During the class, I also learned a lot about Korean culture, such as the food culture in Korean cinemas. After reading the following conversation in the textbook, I learned the differences among Korean theater, American theater and Chinese theater.
-Person A and B are out of the restaurant, and they are trying to buy movie tickets and snacks.
Person A: 제가 영화표를 살께요. B님이 음료수와 과자를 사실래요?
I will buy the movie tickets. Do you want to buy the snacks?
Person B: 네, 좋은 생각이에요.
Yes, sounds good!
*Person A buys the tickets*
Employee: 안녕하세요, 어떻게 도와드릴까요?
Hi, may I help you?
Person A: 안녕하세요. 7시 ‘조커' 표 2장으로 해주세요.
Hi, please give me two movie tickets for Joker at 7.
Employee: 네, 알겠습니다. 17불입니다.
Ok, got it. It is $17.
Person A: 네, 감사합니다.
Ok, thank you!
*Person B buys snacks and drinks*
Employee: 안녕하세요, 어떻게 도와드릴까요?
Hi, may I help you?
Person B: 안녕하세요, M사이즈 팝콘 하나랑, S사이즈 음료수 두개로 해주세요.
Hi, please give me a M size popcorn and two bottles of S size beverage.
Employee: 네, 17불입니다.
Ok, it is $17.
Person B: 네, 감사합니다.
Ok, thank you!
Actually, as I mentioned before, translating Korean tone into English is very difficult. 알겠습니다 is a really polite way to represent that one understand the other’s meaning. Other than this, we also talked about the food in Korean cinemas. I learned that there were a lot of delicious food there. For example,
- 소떡소떡 SoTteokSoTteok(sausage and rice cake)
- 핫도그 HotDog
- 추 로스 Churros
- 나쵸 Nachos
- 오징어 Squid
- 팝콘 Popcorn
Not only food in cinema, I also learned some famous food name in Korea. For instance, Hoeddeok(sweet syrup pancake):Known as a sweeter version of the Western pancake, hoeddeok, or sometimes spelled as hotteok, is a popular Korean street food, especially during the winter season. It is essentially flat, circular dough that is filled with a mixture of cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, and small pieces of peanut and cooked on a griddle. The delicacy has crunchy exterior and soft interior as well as an irresistible flavor.
불고기(marinated beef barbecue):A juicy, savory dish of grilled marinated beef, bulgogi is one of the most popular Korean meat dishes throughout the world, and was ranked as the 23rd most delicious food in the world according to CNN Travel’s reader’s poll in 2011. It is often grilled with garlic and sliced onions to add flavor to the meat. The meat is usually wrapped in lettuce and it is also traditionally eaten with ssamjang (a thick, red spicy paste).
Samgyeopsal (pork strips):One of the most popular Korean dishes in South Korea, samgyeopsal consists of grilled slices of pork belly meat that are not marinated or seasoned. They are commonly dipped in seasoning made of salt and pepper mixed in sesame seed oil, and then wrapped in lettuce along with grilled slices of garlic, grilled slices of onion, shredded green onions, and kimchi. It is one of the most common dishes found in any Korean restaurant throughout the world.
Japchae (stir-fried noodles):Often served as a side dish during lunch or dinner, japchae is a traditional Korean noodle dish made up of stir-fried sweet potato, thinly shredded vegetables, beef, and a hint of soy sauce and sugar. Depending on the chef, additional ingredients like mushrooms are added to the mix. Japchae is known for its sweet and flavorful taste and its soft yet slightly chewy texture.
Sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew):Served in a large stone bowl, sundubu-jjigae is a common spicy Korean stew generally made of dubu (tofu), vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, beef or pork, and gochujang (chili paste). Depending on the chef and region, some ingredients are removed, substituted or added to the mix. Though different variations exist, traditionally, a raw egg is placed on top of the stew and mixed with the soup before serving to add additional flavor to the dish.
Seolleongtang (ox bone soup):A traditional hot Korean soup made from ox bones, ox meat and briskets, seolleongtang is a local dish of Seoul, often seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, chopped green onions, or minced garlic according to the consumer’s taste. The broth is of a milky white, cloudy color and is often eaten with rice. Seolleongtang is known for its soft yet chewy texture and flavorful broth, and can be found in most Korean restaurants in Seoul.
Haemul Pajeon (seafood vegetable pancake):A version of pajeon, which is a pancake-like Korean dish made predominantly with green onions, egg batter, wheat flour, and rice flour, haemul pajeon incorporates seafood to the common pancake. Common seafood ingredients used include, but are not limited to, oysters, shrimp, squid, and clams. Haemul pajeon is generally eaten as a main dish and is known for its soft and chewy texture as well as its mixture of seafood flavors.
Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup):A common dish particularly during the summer, samgyetang is a traditional soup made of chicken, garlic, rice, scallion, Korean jujube, Korean ginseng, and spices. It is known to have a high nutritional value. Not only is it known for its healthy contents but it also is popular simply for its creamy and meaty flavor.
Soondae (blood sausage):Soondae, or sometimes spelled as sundae, is a unique Korean dish made of pig’s intestines stuffed with several ingredients such as noodles, pork blood, and barley. Versions of soondae differ in fillings and wrappings, and are often prepared differently according to the province or city in South Korea. Nevertheless, though the recipes differ, every soondae is chewy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the side, creating an interesting mix of textures as well as flavors.
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