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Hitagi Honeymoon

003

“Killing Stone?”

“Yes, Killing Stone.”

This was what Kouga Tsuzura, chief of the Naoetsu Hearsay Police Department, said to me when I visited my old workplace to express my gratitude for not only attending my wedding reception, but also for delivering a speech (she had praised someone like me to the skies. Even knowing that it was customary, it still made me happy—not all old customs are bad practices), and to consult on my future prospects. I had casually mentioned the destination of my honeymoon, and this was her reaction.

“It's in Tochigi Prefecture. The Killing Stone.”

“That's a rather ominous, if not terrifying, name for a stone.”

Personally, hearing about a mysterious stone also put me on alert. No, it's just that during the Spring Break hell and Golden Week nightmare, there was a mini-episode involving a stone.

It was called Koyomi Stone.

“Yeah, pretty scary. It’s said that everything which came near it was falling dead left and right.”

“This isn't the type of ghost story I often hear in the FBI… I mean, it sounds very Japanese. But what does it have to do with anything?”

“Please go to the stone, Assistant Inspector Araragi.”

“Hey…”

“Ah, or should I call you Federal Agent Araragi now?”

“Assistant Inspector is fine when I'm in Japan. No, that’s not the point, Chief Kouga. I was talking about going on a honeymoon trip. To Tochigi Prefecture.”

“You can get me Utsunomiya ham cutlet as a souvenir.”

“Not gyoza?”

“I’ve tasted food from all around the world with Gaen-senpai, but in the end, I found the Utsunomiya ham cutlet is the best among the whole world’s menus.”

“Really? I agree that Japanese food is delicious, and I've become more patriotic since returning, but a ham cutlet? Won’t it get cold?”

“My feelings for Utsunomiya ham cutlets will never cool down. Just bring me the ham, I’ll fry it at home.”

So Chief Kouga cooks for herself. Incidentally, I had heard that Tochigi ham was a local specialty, but I didn't know anything about it in high school.

“Are you sure you don’t want a stone?”

“I’m not a crocodile. I don't eat stones. And don't worry, the tales of the Killing Stone taking lives are just old legends. It goes like this, eight hundred years ago, a stone transformed by a nine-tailed fox named Tamamo-no-Mae emitted a poisonous gas that killed all life around it. It was actually the sulfur in the air that did it.”

“Sulfur? It’s a hot spring area? I thought it was a marshland.”

It was six years ago when I discovered this place. Perhaps within those six ensuing years, hot springs had sprung forth from the marshland?

“Not quite. Tochigi Prefecture is a big place. The Oku-Nikko region where you and your wife are going is far away, on the Nasu Highlands.”

“I've heard of the highlands. Famous for their eggplants, right?”

“I wouldn't say that's incorrect, but there's more to it than that.”

“So, are there hot springs?”

“Not just hot springs, but a hot spring shrine as well.”

First time hearing of that.

The opinion of a superior is always important, just as the eggplant flower is never a waste of time.¹

Though the weary North Shirahebi Shrine was quite an odd sort, numerous kinds of shrines could be found throughout Japan.

“It's the parental affection of a superior who wishes for you and your mate² to bathe not in negative ions but in the positive smell of sulfur.”

“Wasn't sulfur, besides being dangerous, known to have an extremely pungent smell? And even if we were to acknowledge that rumor, the only reason for living things falling left and right was non-supernatural. And why are you calling her my mate instead of wife?”

“When you went overseas to attend training, police compliance training became more stringent. Saying ‘your madam’ could result in dismissal, even the power of Gaen-senpai could not save me.”

“Uh, just ‘wife’?”

“’Wife’ is allowed for now, but ‘consort' is out.”

“'Consort' should be out regardless of the era. I'm not one to talk since I was called piglet.”³

“Oh, did the Araragi couple really call you that?”

“You can never know what really goes on in a household. Even a seemingly perfect couple can be abusing their child. But for now, it's fine to call her my wife, but taking her to a place that reeks of sulfur sounds a bit…”

“The hot spring trip is a classic. Even Sakamoto Ryoma must have gone on one.”

Sakamoto Ryoma? Oh, was he the great man who first went on a honeymoon in Japan? Although as a police officer, I can't help but think of him in a different light, given that he carried a revolver. I'm not familiar with the details, did he visit Katsurahama?

“No, Sakamoto Ryoma and Katsurahama don't seem to have anything to do with each other.”

“No? There's an imposing stone statue there.”

“That's not a statue, it's a bronze figure.”

And we were talking about a stone, not a statue.

The Killing Stone.

The name really was ominous, but fear makes the wolf bigger than he is—it remains dangerous, but the rumor has been explained away. And it would be out of our jurisdiction regardless.

“The jurisdiction of the Hearsay Department encompasses the entire Earth. The fact that we sent you on overseas training is part of that, the wind blows from anywhere and the air is all connected.”

Which is why strange smells waft through the air as well, Chief Kouga said—it made sense.

There was no such thing as jurisdiction in the world of aberrations.

Crossing fields and mountains, even borders and oceans, a vampire had come to this town.

And no matter how much we called it a journey to trace our roots, visiting only Senjougahara for a honeymoon was one bullet tour—we could make a day trip if we wanted to.

“Not that I intended to challenge the newlywed journey's RTA.”

“I was thinking of visiting various famous spots in Tochigi since I was here, putting aside the Killing Stone for now. I heard about Nasu Highlands from a rumor. It’d be a good course, I think.”

“Right, right. I recommend it. Thanks to the positive and negative effects of the Corona crisis, glamping has become firmly established.”

“Glamping—you mean that glamorous camping-like thing?”

“Yeah. Barbecue and stuff.”

Could I, who had such a high school life, be so entertained with barbecue on my honeymoon? I would like to tell this to myself from eighteen years ago.

Was it six years ago?

Well, maybe me from six May's ago might have despised adult me for lowering myself to the point of barbecuing at camp.

He may risk the time paradox by decisively taking action.

“There are plenty of great camping sites in Nasu Highlands, Assistant Inspector Araragi.”

“Should I go take a look at the Killing Stone while I'm enjoying glamping? Just to confirm the resolved rumor—I mean, for future reference?”

