Things You'll Need:
- Asian paper craft ornaments
- flowers
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Step 1
Sujeonggwa is a fruit punch made with persimmon and cinnamon. It tastes spicy and a little bit sweet. It is widely available in canned form in Korean or Asian food markets.
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Step 2
Kimbap is the Korean version of sushi. This delicacy usually consists of cooked sticky rice, sesame oil and sesame seeds rolled in a sheet of dried laver or seaweed. It can be served as an appetizer and comes in many varieties.
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Step 3
Samgyeopsal is a dish that consists of pork belly sliced into thin strips that are either fried or grilled. The cooked meat is placed on a slice of lettuce, topped with a chili and soybean paste, some rice or garlic, and eaten by hand.
Beef is a mainstay in Korean cuisine and usually makes up the main course. Popular dishes include bulgogi and galbi, cuts of beef marinated in a mixture of spices and cooked on the grill. -
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Banchan are side dishes used to complement the main courses. They are usually served in small portions. The most popular side dish is kimchi or fermented spicy vegetables. Other side dishes include japchae, a dish of translucent noodles served with vegetables and a sweet sauce, and pajeon, a thin pancake of seafood and scallions.
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Step 5
Gamju or shikeh is a sweet rice drink made by pouring malt onto cooked rice. This beverage is a popular dessert course served chilled after each meal.
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Step 1
Oriental rice paper folding fans make great ornaments draped casually over the main buffet table and other key areas of the room. Smaller fans can also be given away as favors.
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Step 2
Parasols or paper umbrellas make nice accents, especially when hung upside down the ceiling.
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Step 3
Formal flower arrangements are an important indoor art in Korea. A floral centerpiece of mixed blooms trimmed with branches and grasses would add a nice touch to the main table. A suggested bloom to use profusely in your arrangement would be the Rose of Sharon, Korea’s national flower.
