Korean drama lovers must be familiar with the following types of Korean food. Often appearing in several drama scenes makes the audience interested in trying. The taste of the cuisine is still suitable for Asian tongues, making this typical food from the Ginseng Country an option for breaking the fast.
Don't worry, you can find the following foods at restaurants that serve Korean specialties. Come on, let's look at what foods can be used as a menu for breaking the fast and of course it's halal, OK!
1. Bibimbap
This one food is very famous in Korea, even in many countries this one menu is very popular with people.
Bibimbap or Korean mixed rice is usually served in a bowl, consisting of rice at the bottom of the bowl and topped with boiled vegetables such as carrots, shadows, bean sprouts, mushrooms, cucumber, beef, eggs, and gochujang (spicy sauce). The appearance of this food is very appetizing with the colorful vegetables on it.
How to eat it, mix the rice and toppings in a bowl so that everything is evenly mixed. Only then can you eat it while it's still warm.
2. Bokkeumbap
In contrast to fried rice in other countries, bokkeumbap is Korean fried rice. Made from kimchi, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. This fried rice is also red because of the kimchi mixture in it.
As a complement, you can add eggs and seaweed on top to make it taste more delicious. Suitable for you to make a heavy meal after breaking the fast which is anti-complicated.
3. Kimbab
Similar to typical Japanese sushi, it is made from rolled rice and dried seaweed. The filling in kimbab is seasoned meat, and several types of boiled vegetables.
Although it looks similar to sushi, the kimbab filling is made from cooked dishes. You can make a simple and filling iftar menu.
4. Jjajangmyeon
It's not complete talking about Korean food if you haven't discussed this one. Often appearing in Korean dramas, many people are curious to try it.
Unique noodles with a mixture of black soy bean paste sauce. How to eat it by stirring the noodles and chunjang (black soybean paste sauce) until the noodles are evenly black.
You can easily find them at Korean restaurants, or even make your own. The taste is not spicy enough to be eaten when breaking the fast.
5. Japchae
Shaped like vermicelli, japchae are noodles with the main ingredient of sweet potato flour that looks like clear vermicelli. You can make it as a stir-fry with a mixture of beef, eggs, and various vegetables.
To get japchae you can buy in supermarkets or online stores. Don't forget to make it as your iftar menu, it's guaranteed to be delicious!
6. Samgyetang
Chicken soup stewed with a mixture of ginseng and various spices. The uniqueness of this traditional Korean dish uses one whole chicken without being cut into the boiling water.
Eating samgyetang has many benefits that are good for health, you know! Based on spices such as garlic which is believed to detoxify the body and jujube or Korean dates are considered to be able to prevent dehydration. So, it is very suitable to be used as food for breaking the fast which can restore the body's stamina after fasting.
That's a row of Korean food that fits into the menu for breaking the fast. Definitely delicious, halal, and healthy. Which one are you interested in trying?