Hobak- seon, stuffed zucchini

‘Seon’ refers stuffed vegetable dishes in Korean cuisine. Zucchini, cucumber, cabbage, chilli pepper or egg plant is often used for this cooking technique. Vegetables are cut in pieces and slits within the piece for stuffing. The pieced are stuffed with meat and mushrooms then cooked. Final touch is made with colourful garnish.

Mandutguk, dumpling soupe

Mandu is the Korean term for stuffed dumpling. This dish is believed to originate in China. However such a dish exists in many cultures. Korean Mandutkuk is a clear soup with dumplings stuffed with Kimchi, Tofu and meat. In Korea, Mandu and Mandutguk used to be a dish more often enjoyed in the region north of Seoul. Nowadays this dish can be found all over Korea. Some Koreans may remember preparing Mandu together with their family on a cold winter day.