1. Tteok (Korean Rice Cake)
Tteok shaped like cherry blossoms. (Photo: Collected)
Tteok, or rice cakes, are an essential part of Korean festivals and holidays. During cherry blossom season , you will easily find sweet rice cakes in eye-catching colors, from blossom tteok, which resembles cherry blossom petals, to baekseolgi tteok (white rice cakes). Each cake is not only delicious but also full of traditional flavors, expressing the honor of nature and the freshness of spring.
2. Gimbap (Korean Rice Rolls)
Gimbap is an easy dish to bring along when you attend cherry blossom festivals . Fragrant white rice rolls are wrapped in seaweed with ingredients such as beef, vegetables, eggs and cucumbers, making a dish that is both easy to eat and delicious. You can find gimbap at most street food stalls or cherry blossom festivals. If you want something a little different, you can try cherry blossom gimbap – a special version with spring ingredients and flavors.
3. Hotteok (Korean Pancakes)
A must-have dish during cherry blossom season is hotteok, a Korean-style fried pancake filled with honey . Especially in spring, you will see hotteok filled with red bean paste or hot honey, eaten while enjoying the pleasant atmosphere under the cherry blossoms. This dish is perfect for you to stop and recharge your batteries during your cherry blossom viewing days.
4. Wonton Fish Cake (Eomuk)
Delicious fish cake in cherry blossom season. (Photo: Collected)
If you are feeling hungry during the cherry blossom festivals, try eomuk (wonton fish cakes) – a famous Korean street food . The fish cakes are grilled or deep-fried, then arranged on skewers and served with a sweet and spicy sauce. This dish is very suitable for the cool spring air, easily found at cherry blossom festivals and food streets.
5. Juk (Korean Rice Porridge)
Juk (rice porridge) is a light, easy-to-digest and extremely nutritious dish. During cherry blossom season, you can enjoy cherry blossom juk, a special version of this porridge. The porridge is cooked with fresh rice and added ingredients such as lotus seeds, red beans or cherry blossom jam to create a dish that is both nutritious and delicious. This is the perfect dish for those who want to enjoy the gentle, elegant feeling of spring.
6. Cherry Blossom Water (Cheongchoong)
Cherry blossom water or cheongchoong is a special drink in spring in Korea. Made from cherry blossom extract, cherry blossom water has a light and refreshing taste, very suitable for quenching thirst on sunny days. In addition, if you participate in cherry blossom festivals, don't forget to try cheongchoong with friends to fully feel the fresh spring atmosphere.
7. Makgeolli (Korean Rice Wine)
Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine, with a slightly sweet taste and is often used during festivals. During cherry blossom season, enjoying a glass of makgeolli will help you feel the richness of Korean cuisine . At cherry blossom festivals, you will easily find makgeolli stalls, where you can enjoy wine with friends while admiring cherry blossoms .
8. Soju (Korean Rice Wine)
A glass of soju enhances the flavor of dishes at the cherry blossom festival. (Photo: Collected)
If you want to try something stronger, soju is a great choice. It is a popular Korean liquor made from rice and has a high alcohol content. Soju is often paired with Korean dishes like samgyeopsal (grilled meat), but during cherry blossom season, you can also try pairing it with snacks like hotteok or gimbap. A cold glass of soju will help you relax in the fresh spring air.
9. Banchan (Korean Side Dishes)
Banchan are small side dishes that are often served with Korean main meals. When attending cherry blossom festivals, you will have the opportunity to enjoy fresh, light banchan dishes with a strong spring flavor. Dishes such as kimchi (fermented pickles), jeon (Korean pancake), and cherry blossom banchan will make your meal richer and more complete. In particular, these banchan dishes will be very suitable when eaten with hot rice, creating a perfect culinary experience.
10. Cherry Blossom Coffee
Finally, we can’t forget to mention cherry blossom coffee, a light and sweet drink that is perfect to enjoy under the cherry blossoms. Cafes in Seoul and other cities in the spring will serve cherry blossom-infused coffee, providing a new and special experience for those who love romance.
Cherry blossom season in Korea is not only an opportunity to admire the beauty of nature but also an opportunity for you to discover the typical dishes of the kimchi land. From traditional dishes such as tteok, gimbap, to unique drinks such as cherry blossom water, makgeolli, all contribute to creating a wonderful experience for your trip . Don't forget to enjoy these dishes when participating in the cherry blossom festival in Korea!
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