“Even in an area with so many ranches, it's not all that idyllic. I do want you, who has a promising future ahead of you, to gain more and more career experience. Knowing the field is surprisingly important, though this is coming from someone who was trained by Gaen-san in such a way... By the way, that Killing Stone, it just cracked open.”

“Cracked open?”

Like, with a ker-thwack?

A sound effect out of the tale of Momotaro?

“W-When? Why did it happen?”

“As for when, it was last year.”

So really recent. Furthermore, considering its origin as the Nine-Tailed Fox, said to have occurred eight hundred years ago, it becomes even more astounding. Eight hundred years ago. When you think about it, it was older than Shinobu.

“As for why, it's attributed to weathering. The stone itself became fragile and susceptible to damage from the sulfur emitted in its surroundings, and it cracked under its own weight. That's essentially the prevailing theory.”

However, this rumor is different, Chief Kouga said, rectifying her posture.

“Naturally, it may seem the nine-tailed fox has come back to life.”

“…”

“It's our role to nimbly crush such rumors before they materialize in distorted forms. Unfortunately, Tochigi Prefecture Police still hasn't set up a Hearsay Department. We were planning a business trip though, and when you returned home temporarily for your wedding and mentioned that you would visit the area on your honeymoon, it was truly an act of divine providence.”

“That feels like an Okinawan greeting.”⁵

Speaking as an overseas trainee, attaching work to a honeymoon would make one think that 'the Japanese workstyle' needs to be reformed, or rather, that a change in mindset is absolutely necessary. But I have sworn to God that I would never denigrate my country from an American, European, or FBI point of view.⁴ I might as well swear to the god of Mount Nantai. If he’s a god of snakes, he probably dislikes me.

“There's also a Snake Stone near the Killing Stone, called the Blind Snake Stone. The origin of this is completely different from the Killing Stone, but—well, let's not spoil it. See it for yourself. When you go and see it, it won't even be that significant of a Killing Stone.”

“I understand. So, what you want is for me, who is considered the hope of the Hearsay Department, to go and see that broken stone and judge that 'nothing happened.’”

Maybe it could be called fact, or maybe the fait accompli. A de facto marriage, though completely different.

One could call it a proven record, in this particular case.

“That's the job of the Hearsay Department, isn't it?”

“Not just limited to the Hearsay Department, most police work is like that. A report that says 'nothing happened' is the most important and the most peaceful.”

Indeed, no truer words have been spoken. It's better if incidents don't happen at all. That was keenly felt in America, the home of urban legends. Rumors were better if they didn't flow. There was nothing better than a state of no wind. However.

“Chief Kouga, can I ask you a question…?”

“What is it? We’re close, aren't we? Feel free to ask me anything, Assistant Inspector Araragi.”

“Suppose, just suppose…”

“Let's just say that as a proud bachelorette, I'm not in a position to give that kind of advice.”

“It's not about home life, no. Imagine if, during my honeymoon or glamping trip, I were to visit the Killing Stone… and seek the specialist opinion.”

In this case, the word “specialist” refers to the remnant of the vampire who had taken up residence in my very own shadow. Although one might argue that I, as a professional, should rely on my own judgment, it had actually been quite some time since I last exercised my vampiric abilities. My reckless high school years have, by now, receded into the distant past; or at least, they were farther away than Tochigi Prefecture.

“If nothing happens, that would be best. But what if something does happen, and it's already too late?”

“Wait, whatever do you mean?”

“Now you’re playing dumb, Chief Kouga. Placing an interjection at the beginning of a quote makes it seem like you genuinely don't know what I'm talking about. I am asking how we should handle the situation if Tamamo-no-Mae, the nine-tailed fox, who has lived longer than any vampire, were to really revive.”

Although my knowledge of Tamamo-no-Mae was hazy and foggy at best, wasn't she the demon who supposedly came to Japan just to bring about its destruction? I wasn't aware that she had once disguised herself as the Killing Stone.

If that stone were to crack, ah, I wouldn't be surprised if something burst forth from it, based on my experience.

“Then, Assistant Police Inspector Araragi, or perhaps Federal Agent Araragi,” remarked Chief Kouga with a decisive tone. In the tone of a superior officer, she continued, “In accordance with the loyalty you have sworn to your country, you shall fulfill your mission.”

“But ma'am, I’m not a soldier, neither in Japan nor in America.”

A grown adult at the age of twenty-four, engaging in battles? What a ruthless way of life.

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This entire sentence is a Japanese phrase, typically using “parent” instead of “superior.” Literally: There is not a single waste in a thousand of a parent's opinions, just as with eggplant flowers.

Literally ワイフwife. 妻 is the name for one’s wife. 愚さん is the name for others’ wives.

豚児 means (my) son, but literally pig child.

出羽守 is someone who likes to cite examples from other countries or other industries for criticism.

天の配剤 (divine providence) is read "ten no haizai", and in Okinawa people greet each other by saying "haisai", which sounds similar.

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How to Make Vegetable Cutlet at Home Step by Step?

Veg cutlet is a very tasty and wonderful snack. You can make it easily in the evening or morning breakfast and feed it to everyone. It does not take much time to make and everyone likes it.

Taste- The taste of veg cutlets is pungent and peppery. Due to the spices added to it, it looks spicy and tasty. If you eat a veg cutlet with tomato sauce or chutney, it will look more amazing.

Everyone loves the taste of veg cutlets. If a guest or friend comes to your house, you can easily feed them by making wedge cutlets. If you want, you can also make these children in tiffin. Although these are available everywhere in the market, but if you want, you can easily make them at home. All the ingredients for making it are easily mixed. Today we have brought for you an easy method with the help of which you can easily prepare delicious veg cutlets.

Everyone loves the delicious taste of veg cutlets, whether you make it in the morning breakfast or in the evening everyone will like it. Everyone likes its delicious and fun taste.

Material for Veg Cutlet Recipe

1/4 cup Maida

1 cup water

1/2 cup cabbage

6 bread slices

4 potatoes boiled

1 carrot grated

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp dry mango powder

1 tsp ginger paste

2 tsp oil

Salt

How to make Veg Cutlet Recipe?

To make the wedge cutlet, first take the refined flour and sieve it with the help of a sieve. Now take refined flour in a vessel and mix it well with a little water. Beat it and prepare a smooth batter.

