Trip to Korea #1. Foods (Bindaeduck: 빈대떡)

Bindaeduck, also known as mung bean pancake, is a popular traditional dish in Korea, but it is not well known or widely used outside of Korea. Although Korean cuisine has become popular around the world in recent years, many traditional Korean dishes, including bindaeduck, are still relatively unknown to people outside of Korea. However, as more people travel to Korea and experience Korea's rich culinary culture, bindaeduck and other Korean dishes are likely to be more widely recognized and appreciated internationally.

History of Bindaetteok 

The origin of Bindaduk can be traced back to ancient times when mung beans were a staple food in Korea due to their versatility and nutritional value. In the past, it was often served as a simple and inexpensive snack to grind mung bean curd, mix it with flour, salt, and other condiments, and then fry it on an iron plate to make flat dishes like pancakes. Over time, various regional variations of Bindedok have been developed, each with its own ingredients and cooking techniques. Even today, bindaeduck is still a popular dish in Korea and is often enjoyed as a snack or as part of a larger meal. Often served with a variety of dipping sauces, some people like to add fillings such as chopped vegetables or meat to pancakes. Despite its long history and cultural significance, bindaeduk remains a simple and humble dish loved by many people in Korea.

What are inside of Bindaeduck? 

Bindaeduk is a traditional Korean dish made with mung beans, flour, salt and seasonings, and you can choose filling such as chopped vegetables or meat. Grind the mung beans into a dough, mix them with other ingredients to form a dough, then stir-fry on an iron plate until golden brown. The result is a flat pancake-like dish that is often served hot with dipping sauce such as soy sauce or vinegar. Bindaeduk has a long history of Korean cuisine and is enjoyed as a snack or as part of a larger meal.

Various kinds of Bindaeduck

There are various kinds of bindaeduck, such as plain bindaeduck, vegetable bindaeduck made with chopped vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, and green onions, meat bindaeduck made with cut meat such as beef or pork, brown sugar bindaeduck made with brown sugar, and kimchi bindaeduck made with chopped kimchi. These are some of the most common variations, but there may also be variations that are popular in other regions or regions.