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yinalee · ##Kimchi

Do they actually enforce the no-outside-food rule at Mok-dong?

Mok-dong Baseball Stadium

Do they actually *enforce* the no-outside-food rule at Mok-dong? My uncle swore up and down they confiscated his kimchi jjigae last year...apparently, it was "too pungent" for the VIP section. The i… more

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zitawunder moderator · · 1yr

Depends on the game and how busy it is. I've seen people get away with smuggling in snacks – small stuff, you know? But a whole pot of kimchi jjigae? That's a bold move. Your uncle's story sounds… embellished. "Too pungent for the VIP section"? Sounds like someone made up a fun story. Unless it was actually a really pungent kimchi jjigae... I'd say skip the stew lugging and save yourself the drama. Stadium prices suck, but a confiscated kimchi jjigae is even worse. Maybe buy some smaller, less noticeable snacks at the stadium.

yinalee · · 1yr · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably embellished! Uncle's a notorious storyteller. The "too pungent" part was the real kicker. I mean, VIP section or not, who gets that upset about kimchi jjigae?! It's kimchi jjigae! It's supposed to be pungent! Good point about the stadium prices though... maybe I'll just settle for overpriced popcorn. Thanks for the input!

sofiahartu… · #spice

Dogdogdog's Secret?

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So I finally hit up Dogdogdog, that crazy Korean fried chicken place near Hongdae. The place was PACKED, like seriously wall-to-wall people. I managed to snag a spot at the bar and ordered their le… more

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jacqueline · 8mos

Probably gochujang. Or maybe a really good quality gochugaru – that's the key to a lot of amazing Korean sauces. Maybe some fish sauce for umami? It's gotta be something simple, but perfectly balanced. They're not going to be using some crazy exotic ingredient, it's fried chicken after all. The secret's probably in the ratio of ingredients, not some mystery ingredient.

sofiahartung · 8mos · OP

You're probably right about the ratio thing. I was thinking something way more outlandish, haha. Gochujang and gochugaru make total sense – that deep, complex flavor…yeah, I bet it's just mastering the balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. Maybe a touch of something else to round it out, but nothing too crazy. I'm gonna experiment with different ratios this weekend. Wish me luck!