Korean HONG-EO vs. Surstromming (홍어 vs. 청어)
홍어 (Hong-eo) is raw, rotten-tasting, ammonia-smelling, fermented skate fish. Most Koreans who’ve tried it don’t like it, although some love
Read More홍어 (Hong-eo) is raw, rotten-tasting, ammonia-smelling, fermented skate fish. Most Koreans who’ve tried it don’t like it, although some love
Read More치느님 is a funny, casual word for “chicken god” in Korean, and is used to refer to how amazingly wonderful
Read MoreEarlier this year I took a trip to a Korean temple to get some free Bibimbap [비빔밥]. Yes, “free.” I
Read MoreI’d always wanted to try pig’s feet, but never wanted to pay for it. For a relatively expensive price (around
Read MoreCHU-EO-TANG (추어탕) is soup made from mudfish. Mudfish are small, long fish that smell a bit. But I’m no stranger
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