Korean CuisineKorean cuisine is unique. It is known for its spicy flavor and the use of other seasonings to enhance the taste. The dishes are usually flavored with a combination of soy sauce, red pepper, green onion, bean paste, garlic, ginger, sesame, mustard, vinegar and wine. The Korean Peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, but connected to the Asian continent. This environment contributes to the uniqueness of Korean cuisine. Seafood plays a very important role, as do vegetables and livestock. Let's look at three of the most common and famous types of Korean dishes. Kimchi is a very popular Korean dish. It is prepared by fermenting vegetables, usually cabbage and white radish, and seasoning them with red peppers and garlic. Kimchi is served with almost every Korean meal. Kimchi is a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Large quantities of Kimchi are usually made in late fall or early winter, a time called kimchang. The vegetables are buried in large terracotta pots to ferment during the winter months. Kimchi has become famous all over the world and is very popular in...