For this cultural food, I will explore Korean food, both traditional and contemporary.
Korean cuisine is based off of a main dish of rice with various side dishes. The side dishes are on the center of the table and each person has their own rice and maybe soup. The side dishes are usually made of vegetables and meats. The most popular side dish is Kimchi. Kimchi is a fermented cabbage dish that is coated in mainly salt and a chili paste. This versatile dish has many different forms and can be used to create other dishes.
Korean cuisine has not evolved that much from what it used to be back in the day. The concept is still the same, but there are some chefs around the world that are taking a more contemporary approach to Korean cuisine. One of the most popular currently is Korean fusion food. Where different dishes like Kimchi or barbecued beef are used to make tacos or hot dogs. ZZaam in Carytown would be a good example.
There is also a whole different section on Korean dining etiquette. The main rules are that you cannot start eating until the most respected elder has taken their first bite or gave permission to eat first. The other part of the culture is that you may not leave the table until the elder has instructed to you that you can.
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