Korean Thanksgiving : Chuseok 추석

 

 

 

 

Korean Thanksgiving : Chuseok 추석

 

 

 

 

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Chuseok 추석, also known as Korean Thanksgiving, is like a big party that happens once a year.

 

This time, it's on Friday, September 29th, and the party actually lasts for three days – the day before, the big day, and the day after.

 

This time, we have 6 days of holiday with the alternative holiday on October 2nd.

 

The cool thing is that Koreans go back to their family's hometowns to celebrate with everyone.

 

This means lots of people hit the road, causing one of the craziest traffic jams of the year as everyone heads out to the places near Seoul.

 

 

 

 

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During Chuseok, Koreans indulge in special culinary traditions, with a spotlight on a delightful treat called songpyeon.

 

These delectable rice cakes are crafted using freshly ground rice, shaped into small rounds, and filled with a variety of goodies like sesame seeds, chestnuts, or red beans.

 

As they're steamed, they rest upon layers of pine needles, infusing the home with the gentle, autumnal aroma.

 

On the Chuseok eve, family members come together to create songpyeon collectively, showcasing the profound significance of family in Korean culture.

 

 

 

 

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During Chuseok in modern Korea, there's a cool tradition of giving gifts.

 

People don't just give them to their family; they also share gifts with friends and work buddies to say thanks.

 

These gifts can be awesome things like fancy beef, fresh fruit like apples, or gift sets with all sorts of goodies from Korean snacks to useful stuff like shampoo.

 

If you visit supermarkets or malls before Chuseok, you'll see tons of gift sets for sale.

 

Fruits, spam set, cooking oil set are one of the top choices for gifts to show your love to someone special.

 

 

 

 

 

What to Eat on Chuseok?

 

 

 

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Jeon, also known as "전" in Korean, are savory pancakes that come in two delicious forms: a flour-based batter or an egg-based batter.

 

The best part about jeon is their incredible variety.

 

You can whip up pa-jeon with scallions, buchu-jeon featuring garlic chives, gamja-jeon showcasing potatoes, kimchi-jeon infused with kimchi, or practically any flavor you fancy.

 

The magic of jeon lies in its versatility—you can customize it to your heart's content!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toranguk, which is called "토란국" in Korean, is a yummy soup made from taro.

 

Taro is a root vegetable, kind of like a potato, but it's sweeter, nuttier, and creamier.

 

It's also packed with good stuff like vitamins, minerals, and protein.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sanjeok (산적) is a tasty Korean dish made with skewered meats and veggies that get grilled or pan-fried.

 

With Sanjeok, it's all about beef, and there are tons of different versions.

 

You can have beef with fish cakes (eo-sanjeok), beef with mussels (honghap-sanjeok), beef with squid (ojingeo-sanjeok), beef with scallions (pa-sanjeok), beef with pine mushrooms (songi-sanjeok), and many more!

 

It's like a delicious meat and veggie combo on a stick.

 

 

 

Remember to share the time with your loved ones and eat some delicious food to capture the essence of this Korean holiday during Chuseok!

 

Happy Chuseok you all!

 

 

 

 

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