THE BASIS OF KOREAN FOOD

Doenjang ( Soybean Paste )

Doenjang is made by boiling beans and then fermenting them. Beans are harvested in fall and then parched and packaged into meju (square chunks tied up with straw). This meju is left to fermented all summer, and in spring soy sauce is added and then left to marinate for 2 months. At the end of these 2 months, the soy sauce and the soy paste are separated, and during this process, the fungus in the air and bacteria in the straw create the unique taste and aroma that is found in the bean paste. 

Red Pepper Powder

The stems of red hot peppers are cut off and cleaned carefully with a cloth and dried. The peppers are then ground to a powder. For young radish kimchi, the pepper is ground into coarse flakes; for regular kimchi and cubed radish kimchi, it  is ground into a regular powder. The pepper is ground into a very fine powder to make paste or when used as seasoning in cooking.

Garlic

In many Western countries, garlic is often used only to scent the dishes, while in Italy, garlic is a decisive ingredient in cooking. Garlic has excellent preservative features and is abundant in Vitamin A & C, as well as sulfur iodine. It is good for people who have low blood pressure, flu, clogged arteries, and roundworms. Garlic flavouring also perks up one's appetite, making its way into various stews, enhancing the taste and aroma of the dish.

Ganjang (Soy Sauce)

Ganjang is a fine source of protein and also can be stored for a long time. It is a traditional ingredient in Korean food and is the basis of most Korean seasonings. Soy sauce is a scientific fermented food and a symbol of Korean taste, created by enzymes that are secreted by natural bacteria in the process of fermenting beans. Even after it is fermented, soy sauce does not become alcohol.

Onions

Although the Chinese eat greasy food, they have 10 times lower heart disease rates than Americans, thanks to their love of onions. Onions are abundant in calcium and iron, and are good for stamina and helpful in recovering fatigue. When digested with meat, onions prevent blood from clotting, and therefore are considered to be helpful in preventing many adult diseases such as high blood pressure and clogging of arteries. 

Red Hot Peppers

Red hot peppers, or chili peppers, are dried in the sun and used to add colour to food. The peppers contain an element called capsaicin which creates the sensation of a food as being hot or spicy. Red peppers are also used when making kimchi or seafood casseroles.

HALAL RESTAURANT IN GANGWON-DO PROVINCE

Gang won-do Province is a region adjacent to the East Sea. The province is quite mountainous, although it slopes down towards the east when it meets the coast. The food you will find in this region therefore uses a combination of fish and seafood, as well as mountain greens, potatoes, corn and mixed grains. The people of Gangwon-do do not use many spices when they cook, engaging in simple and healthy diets.

CHUNCHEON

The city of Chuncheon is a popular filming place for televisions dramas and films because of its many lakes, which are covered with a beautiful mist in the early morning. 

Yeonga

This cafe/restaurant was the filming location for Winter Sonata, an extremely popular TV drama in Asia. The cafe was designed to look like 1960s set. 

The main menu is the " dosirak "(lunchbox) which does not have any meat.

The restaurant's sign

Certified Halal Restaurant

GANGNEUNG

At the heart of Yeongdong, Gangneung preserves the vibrant culture of Korean food.

Chodang Sundubu

Using the salty seawater of East Sea and beans grown in Korea, the tofu offered at Chodong Sundubu is sweeter and firmer than regular tofu. You may also want to try the uncurdled bean curd stew.

Seunghwa Restaurant

Located in downtown Gangneung, this restaurant brings fresh seafood from Jumunjin Fish Market. It is famous for its specialty haemuljeongol (seafood stew), which it has been doing for 30 years.

SOKCHO

A city situated on the East Sea, Sokcho is one of the most popular seashore destinations in Korea and is famous for fresh seafood.

Ilchulbong

This raw fish restaurant is popular with Sokcho locals. Along with raw fish, the restaurant serves fresh seafood side dishes such as squid and steamed crab. The wonderful view of the ocean from the picture windows is another attractive feature of the restaurant. 

PYEONGCHANG

In winter, Pyeongchang transforms into a land of snow. It is also famous for the mountain greens that grow in the clean districts.

Sanmaeul Punggyeong

This place serves as a traditional tea house as well as a lodging place in traditional Korean house-style. Located near ski resorts, many foreign visitors stay here. The restaurant receives its beef from halal butchers in Itaewon, Seoul for Muslim guests. Its bulgogi jeongsik is popular and is served with bibimbap and mountain greens.

