Before I headed to Korea, I did quite a bit of research. Admittedly, most of my research had to do with food. And with food comes alcohol. In my defense, Korea’s drinking culture is fascinating.
duck bbq

Back in the U.S., if someone were to suggest duck for dinner, I would decline; assuming they had an expensive craving for French fare. However, when a friend asked me to join them for BBQ duck in my neighborhood (Jangan-dong) tonight, I didn't think twice.

Korean food isn't fancy. It's not presented on pristine plates. It's not drizzled with colorful purées or rich sauces. Meat is served as meat, vegetables as vegetables. And the cost reflects the simplicity. In fact, I can't recall a meal in Seoul ever costing me more than 15,000 won (less than 13 American dollars). Tonight was no exception.

It took eleven months, but I finally tried beondegi, also known as boiled silkworm larvae. It's a popular Korean street snack, and is even available by the can! Enjoy my first-ever video post :) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8ALK032JmI[/embed] ...