What is K-food?

Korean food, often called K-food, is the traditional cuisine of Korea.

It includes a variety of dishes made with rice, vegetables, meats, and seafood.

The food is known for its bold flavors, thanks to ingredients like garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang (a spicy red pepper paste).

Common Korean dishes include kimchi (fermented vegetables), bulgogi (marinated beef), and bibimbap (a mixed rice dish with vegetables and meat).

Korean food is also famous for its side dishes, called banchan, which are served with every meal.

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