When you come to Korea, is there anyone who has not been to a Haejangguk restaurant? However, it is expected that there are many friends who have only eaten Haejangguk or Gamjatang at a Haejangguk restaurant. Are you curious about other menus at Haejangguk House? Among the many menus, have you ever noticed Seonji Haejangguk? And do you know what kind of dish Seonji Haejangguk is?
I think it would be a pity if you don't know about special food only in Korea, such as "Seonji Haejangguk", so let's learn about "Seonji Haejangguk" this time.
Source: Seonji Haejangguk, Seonjiguk with nutrient-packed Seonji and savory wooji - YouTube
"Seonjiguk" or "Seonji Haejangguk" is sometimes labeled as "Seonjiguk" in restaurants and markets, and is sold in Gyeongsang Province.
The blood of the animal is mixed with salt water to dilute it, remove the foam, and add water to adjust the consistency, and the resulting "seonji" is used as the material. It is known that uncooked "seonji" is used in sundae.
Ugeojiguk, which is spicy and spicy by boiling woogeoji (name of vegetables) and bean sprouts in a spicy and greasy broth, is the soup of "Seonjitguk", and "Seonjitguk" is a derivative food containing "Seonji" in "Ugeojitguk", which is mainly used for hangovers. I enjoy eating.
"Seonji" is rich in iron and potassium, so it is known to be effective for hangover, anemia, muscle cramps, abnormal palpitations of the heart, menses or after blood donation. It is good for anemia because it is rich in iron, and it is also good for diet because it is very low in calories. Rich in vitamin B, it is also helpful for skin beauty. However, if you have high cholesterol and hyperlipidemia, you should avoid eating it. Contrary to the image that "seonji" is a food for old men, it is actually better for young women.
According to the information on Namu Wiki, the origin of Seonji Haejangguk is not clear, but it is said that there was a similar dish called 'Seongjutang' in the Goryeo Dynasty. In the Joseon Dynasty, the word 'Haejeong' was changed to 'Haejang', and the name Haejangguk was created, and it is said to have become a popular dish. At the time, a hangover soup similar to soybean paste soup called 'Hyojonggaeng' was popular, and it is said that noblemen in Hanyang ordered and ate this soup at a restaurant near Namhansanseong.
Some foreigners also like Seonji Haejangguk.
AWESOME WORLD posted on April 12, 2020, through the sentence "Reactions of foreigners who have eaten Seonji Haejangguk for the first time", even for foreigners, Seonji Haejangguk is a spicy and hearty soup dish that has the effect of relaxing the stomach after drinking alcohol. you can see that there is
Source: Foreigner's reaction to eating Seonji Haejangguk for the first time | AWESOME WORLD (daum.net)
Not only that, but on July 7, 2019, LIVE JAPAN PERFECT GUIDE posted "“What do foreigners eat for hangover?” If you read the sentence, 'English breakfast' the next day after drinking? Fantastic food...", you can see that foreigners are surprised by the taste and aroma of Seonji Haejangguk, and enjoy eating it.
However, because Seonji Haejangguk is a traditional Korean dish, not all foreigners like it. Some people don't like the look or visual feel of the seonji, or they don't like things that are too spicy. So, when introducing Seonji Haejangguk to foreigners, it is good to explain what kind of food it is and allow them to adjust the level of spiciness.
