During hot Korea summer, many Korean people eat invigorating food such as Sam-gye-tang(whole-chicken ginseng soup) to boost up energy. It is famous as a summer-invigorating food for natives. Also, since Samgyetang is cooked with nutritious ingredients(a young chicken stuffed with garlic, rice, jujube, ginger, licorice root, and other herbs.), it is like American’s turkey recipe. Also, it is widely known for its restorative properties. Now days, Samgyetang is one of the top 5 Korean dishes among foreigners.

If you want to enjoy having a tasty and invigorating food, visit this restaurant. :~)

◆ “Tosokchon”(토속촌)

● Address: 5, Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
● Tel: +82-2-737-7444 (02-737-7444)
● Operating hour: 10:00-22:00
● Menu: Samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup), Tongdak (roasted chicken), etc.
● Directions: Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
Go straight about 170m and turn left onto Jahamun-ro 5-gil Road.
Tosokchon is located 10m ahead on the left.

Did you know that Korean cuisine offers numerous health benefits?
Korean foods usually cook with fresh vegetables and grains, which are good for your health. Also, most of Korean traditional foods are nutritionally balanced. It contains lots of nutrients, because, most of the dishes are made of vegetables such as cabbages, spinach, and bean sprouts. In order to make it tasty, people add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and other beneficial spices.

Korean cuisine is based on the principle of five elements: earth, metal, fire, water and wood. These elements are reflected in cooking methods – wood fires, boiling water, clay and metal pots – and in five types of seasonings -salty, bitter, hot, sweet and sour. The Korean diet also is known for being particularly healthy, with its emphasis on grilled or broiled meats and seafood, vegetables and fermented foods such as “kimchi”

Korean meal with a variety of side dishes(Banchan)

Steamed short ribs, or Galbi jjim

Soybean Paste Stew, or Doenjang jjigae(low in calories and fat, and rich in essential nutrients including calcium, etc.)

Broiled eel, or Jangeo-gui(it contains vitamins A and E and is very good for blood circulation.)