I Love K Food

I love Korean food K food Ever since I first Encountered it in 1979 When I joined the Peace Corps Korean food is somewhat like Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai With some American influences as well and lately Mexican food and Turkish food And Italian food have made an impact But it is also unique Distinctive And delicious The essence of Korean food Is the complex interaction Of the main ingredients The aroma of chives, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, onion, Eggs, oyster sauce, green onion, sesame oil, Soy sauce, red pepper paste, tofu, vinegar, sugar And other spices and herbs, Creating a symphony of flavors, Scents and umami spiciness That stimulates my appetite And make my mouth water. Korean food is traditionally served With steamed rice alongside “banchan” side dishes Including the famous Kimchi Pickled fermented cabbage And a main entry, Either beef, chicken, fish, pork, And often a savory stew as well. One of my favorites is budaejijae “army stew” that dates back To the Korean war era In a pot filled with kimchi, and tofu Add some chicken, hotdog meat, spam And often cheese and boil it all up And serve over rice Wash it down with copious Amounts of Korean liquor Soju drunk Russian style Straight shots.