chungju city

Duck meat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and low in cholesterol. This soft and juicy meat has a unique taste depending on the recipe.

Because of Namhangang and Dalcheongang, Chungju has long been famous for freshwater fish dishes. In general, freshwater fish is low-fat, high-protein, and low-calorie, with abundant nutrients such as kalium. In the freshwater fish village in Dongyang-myeon, Minmul Jjjim (steamed freshwater fish with hot and spicy sauce) and Minmul Hoe (freshwater fish sashimi) are particularly popular.

As a common wild bird in Korea, the pheasant has long been used for medicinal and culinary purposes. In Suanbo, various pheasant dishes [e.g., Sanchae (assorted meats and vegetables), Yukhoe (sliced raw meat), Bulgogi (Korean pheasant barbecue), Mandu (dumpling), Sujebi (dough flake soup), Jeongol (stew), Gui (grill), and Twigim (fritters)] are available. 。

Since the meat is aged with calcium, kalium, and inorganic matter from apples, it has no bad smell and is tender. As it is grilled, the sweet smell of apples comes out.

Olgaengi, a freshwater snail that lives in the clean Namhangang River, is famous for its deep and savory taste. Olgaengi is rich in vitamins, hemoglobin, and iron. This fat-free, high-protein freshwater snail strengthens the liver, the eyes, and the stomach, and eliminate anemia and hangovers. Olgaengi is mostly served in Haejangguk. Other Olgaengi dishes such as Olgaengi Deopbap, Olgaengi Hoe Naengmyeon, and Olgangi Jeongol are also available.

The wild vegetables that grow in thick forests in Chungju (e.g., Mt. Wolak and Mt. Sobaek) are very fresh and fragrant. In particular, they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Since they are collected and dried under the sun and salted in spring, this chemical-free natural food is available year-round.

Unlike ordinary noodles, the nutritious Chungju Apple Noodles is soft and stringy. It comes in the following types: Janchi Guksu, Yeolmu Kimchi Somyeon, Jaengban Guksu, Bibimmyeon, and Naengkongguk Somyeon.