Dwaeji gukbap

Dwaeji gukbap
Dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup)
Place of originKorea
Region or stateBusan
Serving temperatureHot
Korean name
Hangul
돼지국밥
Revised RomanizationDwaeji gukbap
McCune–ReischauerTwaechi kukpap

Dwaeji gukbap (Korean: 돼지국밥) is a South Korean soup especially popular in Busan made with pork, soy sauce, miso, rice wine, sesame oil, and bone broth.[1][2][3] The name literally translates to "pork, soup, rice".[4] It is served with various side dishes like rice, salted shrimp, onion, noodle, kimchi, garlic, and green peppers, which all can be added to the soup.[1][3][4] It originated during the Korean War in the 1950s as poverty food.[1][4] It eventually grew in popularity.[1][4] The dish spread from Busan to the rest of the Gyeongsang province and eventually the rest of the country.[4][5] However, the dish is not well-recognized outside of Korea.[2] Busan has a street named after the dish, where there are dozens of restaurants that serve dwaeji gukbap.[4][5] These days it is often eaten while drinking liquor.[1] It is also thought to be beneficial for women recovering from childbirth.[1] The soup is enjoyed all year round (but particularly in winter) and at any time of the day.[4][6] Many establishments that serve the dish are open from morning to night, with some even open 24 hours.[4]

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  2. ^ a b Ladner, Mimsie (2017-03-09). "Places to Eat The Best Dwaeji Gukbap in Busan". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  3. ^ a b Foundation, T.K. (2020). Koreana_2019_Winter_English (in Italian). 한국국제교류재단. p. 84. ISBN 979-11-5604-339-3. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Knelly, Clarice (2022-11-25). "Busan's Flavorful Pork Soup Dwaeji Gukbap". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  5. ^ a b "Food : Dynamic Busan". 부산광역시. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  6. ^ Kang, Yoona (2018-12-18). "Eat Like a Local: Dwaeji Gukbap Heals the Winter Blues". Haps Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-29.