Did you ever wonder what edible plants and mushrooms grow in Korea? As explained in the first post about foraging, the climate and topography vary on the Korean peninsula, and there are similarities as well as differences among the organisms that inhabit each region. This post shows some of the common wild foods that can... Continue Reading →
The Unwritten Rules of Foraging in Korea
It's one of the oldest methods of getting food: Foraging. To forage means to search for food in nature. It is looking for food in the wilderness or similar uncultivated areas, i.e. somewhere the plants have not been intentionally planted or are being farmed by humans. 🚜 It used to be the daily life of... Continue Reading →
Brown, bitter but lovely: Acorn jelly 도토리묵
Can you find a connection between squirrels, Romans and Koreans? Here's one: Acorns. Everyone knows that squirrels are fond of nuts, including those of the oak tree. 🌰🐿 Archaeologists and historians know that also humans have consumed acorns since ancient times. 🌰🏛 Who knew that at present, foods made from acorns are a significant ingredient... Continue Reading →