Add black pepper, red chilli, coriander, ginger paste, mango powder, garam masala and salt and mix it well.

Now grind the bread and break them into powder. Put the boiled potatoes in a bowl and mix well, now add the remaining vegetables and mix.

Add the bread powder to this mixture and mix all the mixture well. Your cutlet is ready.

Now take this mixture in your hand and shape it with the help of palm to make cutlets. Dip this piece in maida batter and keep it on a plate. Make all the cutlets like this and keep them in a plate.

Now put oil in a pan and place it on the gas for heating. Take 2-3 cutlets at a time and put them in the pan and fry them well on both sides. When it fry, take them out by laying napkins in a plate.

Fry all cutlets like this. Your delicious and wonderful veg cutlets are ready, serve them with tomato sauce or chutney.

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Chasing The Flames

Chapter 8 : The Pull of The Heartstrings

Jeno opened the door of his dorm to hear all the boys gathered around the living room, hollering like they won the lotto.

" What's with you guys? "

" We're happy for you, hyung. "

" For what, Chenle? "

" You just came back from the photoshoot with Y/N. There should be some progress. " Renjun questioned with curious eyes.

" Not telling. "

" Yah, stop being so secretive to us. "

" I'm respecting Y/N's privacy Haechan, something you would never do for us. "

But Jeno couldn't help but smile at the events that taken place today as he retreated back into his room.

As he finished showered, Renjun came in the room with a smirk on his face.

" You and Jaemin should be grateful to me. I invited Y/N to have a cook off with Chenle and I on Friday night. "

" She agreed to come? "

" Yup. You guys get to spend more time with her as long as the both of you help out for dinner, this is a win-win situation."

" Thanks man. "

" You guys better be serious about Y/N. She's a nice girl. "

" Yes, boss. "

" I'm actually surprised you're so into her. I thought Jaemin was the one that wanted to bring her into the relationship. "

" I was actually jealous of her at first, because of the attention she was receiving from Jaemin. But then after I spent some time with her that day, I realised that she's really a special one. "

" I don't know much about polyamorous relationships, but I'll still support the decisions that the both of you make. "

" Thanks, Renjun. "

Jaemin ordered a pizza for the both of them to share as Jeno got back later than their dinner time.

They were watching a movie on TV, the others being focused on the plot, but Jeno being lost in his thoughts.

" Is something wrong? " Jaemin whispered.

" No. I was just thinking about what happened today. "

Jaemin snuggled up to Jeno, while taking a huge bite into the pizza, making Jeno coo at him.

" Is there something about Y/N's that's bothering you? "

" No. I enjoyed every moment with her. "

" Then why do you look sad? "

" I'm just confused with my own feelings. How can we love each other but still potentially love another person ?"

" Maybe it's because we never dated any girls before. So we crave for one in our life. "

" But we've never shown interest in other girls. Why Y/N? Why did you like Y/N among all female friends and colleagues we know? "

" I don't know. My first impression of her was that she was a diligent assistant of Mr Kang. Then when we started talking to her, I was hooked on by her shy demeanor. Then I realised that she had a great personality, she's friendly and quirky and so easy to be around. She doesn't treat us like idols, she sees us as human beings. Whenever I'm with her, I feel a sense of freedom or escape."

Jeno nodded at what Jaemin said, connecting the way Jaemin described Y/N to recent events.

" After Y/N, we won't be adding new members into the relationship, right? "

This made Jaemin laugh and nearly choke on his piece of pizza.

" Jeno ah, let's just focus on getting one girl at a time. Plus, if Y/N accepts us, I don't think she'll accept another female in the relationship. Just because we're bisexuals, doesn't mean she is. "

" I'm just checking, because I definitely won't have time for three people. "

" Good to know that my Jeno is a loyal man."

" Chenle, how many times have I told you to get that thing out of the way? "

" What do you mean that thing? It's my sole physical entertainment other than video games. "

Jeno was being stressed about Y/ N coming over for dinner.

On the other hand, Jaemin was busy cleaning the kitchen from the mess Jisung had made from his midnight snack.

Jaemin although didn't show his nervousness as Jeno is, still feels the stress of the expectations he wishes to make for Y/N.

Although all the guys think that Y/N's quite smitten with the both of them after hours debate of what they had experienced from both their alone time with Y/N, Jaemin still wants to take things slowly and start off as good friends.

Y/N seems raw towards the feelings that they think she's feeling for them, so Jaemin and Jeno have decided to make only minor advances and let her sort out her feelings, if she does have feelings for them.

' I hope she does. ' Jaemin thoughts to himself.

Jaemin looked towards Jeno's direction and saw that Jeno's disassembling Chenle's indoor basketball court, dumping it back into its box.

After finishing up with the kitchen, Jaemin checks the fridge a second time to make sure that they had stocked up on groceries for tonight.

Jaemin was about to clear away the take out on the dining table when Renjun stopped him.

" I'll do it. Go take a shower and get dressed."

" Thanks. "

When Jaemin got out of the bath, Renjun pushed Jeno to wash up.

" Shouldn't I shower after cooking dinner? "

" You have to smell and look clean for

Y/N, you can just take another one layer in the night. "

" Any clothing advice, Injunie? "

" She thinks you look cute in pink. "

" You're the best. I can kiss you right now. "

" Save that for Jeno and Y/N, or I'll kick your butt. "

" How do you get so much information out of her? "

" Because we text often. "

" Oh. "

" Why? Are you jealous? "

" I'm just surprised. "

" She's from my home country, she says I remind her of home. "

" That's nice of you. "

" She doesn't have many friends, she reminded me of the time when I first got here. "

" I'll go check the whole place again. "

" Don't be so nervous. "

" I'll try. "

When I got there, Jaemin was waiting for me outside the dorms.

" You didn't have to wait outside for me, it's cold, you would've gotten sick if I wasn't early. "

" I know you're punctual. Plus, it'll be embarrassing if you went to the 127 and WayV's blocks. "

" God, I can't imagine. "

" Why did you bring groceries? "

" Just in case you guys don't have any. "

" Of course we do, we just bought today. I'll help you take those. "

When Jaemin grabs the bags from my hands, I could feel electric shocks up my fingertips, making my cheeks warm in the cold air.

