Introduction
Chuseok, also known as Koreaās harvest festival, is known to be a time to eat, drink, and spend time with your loved ones. If youāre going to visit Korea during or even after Chuseok, then read more to find out the top five Chuseok dishes you must try.Ā
Are you ready to get hungry? Letās jump right in!
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1) SongpyeonĀ (ģ”ķø)

You may have or have not heard about this famous classic Chuseok treat, but Songpyeon is a half-moon shaped rice cake that comes in many colors. You can find them anywhere as they are sold in most markets.
Songpyeon is made from kneaded flour, and then formed into half-moon shapes. There are different types of fillings such as sesame seeds, brown sugar, or nuts, and usually, many add vegetable juice in the batter to make Songpyeonās colorful. The half-moon cakes are then steamed on top of pine needles, and once itās done, you can gobble them up as many as youād like!
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2) JapchaeĀ Ā (ģ”ģ±)

High in calories but all the more delicious, Japchae is made from potato starch-based noodles and is stir-fried with vegetables, egg or meat, and seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce. Japchae is known to be an important dish too for most holidays, including Chuseok. Just like Jeon, Japchae takes time to make so many would head over to the market or their local store to get some ready-made japchae for their table.
3) HangwaĀ (ķź³¼)

Hangwa are traditional Korean confections and are important for the Chuseok table. There are a variety of Hangwa that come in different shapes, sizes and colors. Hangwaās are snacks made from glutinous rice flour dough and is either steamed, dried, fried, or coated with grain syrup. They are eaten inĀ mostĀ celebrations and can easily be found in traditional markets for an affordable price.Ā
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4) JeonĀ (ģ )

Jeon, also known as buchimgae (ė¶ģ¹Øź°)Ā Korean pancakes, are a must on every Koreanās table in holidays. It looks like an omelette, but the batter is different because of its variety of ingredients.
In Chuseok, Jeon usually include minced pork, beef, fish, pumpkin, green chili pepper, or tofu. The classic Jeon is called pajeon (ķģ )Ā made from pa (ķ)Ā meaning onion in Korea, that acts as a main ingredient. However, you can try a lot of other famous types of Jeon if youāre feeling a little bit more adventurous.
- KimchijeonĀ (ź¹ģ¹ģ )Ā - Made from KimchiĀ (ź¹ģ¹)
- GamjajeonĀ (ź°ģģ )Ā - Made from potato (ź°ģ,Ā gamja)
- Haemulpajeon (ķ“ė¬¼ķģ )Ā Made from seafood (ķ“ė¬¼,Ā haemul)Ā
- Modeum JeonĀ (ėŖØė¬ģ )Ā - Made from simple battered vegetables
Jeon might look easy to make, but it is time consuming so many prefer to buy some from the market to save time.Ā
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5) Galbi-jjimĀ (ź°ė¹ģ°)

Galbi-jjim is made with either pork ribs or beef and is simmered in soy sauce, sugar, and other ingredients to make it more flavorful. The meat is super tender and once you eat it, you wonāt be able to stop yourself. This dish is best served with rice, and is usually the centerpiece on the table.Ā
Conclusion
Traditional Korean delicacies are a must-try if youāre going to visit Korea during Chuseok. You wonāt just experience the joy of savoring these classic dishes, but also experience the culture and history of Korea. These dishes are sure to bring a smile to your face, and make your visit to Korea worth it.
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Image Sources
https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/songpyeon
https://www.thekitchn.com/japchae-recipe-2-23470982
https://en.gastronomiac.com/lexicon/hangwa-korean-cuisine/
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/jeon-recipe
https://www.koreanbapsang.com/galbijjim-korean-braised-beef-short/
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Author: Aaliyah
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