한국 요리의 필수 가이드 The Essential Guide to Korean Cuisine

<KR>
An Invitation to Explore Fascinating Stories and Insights About Korean Food and Culture
한국 음식을 제대로 알고 맛있게 즐기려는 당신, 한국 음식과 문화 이야기로 초대합니다.

ㆍ Why is “Have you eaten rice?” a common greeting in Korea instead of just saying “Hi”?
ㆍ How can you ask Koreans about the best places to eat?
ㆍ Which Korean side dishes are so delicious they’ve earned the nickname “rice thieves”?
ㆍ Do Koreans commonly use scissors to cut their food?
ㆍ Why do Koreans jokingly say, “Beware of someone who treats you to beef”?

Kimchi, samgyeopsal, chimaek, tteokbokki, kimbap, bulgogi… Korean food is gaining popularity around the world-but what do Koreans actually enjoy eating in their daily lives? And what’s the real story behind all those tempting photos and viral videos on social media? This book offers a fun, behind-the-scenes look at Korean food and the unique culture that comes with it.


ㆍ 왜 한국에서는 “밥 먹었어?”라는 말이 인사로 통할까?
ㆍ 한국에서 진정한 맛집을 가려면 한국인들에게 어떻게 물어야 할까?
ㆍ 한국 밥상에서 ‘밥도둑’이라는 별명이 붙을 정도로 맛있는 반찬은?
ㆍ 한국인은 음식을 정말로 가위로 자를까?
ㆍ 왜 한국에는 “소고기 사주는 사람을 조심”하라는 농담이 있을까?

김치, 삼겹살, 치맥, 떡볶이, 김밥, 불고기… 한국 음식은 전 세계적으로 인기를 끌고 있다. 하지만 실제로 한국인들이 일상에서 즐겨 먹는 음식은 무엇일까? 그리고 SNS에서 보이는 화려한 K-Food의 사진들과 영상들 속에는 어떤 진짜 이야기가 숨겨져 있을까? 이 책은 한국 음식의 매력과 그에 얽힌 독특한 문화를 유쾌하게 풀어내며, 그 이면을 들여다보는 흥미로운 여정으로 당신을 안내한다.


<ENG>
An Invitation to Explore Fascinating Stories and Insights About Korean Food and Culture

You who want to know Korean food properly and enjoy it deliciously, I invite you to talk about Korean food and culture.

ㆍ Why is “Have you eaten rice?” a common greeting in Korea instead of just saying “Hi”?

ㆍ How can you ask Koreans about the best places to eat?

ㆍ Which Korean side dishes are so delicious they’ve earned the nickname “rice thieves”?

ㆍ Do Koreans commonly use scissors to cut their food?

ㆍ Why do Koreans jokingly say, “Beware of someone who treats you to beef”?

Kimchi, samgyeopsal, chimaek, tteokbokki, kimbap, bulgogi… Korean food is gaining popularity around the world-but what do Koreans actually enjoy eating in their daily lives? And what’s the real story behind all those tempting photos and viral videos on social media? This book offers a fun, behind-the-scenes look at Korean food and the unique culture that comes with it.

· Why do you think "Did you eat?" is a greeting in Korea?

· How do I ask Koreans to go to a true restaurant in Korea?

· Which side dish is so delicious that it is nicknamed 'rice thief' in Korean table?

· Do Koreans really cut food with scissors?

· Why is there a joke in Korea that says, "Be careful who buys you beef"?

Kimchi, pork belly, chicken and beer, tteokbokki, gimbap, bulgogi... Korean food is gaining popularity all over the world. But what are some of the foods that Koreans enjoy eating on a daily basis? And what real stories are hidden in the colorful photos and videos of K-Food on social media? This book delightfully unravels the charms of Korean food and its associated unique culture, and takes you on an interesting journey to look behind it.


<FR>
Une invitation à explorer des histoires et des idées fascinantes sur l'alimentation et la culture coréennes

Vous qui voulez connaître correctement la cuisine coréenne et en profiter délicieusement, je vous invite à parler de la cuisine et de la culture coréennes.

· Pourquoi "Avez-vous mangé du riz ?" est-ce un salut commun en Corée au lieu de simplement dire bonjour ?

· Comment peux-tu interroger les Coréens sur les meilleurs endroits où manger ?

· Quels plats coréens sont si délicieux qu'ils ont mérité le surnom de "voleurs de riz" ?

· Les Coréens utilisent-ils souvent des ciseaux pour couper leur nourriture ?

· Pourquoi les Coréens disent-ils en plaisantant : "Attention à quelqu'un qui vous traite de boeuf" ?

Kimchi, samgyeopsal, chimaek, kangokokokokok, kimbap, bulgogi… La nourriture coréenne gagne en popularité dans le monde entier - mais qu'est-ce que les Coréens aiment manger dans leur vie quotidienne? Et quelle est la vraie histoire derrière toutes ces photos tentantes et vidéos virales sur les réseaux sociaux ? Ce livre offre un regard amusant, en coulisses, sur la cuisine coréenne et la culture unique qui l'accompagne.

· Pourquoi pensez-vous que "Avez-vous mangé" est un salut en Corée ?

