TOP 3 Best Autumn Food Picks!

 

As the colorfully tinted leaves of maple trees, chilly evening breezes, and celebration of crop harvests are just upon arrival, it's time to get the autumn seasonal food game on! Here are the top three Korean autumn delicacy seasonal foods Pyeongtaek Insight recommends you to try!

 Korean Jumbo Shrimp (Daeha)

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp – One of the best-loved fall seasonal foods! Nothing can go wrong with grilled jumbo shrimp, much different than your typical restaurant-served shrimp on a barbie. Shrimp caught during autumn has some of the best juicy tastes and extra chewy textures!

 Jumbo Shrimp Mille-Feuille Nabe ('Thousand Leaves Hotpot' or 'Shabu Shabu') – Originated from Japanese cuisine, this Mille-Feuille Nabe (or more simply known as hot pot) is typically made from a colorful combination of cabbage, perilla leaves, beef, and a selection of different mushrooms. With autumn being among us, 'Daeha Mille-Feuille Nabe' has adequately made its popularity within Korean kitchens.

Abalone (Jeonbok)

 

Braised Abalone (Jeonbok-jorim) – A sweet and savory delight braised and served with an assortment of seasoning spices and tasty sauces. This is a decadent dish that anyone can enjoy with a side of a heart-warming bowl of fresh white rice.

Abalone Rice Porridge (Jeonbok-juk) - From abalone's appearance becoming an old Korean asset in China, abalone porridge (jeonbok-juk) remains a typical Korean staple with its simplest of ingredients, including rice and abalone. The recipe is nutritious as it contains a rich number of vitamins, proteins, and minerals. Preparation of the porridge with the addition of the entrails such as vinegar, red pepper paste, and a mix of an assortment of vegetables is bound to achieve its profound ocean flavor.

Korean Oysters (Gul)

Oyster Pancake (Gul-jeon) – As a dish typically seen on the tables of many during the Chuseok holidays, this juicy, flavorful delight and the possible secret to radiant, young-looking, and healthy skin! This delicious dish is also commonly served with sweet and tangy dipping sauce, egg-dipped, and pan-fried.

Oyster Rice (Gul-bap) – A uniquely made collaboration of your typical Korean staple of rice and seasonal Korean oysters. Oyster Rice or 'Gul-bap' is commonly made with the topping of steamed or sometimes raw oysters and beansprouts. To add some tang and taste, adding salty soy sauce, spicy red pepper powder, and nutty sesame oil will take you on a journey through a sea of savory and incomparable flavors.

 

Which seasonal foods are you looking forward to or willing to try this autumn?