Good Places in Korea for You

Reference : Chat GPT (AI Image) Have you ever heard about Yakgwa? You probably saw this on social media few years ago, because desserts made with it were a huge trend in Korea back then. Today, I'm going to explain what Yakgwa is, various tastes, and reasons why you should try it! What is Yakgwa? It is one of most popular traditional Korean dessert, it is kind of honey cookie. In Korean, its name literally means 'medicinal confection', because honey was once considered medicinal ingredients in Korea. With its unique flower shaped design, it is more than just a dessert, it's a piece of Korean culture heritage. Actually, it wasn't exactly a super popular dessert among young generation, however, a few years ago, thanks to video on social media showing dessert made with Yakgwa and people eating then with other sweets, it became a hit with all age groups. Various Tastes Since Yakgwa is a traditional Korean dessert that's been around for ages, you can easily find it i...

                       Image from Pixabay If you plan to travel Korea, and search about local market, you might easily find 'Jeon'. It is one of popular traditional food in Korea. Today, I'm going to tell you what 'Jeon' is, the different types you can try, and why you should taste it when you visit Korea.  What is Jeon? Basically, it's a dish where you take certain ingredients, coat the in flour and egg (sometimes does not use egg, sometimes uses water!), then fry them up. there are all kinds on varieties, the recipes are super simple, and most importantly, they're delicious (that is why Koreans really love it). In Korea, people especially eat Jeon during holidays like Seollal and Chuseok (both are biggest holidays in Korea) when families get together. But it's not just for holidays. You'll find people enjoying it as a snack or even a meal any time. If you visit Korea restaurant, it's pretty easy to find Jeon sold as a si...