· Comment demander aux Coréens d'aller dans un vrai restaurant en Corée ?

· Quel plat d'accompagnement est si délicieux qu'il est surnommé "voleur de riz" dans la table coréenne ?

· Est-ce que les Coréens coupent vraiment la nourriture avec des ciseaux ?

· Pourquoi y a-t-il une blague en Corée qui dit : "Fais attention à qui t'achète du bœuf" ?

Kimchi, ventre de porc, poulet et bière, kangokokokok, gangab, bulgogi... La nourriture coréenne gagne en popularité dans le monde entier. Mais quels sont les aliments que les Coréens aiment manger tous les jours ? Et quelles histoires réelles se cachent dans les photos et vidéos colorées de K-Food sur les réseaux sociaux ? Ce livre délecte délicieusement les charmes de la cuisine coréenne et de sa culture unique et vous emmène dans un voyage intéressant pour regarder derrière elle.


목차

01 Rice 밥 9

Gonggibap, Is It Air Rice?

Keywords: Bap│Bapsang│Japgokbap│Nurungji│Bokkeumbap│Jeongi Bapsot│Bibimbap│Sotbap│Honbap

Dining Tip: “Oh, it’s okay to eat alone”

02 Side Dishes 반찬 17

The Korean “Rice Thief”

Keywords: Banchan│Bokkeum│Gui│Buchim│Namul│Jangjorim│Ganjang Gejang │Imo

Dining Tip: “I am not your imo, but you can call me imo”

03 Noodles 면 26

Though the Land Is Divided, the Taste Remains As One

Keywords: Naengmyeon│Janchi Guksu (banquet noodle soup)│Kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup)│Kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup)│Ramyeon (Korean instant noodles)│Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles)│Matjip (place with delicious food)

Dining Tip: “I am going to a ‘taste selling house’”

04 Alcohol 술 35

Let’s drink Beer in the Parks

Keywords: Geonbae│Makgeolli│Somaek│Anju│Chimaek│Daeri Unjeon│Haejangguk

Dining Tip: “Korea, the land of chimaek”

05 Water 물 42

Enjoy Fresh, Complimentary Water Wherever You Are

Keywords: Keopi Mikseu│Gongmulcha│Misutgaru│Sikhye│Sujeonggwa│Yulmucha │“Aniyo, gwaenchanayo”

Dining Tip: “Didn’t mean to refuse your compliment”

06 Korean Fermented Pastes & Sauces 한국의 장 49

The Trio That Define the Flavors of Korean Cuisine

Keywords: Ganjang│Gochujang│Doenjang│Meju│Jangdok│Chamgireum│Aekjeot

Dining Tip: “This is the taste!”

07 Fruits 과일 57

The Hidden Meanings Behind Korean Fruits

Keywords: Charyesang│Gotgam│Daechu (jujubes)│Ttalgi│Gwail Hwachae│Suip Gwail│Tteokguk│Songpyeon

Dining Tip: “We prepare the special table for the ancesters”

08 Meat 고기 65

Friendships Built on Wrapping Meat for Each Other

Keywords: Samgyeopsal│Galbi│Chadolbagi│Boknal│Bulgogi│Yukhoe│Dakgalbi

Dining Tip: “How far have you used scissors?”

09 Street Food 길거리 음식 73

The True Soul Food of Koreans

Keywords: Tteokbokki│Yeopgi Tteokbokki│Tteok-kkochi│Rabokki│Twigim│Sundae│Eomuk

Dining Tip: “Don’t forget to remove your aprons before leaving”

10 Bread 빵 81

Koreans Seek the Holy Bread, Not the Holy Grail

Keywords: Ppangjisullye│Danpatppang│Soboroppang│Kkwabaegi│Sulppang│Hodugwaja│Bungeoppang

Dining Tip: “Please bring your used dishes to the counter”

11 Ice Cream 아이스크림 89

Hard and Jju-jju Ba: Beloved Korean Ice Creams

Keywords: Hard│Jju-Jju Ba│Sopeuteu Aiseukeurim│Teoki Aiseukeurim│Yogeoteu Aiseukeurim│Bingsu│Jyoseu Ba│Ssang-ssang Ba

Dining Tip: “Dine-in or take-out?”

12 Seafood 해산물 95

Seafood Table Service Fees and Sukidashi

Keywords: Hoe│Mugeunji│Sangcharimbi│Albap│Maeuntang│Miyeok│Gim│ Myeolchi│Ojingeo

Dining Tip: “Be cautious of overpricing in tourist areas!”

13 Kimchi 김치 102

Korea, the Land of Countless Kimchi Delights

Keywords: Mulkimchi│Dongchimi│Kkakdugi│Yeolmu Kimchi│Gat Kimchi│Geotjeori│Bigeon Kimchi

Dining Tip: “The days of burying kimchi underground are gone”

14 Tofu 두부 112

Now, Tofu Is Dubu

Keywords: Maetdol│Yeondubu│Sondubu│Modubu│Kongbiji│Sundubu│Dubu Kimchi│Kongmul

Dining Tip: “Why eat tofu after prison?”

Endnotes 119

References 122

About the Author 123