By Honorary Reporter Laura Lopez Velazquez from Mexico
Photos = Laura Lopez Velazquez, Korea.net DB, Pixabay Creative Commons license, Wikimedia Commons

Yasik in Korea refers to a food eaten after dinner that tends to be fatty or spicy. Such a snack can range from those found at convenience stores such as ramyeon (instant noodles) or gimbap (seaweed rice roll) to formal meals at restaurants such as "chimaek," a neologism from the words "chicken" and "maekju" (beer), pizza and bossam (pork slices).

Korean-style fried chicken and beer are not only popular in Korea but many parts of the world. (Korea.net DB)

Chimaek

Many Koreans choose chicken and beer, better known by the term "chimaek," as their favorite yasik. Each type of crispy fried chicken has its own unique flavor that makes it addictive, especially those marinated. People usually eat the chicken with cold beer.

Jokbal (pig's feet or trotters) in Korea is usually eaten with soju. (Pixabay Creative Commons license)

Jokbal

Jokbal (pig's feet or trotters) is cooked in soy sauce and other seasonings for several hours. Due to the laborious preparation, many Koreans prefer to buy it from a store. Jokbal tastes better when consumed with soju, Korea's signature alcoholic drink.

A great way to eat jeon (traditional pancake) is washing it down with makgeolli (milky rice wine). (Korea.net DB)

Jeon 

A favorite of Koreans for decades, jeon (traditional pancake) is made with wheat flour dough and other ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables and kimchi. Eating the dish with makgeolli (milky rice wine) complements the taste.

Ramyeon (instant noodles) is one of the cheapest fast foods available in Korea. (Wikimedia Commons)

Ramyeon

Ramyeon (instant noodles) has many flavors and is one of the cheapest forms of fast food in Korea. Adding an egg and vegetables enhances the taste.

Tteokbokki is one of the most popular snacks in Korea. (Wikimedia Commons)

Tteokbokki
This soft rice cake dipped in gochujang (red pepper paste) is perfect for releasing stress through spice.

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