Recently, an interesting debate has been set off on a well-known social platform, and the topic is "Why do Koreans say Chinese food is unpalatable?" has sparked heated discussions among netizens. Many Chinese netizens have left messages expressing their puzzlement, after all, Chinese cuisine is one of the world's most famous cuisines. However, what is ironic is that these Korean netizens stubbornly believe that their kimchi is the best delicacy, and even insist that "they are all about to cry". What is the reason for this statement?
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First of all, we need to understand how much Koreans love kimchi. Kimchi is almost a jar in South Korea, and it is not only a home-cooked dish, but is even regarded as one of the national foods. Growing up, Koreans have been instilled with the deliciousness and importance of kimchi, so how much they love kimchi.
Cultural differences are also one of the reasons why Koreans are not interested in Chinese food. Chinese cuisine emphasizes a variety of tastes, pursues a balance of five flavors, and pays attention to the original cooking method. Korean food, on the other hand, prefers sour, spicy, and salty flavors, and kimchi is one of their favorite representatives. Since this taste has long become a habit and a memory for Koreans, it is difficult for them to appreciate the unique flavor of Chinese cuisine.
In addition to differences in taste, regional advantages and cultural exports also have an impact on the views of Koreans. Korea's natural environment is suitable for growing cabbage, so the art of making kimchi has been passed down and developed throughout the history of Korea. At the same time, Hallyu culture has penetrated into the world in the past few decades, making Korean cuisine far more popular overseas than Chinese cuisine. Many people's impression of Korean food is often limited to kimchi, fried chicken, and bulgogi, so they can't really understand the diversity of Chinese cuisine.
Finally, we cannot ignore the impact of linguistic culture and misunderstanding. Because the name of kimchi in Korean is similar to Chinese cuisine, some Koreans have a wrong understanding of kimchi. They will mistakenly believe that Chinese like to eat kimchi, thus forming a prejudice against Chinese food.
I laughed when I saw these netizens' comments that kimchi was good! It turns out that Koreans' perception of Chinese food is unpalatable stems from cultural habits and misunderstandings, which is also an interesting Internet phenomenon. However, there are thousands of cuisines in the world with different tastes, whether it is Chinese cuisine or Korean kimchi, it is a gem of cuisine. Let's keep an open mind, respect each other's food cultures, and taste and appreciate the cuisine of different countries!