" Thank you. "

When Jaemin opened the door, the first one to greet you was Donghyuck.

" Long time no see, Y/N. Hope you didn't miss me too much, 127 needs me. "

" There's not a day that goes by I don't hear bullshit coming from his mouth. "

" I thought you'd be used to it by now. "

" Yeah, but I thought he would've behaved more with guest around. "

" What are you saying? Y/N isn't a guest, she's like family. Right Y/N? "

" Whatever you say, Hyuck. It's good to see you. "

" Nice place you guys got here, I like the kitchen too. It's bigger than the one I have. "

" You can always move in, Y/N. "

" Yeah right, Lee Soo Man would be on my ass. "

" Chenle! You look so cute with those cat ears. "

" Don't mind them, I lost a bet to Jisung. Come check out this gun I won in pubg."

Jeno walked out of his room when he heard the commotion going on outside, beckoning Renjun to follow.

" Y/N, you're here. Then let's get this started."

We gathered at the kitchen to get ready for the mini cook off.

" Okay, who wants to be in my team? " Renjun looked at everyone expectantly, but had a shock when he realised no one wanted to be on his team.

" I'm picking Chenle and Hyuck. Y/N, you can take Jeno and Jaemin. "

" Hyung, that's not fair. Both your teammates cook often. But Jeno doesn't cook at all, Y/N noona's team is having the losing end. "

" Jisung you are the judge, so go to your room and play games while we cook, no peeking. "

Renjun was giving Jisung the stink eye while everyone of us laughed at their interaction.

" Okay, so what are we cooking? "

" I was planning on cooking sweet and sour pork cutlets and salty egg minced meat steam egg. Sounds good?"

Jeno and Jaemin nodded enthusiastically, hurrying to gather the ingredients as I listed them down.

" Wait, what's salted egg? I don't think we have that in the fridge. "

" Don't worry, Jeno. I bought them at the wet market today, it's in the bag. "

" Got it. "

I made the batter for the cutlets as they break the eggs into a bowl with the minced meat.

" Jaemin, stir this batter. I'll handle the egg. "

I broke two salted eggs and cut the pieces of the yolk into tinier pieces and put them into the bowl of egg, stirring it to space out the ingredients.

When it was ready, I began to steam the egg at the stove.

" Remember Y/N. One stove per team. "

Renjun was looking at me with a smug look on his face as he oversees the two of his friends cooking.

" I see you're making Korean food. "

" And you're making Chinese food. What a way to win Jisung's stomach, but I'm confident he'll love my cooking, he always did. "

" That's because he never ate my cooking before. "

" Oh it's on Y/N. "

The both both of us went back to our respective sides.

Cooking with Jaemin and Jeno was fun, the way Jaemin laughed at Jeno for trying to get the pork to stick to the batter.

I stepped away from my teammates to take a photo of both of them frying the cutlets.

' They suite the domestic theme that's going on here. '

Wait, what am I thinking? God, I need to focus on making the sauce or I'll lose to Renjun.

When we were done, Renjun was arguing about something with Hyuck. While Chenle was coping on cooking alone.

It was one of the funniest sights ever.

Jaemin, being the observant person he was, realised that we haven't cooked the rice.

" Need help? "

" It's just rice, I can handle myself. Go rest on the sofa with Jeno, be with you guys in a bit. "

When I got to the sofa, Jeno had took off his apron to reveal a tight fitting white t shirt.

His muscular built was evident under the thin layer of cotton, I never realised Jeno had such a good built, it was truly a sight to behold.

" I really like your new glasses. "

I had to bring up a topic to distract from Jeno, he's Jaemin's boyfriend for fuck's sake.

" Thanks. You look nice too. "

" It's just a sweater, nothing nice about it to me. "

" The mint colour, it matches well with your hair colour. "

" Thank you. "

I looked away from his gaze, scared that my cheeks were as red as I feared.

" Y/N? "

I looked back at Jeno to see that he was holding a box of chocolates.

" This is for you. As a thank you for cooking dinner. "

" Thank you, I didn't know I'll be receiving any gifts from anyone in Korea. Thank you so much. "

Even though it was just a box of chocolates, it made me happy. I don't have any other friends other than my boss, these guys mean so much to me.

" I'm glad you liked it. "

Jeno placed his hand on my knee as a friendly gesture, but my body acted as if it was the best feeling ever.

The warmth coming from his palm was addicting.

My thoughts were interrupted when Renjun announced that dinner was ready and hollered Jisung out from his room.

We ate dinner with a carefree chatter. I asked Donghyuck about him and Mark balancing the upcoming promotions and them expressing their excitement in working with me again.

" So Jisung, what do you think are the best dishes here? "

" The dishes that I've never ate before today. "

" Have kids they said, they'll be lovely they said. "

" Oh come on, hyung. Don't be too sad about losing to Y/N, Jisung always liked new things. "

" Let me introduce you to some thangs. "

Jeno shut Chenle up with a slice of beef within the second he finished the verse of 127's new song.

" Sorry, he's always been like that. " Jeno said with apologetic eyes.

" Don't worry, Hyuck told me everything about Chenle's crush on Taeyong. "

" Everyone has a crush on Taeyong hyung, ask Jisung. "

" The both of you are weird, case closed."

After dinner, we decided to watch a movie.

Hyuck and Chenle settled on some horror movie called Polaroid.

All of us were wedged on the sofa except for Chenle and Jisung who settled for sitting on the carpeted floor.

I was happily munching on my oreos when a sudden jump scare caught me off guard.

I basically jumped into Jaemin's lap when it happened.

" Sorry, I didn't mean to do that. "

" It's okay. It's called horror for a reason. "

He put his arm around my shoulders.

" There's nothing to be scared of with me around. "

Even though he meant that to be flirty, it still warmed my heart.

From then on, my attention was no longer fully on the movie in front of me. I started noticing little details of Jaemin tonight.

The way his pink sweater matches so well with his fair skin and the feeling of his broad shoulders whenever I leaned onto them.

The scent of Jaemin's cotton fragrance reminded me of waking up on my comfy bed, everything about Jaemin tonight makes my heart soft.

