How Spicy Is South Korea Food that Make our Mouths Water!

 

How Spicy Is South Korea Food that Make our Mouths Water!

Korean food can vary in spiciness, with some dishes being quite mild and others being quite spicy. Some of the most popular spicy Korean 

Spicy food is a popular aspect of South Korean cuisine, with many traditional dishes featuring a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Some popular spicy dishes include kimchi stew (kimchi jjigae), spicy stir-fried chicken (dakgalbi), spicy stir-fried pork (jeyuk bokkeum), and spicy seafood stew (haemul jjigae). Korean cuisine also features a variety of spicy condiments and side dishes, such as the fermented chili paste gochujang and the spicy pickled vegetables (kimchi). Spicy food is so popular that it has become an integral part of the local culture, and many South Koreans enjoy eating it as a regular part of their diet.

If you’re a spicy food lover like us, then you will find yourself enjoying plenty of the spicy Korean food dishes Korea has to offer. Koreans are famous for turning up the heat on their food! Even foods that aren’t labelled spicy, can pack too much heat for foreigners with a sensitive palette!

Sometimes the server will ask to be sure you can handle that kind of hot heat. If you think you can, tell them to bring it on! After living here two years we sometimes notice people chuckling at us as our eyes water and our nose runs out of control. Yet, we love it!