Korean Food Korean food is unique. It is known for its spicy flavor and the use of other seasonings to enhance its taste. Dishes are usually seasoned with a combination of soy sauce, chili pepper, green onion, bean paste, garlic, ginger, sesame, mustard, vinegar and wine. The Korean Peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, but is connected to the Asian mainland. This environment contributes to the uniqueness of Korean cuisine. Seafood plays a very important role as do vegetables and livestock. Let's look at three of the most common and famous types of Korean food. Kimchi is a very popular Korean dish. It is made by fermenting vegetables, usually cabbage and white radishes, and seasoning them with red peppers and garlic. Kimchi is served with almost every Korean meal. Kimchi is a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Large quantities of Kimchi are usually produced during late autumn or early winter during a period called kimchang. The vegetables are buried in large terracotta shards to ferment during the winter months. Kimchi has become famous all over the world and is very popular in...