Odaesan Sanchae Restaurant 

This restaurant has run for over 30 years on one menu: the sanchae jeongsik. This extraordinary menu is comprised of a bowl of rice and about 30 other side dishes, including an assortment of vegetables, mountain greens, and other delights.

INJE

This area is the gateway to the Seoraksan Mountains and is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Yongdae Hwangtaechon

Yongdae Hwangtaechon's popular dishes include hwangtae jeongol (a stew that involves boiling hwangtae) and spicy hwangtaegui. The dishes are accompanied with about 10 dishes, comprised of mountain greens harvested from the local mountains.

JEJU-DO

The most beautiful island in Korea, Jeju offers the scenery completely different from the mainland Korea. It is highly recommended destination for all visitors to Korea.

Baghdad Cafe

An Indian restaurant near Jeju City Hall. The main menu is curry and tandoori chicken. The restaurant is decorated with traditional Indian style, and a small bakery is located inside the cafe, offering assorted cakes, cookies and coffee.

DAEGU

The third largest city in Korea, Daegu is also the center of Korea's Confucian culture. It is highly recommended destination for all the visitors to Korea.

Ali Baba

Specialised in Indian-Pakistani cuisines. The restaurant, directly run by a Pakistani owner, offers a wide range of Indian-Pakistani delights including curry. The charming dishes are inexpensive and the restaurant serves buffet on weekend.

HOW TO MAKE KIMCHI...??

Kimchi, characterized by its spicy taste and crispiness, is the most well-known Korean dish. Depending on the fermentation process, ingredients, region and weather, the taste of kimchi changes, which is why there are over 200 types of kimchi. Kimchi is one of the world's healthiest foods. Health described it as loaded with vitamins A, B and C, nut its biggest benefit may be in its healthy bacteria called lactobacilli, found in fermented foods like kimchi & yoghurt. This good bacteria helps with digestion, plus it seems to help to stop and even prevent yeast  infections, according to a recent study. GOOD NEWS!!-Some studies show fermented cabbage has compounds that may prevent the growth of cancer.

So, enjoy the video and response..sorry for the horrible pronounciation...

So, in case that u don't really understand what the cook explain in the video, here i give u all the recipe...This recipe for Muslim who wants to experience the taste of kimchi...Try and comment...

KIMCHI RECIPE

First - ( Cutting )                                                                                                                                    

The first step in making kimchi is to split the cabbages in half. Start cutting at the root of the cabbage and only cut halfway, and then use your hands to split the rest. This will avoid making little pieces of cabbage. Prepare the following ingredients:

• Dried red pepper flakes
• Spring onions
• Radishes
• Carrots
• Onions
• Dropwort
• Pear
• Anchovy or shrimp sauce
• Sugar
• Garlic
• Ginger 
• Oyster
• Sesame seeds
• Coarse salt 

Second - ( Marinating )

Sprinkle coarse salt evenly between all the cabbage leaves. After about 10 minutes, immerse the cabbage in a container of salted water. Let the cabbage soak for 6 hours, turning it occasionally about 10 times during the process. 

Third - ( Rinsing )

Rinse the salted cabbage at least twice and let it drain for about 2 to 3 hours. It is important not salt the cabbage too much. Ideally, the leaves should remain slightly crispy. If the process is overdone, the spicy seasonings will not be fully absorbed.

Fourth - ( Filling )

Cut each ingredient. Finely chop the garlic and ginger, and puree pears. For the filling, making sure it gets between each leaf. To give it a nutty flavor, sprinkle some sesame seeds on each cabbage half and stack them in a container. If you want freshly made Kimchi, you can eat it unfermented, or if you want to use it in kimchi stew or kimchi pancakes, let it fermented for 2 to 3 days in a cool area or in the refrigerator.

ISLAM DI KOREA ( HALAL RESTAURANT )

KOREAN FOOD IS A WORK OF DEVOTION

                           

Korean food is very similar to nature. In Korea there are four seasons, as well as beautiful mountains and the majestic sea. Each season brings variety of fresh food, and the ocean provides plentiful ingredients. If there is one common thing from the various Korean dishes, it would be the love and devotion that is put into each one, all the while considering the health of the person who will eat the food. The reason why Korean food is an international success comes from this devotion and care for others.

