Korean Street Food Markets in Seoul & Busan | What to Eat + How Much It Costs

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while rice flour provides a gluten-free option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed is a plant-based binder, while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

dipping sauce ingredients

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade soy sauce

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake, while homemade can save money.

Traveling through South Korea, starting at the G Market where stalls are opening.

Tried a scallion pancake with sauce, described as hot, crispy, and flavorful.

At Hendai market, had honeycomb ice cream in a vanilla cone, which was really good.

Waited 35-40 minutes for hatock (crispy donut), which was described as great.

At Nam Dean market, saw long lines for mandu, tried a fried one and a steamed one, both described as flavorful with meat.

Tried a fried sweet potato, crispy outside but dry inside, with a hint of sweetness.

Ordered amuk (fishcake), red means spicy, but it wasn't spicy, described as chewy and not bad.

Tried a Korean melon, described as crunchy and sweet, similar to cantaloupe.

At the oldest market, tried gali jerim (braised hair tail fish) with condiments, but found it bony and lacking flavor.

Tasted hotteok (pancake) at Guangjang Market, described as sweet and good.

Waited in line for a glutinous rice twist, which was light, airy, and sweet, and recommended it.

At Maongdong, found a vegan and halal place, tried jabch (glass noodles), described as really delicious.

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