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You can use this guide to make your Korean meal planning and prep easier and yummier. Because I am a firm believer in food pairings, I believe you don't need to cook many Korean dishes to have a wonderful meal. You just need a few dishes with awesome flavor combinations to enjoy the most scrumptious dinner (or lunch).
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I know I have said this a few times before, I have often experienced and seen Korean meals where there are several side dishes (like 6-7 or more) but where most banchans are all spicy and they all fight each other when it goes in your mouth. And when you are done, you don't remember thinking it was an amazingly delicious meal.
When I plan my menu, I try to do it so that there's a good balance in flavors, for example - here's a quick snapshot of my Korean Menu Planning process --
- Spicy (like Yukgaejang) & Mild and Creamy (Gamjajeon, Potato Salad)
- Rich (like Kalbi BBQ) & Tangy and Sweet (like Radish Salad)
- Rich and Hearty (Galbijjim) & Fresh, Light and Spicy (Kimchi Salad)
As much as I love cooking, I don't like to spend too much of my time and energy on a meal where it won't be fully appreciated. I would rather make 3 dishes that go wonderfully together than 7 dishes that individually are delicious but when served together in a meal.. it's not as amazing as it could be... Perhaps, I'm just an engineer at heart.. haha..maximum impact with minimum effort!!
It just makes me so happy when I hear how everything tastes so wonderful TOGETHER.
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