A Korean Street Food Crawl at the Legendary Gwangjang Market — K-Town

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is higher in protein and nutrients, while cottage cheese is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Visit Gwangjang Market in Seoul, Korea for street food.

Observe the dumpling vendor making boiled mandoo.

Note the two types of mandoo: meat and kimchi.

Taste the mandoo with a dipping sauce made from gochugaru, soy sauce, and chilies.

Describe the flavor and texture of the dumplings.

Cooking Techniques

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