As a Muslim, Halal food is often hard to find while travelling abroad. Particularly, in a country where the majorities are not muslim. Korean food such as Kimchi 김치, Kimbab 김밥, Bibimbap 비빔밥, ramyeon 라면, tteokbokki 떡볶이, bulgogi 불고기, korean spicy soft tofu stew (sundubu jjigae 순두부 찌개) etc already have been tried by you all when you are in korean restaurant in indonesia or when you are travelling in Korea. When in Jeju Island, you all still have many options to try and enjoy local delicacies. Here are some Jeju’ representative foods in my version :
1. Jeonbokjuk Abalone Porridge 전복죽
In Jeju Island or Jejudo 제주도, Abalone is extremely abundant and fresh. One of the iconic dishes in jeju is abalone porridge or jeonbokjuk, 전복죽. Abalone porridge is known as the “king of porridge” in Korea. This abalone porridge is really good for health since it is full of nutrients, minerals and vitamins. A portion of Abalone porridge in jeju island ranging from 12,000 won – 20,000 won.
2. Jjamppong Korean Spicy Seafood Noodle 짬뽕
Jjamppong is Korean spicy noodles soup with seafood and Korean chilli powder or gochugaru. Originally, this spicy food was from chinese immigrant living in korea. At that time, the chinese restaurants in korea adapted this dish to korean flavors by adding Gochugaru and chili paste to noodle soup. In jeju island, A portion of Jjamppong consists of noodles, bean sprouts, shrimp, abalone, clams, squid, scallops, and crab. As for spicy lovers, this food is a must-try for you while travelling in Jeju island. the price ranging from 10,000 won – 25,000 won.
3. Abalone Hot Stone Pot Rice 전복 돌솥
Abalone hot Stone Pot Rice is one of jeju island’s local cuisine. In a portion of hot stone abalone rice, you will find golden brown rice since it has been mixed with abalone seasoning, also abalone slices on its rice, make it more delicious and absolutely no way to avoid this food. It is highly recommended for those of you who are traveling in Jeju Island. A portion of this hot stone abalone rice ranging from 13,000 won – 20,000 won.
4. Seafood Hotpot 해물탕
Haemultang is a spicy seafood filled with an abundance of fresh seafood like abalone, shrimp, crabs, octopus, mussels, scallops, and clams. This seafood hotpot cuisine is extremely popular in Jeju island, those of you who are spicy lovers, this food is highly recommended while travelling in Jeju Island. for the price of haemultang hot pot ranging from 35,000 won – 80,000 won.
5 .Godeungeo-gui Grilled Mackarel 고등어 구이
Godeungeo-gui is grilled mackerel or grilled tuna. This grilled mackerel is greatly popular in jeju island as one of authentic local foods. The fish served by roasting over an open fire or fried is not too salty and not too sweet, so the flavors are perfectly perfect since it’s really different from the grilled fish in Indonesia, you guys Must try this Godeungeo-gui. The fish itself served is really fresh and the fish meat is truly soft that will make you won’t forget about jeju and want to come back again to jeju island only for this food, seriously. The price of a piece of godeungeo-gui ranging from 15,000 won – 35,000 won.
6. Godeungeo Jorim Spicy Braised Mackerel Fish with Radish 고등어 조림
Godeungo-jorim is braised mackarel and radish in soy sauce based broth. It’s a combination of the fresh mackarel with red chili pepper, green chili pepper, gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. The flavours of godeungo jorim is little sweet and salty also the radish texture is soft juicy. Absolutely really delicious. Those of you who love spicy, this menu can be put on your wish list travel. A portion of this godeungo jorim ranging from 15,000 won – 35,000 won.
7. Galchi-gui Grilled Hairtail Fish 갈치 구이
Galchi-gui or beltfish or hairtail fish is a long-tailed grilled fish (gui means grilled). in Indonesia this fish is known as a Ikan Layur. Galchi or beltfish or hairtail fish are loved by many Koreans. Galchi means “fish that looks like a knife”. This fish is contained high protein that is good for health.
Since it contains essential amino acids such as lysine, phenylalanine and methionine which are good for the body and children, Koreans usually consume this fish during summer. eventhough you are not travelling in summer you are still able to find this authentic dish in jeju island. No worries. A whole of galchi fish is fairly expensive ranging from 50,000 won – 200,000 won and for a portion of one person ranges from the price of 30,000 won – 80,000 won.
8. Galchi Jorim Korean Spicy Braised Hairtail Stew 갈치 조림
In contrast to galchi-gui or grilled galchi, restaurants in jeju island also offer galchi or beltfish dish cooked like soup or with spicy gravy. for this galchi fish. Jeju island is well-known as the best spot to try this beltfish. It is advisable to be careful while eating it due to its small and delicate bones. about the flavours ?? Galchi Jorim is absolutely tasty and highly recommended to try when you are traveling in Jeju Island. one fish or 1 whole of Galchi jorim ranging from 50,000 won – 80,000 won. if only one portion of the hotplate costs around 15,000 won – 50,000 won.
Those of you who are on vacation in Jeju island, hopefully, this reference can be as your wishlist and enjoy local delicacies in jeju island without being worried about halal food ^ _-
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