I plan to do my culture project on food. It seems like one of the most universal things in a culture and I think it would be useful to know about korean food for several different reasons. I would be able to bond with my parents over it, who are both chefs, and it would also be one of the most basic things if and when I go to Korea myself. I have grown up eating Korean food but haven't known the names and the ingredients in Korean. In fact, many Korean foods my parents cook, my brothers and I have made little nicknames for that we identify in English. For example, my mom makes a really great fish soup, and we call it fishy-chiggae, and chiggae means soup in Korean. Obviously, that wouldn't fly in Korea if I were to order it in a restaurant.
In terms of my goals, I would love to be able to identify not only the name of the dish, but the ingredients in Korean. This would also be a good way to learn about the culture in terms of where each dish is most prominent, originated from, and if there are different variations depending on location and socio-economic factors. For example, in America, there are different types of hot dogs depending on where you go, and also things like iced tea (assumed to be sweet in the South, but usually unsweetened in the North).
As a food enthusiast, I can see that I will be enjoying this project! I will take pictures when I go home for spring break of the different dishes my mom and dad make and will be sure to upload them to whet your palates!
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