Korean food

Staple Foods

100

This grain is the main staple in the Korean diet, served with almost every meal.

rice

200

Fermented cabbage that's a national dish and rich in probiotics

kimchi

300

Thin slices of marinated beef grilled or pan-fried, a popular protein source

bulgogi

400

Noodles made from sweet potato starch, used in the dish japchae

glass noodles

500

These savory Korean dumplings are filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables

 

mandu

Nutritional Components

100

Kimchi is high in this vitamin important for vision and immune function

Vitamin A

200

Seaweed is a good source of this mineral essential for thyroid health

iodine

300

Fish and legumes in Korean cuisine are rich in this muscle-building nutrient

protein

400

Whole grains and vegetables provide this nutrient aiding digestion

dietary fiber

500

Sesame oil contains these heart-healthy fats

unsaturated fats

Traditional Korean Diet

100

Meals often include multiple small side dishes known as this

banchan

200

This red pepper paste adds spice and boosts metabolism

gochujang

300

Common cooking methods like steaming and fermenting help retain these in food

nutrients

400

This fermented rice drink is low in alcohol and contains probiotics

makgeolli

 

500

The diet emphasizes this type of meat, which is lower in saturated fat

seafood

Interesting Facts

100

Seaweed soup is traditionally eaten on birthdays for its nutrient content

miyeok-guk

200

Koreans believe that eating cold noodle soup in summer helps with this

cooling the body

300

... used to be an exclusive dish eaten at the palace, and the reason for its popularization is thanks to the widespread availability of red pepper sauce and wheat 

tteokbokki 

400

Bibimbap is known for incorporating a variety of these for a balanced meal

vegetables

500

South Koreans consumed an average 77 servings of this per year

ramyeon