to placing red bean porridge in the ancestral hall to worship the ancestors, a bowl of red bean porridge was placed or sprinkled in every corner of the house to ward off evil spirits and pray for peace in the new year. The red bean porridge eaten in North Korea from winter solstice is not quite the same as what we usually see. Their red bean porridge is invisible to red beans, usually thick, with glutinous rice and glutinous rice dumplings, and various pickles.

Korean special food

1 Korean fried chicken cutlet

Chicken chops are the most common fried food in Korea and the favorite food of Koreans. Chicken chops are made of the best chicken breasts. Mix the chicken breast with some vegetables, wrap it in flour and fry it in a pot, and the chicken chops will become crispy and delicious. Koreans usually eat it as the main course, which is delicious, crisp and delicious.

2. Korean barbecue

As many friends know, Korean barbecues are very famous, so the "barbecue shop" is the most popular street in Korea. Korean barbecue is very distinctive, mainly made of fresh pork, beef or mutton. Authentic Korean barbecue gravy can be used to make kebabs. When you enter, you can feel the obvious Korean sweetness, full of meat, fresh and juicy, which is memorable.

3. Kimchi

When it comes to Korean food, the first thing that comes to mind is the famous kimchi. Everyone knows that Koreans like to eat kimchi. Kimchi is preserved all year round, and every meal is inseparable from kimchi. Among the three representative cuisines in Korea, kimchi ranks first. Although kimchi is only positioned as a side dish, it can also spread all over the universe and be listed as a world intangible cultural heritage.

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