Why Indians reach for curd after spicy food while Koreans choose completely different side dishes
South Korean meals approach balance from a completely different perspective. Instead of relying on one cooling side, the table is filled with multiple small dishes collectively called banchan. These may include kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, spinach, soy-braised potatoes, pickled radish, lotus root or stir-fried anchovies.Each dish contributes something unique. Some are spicy, others mildly sweet,…