Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Seoul snacks

You never have to go hungry in Seoul- everywhere you look, at any time of the day, there is food. The snacks sold in the subways system are particularly tempting as you are hit by their aroma when you get off the train. Our favourite is deli manjoo, a custard filled corncob-shaped cake that is always sold hot and fresh. For 2,000 won (A$2.50) you get about dozen.


Mel and deli manjoo in Seoul subway

mmmm... piping hot oozing custard

A more challenging snack is beondegi- boiled silk worm larvae. The taste isn't too bad if you can get past the smell, unfortunately we couldn't so only had a quarter of the cup. Maybe an acquired taste.

Amazing Race contestant eating silk worm larvae

Beondegi- crunchy on the outside, paste-like in the middle

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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous5/16/2006 10:58 AM

    Are the silk worms sweet like you'd imagine silk worms to be, or savoury and spicy?

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  2. The Hungry Pirates5/16/2006 10:59 AM

    Savoury, but not spicy. A bit like a bean and a bit like a baby worm.

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  3. Anonymous5/17/2006 8:58 AM

    dudes!!! you ate silk worm larvae?!?!? eeewww!

    heya guys - sounds like korea is going well. great to hear! lovely photos too!

    rosa

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