“Fighting Heat with Heat vs. Cooling Down with Cold, What’s Your Preference?” Native Korean Beef Dishes for Summer Heat Relief on Chobok Festival Day

As South Korea braces for the peak of summer heat, with the Sambok period approaching and a prolonged heatwave expected, the Korean Native Cattle Association is highlighting native Korean beef, or hanwoo, as a key to maintaining health and energy.

The association recommends two distinct culinary approaches to tackling the intense summer weather. For those who believe in fighting heat with heat, the 'yiyeolchiyol' philosophy, they propose a hearty and spicy beef brisket yukgaejang. This dish involves simmering beef brisket with vegetables like scallions and mushrooms in a flavorful, spicy broth, designed to induce sweating and help regulate body temperature.

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During the hot summer months, we hope you will take care of your health and recover your energy with hanwoo dishes that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Alternatively, for those who prefer to cool down, the 'yinaengchinaeng' method is represented by a refreshing hanwoo mulhoe. This dish features thinly sliced raw beef, or yukhoe, served in a tangy, icy broth. The preparation involves lightly boiling some of the beef to create a savory broth, which is then mixed with various seasonings and chilled to a slushy consistency. It is typically served over noodles with fresh vegetables and garnished with pine nuts and sprouts, offering a cool respite from the heat.

Min Gyeong-cheon, the chairman of the Korean Native Cattle Association, emphasized the importance of proper nutrition during the summer months. "During the hot summer months, we hope you will take care of your health and recover your energy with hanwoo dishes that can be enjoyed hot or cold," he stated. He also pledged that the association would continue to introduce diverse seasonal hanwoo recipes and usage methods to promote the excellent value of Korean beef.

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Going forward, we will continue to widely promote the excellent value of hanwoo by continuously introducing various seasonal hanwoo recipes and ways to use them.