Korean dishes from the Michelin guide in CABA: what they are and where to try them

Argentina is officially -since July 24- the first country in the world in having a National Day that commemorates the Kimchi outside South Koreathanks to the promulgation of the law by the Executive power.

“The initiative of National Kimchi Day in Argentina is part of the project of Korean Immigrant Daybut using a symbol of korean culture how is he kimchi. The objective is value the contribution of this community to the country, as well as that of many others collectivities that deserve to be celebrated”, explained Gabriel Presellocultural manager and RRII of the Korean Cultural Center.

Undoubtedly, the korean gastronomy and the hallyu movement It’s every time most popular in our country. And the followers of k-food do not stop growing, as well as the prestige of local restaurants and chefs, who this year will have the opportunity to be evaluated and highlighted by the prestigious michelin guide.

At the end of the year it will be known if any of the Argentinian gastronomic talents also stands out in asian flavors and receive one of longed for stars. meanwhile these are the must-try South Korean dishes that highlights the very michelin magazine and that today can be enjoyed in Buenos Aires.

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South Korea in CABA: where to eat Korean dishes recommended by the Michelin guide

KIMCHI

Of course in the number 1 position is the national food of south korea. A traditional garnish that is served with meals, based on seasoned fermented vegetables with chili, chives, garlic and ginger. The most common vegetable used for kimchi is he asian cabbage or bechubut it can be prepared with all varieties of vegetables.

• In Buenos Aires, kimchuski are the specialists and Cafe Seoul offers kimchi It is an atmosphere that takes you to a specialty cafeteria in the South Korean capital.

CHIMAEK (Korean style fried chicken with beer)

Chimaek is the conjunction of two words: fried chicken and beerthe Korean version of our “pizza with beer”, ideal for gathering with friends. It’s a contemporary Korean food phenomenon and comes in a wide range of traditional and contemporary flavors that go from the garlic and the soy until the extra spicy and the Honey.

• In Buenos Aires: Maniko. Was the First restaurant specializing in fried chicken in the country and its owner Andrés Chun is the only one certified in this specialty from the Argentinatrained in Daejeon Chicken School of seoul. It has a branch in Flowersa recent opening in Palermo and they go for more.

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SAMGYENTANG (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

With a whole chicken stuffed with ginseng, garlic and other herbsit is believed that this broth promotes health. The good specialized restaurants that cook this dish are from secret recipes passed down from generation to generation.

• In Buenos Aires: A Korean song. A classic and pioneer of Korean gastronomy in Argentina that already has three generations commanding their fires. The Grandma’s recipes that today his grandson replicates Stephen Ho are a great gateway to this asian cuisine.

NAENGMYEON (cold noodles)

Noodles in cold broth covered with pickled and fermented vegetablesmore slices of cold boiled meat. Although the Naengmyeon It is an ideal and popular in summer, it can be enjoyed throughout the year.

• In Buenos Aires: singulbongul are specialists in soups and stews. In summer the menu is never missing Naengmyeon.

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BUDAE JJIGAE (Military Stew)

It was invented in times of war when protein was in short supply and the locals had to mix the surplus rations of the army, collected in a kimchi soup and chili paste. today this stew It remains a very popular dish with various premium ingredients and variants.

• In Buenos Aires: Ku:l. From the outside, this restaurant will go unnoticed, since it does not have a sign in sight, but when you knock on the door, a door opens. world of aromas and flavors. Located on the street caraboboit’s a Korean comfort food must.