I barely noticed that the movie ended as Renjun announced that we were going to watch a drama that he wanted to watch for a long time.

I always got sleepy during dramas as they just aren't my genre of movies, and this time was no exception.

The only difference from this time and all the other times was the warmth and support I had beside me as I dozed off to slumber.

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3 Quick and Easy Snacks For Iftaar | Ramadan Recipes

by Samreen Aslam

Salam everyone, as we already know the beautiful and holy month of Ramadan is here and what better way to celebrate it by trying out new easy recipes for your Iftaari? Here I’m sharing my top favourite quick snacks recipes for Iftaar which are very easy to make, nourishing and are absolutely amazing for Iftaar parties. Just like every year, you will be either fasting for 29 or 30 days, before celebrating the Eid-ul-Fitr.

As Ramadan is here and we are waiting for Ramadan bazaars and special Ramadan discounts to buy your groceries. Also, a reminder; while stocking up on groceries, don’t forget the less fortunate and help make someone’s Ramadan a better one. More blessings and good deeds it will be for you.

I’ll be sharing 3 quick recipes: 

Mini pizza bites

Bread pakoras

Mini Cheese balls

Mini Pizza Bites

Eating pizza in any form is always a blissful experience, why not add this blissful experience in Iftaar too?

Ingredients:

Cooking oil spray

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup whole milk

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1cup shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup diced pepperoni slices

4 Tbsp grated Parmesan

2 cups sauce, for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking oil spray.

Add milk, egg, salt, herbs, and seasonings to the flour mixture, and whisk until combined. Stir in mozzarella and pepperoni until combined.

Let stand 10 minutes.

Stir mixture again and pour into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the top of each cup.

Bake until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes.

And enjoy pizza bites.

Bread Pakoras

Ramadan without pakoras seems to be impossible for Pakistanis. So what is bread pakora? These are simply bread slices dipped in spiced gram flour batter & fried. There are 2 ways these are made. First one is plain bread pakora and the other has spiced mashed potato filling in between the bread slices. 

So these are basically fried sandwiches with a spicy & tangy potato filling. My super simple recipe will help you make street style crisp bread pakoras at home. 

Directions:

Steam or boil 3 medium sized potatoes until just cooked.

Once the potatoes cool down a bit, peel the skin. I have used very few green peas which I steamed along with the potatoes. 

Mash them up well with a masher.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan.

Add 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 to 2 chopped green chilies

Add the mashed potatoes, sprinkle half teaspoon salt and mix well. You can also add coriander leaves & squeeze in some lemon juice.

Taste test and add more salt if needed

Place the bread slices on a board and then spread the potato masala. 

Cover with another slice of bread

Press the bread slices well to hold the stuffing properly.

Cut them diagonally. Begin to heat the oil in a deep pan. I used about a cup of oil for frying. You can shallow fry or deep fry. To a mixing bowl, add the below ingredients: ¾ cup besan, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ¾ to ½ teaspoon ajwain ( carom seeds), ½ teaspoon salt, 2 to 3 tablespoons rice flour or cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon turmeric

Mix all the ingredients well. Then pour water just as needed to make a thick batter.

Check if the oil is hot first. To check drop a small portion of the batter in the oil. It has to rise slowing without browning a lot. This is the right temperature. 

When the oil is almost ready, keep it to medium flame and proceed further.

Drop in the hot oil. Do not disturb for few minutes. If you use a large pan then you can fry 2 to 3 in one batch.

On a medium high flame, fry until one side turns golden. Then turn it to the other side and fry until both the sides turn crisp and golden.

Cheese Balls

These delicious crispy potato cheese balls make and awesome Iftaar party snack. These are flavourful, addictive and will be loved by kids and grown-ups alike. Cheese balls can be made in many different ways. The recipe shared here is super quick to make and the cheese balls can be deep fried, pan fried or even baked.

Ingredients:

Mashed potatoes 6-8

1/2 tsp salt

Black pepper (to taste)

White pepper (to taste)

3 tbsp. corn

2 tbsp. Capsicum

Boneless chicken boiled and shredded.

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients, make a shape of cutlet, place cheese block in the middle and pack the ball with light hand.

For coating and frying coat flour on the balls then dip it in egg and final coating will be of bread crumbs and fry at a medium heat. 

Too much heated oil will break your cheese balls. Fry until both side turns golden red.

Comment down which one is your favourite and tag @foodatfirstsight​ in your pictures if you tried out any of them. Until then, happy cooking!

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15 Tips for Homemade Falafel for a great taste

Study time: 4 minutes

Usually, falafels that we eat outdoors are much tastier and more delicious than homemade falafels, because of the use of special spices that give this food a good smell and taste.

The reason why the falafels that we eat in fast food and sandwiches are delicious is that in preparing them, special spices and condiments are used that give a special smell and taste to this food.

This food has an Arabic origin, which is also popular in Iran. This food has a high nutritional value than other sandwiches that we prepare from abroad and is more useful due to the use of cooked chickpeas in its preparation. Food has given it this name, which means that the plural of the word pepper is the same as falafel.

Learn how to make delicious falafel with tips

Falafel is a tasty ball fried from peas and spices. In the Middle East, especially in Damascus, Beirut, and Baghdad, this food is mostly consumed. Falafel is one of the few sandwiches that is mostly served with pickles instead of tomatoes and pickles because it doubles the pleasure of eating it with pickles.

1- In preparing and cooking falafel, as usual, it is used from mung bean, chickpeas, eggplant, lentils, and potatoes.

2- In preparing and cooking falafel, you can use black and green cumin, this spice is the best spice of this food. If you like, you can also use some dried mint.

Prevent falafel from opening when frying

3- When making falafel liquid, try not to make it loose because it causes the falafel to open. You should know that the size of the seeds of minced chickpeas should be slightly larger than the sugar grains.

Prevent falafel from breaking

4. If you are not sure whether the falafel you are cooking will break or not, add an egg to your falafel.

Pickles suitable for falafel

5. Sour mango or eggplant is a good seasoning for this food.

6. When you want to fry falafels, make sure the oil is hot.

7- In order not to cause bloating, we suggest soaking the chickpeas a few days before preparation and changing the water every time you soak them. You can even do this by boiling it several times and removing the water. Fold and then rotate, you will no longer swell with these tricks.

