In the five minutes I have left before heading off to class, I thought I would indulge all South Africans about one true joy in Korea: The Table Braai. I have no idea what the Korean name for it is (English "Korean" term is barbecue), but it is an idea that should move to South Africa IMMEDIATELY.
For all non-South Africans that are reading this (unlikely, I know), a braai is pretty much the most South African thing, next to Biltong, Rooibos tea and Ouma Rusks. We have put aside a public holiday to celebrate the social and deliciousness of the braai (pretty much like the American Barbecue, but more festive and better meat I am sure).
So, in Korea, they have moved the braai in-doors and created what I like to call "the table braai". Thus bringing the joy of braaing to the restaurant sector. Not sold on that idea? Well, basically, you get you your table which has a hole in the middle and a silver pipe above (so no more playing odd ritualistic seeming games, trying to avoid the smoke). You then choose your style of braai (different restaurants offering different styles of braai, ranging from a hot plate with a "mote" around it for various "dips" such as egg or cheese, to the traditional grid braai). Then you choose your meat (I have even been to a bacon braai restaurant- Kate Small, that one is right up your alley). Finally, they bring already heated coals, your meat, some braai tongs and meat scissors (so you can eat with chopsticks)... and, like a true Saffa, you get to cook your own meat at the table.
Of course, many sides are included, sometimes some potato is added to the braai. Basically, it is a lot of fun and worth trying out if you are in Korea- it's a great taste of home. And maybe, we will one day have table braai restaurants in South Africa.
Right, off to work for me, Tuesdays are nice and easy :)
For all non-South Africans that are reading this (unlikely, I know), a braai is pretty much the most South African thing, next to Biltong, Rooibos tea and Ouma Rusks. We have put aside a public holiday to celebrate the social and deliciousness of the braai (pretty much like the American Barbecue, but more festive and better meat I am sure).
So, in Korea, they have moved the braai in-doors and created what I like to call "the table braai". Thus bringing the joy of braaing to the restaurant sector. Not sold on that idea? Well, basically, you get you your table which has a hole in the middle and a silver pipe above (so no more playing odd ritualistic seeming games, trying to avoid the smoke). You then choose your style of braai (different restaurants offering different styles of braai, ranging from a hot plate with a "mote" around it for various "dips" such as egg or cheese, to the traditional grid braai). Then you choose your meat (I have even been to a bacon braai restaurant- Kate Small, that one is right up your alley). Finally, they bring already heated coals, your meat, some braai tongs and meat scissors (so you can eat with chopsticks)... and, like a true Saffa, you get to cook your own meat at the table.
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| Beef Galbi with all the usual sides :) |
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| The shake-it-up lunchbox: rice, kimchi, seaweed, anchovies and egg :D |
Of course, many sides are included, sometimes some potato is added to the braai. Basically, it is a lot of fun and worth trying out if you are in Korea- it's a great taste of home. And maybe, we will one day have table braai restaurants in South Africa.
Right, off to work for me, Tuesdays are nice and easy :)
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