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citizen erased
Joined: 06 Apr 2008
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 Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:15 am Post subject: How Have You Adjusted From A Western Diet |
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Ive been having an insanely hard time with this. There are obviously just a lot of things that arent here. (Or around me anyway, and the city has 225,000 people.)
No mexican food, no real cheese, no pasta. Even the pizza places dont seem to be using actual tomato sauce.
Ive been eating a lot of fried potatoes, grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream. What about you? |
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:46 am Post subject: |
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Well, doc, it took me a while, but I take to Korean more than I did before.
You should compile a list of Korean food and Asian fare that most Westerners don't mind. I have acquired more of a taste for Korean food, but I still prefer Greek, Indian, and Western style Chinese, or Thai. Korean food is growing on me.
Here is what I like:
Sushi, Shabu Shabu, Dak Galbee, Dak Pokee, Bolgogi, Samgaytang.
Get a huge toaster (G-Market), and you can make your own pizza if you want.... I suppose I could give it a try on my huge toaster oven.
How far are you from a Costco?
I do feel for you as Korean food for many of us is a major adjustment in terms of spiciness, saltiness etc... |
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Forbidden-Donut
Joined: 17 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:10 am Post subject: |
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it took me no time at all to adjust. I love Korean food.
kimbap, bibimbap, udong,kimchi chigge, mandu, dak bokee, galbi, bulgogi...mmmmmm.... |
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Vancouver
Joined: 12 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: Re: How Have You Adjusted From A Western Diet |
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| citizen erased wrote: |
Ive been having an insanely hard time with this. There are obviously just a lot of things that arent here. (Or around me anyway, and the city has 225,000 people.)
No mexican food, no real cheese, no pasta. Even the pizza places dont seem to be using actual tomato sauce.
Ive been eating a lot of fried potatoes, grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream. What about you? |
pasta, tomato sauce, cheese are sold in Seoul. Go to Lotte Department Store for pasta and sauce, or any supermart. Go to Namdaemoon to Costco for "real" cheese |
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caniff
Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:40 am Post subject: |
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| Forbidden-Donut wrote: |
it took me no time at all to adjust. I love Korean food.
kimbap, bibimbap, udong,kimchi chigge, mandu, dak bokee, galbi, bulgogi...mmmmmm.... |
After several years the love might fade. |
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IncognitoHFX
Joined: 06 May 2007
Location: Yeongtong, Suwon
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: |
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| Forbidden-Donut wrote: |
it took me no time at all to adjust. I love Korean food.
kimbap, bibimbap, udong,kimchi chigge, mandu.... |
나두 |
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citizen erased
Joined: 06 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:40 am Post subject: |
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| i think if anything, being here will turn me back into a vegetarian. |
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Hank the Iconoclast
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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| I only eat Korean food and I have lost a ton of weight. |
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Insidejohnmalkovich
Joined: 11 Jan 2008
Location: Pusan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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I can eat anything. Makes it easy to travel.
But when I am home in Canada I miss nothing whatsoever about Korean cuisine. |
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mnhnhyouh
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
Location: The Middle Kingdom
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Just try a bunch of different stuff, and write down the names of whatever you like.
I try for dolsot bibimbap whenever I feel a need for more veggies.
I love orjinga dapbap.
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ciccone_youth
Joined: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Japan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Hank the Iconoclast wrote: |
| I only eat Korean food and I have lost a ton of weight. |
same here, i mostly eat korean food, instead of my daily salads at home, and i have lost weight. i do miss salads, cheese and bread (good-tasting baguette), but my body seems to be responding well to the new diet. |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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| I loved Korean food from the start, and still do. I barely ever eat Western food while I'm here (not that I don't love it, it's just more expensive, so why should I when I love Korean food). |
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sargx
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| My diet consists of chicken, beef, pork, or fish and a side of chicken, beef, pork, or fish. Vegetables are for girls. |
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Scotticus
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Hank the Iconoclast wrote: |
| I only eat Korean food and I have lost a ton of weight. |
You should be real careful about that. I'm not saying a Western diet is much better (I guess I mean a fatty American diet), but eating only Korean food isn't a great idea. Korean food is lacking a lot of things that are quite important for nutrition.
Having said that, I live in Seoul where I can eat a great mix of basically anything I want. I keep my diet as varied as possible... best way to make sure you're getting everything you need. |
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mnhnhyouh
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
Location: The Middle Kingdom
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Scotticus wrote: |
| Korean food is lacking a lot of things that are quite important for nutrition. |
Such as what? And which Korean food are you talking about?
I find that a fair bit of Korean food has too much salt, but lacking stuff? I think this only applies if you restrict your diet to only a few dishes.
h |
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