Time to soak peas for delicious falafel

8. To be able to cook a crispy and delicious falafel, you can add a teaspoon of baking powder to it.

9- To fry the falafels, choose a small non-stick pan that feels the depth of the oil so that it does not stick to the pan as soon as you put the falafels in it, because with this method, you can have crispy and delicious falafel.

10- Excessive frying of falafel causes it to dry, so you should be careful to fry them for about 3 to 5 minutes at a gas temperature ratio until the outer surface becomes light brown.

11- Some people do not need to add fresh sour lemon to the falafel dough to prevent the falafel from drying out and the dough and falafel liquid from softening. The texture of the falafel will be very soft and delicate.

12- We recommend that you do not use flour to make falafel liquid dough, because the flour makes the falafel dry and hard unless you notice that the falafel liquid is too loose, in which case you can only add 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour to it. Add.

13- You can use ice cream scoops or special molds in frying falafels that give them a special and interesting shape. To do this, you must heat the oil completely, because falafel is fried only with a lot of hot oil if it is oily. It bothered you, you can take it at the end of the work with an oil napkin, or you can even fry it in a little oil like a cutlet so that your falafel is not too oily and greasy.

14- If you want to know what bread makes this food more delicious, we suggest you use pita bread, which is a kind of Lebanese bread because this bread is a bit thicker than Lavash bread.

Offer a hot drink after serving falafel

15. And at the end of the drink that we suggest drinking after falafel, it is a hearty cup of mint tea. It is used as a fruit.

Interesting points that you should know before eating this food for the health of the body:

1- If you are overweight, pay attention to the number of pieces of bread that you eat with this food and avoid eating too much of it. It is better to eat a plate of freshly steamed vegetable salad with it before eating falafel. To make you feel full sooner.

2. If you have constipation, eat whole-grain bread and vegetables along with falafel. Remember that eating fiber-rich foods in each of your daily meals will help improve your digestive problems.

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Crispy Potato Cutlet Recipe

Delicious Potato Cutlet Recipe: An Easy Snack

Potato cutlets are very popular worldwide, and people enjoy it mostly for breakfast or evening snacks. Now, the same comes in different versions and various names. For example, we have hash browns in Europe and America, tikkis in India, Potato cakes in some other places, and more. In this article, we are mainly to talk about a potato cutlet recipe in Oriental style. You may think that it is a very fancy way of having a simple veg cutlet, but surprisingly, it is straightforward. Besides, we have a magic ingredient that can give an Oriental vibe to any ordinary recipe. The Orient Asian Sri Lankan curry paste was made out of the best spices and chillies from the region.

Adding this curry paste to the simplest recipe of potato cutlet gives it the ultimate zing. Apart from a potato cutlet, you can add the Sri Lankan curry paste to any other similar veggie cutlets too. We will look into the different options also. A typical potato cutlet is mostly very common in Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi households.

The primary ingredients used in these cutlets, croquettes, or tikkis are boiled and mashed potatoes, peas, coriander, and more. After you have made this delectable snack, you can serve it with a side of simple tomato ketchup, or a mint-coriander chutney. If you want to make things a bit fancier, then hummus goes well with such crunchy recipes too. Besides, making a potato cutlet is different in places. Some like it very simple, but you can coat the cutlets in panko or bread crumbs for a unique texture.

Here we are presenting the simplest way of how to make potato cutlet-oriental style.

Ingredients:

Potatoes- 3 large (boiled and mashed)

Onion- 1 medium (grated)

Carrot- 1 nos. (grated)

Fresh coriander- 2tbsp (chopped)

Salt- to taste

Orient Asian Sri Lankan curry paste- 3 teaspoons

Oil for shallow frying

All-purpose flour- for coating the patties

Potato Cutlet Recipe Step By Step:

Add the mashed potatoes to a mixing bowl.

To the bowl, add the grated onion, carrot, chopped coriander, and salt.

Start mixing all the ingredients to bring it to a patty dough consistency.

Now add the special ingredient which is the Orient Asian Sri Lankan curry paste.

Remix everything to get the cutlet dough ready

Now, take a handful of the potato mixture and press it to make a patty. Do the same with the rest of the mix.

In a dish take some all-purpose flour and spread it nicely. This is to coat the patties.

Use your hands to coat the patties with the flour roughly. Make sure to dust off the excess flour for the best result.

Now, in a pan take some oil for shallow frying the patties.

Fry the patties for around 3–4 minutes on each side or till they turn crispy brown.

Serve them hot with a choice of side and some freshly chopped coriander for garnish.

Now, this was an excellent snack that you just learnt, and the children at home will be licking their fingers when you make it for them. However, eating only one ingredient regularly may become dull, so why not bring some variety. Let us replace the potatoes with some other vegetables that can yield you an equally good return.

Here Are Some Other Veggie Cutlet Ideas

Brinjal/Eggplant Cutlet

An eggplant or brinjal cutlet is a more Indianized snack with a soft interior and a crispy surface. The most significant difference is that we use besan/ chickpea flour instead of all-purpose one in this recipe. The process is straightforward because you have to cut the brinjals into rings. Ensure that the rings are not excessively thick nor very thin to break in the pan’s heat. Now, make a batter with salt, spices, and a little bit of the Orient Asian Sri Lankan curry paste. Dip the brinjal rings into the besan batter, and deep fry them. Now serve them hot with a sprinkle of garam masala or chat masala on top of the cutlets.

Cheese Cutlets

We all love cheese, and especially the cutlets if they have a cheesy ooey-gooey centre. Have it with coffee or tea, a smile on your face is inevitable. In this case, we will discuss a twist to the same potato cutlet we learned at the beginning of the article. Now, there are two ways in which you can incorporate cheese into your special oriental potato cutlet. One is you can add grated cheese to the potato mixture and make patties with it. Otherwise, you can add grated cheese into the flour you use for coating for a flavoursome exterior.

Cottage Cheese/Paneer Cutlets

Cottage cheese or paneer is a very common ingredient in almost every Indian household, and there are a variety of snacks you can make with them. The natural creamy consistency of cottage cheese makes a dish more delectable always. In this case, we are talking about cutlets, and cottage cheese makes for some of the best of them. For these, you can grate some paneer and mix it with some mashed potatoes for a better binding.