Ashoka ( Indian Restaurant )

This restaurant is part of the worldwide Islamic restaurant chain Ashoka. The first Indian restaurant open in Korea, the restaurant imports all materials directly from India and has all types of food belonging to the 27 provinces of India. Choose from a variety of Indian curry, tandoori, and freshly baked naan. Desserts include chai ( Indian tea cooked with milk ) and lassi.

Salam ( Turkish Restaurant )

This Turkish restaurant plays Turkish traditional music and even has the famed Turkish water cigars. Main dishes on the menu are kebabs, with your choice of lamb, beef or chicken. There is also Patlican Musakka, a kind of Turkish stew with eggplant and lamb. Homemade yoghurt or strong coffee awaits you for dessert.

Marakech Night

A Morrocan restaurant located in Itaewon, Marakech Night opened in May, 2008. Named after the famous Moroccan city, Marakech, the restaurant's interior is decorated with luxurious and exotic Moroccan theme. The menu includes halal-style lamb dish as well as chicken. Traditional Morocan cuisine, including salad, fried rice and cakes, is available. A Moroccan chef from a high class hotel cooks at this place. Because the restaurant caters Muslim tourists, it sells no liquors.

Moghul

Its name reminiscent of the great Islam empire, Moghul imports all of its materials from Pakistan-from the rice to sauce and yoghurt. The menu is diverse and includes chicken, beef, and lamb barbecue and an assortment of curry. There is also an outdoor terrace section. 

Kashmir Restaurant

Kashmir Restaurant at the very center of Seoul, resonates with the mysterious flavors of India's cuisine. The restaurant presents a cozy and comfortable interior atmosphere, neatly decorated with accessories that make customers feel as though they are visiting India. The staff is also always at hand with a great smile, offering the best service possible. The "Chicken Karahi" dish, a spicy dish perfect for Koreans, is made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and peppers, giving off the fragrance of Southwest Asia. A couple of India's favorites include 'Naan', a clean-tasting bread baked with garlic or butter, and 'Roti', a thin greaseless bread. Other menu items include the 'Kebap', made with fresh ingredients and tandoori, the 'Chicken Boti', a Kebap made with chicken, India's traditional 'Biryani', Murin Tika, and more.

Taj Palace

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the set meal.

Wazwan

Wazwan serves Indian dishes at reasonable prices and has been certified as an Indian-style tourist restaurant by the Korea Tourism Association. The word “wazwan” refers to the gourmet cuisine enjoyed in Kashmir, the Northern Indian Himalayan region, during special occasions such as weddings.

Evergreen Halal Food Restaurant

The buffet is a favourite for foreign traveles and Muslims at this traditional Pakistani restaurant. The restaurant is also equipped with a salad bar that has about 25 different choices. On Saturdays and Sundays, only the buffet menu is available. Some are seasoned to be spicier for Indians and less spicy for Pakistanis or Arabs.

Pasha

Pasha serves traditional Turkish cuisine prepared by skilled chefs. Its specialty kebabs are roasted in a Turkish oven. The stylish decor adapts Turkish lattice motifs and the employees are always very  friendly. The chefs have 20 years of experience under their belt.

Alsaba

Alsaba offers Indian, Pakistani, and Arab cuisine using fresh seasonal vegetables and traditional herbs. The menu includes the representative dishes from each culture such as Turkish kebab, Pakistani barbecue, and Indian vegetable curry. On the whole, the dishes are quite spicy with a lot of seasoning and onions.

Kebab House

The Kebab House is probably one of the few, if not the only Turkish restaurant in Busan. It features traditional Turkish cuisine such as kebabs Turkish pizza. The owner and head chef are all Turks and the interior is decorated with beautiful carpets and fabrics brought in directly from Turkey.

Istanbul

Offers excellent Turkish kebab. Doner kebab, tortilla, acma, pide, lahmacun and guvec are available. There are 2 branches in Daehangno and Itaewon. 

MUSLIM IN KOREA

Korea is a country with beautiful scenery that includes majestic mountains and deep blue seas. It has a history that dates back thousand of years, creating a culture that shines through the passing of time. Korea is not something merely to be seen, but something that one must feel and experience.

KOREANS' BEST FRIEND'S - MUSLIM CULTURE OF KOREA.

