http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ Talk about Korean food, recipes, restaurants, and cooking en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:31:40 +0000 http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/menu-to-please#post-4303 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:56:43 +0000 samyoowell 4303@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>oh ok this changes things drastically:</p> <p>BANCHAN:<br /> one of the 'easiest' ways to impress people is the amount of banchan you make AND specifically which ones you make. banchan that costs more and takes a lot of preparation is always major props. on top of that, knowing how to properly serve each of the banchan.</p> <p>such as:<br /> 장조림, 전 (여러가지), specific 김치 like 포기 and 깍뚜기 (no reason not to have two types), 파산적, etc.</p> <p>i could go on forever. mix it in with the more normal banchan as well. make sure you have a wide arrange of color; in korean food presentation color is an important factor. trust me if the women say "넘 이쁘다!!!!!" its a good thing :D</p> <p>RICE:<br /> don't serve just plain white rice. make 자곡밥. part of being a host/hostess isn't only making sure that their tongues are satisfied but that you're making an effort to show that you care about their health. adding a healthier rice definitely helps. </p> <p>SOUP:<br /> generally, if you have main dish like a big fish or 길비찜 you want a lighter soup like<br /> 콩나물무국, or 미역국 and if you don't have such a strong main dish then make the soup bigger. like 갈비우거지국, 유게장, 매운탕 etc.</p> <p>DESSERT:</p> <p>have a bunch of fruit (apples, asian pears, persimmons) and coffee. </p> <p>although this isn't a specific menu it is a genearl guideline. </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/menu-to-please#post-4299 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:57:06 +0000 Kumakko 4299@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>Thank you~. Yes, they are Korean, so I was planning on a more authentic menu. hehe </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/menu-to-please#post-4298 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:41:26 +0000 samyoowell 4298@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>are these people korean? </p> <p>i think it 'd be great to do Korean BBQ (with bulgogi, dwejibulgogi and/or just unmarinated meats) with a bunch of banchan (side dishes) and like a tofu stew.</p> <p>if they are korean, i feel like there would need to be a little more refinement on your menu choice. korean bbq might not be a good choice. </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/menu-to-please#post-4297 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:31:44 +0000 Kumakko 4297@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>I want to know a Korean menu that will impress older people (for a formal meal setting).Also one that will appeal to the younger generation. Finding ingredients isn't a problem as their are Korean and other Asian stores nearby.</p> <p>^_^ Thank you </p>