Korean Meals and Snacks Kids Will Love to Learn About

Korean food is colorful, healthy, and full of exciting flavors. Like Chinese and Japanese meals, rice is eaten every day—but Korea has some delicious dishes that are totally unique!

What is Kimchi?

Kimchi is one of the most famous Korean foods. It’s made by pickling vegetables like cabbage, cucumbers, or radishes. That means the veggies are soaked in seasonings instead of being cooked.

Kimchi tastes spicy and tangy. Koreans eat it at breakfast, lunch, and dinner! The most common seasonings in kimchi are:

• Chili powder

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Onion

• Fish sauce

There are hundreds of types of kimchi in Korea, and every family has its own recipe.

Special Treats: Korean Rice Cakes

For birthdays, weddings, and holidays, Koreans make special rice cakes called Deok. These come in all shapes and colors. Some are square and soft, others are chewy and sweet. They’re usually made from rice flour and sometimes dipped in bean powder.

Every region in Korea has its own version of rice cake, and families enjoy making them together during festivals.

What Do Korean Kids Snack On?

Korean teenagers love snacks too—but not always the same ones as in the West. Instead of chips or Doritos, they might eat shrimp-flavored crackers, seaweed snacks, or sweet rice puffs. And instead of soda, they often drink bottled teas like barley tea or green tea.

But don’t worry—pizza and Coke are also very popular in Korea!

Make Learning Delicious!

At Dinolingo, kids can explore the Korean language while learning about food, festivals, and fun cultural facts. Through songs, stories, and videos, language becomes a tasty adventure!