Your treats: aĀ complete and genuine guide to enjoying our hand-picked snacks & goodies in a very Korean way. Below are tasting guide for snacks featured in Aug ' 19 Street Food SeoulBox.
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King Koreabab
Fish tartare is a go-to dish when you feel like drinking Soju (Korean alcohol) in traditional markets. We hand-picked this oven-baked snack to best replicate the cuisine!
Tip: Crispy and smoky, it's perfect with beer or soda
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Roasted Sweet Potato
Winter comes with roasted sweet potato vendors in Korea. Imagine a chilly day on the street with this delicious crunchy stick
Tip: First, enjoy its unique aroma. Then dip into chocolate spread
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Fried Chicken Snack
With their secret sauce, seasoning, and cooking, Koreans have transformed ordinary fried chicken to a delicacy on the street
Tip: Dip into ketchup to make it Yangnyum Chicken (fried chicken coated with sweet and spicy sauce)
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Injeolmi Snack
Every morning, traditional markets are filled with delicious smells of freshly steamed Injeolmi, a rice cake dusted with soybean powder
Tip: Grab an ice cream cone and dot the sweets around to make a unique sundae
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Janchi Guksu
Janchi means 'celebration', and Guksu 'noodles'. It's a classic street food that Koreans eat when they have something to celebrate
Tip: Empty all sachets and pour boiling water to the line. Allow it to cook for 2 minutes
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Beef Flakes
Street chefs need a quick and easy meal, so they often eat Jumeokbab ā a simple rice ball with beef, veg, or seafood flakes!
Tip: Empty the packet into a bowl of warm rice. Mix it well and add a splash of sesame oil to make your Jumeokbab
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Tteokbokki Snack
Tteokbokki is one of the most popular street foods in Korea. This is a crunchy variation of the sweet and spicy rice cakes
Fun Fact: Even though this snack is a little bit hot, it is only 1/10 as hot as the original Tteokbokki!
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Honey Butter Almonds
A nutty delight with mouth-watering honey butter seasoning. A perfect mix of sweet and savory tastes that tantalizes your taste buds
Fun Fact: Koreans love munching on almonds when they watch movies
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Accoupler
A waffle with whipped cream and strawberry jam is a nostalgic after school memory of Korean kids. This is the snack version of it
Tip: This scrumptious wafer is perfect with your Organic Green Tea
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Strawberry Pie
A light buttery tart with sweet strawberry filling.Ā An incredible combination of sticky topping and puffy base
Tip: Best served chilled. Store in the fridge to keep the jam cool and refreshing
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Choco Heim
A wafer packed with chocolate hazelnut cream
Tip: Freeze it for a couple of hours. It becomes 'Ice Heim', bringing you to a completely new level of snacking
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Rock Star Candy
A super cute jar of rock star candies. A childhood memory of Koreans who were cheeky enough to buy candies from street vendors!
Tip: Surprisingly tasty with salty biscuits or cream crackers
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Roasted Sea Laver
Crunchy salty roasted sea laver. Enjoy its delicate sesame oil aroma
Tip: Crush sea laver over your Jacnhi Guksu to add an authentic Korean topping to your noodles
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Chal Tteok Pie
This monthās rice cake is a buttery pie filled with sweet, soft Chal Tteok (sticky rice). Enjoy the crumbly texture that melts in your mouth
Tip: Microwave it for 7-10 seconds to make the filling extra soft
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Nune Ddine
Nune Ddine means 'eye-catching'. It is a pastry with a sugary coat on top. This pie used to be a super popular local-bakery snack in Korea
Tip: Doesn't it sound like cool milk-dipping material?
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Pumpkin Rice Puffs
Rice puff is a beloved street dessert. The sweet yellow color comes from natural pumpkin puree
Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two puffs. Close the lids and enjoy your ice cream sandwich!
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Sticky Fruit Jelly
A gooey and chewy jelly packed with sweet fruity flavors. Often found in candy stalls in Korean traditional markets
Warning: This is super addictive! Let us know if you want more
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Dalgona
Dalgona means 'Ah, sweet!'. It tastes similar to a toffee apple. Dalgona stands used to be hugely popular across Korea
Sneak Peek: We hand-picked this lollipop out of 12 different candidates to find the most authentic Dalgona taste
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Organic Green Tea
Refresh your tongue with this organic green tea. Made by Donggon Kim, an artisan with 30 years of experience
Tip: Steep in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Allow it to brew. To enjoy as a cool drink, throw in a couple of ice cubes
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Kobuk Chip Corn Soup Flavor
An extra crunchy crisp with corn soup flavor. A divine combo of sweet and savory, this snack will make you crave more
Tip: Try it out with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder
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Honey Butter Chip
A potato crisp lightly covered with gourmet butter and natural honey powder. A fascinating balance between sweet and savory
Tip: Enjoy it while watching your favorite K-dramas!
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Bungeoppang
Bungeo means 'fish', and ppang 'bread'. It's a classic street food stuffed with red bean paste. Here's your cheeky variation with chocolate filling inside
Tip: It's an amazing teacake to go with your Orange Grapefruit Black Tea
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Apple Pie
A fruity pie with sticky apple jam on top. An addictive slice of summer tart
Tip: Put it in the oven for a couple of minutes. Add a spoonful of ice cream. Enjoy your delicious apple crumble to lighten up your summer
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Orange Grapefruit Black Tea
A premium blending tea made with a slice of dried orange, grapefruit powder, and Sri Lankan Uba tea leaves
Tip: Put the fruit and tea bag into a mug. Pour 200ml of hot water and brew forĀ 3 to 5 minutes
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Aloe Mask Sheet
A moist mask sheet that will refresh your face
Tip: Apply the mask evenly across your face and wait for 20 minutes. No need to wash your face afterward, as you will want to absorb all the fresh aloe nutrients
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Street Food Bonanza
This street food bonanza sticker sheet brings you to the ocean of street foods held dear by many Koreans
Tip: Cut around each doodle. Stick it to wherever you want to add a yummy Korean boost to your belongings
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BT21 Pen
An adorable pen with BT21 characters dotted around. You'll get a randomly selected character pen
Tip: What BT21 character did you get? We'd love to hear from you! @unboxyourseoul
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Puppy Notebook
This month's subscription special is a cute notebook with puppy illustrations and Korean writingĀ
Tip: Time to show off your Korean skills! Write down your favorite Korean words in here and tag us @unboxyourseoul