Now, add all the common ingredients you see in the recipe above, and you are good to go to create cheese corn balls. Another good option here is that you can save some mixture and add some grated paneer to the same whenever you are making a crispy potato cutlet recipe like the one above. So, while serving, you have not one but two varieties of snacks. You can do the same when you are planning to make cheese cutlets too.

Banana Cutlet

Are you surprised to hear about these? Well, they are delicious and naturally creamy too. The procedure is almost the same as that of a potato cutlet, only that you have to mix some boiled and mashed green bananas to the same. You may also want to add some besan or all-purpose flour to the same mixture for a better binding. The difference here is that we do not coat it with a dry ingredient in the case of banana cutlets. Instead, we mix the same to the cutlet mixture only.

So, these were a few of the most common veggie cutlet recipes that you can make just like that of a potato cutlet..

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Seaweed Soup

Genre: Fluff

Word Count: 1,015

Jin x reader

You walked into the dorm’s kitchen in search of some cold, refreshing, water, in order to soothe your dry throat and keep you awake a bit longer. Though it wasn't due for another two weeks, you really wanted to finish up your Economics project. And you didn't want coffee because at that late at night you got the jitters in your arm, and it was not pleasant.

You stood just inside of the entrance numbly for five seconds, the cold marble floor seeping into your skin and stealing the heat from the soles of your feet, until you noticed the sizzle coming from where the stoves were, and the scraping of wooden spatula against pan.

When you looked up, a tall man was pouring a lot of sesame oil, even for you, into a pot and stir frying steak cutlets at the same time.

You walked past him, taking a glass from the cupboards above the granite counter. As you were filling it with the cold water from your pitcher in the fridge, you looked at him again. He seemed familiar, which wasn't strange. Your dorms were co-ed and students in your university were placed in the same dorms all four years for convenience. And you were already in the March of your second year. But wasn't 2:30 in the morning a bit late- or early- to be cooking?

You swallowed your water a bit too quickly when you recognized him, getting his attention when you choked.

His first expression was like a deer caught in headlights. Then it softened into a lazy one. “Hi!” he said, smiling, way too cheerily. “Who are you?”

He was slurring his words, you noticed, before answering.

“Huh. Nice name. I’m-”

“I know who you are,” you cut in. “You're Kim Seokjin-sunbaenim. We've been in the same Economics class for the last two years.”

He looked mildly surprised, before blinking hard. “Oh. I'm very oblivious when I drink.”

You nodded, placing your now empty cup in the sink. There were a few moments of wordlessness as you washed it and placed it upside down on the drying rack. He continued to make what you deduced to be seaweed soup, a strange late night snack.

You were about to leave the kitchen, when he suddenly said, “Wait, you're that girl who skipped the first year of Eco, aren't you?”

You looked back at him quizzically. “Yeah. Why?”

“Come eat this with me. I can't eat the entire thing by myself,” he responded, turning the stove off and ladling soup into two large bowls.

“I’ve got to work on the project though-” you began.

He waved his hand. “You probably haven't eaten.” He giggled. “That's bad. Bad bad. You're a bad girl.”

You sighed, figuring that he'd probably end up dropping something, because awkward people like sober him were very inclined to drop stuff, if your older sister and her friends were anything to go by.

Once you were in your seat, he pressed a pair of chopsticks and a spoon into your hand, his warm fingers grazing your palm before he withdrew his arm. “I-” He hiccuped. “I was supposed to do the pwo-project wid you,” he said. “But you were absent the day she assigned it, so I got clumped with Yoongi and Jongdae.” He waved his hands. “Don't get me wrong. They- hic- they're my friends. But I can't work with them, you know?

You pointed to the food with your chopsticks. “Is this normal for you?” you asked.

“Try it,” he insisted. “Anyways, we all just got drunk today instead of working and I only drank because they kept insisting and said I wasn't a man if I couldn't drink well. I mean, just because I like pink and cute things it doesn't mean I'm not a man.”

A snort of laughter almost escaped you, but you quickly stifled it.

“You're cute too. I never told you that, you know? I thought I'd get to when we worked on the project but you weren't there.” He pouted, resting his head between his hands. “Am I cute?” he asked, blinking his eyelashes and doing bunny ears to himself.

This time a laugh did escape.

“Wow,” he said. “I've never heard you laugh. It's so twinkly. Like stars. Your eyes too.”

You took a spoonful of the broth, and he placed some rice and a piece of beef on top before you could put it in your mouth. And it was ridiculously good.

“I'm the best, right? But no one notices.” He looked down. “But I noticed you. You like to put those squishy stickers on your folder and laptop, and you make a decoden phone case every two months. I hadn't known your name until the project because you're so quiet. But you're a lot cuter and friendlier than you let on, I think.”

You lifted an eyebrow.

“And you like to wear colored contacts behind those frames of yours too.” He turned red. “But don't behind your bangs. I can't observe you properly.”

“I-” you started.

“And you seem kind of lonely,” he finished. “It breaks my heart.” He reached out his hand. “I'll be your friend.”

You eyed it before asking, “Will you cook for me, because this is super good.”

He beamed. “Sure!”

You paused. “We can be partners for the project if you finish it up with me.” You wondered why you were doing this. Maybe you’d noticed him too, how he liked to wear t-shirts and jeans, how his lower lip was much fuller than his upper, and how he was kind of eating like an alpaca.

“Really?” He preened, before scrambling, patting his pockets. He pulled out his phone. “Here, give me your number.”

As you typed it in, he continued. “So, tomorrow? At three? Here?”

You nodded. That sounded fine.

“So it’s a date, then” he said happily. When he saw your startled expression, he laughed. “A work date, a work date.”

“Sure.”

He looked down again, and you could've sworn you heard him whisper to himself, “It’s a date.”

