By Honorary Reporter Yulia Asqia Putri from Indonesia

Photo = Yulia Asqia Putri

The following Korean foods can be eaten for Iftar, the evening meal for Muslims to break fast during Ramadan. They are both easy to make at home and definitely halal.

Kimchi

The high popularity of Korean dramas in Indonesia has raised demand for kimchi. Getting kimchi isn't hard in major Indonesian cities given its high availability. But for those living in more remote areas, the condiment isn't hard to make at home.

Hotteok

This sweet bun or pancake made from sticky rice flour is also easy to make at home. Just search for recipes on the internet or how-to videos on YouTube.

Gimbap

This food is highly suitable to be on an Iftar menu because of its practical and nutritious nature. Buying this in major Indonesian cities is easy given its wide availability at Korean restaurants or cafes. For those living in more remote areas where gimbap isn't so readily available, making it at home is easy and getting the ingredients is, too.

Tteokbokki

This food is often seen in Korean dramas. It is popular in the instant form or that made at home using a mixture of rice flour and tapioca flour. Because it is made from rice flour, tteokbokki can be filling after a day of fasting. Don't eat this spicy food right away; start with sweet food first so that it can neutralize stomach acid.

Japchae

This welcome addition to Iftar is easily made at home. Mixed with vegetables and meat, this dish is a highly nutritious meal after a full day of fasting. 

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