dotorimungmuchim

For this dish, dotorimuk (acorn jelly), which is made by mixing acorn starch powder with water and hardening, is sliced and tossed with carrots, crown daisy, cucumber, and green chili pepper in a seasoned soy-sesame sauce. Toasted and crushed laver and water parsley may be added according to one’s taste.

jatjuk

Rice and pine nuts are puréed and simmered until thick. The nutty aroma and velvety texture make it a wonderful appetizer or recovery food.

ttangkongjorim

For this dish, peanuts are boiled in water and braised in a mixture of soy sauce, syrup, sugar, and garlic over low heat. Not only does it taste great, but it is packed with nutrients as well, as 10 peanuts meet the daily requirement for vitamin E.

saenggangcha

Washed and peeled ginger thinly sliced and boiled with dates and water in a pot. Served with or without honey, depending upon one's preference, ginger tea is known to be a natural remedy for the flu.

ⓒ illustrated by kyeom_jo