Korean food, and Asian cuisine in general, is a wondrous melding of flavors.
Korean food, and Asian cuisine in general, is a wondrous melding of flavors. There are so many traditions in place that it only makes sense that they would merge, overlap, or transform as the centuries go by. That is exciting news for travel-hungry food lovers. Updating old stand-bys can happen in your home kitchen or be something that you experience in a restaurant. Either way, the wider world will come to your table!
Yuja Tea
First up on our menu is Yuja tea. Yuja is a citron fruit that is tart but zesty. Once you taste it, you’ll notice notes of mandarin oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Yuja Chung, derived from yuzu marmalade, is a key ingredient in making hot Yuja tea. But you can also use it to punch up your next cocktail!
Green Tea Flavored Ice Cream
It’s easy to associate green tea with China or Japan. Green tea is popular all over the world, though! If you’ve never tried this unique flavor of ice cream before, do yourself a favor and have some. Natural green tea powder is the most important ingredient; come to your local Lotte Plaza mart to find some!
Korean Army Base Stew
Like many other Korean dishes, army base stew has many, many variations. It all depends on where you find it and who prepares it. Leftover meat from U.S. army bases throughout the peninsula is the staple ingredient. This soup also incorporates Western-style meats, ramen noodles, veggies, spices, and an ultra-fiery broth!
Bossam (Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps)
Need something to help tone down the army base stew? Then consider bossam, the lettuce wraps containing Korean pork belly. While they’re technically considered a light meal, it’s understandable if you want to fill up on them!
Salads with Garlic and Yogurt Dressing
No meal is complete without banchan or side dishes! And when you’re talking about Korean dishes, then you’ll need some fresh salads as a tasty complement. This recipe doesn’t yield your ordinary garden salad, though. For one thing, it’s got a peppery character and a pleasantly crunchy texture, capped off with a delightfully smooth yogurt and garlic-based salad dressing.
Spicy Korean-Style Coleslaw
Spring and summer are the best times of year to have a picnic. If you consider coleslaw to be a picnic staple, why not take it to the next level? Start your experiment with Western cabbage, aka yang baechu. Since there’s no mayonnaise present, this slaw is incredibly light. It makes a great partner for other Asian-style or Korean dishes.
Get All Your Asian Groceries at Lotte Plaza Market
Lotte Plaza Market is your one-stop shop for all of your Korean and Asian grocery needs. With more than 10 Maryland and Virginia locations, this growing market is continually expanding and opening new markets to better serve our customers. Since we opened in 1976, our goal has always been to provide the best customer service and groceries to our customers. For answers to all of your questions, please email us at LottePlaza.com.