Korea is a country with a significant Muslim population. If you visit Itaewon, you will probably wonder if you are in a Muslim nation. You can easily meet Muslims praying in a mosque and see people wearing the traditional Muslim dresses and enjoying Muslim   meals. Koreans enjoying Muslim delights at many Muslim restaurants on streets are no longer a rare scene in this country. Korea is a country where many Muslims live while preserving their traditions. Korea is a country where Koreans and Muslims live together in harmony.

An increasing number of Muslim tourists visits Korea recently, and more and more convenient facilities for them are opening up. Restaurants specialized in meals for Muslim opened up at famous tourist venues and prayer rooms are built. Many public building are equipped with convenient facilities for Muslim. Korea is not a country difficult for the Muslim tourists to travel. 

A SYMBOL OF ISLAM IN KOREA-THE SEOUL CENTRAL MOSQUE IN ITAEWON

Established in 1976, this was the first mosque to open in Korea. The surrounding area is always busy with worshippers. Some are Arabs with long beards, clad in traditional attire and white turbans. Others may be Indians in T-shirts and jeans, or Pakistanis, Africans, or Asians. The people who participate in Islamic worship are diverse in ethnic background.

There is also an Islamic Center and a madrasah, which offers students lectures on the Quran, Arabic and English, and education about Islamic spirit practice. Many children and women in chador participating in educational activities.

There is also some mussolah around the Seoul Central Mosque. There are also halal butcher shops and restaurants that prepare traditional Islamic cuisine, as well as groceries that sell ingredients for Muslim cooking.

Currently, there are 10,000 Muslim people in Korea.

Seoul Central Masjid..

PAJU MOSQUE

The Paju Mosque is located between Seoul and North Korean city of Kaesong, near the Imjin River. An advanced technological complex is being developed within the city.

BUPYEONG MOSQUE

Situated between Seoul and Incheon, the Bupyeong Mosque mainly serves as a place of worship for foreign Muslims working in the surrounding southeastern Incheon region.

ANYANG MOSQUE

Not far from Seoul, the Anyang Mosque is run independently by Bangladesh and Pakistani Muslims workers in Anyang. ( This is where Kim Jong Kook lives ).

ANSAN MOSQUE

Located in the industrial district of Ansan, this mosque is operated independently by foreign Muslims diverse ethnicity including Bangladesh, Pakistani, and Indonesian workers of the area.

JEONJU MOSQUE

Located in a city famed for its traditional Korean culture and folk arts, the architecture of the Jeonju Mosque further adds to the beauty of its architecture by incorporating traditional Korean roof tiles to its Islamic dome.

GWANGJU MOSQUE

The city of Gwangju is famous for its ceramics-making culture. The mosque in Gwangju is Korea's third mosque.

BUSAN MOSQUE

The second mosque that was built in Korea is located in the beautiful port city of Busan. It was built in 1980 with financial support from Ali Fellaq, the former minister of finance of Libya .

Hallyu ( Korean Wave )

Hallyu atau Korean Wave (Hangul: 한류) adalah istilah yang diberikan untuk tersebarnya budaya K-Pop secara global di seluruh dunia. Umumnya Hallyu menarik minat banyak orang-orang di seluruh dunia untuk mempelajari Bahasa Korea dan kebudayaan Korea.

Boys Over Flower

Full House

Winter Sonata

These are my favourite korean drama...But this only a few..Kalau nak letak semua memang penuh la..So,  nama Korea naik pn di sebabkan citer2 ni la...Kalau tak silap drama Winter Sonata ialah drama Korea pertama yang ditayangkan kat Malaysia. Lepas tu baru la cerita2 lain cam Autumn In My Heart and so on...Semua orang pn nk pegi sana & experience sendiri the weather, culture dan keindahan alam semulajadi kt sana...Yang bestnye pasal cerita2 Korea ni sebab diorang shoot kat lokasi yang cantik dan menarik perhatian org untuk visit Korea...So, boleh dikatakan yang orang pegi sana semuanya inspired by drama Korea...

Mula-mula I pn x berapa suka dengan kedatangan cerita2 dri Korea ni sbb masa tu I tengah addicted dengan cerita2 dari Jepun. But after sometimes and I pn start tgk drama Winter Sonata, I jadi interested dengan drama, lagu, actor & actress, dan tempat-tempat yang cantik ada dalam cerita tu...

K.O.R.E.A

This is the map of country that i want to talk about. i am really sure that u all know which country is this,right?

This song actually for World Cup 2010. This song sang by K-Pop Idol, Super Junior for their national football team in order to cheer for them.