Korean Cuisine in "Dae Jang Geum"

The once popular Korean TV series "Dae Jang Geum" sparked a trend of Korean food. The show thoroughly revealed the secrets of Korean cuisine. The main characteristics of Korean food are: high protein, plenty of vegetables, preference for light taste and avoidance of greasiness, with a focus on cool and spicy flavors. Koreans have traditionally considered rice as their staple food. The dishes are mainly stewed or grilled, and basically do not include stir-fried dishes. Koreans like to eat noodles, beef, chicken and dog meat, but do not prefer steamed buns, mutton and duck meat.