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Here are some ideas for to pair traditional liquors with healthy Korean foods.

Ahwangju & Braised Beef Short Ribs (Galbi-jjim)

Looking to elevate your dinner with a simple drink?  Here’s Ahwangju for your consideration. Also known as the royal liquor from the Goryeo Dynasty, its packaging captures the image of the royal feast over a thousand years ago. It is delicate yakju, offering you sweetness first, followed by clean acidity and faint bitterness. You will want something salty to go with the bottle. Galbi-jjim, Korean braised beef short ribs with soy sauce, will be a perfect pair for this yakju to get your appetite back.

Bokbunjaeum & Grilled Eel (Jangeo-gui)

Oozing with the richness of bokbunja berries, Bokbunjaeum can show off its flavor with any food that has a strong or aroma. It works magic to eliminate fishy smell. Eel dishes are famous for restoring stamina in Korea. High in protein, eel is loved by many Korean people for its mild flavor and distinct texture. A shot of Bokbunjaeum and a piece of grilled eel are enough to replenish your energy.

Sonamu Wa Hak & Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgye-tang)

Sonamu Wa Hak (Pine Tree & Crane) is a distilled liquor infused with herbs like milkvetch roots and angelica. The herbal and pine aromas make it attractive, while the full body and soft rice flavor make a lingering impression on your palate. The Korean ginseng chicken soup, known as Samgye-tang, is a healthy dish made by patiently simmering chicken with glutinous rice, ginseng, dates, and garlic. The warm bowl of soup and the piney liquor will invigorate you.

Have some healthy Korean food with a glass of sool!