10 popular Korean street foods that are pure indulgence!

Korea is a heaven for foodies. As we can clearly see how important a role food plays in Korean dramas and how it occupies the screen space for quite a while in most episodes and how so many discussions, talks and incidents revolve around it, food is definitely a game changer here. While most of us know about Kimchi and Dalgona Coffee, here is a list of some interesting Korean street foods that are equally delicious.

The fiery, crispy and sweet fried chicken is a perfect treat for street food lovers. This classic Korean treat is made by marinating and deep frying the chicken pieces. This fried chicken sauce is made with a mix of garlic, red chili paste, sauce and powder, arrowroot powder, sugar, dry sherry and bell peppers, which are tossed with crispy fried chicken. Lastly, the addition of sesame seeds adds a delish punch to the dish.

Gamjajeon is a classic potato snack, which is similar to a pancake made with potato, onion and salt. Potatoes and onions are first grated finely and then mixed with salt. The mixture is then pan-fried to get a beautiful golden brown colour and crispy texture.Served with dips, these potatoes are one of the most loved street foods of Korea.

This deliciousrice cake recipe has a classic sticky texture and is stuffed with a paste made of sweet red kidney beans. This traditional dish is popular in almost every street of Korea and it is a perfect celebratory treat relished during the New Year. This easy dessert recipe is prepared using rice flour, cinnamon powder, brown sugar, red kidney beans and vanilla syrup. These cooked and stuffed cakes are perfect for sweet lovers.

Is a delicious Korean rice bowl served with a variety of sides. This famous street treat got its name from the term "bibim" which means "mixing" and "bap" which refers to cooked rice. Bibimbap is served as a bowl of tossed white rice topped with golden fried egg, kimchi and gochujang, soy sauce, or doenjang.

As the name suggests Tornado Potatoes are made in the shape of a spiral , which resembles a tornado. This spicy and crispy snack is a must try while walking through the lanes of Korea.

The large potato is run through a machine or manually cut in a shape that creates a spiral effect.

Remember the caramel candies from Squid Games? TheseDalgona candies are a rage among people. This popular Korean-style candy is made by caramelizing sugar and baking powder, but what steals the show is the shape given to the candy. So, do try this when in Korea.

Mandu also known as Mandoo are Korean-style dumplings filled with a stuffing made with a variety of foods. These dumplings are steamed and served hot. This dish hails from the Royal kitchen of Korea. However over the years it became popular as a street food.

These candied sweet potatoes are a must try when strolling through the busy streets of Korea. This traditional sweet potato dish is deep fried in a pot of oil and coated with caramelized sugar in some oil. Garnished with sesame, they are best enjoyed with tea or coffee.

This sweet treat is a flower shaped pastry filled with a sweet red bean stuffing and cooked over a waffle-like applianced, which gives this sweet treat a flower-like shape. Served hot this sweet treat is a must try.

This popular street food is perfect for anytime binging. Made with rice and corn cereals, these Puffed rice balls are available in several shapes and flavours. Usually sweet and caramelized, these crispy treats make for a nice snack on the go. Also these are added to the desserts to give a crunchy twist.

These traditional rice cakes are super delicious and are made by following a tough process. These rice cakes are made by soaking rice, extracting rice flour and mixing it with cornstarch, kneaded with boiling water and then given a desired shape.

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