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[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

Discover how America spammed Korea during wartime, My Korean Kitchen has a frozen treat to beat the heat, vegetarians take note of these traditional Korean snacks, and hear what the experts are saying about how to globalise Korean food.

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"Gettin' jjigae with spam: a US/South Korean fusion"

As Korean cuisine continues to spread we're going to be seeing more and more fusion dishes, but we don't need to wait in order to see how different cultures (American and Korea, say) have collided in the kitchen in the past. Take spam, for example, since the Korean War it has remained a common ingredient in many popular dishes, and around the holidays you can even expect to give or receive a special spam gift set! In this short post, you'll discover a little more about how Korea came to love America's army meat and the dishes it helped inspire: "This US-influenced combination might not sound much like a traditional Korean dish, but it's one that dates back to the Korean war, when people had little to eat and meat was a luxury".

...READ ON THE GUARDIAN

"HOMEMADE MELONA BAR (HONEYDEW MELON ICE POPS)"

Sue has the perfect solution to beat the heat this summer: Honeydew melon ice pops! Growing up Melona (메로나) was one of Sue's favourite treats, and here she's put together a few simple steps for us so we can make them ourselves at home: "I hope you enjoy creating these simple Melona bars at home. It takes less than 10 minutes to put together. The hardest part is waiting 8 hours for it to freeze!"

...READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN

"6 Traditional Vegetarian Snacks in South Korea"

Vegetarians take note! Karin-Marijke Vis has these snacks to keep in mind next time you're out and about in Korea. Finding vegetarian snacks and completely meat-free meals can be tricky, so it's good to know what others have found: "Are you a plant-based eater and about to visit South Korea? Rest assured, you won't have to depend on eating raw tomatoes and carrots bought at a market. South Korea offers a wide variety of meatless culinary delights to prick your taste buds and fill your stomach..."

...READ ON PASTE MAGAZINE

"Experts discuss how to globalize Korean food"

South Korean food has seen a phenomenal rise in global popularity over the past two decades, but apparently much still needs to be done. Along with other cultural products (music, films, TV, arts and literature), South Korea is constantly seeking out ways to continue to promote their culturally infused wares in a competitive global marketplace of ideas and trending tastes.

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES

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