Signature Dishes in Gimje
The information below is from the Gimje City Cultural Tourism website. For more information, please visit the website.
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Chongche Bori Hanwoo (Korean Cattle Whole Barley Korean Beef
Chongche Bori Hanwoo refers to cattle nurtured with fermented organic barley stems cut down prior to the harvest season so that its meat is super soft and has a particularly juicy taste.
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Megitang (Catfish Stew)
Megitang stew is made with catfish, cabbage, and soybean paste. The fish rich in protein also contains calcium, iron, and vitamins believed to be instrumental in improving skin health and relieving fatigue.
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Chueotang (Mudfish Stew)
Chueotang, which starts to get more popular in autumn when the fish gets particularly tasty and nutritious. Rich in high-quality protein, calcium, and minerals, the dish helps boost patrons’ energy in the wake of the heat of summer.
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GalNakSae (Rib-Octopus Minor-Shrimp Hot Pot)
GalNakSae (a Korean acronym of galbi, nakji and saewoo) containing beef ribs, octopus minor and shrimps as main ingredients also has an assortment of fresh vegetables so that patrons can enjoy the harmony of so many different ingredients in addition to the satisfaction that they consume various healthy ingredients at once.
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Bajirak Jeongsik (Set Menu with Clam Dishes)
Bajirak Jeongsik serves a Korean style set menu of boiled rice, soup, and various side dishes as in a Western-style dinner party, with clam dishes offered as the main dish.
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Haesintang (Abalone-Octopus Minor Stew)
Haesintang is especially popular as health food that helps patrons beat the heat in summer as it offers plenty of abalone called ‘the ginseng of the sea’ and octopus minor with lots of taurine helping clean blood vessels.
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Hanjeongsik (Korean Table d’hote)
Hanjeongsik serves a Korean traditional full-course meal in the Western style (bringing courses to the table sequentially). The dishes include an appetizer, a grain-based meal with lots of side dishes and a dessert.
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Boltaegitang (Codfish Head Soup)
Boltaegitang uses the head of codfish instead of the trunk to create a refreshing taste like in haejangguk (hangover soup). Boltaegi is a Southeastern dialect of the Korean word bolttaegi.
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BokNakSae (Pufferfish-Octopus Minor-Shrimp Hot Spot)
BokNakSae uses pufferfish, octopus minor and shrimp as main ingredients along with an assortment of vegetables. Patrons can enjoy the harmonious taste created by a mixture of healthy ingredients while relishing the taste of each of them separately.
You can check out Gimje's various tourism information on the Gimje City Cultural Tourism website.
