Why do Koreans use metal chopsticks?

Metal utensils are said to be more hygienic, as they are easier to clean at a higher temperature. Particularly, metal chopsticks are ideal for picking up sizzling hot meat from the grill at the Korean BBQ table. Yet, metal is more slippery than wood and can be a challenge for foreigners, as it demands more precision.

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Why the Metal Chopsticks – a Korean Tradition?

Synne Ulltang

If you have travelled to various Asian countries and enjoyed eating food with chopsticks, one thing strikes you as different in Korea. Instead of chopsticks made of bamboo or wood, Koreans favour chopsticks made of metal for eating. But what are the benefits of using metal chopsticks, and when did this tradition originate?

Koreans did originally use wooden chopsticks. However, metal chopsticks were found in the tomb of King Muryeong of Baekje, who died in year 523. Therefore, the switch from wood to metal most likely happened around this time. There are countless theories about why Koreans use metal chopsticks, and not all are mentioned here. One theory is that silver chopsticks would change colour, and therefore warn the nobility, if their food was poisoned. Eating your food with utensils of silver or even gold would also symbolize wealth and power, but as cheaper metals, such as steel, became easier to produce, the rest of the people could also eat with utensils fit for a king. Metal utensils are said to be more hygienic, as they are easier to clean at a higher temperature. Particularly, metal chopsticks are ideal for picking up sizzling hot meat from the grill at the Korean BBQ table. Yet, metal is more slippery than wood and can be a challenge for foreigners, as it demands more precision. If you are planning a trip to Korea, you should definitely brush up on your chopstick technique. Handling chopsticks requires more muscle control than using a fork and knife, therefore, you might experience hand cramps the first couple of meals. Nevertheless, I urge to accept the challenge, pick up the metal chopsticks, and enjoy Korean food like a king.

Source: Ask a Korean Dude. Kim Hyunggeun. Seoul: Seoul Selection. 2012.

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Can you freeze fresh perilla leaves?

Guess what though, there is a clever way to still enjoy the perilla leaves all year around!! You can make perilla kimchi!! And yes, you can even freeze them! They actually freeze well and defrost well.

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Growing up, my parent’s garden always had plenty of perilla leaves that greeted us every summer. There was never a shortage, so we never really had to buy them from the grocery store. I didn’t quite appreciate perilla leaves when I was younger but as I got older, I became more addicted to it? LOL. I would say perilla leaves can fit into the mint family. They have a distinct scent and texture. You do however need to get used to it. Koreans consume perilla leaves raw or cooked. You can use them in salads, soups, banchans, wraps, and sushi! The possibilities are endless!! Because we live in the East coast, when summer comes to a close, so do the perilla leaves. Guess what though, there is a clever way to still enjoy the perilla leaves all year around!! You can make perilla kimchi!! And yes, you can even freeze them! They actually freeze well and defrost well. They stay fresh and tasty while the texture remains the same. Isn’t that awesome? I am going to show you how to make this yummy kimchi, the way my grandmother taught me many moons ago~~ She was a fantastic cook and this was one of her specialty for sure!!