Savoring the “Interval” of Life! Korean Negima “Dakkochi”
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Skewers (Dak-kkochi)
Korea, Republic ofSeoul, Myeongdong Street
- Food Travel Log
- Korean skewers "Dakkochi" were sweet and slightly spicy. The sauce-soaked green onions were juicy. Like the spaces in music and design or the recovery period after a breakup, life needs pauses. Wait, "negi" (green onion) means tuna in Japanese?
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 4000 Won
- Meal Date
- 11/23/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Takkoki is a highly popular Korean street food, especially beloved by tourists and locals alike in Myeongdong's street food scene. The word "takkoki" means "chicken" (dak) and "skewer" (ggochi) in Korean, referring to a type of yakitori. This skewered dish features alternating pieces of chicken and green onions, grilled with a sweet and spicy sauce that brings out an exquisite flavor. The sauce perfectly coats the chicken and permeates the green onions, spreading a juicy umami sensation in your mouth with each bite. The natural sweetness of the green onions softens the spiciness, making it a dish that's hard to stop eating.\n\nIncidentally, it's surprising that the "ma" in the Japanese yakitori "negima" originates from tuna. According to one theory, a dish called negima, involving tuna and green onions, existed during the Edo period. The combination of ingredients eventually transitioned to chicken and green onions, leading to the current yakitori style. The author mentioned discussing the "ma" of life, only to find out that the "ma" is derived from tuna, humorously showcasing a perfect example of "manuke." This inadvertently proves there's a solid "ma" (interval or gap) here as well!
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