North Korea
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Pyongyang Naengmyeon
The cold noodle of Pyongyang: naengmyeon — long buckwheat noodles in an icy, tangy beef (or dongchimi) broth with pear, cucumber, egg and mustard — the North's most famous dish, served at the legendary Okryu-gwan restaur…
Kimchi (Northern Style)
The northern kimchi: kimchi made in the colder, plainer northern style — lighter on chile, heavier on brine (mul-kimchi water kimchis are prized) — reflecting the peninsula's northern palate. Ingredients: napa cabbage or…
Pyongyang Onban
The warm rice of Pyongyang: onban — rice in hot chicken or beef broth with mushrooms, egg garnish and mung-bean pancake strips, the North's comfort bowl and naengmyeon's warm sibling. Ingredients: rice, chicken broth, mu…
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