Pine-mushroom hot pot, autumn's luxury
Songi jeongol simmers pine mushrooms with beef and vegetables in a clear broth at the table. The longer the pot bubbles, the further the mushrooms' perfume spreads — an autumn indulgence best shared.
Pine mushroom (songi) — autumn's most luxurious mushroom, famed for its heady fragrance; rich in dietary fiber for gut health and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and noted for immune-supporting properties. In season in autumn, mainly from Yangyang & Bonghwa.
Main: pine mushrooms (songi), beef, tofu, Korean radish, crown daisy, scallion, broth · Seasoning: soup soy sauce, minced garlic, salt
Ppomnaetakju (Bomnaeyangjojang, Gangwon) — a cloudy rice makgeolli at 8% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.