Cultured Palate: Dishes from South Korea
| November 15, 2017
Jokbal
One dish that’s popular to eat with a crowd is jokbal – a Korean specialty made with pig’s feet (trotters) cooked in savory soy sauce. Many people believe that because the trotters contain lots of gelatin, the dish will help keep your skin looking firm. Even if this dish doesn’t help your complexion, it is delicious.
It’s generally served to a crowd because of its size, with diners using lettuce leaves to wrap up bits of the tender meat. The best place to get this dish is in Seoul, around Dongguk University where there are tons of restaurants that specialize in this treat.
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