Fans of Korean historical dramas are always gifted with scenes about royal cuisine.
The royal table spread awes with a feast-looking display of delish dishes in creative plating.
According to Visit Korea, the meals served to the king were prepared by the best cooks in the court with quality ingredients procured from across the country, consisting of local specialties and fresh seasonal foods. Royal cuisine has been passed down by word of mouth from court cooks and royal descendants for generations, as well as in written records of royal feasts.
Usually, meals were served five times a day: restorative medicine of rice gruel or porridge in the early morning; a royal breakfast table at around 10:00; a simple meal in the afternoon; a royal dinner table at around 17:00; and a simple meal at night.
The royal table called surasang, was served with 12 dishes, including rice and soup, as well as a stew, hot pot, kimchi and sauces. Both white rice and sweet rice were served, and the most common soups were miyeok guk (seaweed soup) and gomtang (beef bone soup).
Surasang was further divided into daewonban (a large round table; the main table), gyeotban (a small round table), and chaeksangban (a square table).
If you want to learn more about Korean Royal Cuisine, why not go for a rerun of Jewel in the Palace starring Lee Young Ae.
Why not visit these restaurants suggested by Visit Korea if you want to try Royal Cuisine?
- YOSOKKOONG
- HANCHAEDANG
- JIHWAJA
- SEOKPARANG
- KOREA HOUSE
- BONGRAEHON
- DAEJANGGEUM
Immerse yourself in more Korean food culture information by visiting Visit Korea.
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Source and Photos: Visit Korea
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