Bulgogi a must have....

Seoul - I hanker for a meal of Bulgogi and so my wish was granted during dinner time. I had a delicious meal of BBQ beef with lots of vegetables to wrap with.

Spicy Chives

Seasoned Onions

Chives are herbs that belongs to the family of Onions, Leaks and Garlic. It is very good for your health.

Bulgogi over an open charcoal

Unlike in Singapore, Koreans love their charcoal in the restaurant as it brings out the flavour of the meat. Grilling meat over charcoal taste much delicious than over gas fire. The coals were brought it from the kitchen and laid into a burner to fuel the charcoals during dinner.

The weather is a cool 17C perfect for a BBQ.

cooked beef

Mint leaves and lettuce

Wrap the beef with mint leaves and/or lettuce; either add kimchi or garlice and put it in your mouth. The flavour is perfect and top if off with Soju. In Korean BBQ, it is not only the meat but also lots and lots vegetables and kim chi that goes along with the dishes. It gives a good and healthy meal.

Kimchi soup

This Kimchi had a longer fermentation period which is ideal for the soup. Scientist and reseachers now realised that fermentation is a must for good metabolism in your whole well being. Besides Kimchi, there are also other fermentation food that is good like yougart, miso, etc...

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Calesa around Intramuros

Manila - Together with Albert, we took a calesa (horse drawn carriage used in Philippines) around Intramuros. Albert and Lesley Albert and I Intramuros is the oldest district and historic core of Manila. The walled part of Manila was called intramuros, which is Latin for "within the walls"; districts beyond the walls are known as extramuros meaning outside the walls. Construction of the defensive walls was started by the Spaniards in the late 16th century to protect the city from foreign invasions. Guarding the old city is Fortaiago wich is located at the mouth of the river. Gallery of Philippines past and present presidents General MacArthur Battle HQ Entrance of General MacArthur HQ Manila Hotel Manila Hotel in the distance Manila hotel is the oldest hotel in the Philippines and the most well known icon. Baluarte De San Andres Cannons lined in a semi-circle Colegio de San Juan de Letran was founded in...

Cheong Guk Jang - fermented bean soup

Seoul - Lunch with Youngjin was at a traditional soup restaurant and it was crowded. Youngjin asked me many times Cheonggukjang "ok", I said ok not knowing what to expect. I have tried many weird and smelly good in Seoul, so I was very prepared. My first time tasting Cheonggukjang and I like it. CheongGukJang 청국장 is fermented soybean soup aka Stinky soup. Actually, I like fermented food and the smell does not put me off. I like fermented food because of the many health benefits and also we have them here in Singapore - tempe, belachan, fermented bean curd (which I love with my porridge), chincaluk, etc.. very hot Cheonggukjang I always buy danjang paste and bring home to make soup. I understand that they are the same but the difference is Cheonggukjang beans are uncrushed and are fermented for a longer period of time.

Temple Street Night Market

Kowloon - This flea market is full of quirky, Hong Kong souvenirs and t-shirts to take home. The actual market on Temple Street is in the Yau Ma Tei and Jordan sections of Temple Street. The flea market starts in the late afternoon every day and continues throughout the evening. You can find fake’designer' handbags, sunglasses, clothes, and electronic gadgets. The atmosphere was filled with many tourist of different nationalities. Along the sides were many seafood restaurants, mostly crowded. You will also find fortuner teller stalls plying their trade.

Travelogue around Asia Pacific Part II

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