Savouring Seoul

Inside a tiny restaurant in Seoul’s bustling Gwangjang Market, a worker prepares Korean dumplings, called mandu, by hand. He spreads a filling of minced pork and kimchi onto a circle of pastry, then expertly folds the dumpling into a half-moon shape with a scalloped seal.  Moments later, the beautifully contained snacks arrive at our table, […]

Inside a tiny restaurant in Seoul’s bustling Gwangjang Market, a worker prepares Korean dumplings, called mandu, by hand. He spreads a filling of minced pork and kimchi onto a circle of pastry, then expertly folds the dumpling into a half-moon shape with a scalloped seal.  Read More