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A Plate & A Glass

Sinseollo

신선로
Sin-seon-lo

Royal hot pot of meats, seafood & vegetables

About the dish

Sinseollo, a dish that delights the palate. When UK Prime Minister Blair visited Korea years ago, a hotel hosting the state dinner, wondering how to convey Korean charm in a short time, is said to have chosen sinseollo as the main dish.

Key ingredient

Beef (sogogi) — rich in quality protein and essential amino acids that build muscle and stamina; high in iron and zinc to support healthy iron levels and strengthen immunity; plenty of B vitamins to relieve fatigue. In season year-round; mainly from Hoengseong and Hongcheon.

Ingredients

Main: beef, tripe, tripe fritter, water-dropwort fritter, egg garnish, mushroom, ginkgo nut, walnut, stock · Seasoning: soup soy sauce, salt, pepper

Simple recipe

  1. Prepare beef, seafood, vegetables and egg garnish by color.
  2. Arrange the ingredients colorfully around the sinseollo vessel.
  3. Light the charcoal chimney in the center.
  4. Pour in a clear seasoned broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Serve as a royal hot pot, eaten as it simmers.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Nunnaerinyeoreumbam
Idaeapyangjojang · Seoul · ABV 12%

Nunnaerinyeoreumbam (Idaeapyangjojang, Seoul) — a cloudy rice makgeolli at 12% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.

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