Spicy or Not Spicy in Korea - KoreanClass101 (2024)

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Spicy or Not Spicy in Korea - KoreanClass101? ›

Now, if you want to know if a dish is spicy, you can ask them 이거 매워요 (igeo maewoyo)? One time slowly, it's 이거 매워요 (igeo maewoyo)? And by syllable, 이-거 매-워-요 (i-geo mae-wo-yo)? This phrase means, is this spicy.

It depends on the dish, but the spiciest Korean food doesn't get nearly as spicy as the spiciest Indian food. The sinister sounding ghost pepper, India's hottest pepper, is 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce, while the chung-yang pepper in Korea has less heat on the Scoville scale than classic Tabasco.

매운 (maeun) spicy (adjective) 저는 매운 음식을 먹을 수 있습니다. Jeoneun maeun eumsigeul meogeul ssu itsseumnida. I can eat spicy food.

Korean dumplings, or mandu, are another popular non-spicy dish enjoyed by many. They come with different fillings- some are spicy, some are not! The fillings range from ground pork, beef and vegetables to kimchi. Kimchi is a huge part of Korean culture, and you can even learn to make Kimchi in Seoul!

To ask them not to make it spicy, you can say 안 맵게 해 주세요 (an maepge hae juseyo). One time slowly, it's 안 맵게 해 주세요 (an maepge hae juseyo). And by syllable, 안 맵-게 해 주-세-요 (an maep-ge hae ju-se-yo).

The bright red color of kimchi's signature seasoning, gochugaru, leaves many asking, "Is kimchi spicy?" The spice level of the kimchi depends on how much gochugaru went into the mix, with different versions available ranging from mild to very spicy.

While Japanese cuisine may not be known for its spiciness. There are plenty of hot and spicy dishes and condiments to explore. Japan's culinary history and emphasis on using fresh ingredients with minimal seasoning may have contributed to the lack of spiciness in their cuisine.

Carry around a carton of Coolpis with you – Yeah its peach juice! Found in any convenient store in Korea, its proven to quell any burning sensation taking place in your mouth on contact. In fact, restaurants that specialize in super spicy foods will sell it on site just like they would beer and soft drinks.

Why do Koreans love their spicy foods? Koreans enthusiastically chow down on even the spiciest of foods mainly due to two reasons: 맵부심 (maebusim) and taste. Maebusim stems from the unique culture shared between South Koreans, and it means the pride of being able to stomach and handle one's spice.

What is hotpot in Korean? ›

In Korea, Jeongol or Jjigae can be compared to Hot pot. There are many variations, including Budae-jjigae and Kimchi-jjigae. The Chinese-style hot pot is transliterated as Hwogwo (火鍋, 훠궈).

Sweetening it can reduce the effects of the spiciness so that you can eat your ramen without losing your taste buds. Try white or brown sugar, or even stir in a little honey.

If you want your drink cold, you can say 아이스로 주세요. If you want a hot drink, you can say 따뜻한 걸로 주세요. If you want no ice, you can say 얼음 빼 주세요.

In Korean, generally, spicy is 매워 (maewo). If you wanted a term closer to English, there's 스파이시 (spicy, but in hangul).

Actually, there are no F or V sounds in Korean. In fact, there's no difference between P and F or B and V. Therefore, the P and F sounds are both pronounced as ㅍ[pieup] and B and V as ㅂ[bieup]. Let's go through some examples so you can learn how to make these sounds in Korean.

In Korean, the chili peppers are most often called gochu (고추), which means "chili pepper".