— bri

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Why This Traditional Israeli Sandwich Ought to Be on Your Foodie To-Do Checklist

http://tinyurl.com/y2ottgsp What’s a sandwich? Outlined by The Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “two or extra slices of bread or a break up roll having a filling in between,” the sandwich takes on totally different varieties throughout nations. In Italy, a panino is often made with focaccia or ciabatta bread, a well-known model of it crammed with contemporary mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. In Japan, even comfort shops promote the katsu sando sandwich, a deep-fried panko-crumbed pork cutlet served between shokupan, a pillowy Japanese milk bread. The U.Okay.’s “chip butty” is made with a roll that’s drenched in butter and filled with french fries. Within the U.S., the basic bacon, egg, and cheese is discovered just about anyplace and could be made on a bagel, English muffin, or arduous roll. At its core, whatever the components featured in it, a sandwich is a culinary show of a tradition, a mix of methods and flavors so endemic to an space it appears to embody greater than a area’s gastronomical preferences: A sandwich is a illustration of historical past and perception methods that, when perfected, can discover an viewers effectively past the preestablished markers of a rustic. There may be one sandwich that appears to have transcended its deep historic ties to its nation of origin, Israel: The sabich is now popping up on menus removed from the Center Japanese area, surfacing in North America, Europe, and past. Conventional sabich components embody hummus, Israeli salad, potatoes, tahini, pickles, and falafel, and are sometimes served on pita bread. At its purest, the sabich is made with fried eggplant, brown eggs cooked in a single day, and amba sauce—a tangy mango chutney—served in a laffa, a flatbread widespread among the many Iraqi Jews who introduced the deal with to Israel after they moved to Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan neighborhood within the 1940s and 1950s. Given the prohibition to prepare dinner on the Sabbath, Iraqi Jews would pre-fry eggplants and go away the eggs cooking in a single day to then eat in a sandwich for breakfast on Saturday mornings. Though the identify sabich is related to the founding father of the first-ever sabich stand in Israel, Sabich Tsvi Halabi, some imagine that the time period truly capabilities as an acronym for the meals’s components—salat (salad), beitzah (egg), and hazilim (eggplant)—whereas others but declare the foundation letters of the phrase—S, B, and H—truly spell “morning” in Arabic, the time of day throughout which the sandwich was historically consumed. Both approach, the sabich was launched to the bigger Israeli group within the 1970s and has since barely mutated in type to function further components (hummus, Israeli salad, potatoes, tahini, pickles, and falafel, for instance) and is usually served on pita bread (though Iraqi Jews nonetheless follow the normal laffa). At Taïm in Manhattan, the sabich is ready in a pita with hummus, fried eggplant, sliced hard-boiled eggs, a little bit of Israeli salad and cabbage salad, tahini, and amba sauce. Within the U.S., the place the sabich has discovered a stable fan base made up of Israeli expatriates and People of all backgrounds, essentially the most well-known model of the meals is served at Taïm (which interprets to “tasty” in Hebrew). With 5 areas in New York and a sixth one in Washington, D.C., the Einat Admony–helmed eatery first landed in New York’s West Village in 2005, serving basic Israeli fare to a public that had but to familiarize itself with the robust flavors and components that outline Center Japanese menus. “I bear in mind just a few individuals got here and requested me if they might serve the sabich—that they had falafel joints or Israeli shawarma locations,” recollects Admony. “I mentioned, ‘I didn’t invent it! You may serve no matter!’” At Taïm (the place, in line with Admony, the deal with was a favourite amongst Japanese and Indian prospects particularly), the sabich is ready in a pita with hummus, fried eggplant, sliced hard-boiled eggs, a little bit of Israeli salad and cabbage salad, tahini, and amba sauce. A childhood favourite of the chef—she grew up a couple of minutes away from Sabich Oved in Giv’atayim, a well-liked vacation spot for the sandwich in Israel—Admony consists of the sabich in numerous varieties on menus throughout her different New York eating places. At Kish-Kash, which simply opened close by in Manhattan, it comes on a gluten-free bread. At Admony’s acclaimed Balaboosta, it’s extra of a salad: Romaine lettuce serves as a mattress for charred potatoes, seven-minute eggs, a extra delicate kind of amba sauce, and chickpeas. What’s it concerning the sabich that so appeals to Admony and has garnered a passionate following so removed from Israel’s borders? What makes it the sandwich par excellence for individuals after they style it simply as soon as? “I believe it’s so much about the best way we eat,” says the chef of Israeli meals basically. “It’s the melting pot of Jews who got here from all around the world [to Israel and brought their cuisines]. It’s the flavour, the substance, some approach to how [we] prepare dinner issues.” Natalie Ashoory, a 30-year-old of Israeli origins who calls New York residence, echoes Admony’s sentiments: “To me, the sabich is the epitome of Israeli delicacies,” she says. “You’ve got deep earthy flavors from the eggplant, the richness of the egg, and naturally, the freshness of chopped salad all enclosed in a pillowy, completely warmed-up pita.” Chef Einat Admony’s crowd-pleasing Balaboosta serves its sabich with romaine, charred potatoes, seven-minute eggs, a fragile amba sauce, and chickpeas. The attract might, maybe, relaxation on the familiarity of the components. Apart from the amba sauce, the combination of eggs, eggplant, and salad is well accessible the world over. Whereas the falafel, one other Israeli staple that enjoys a loyal culinary coterie, requires a extra intricate cooking approach and boasts quite a lot of herbs and spices that not everybody could possibly purchase, the sabich might doubtlessly be ready by nearly anybody with entry to a mean grocery retailer. Earlier than attempting your hand at a do-it-yourself sabich, take into account Admony’s ideas on a basic criticism related to one of many sandwich’s key components: “Lots of people say they don’t like eggplant,” she notes. “And it’s as a result of they don’t know the best way to prepare dinner it. More often than not, it’s not all-the-way cooked, and it’s simply not nice. Eggplant must be fried, a pleasant fry, golden-brown, not half-fry.” Admony continues: “There ought to be no resistance on the eggplant whenever you prepare dinner it, any a part of it must really feel tremendous tender, and that’s the one approach you’ll begin liking eggplant: whenever you prepare dinner it effectively.” Extra must-read tales from Fortune: —Big Gay Ice Cream cofounder on rising a small enterprise from coast to coast —Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski on Netflix, social media, and opening a restaurant —Why Charleston’s food scene is stronger than ever proper now —Certainly one of Mexico Metropolis’s hottest restaurant teams fuzes Mexican and Japanese influences —Take heed to our new audio briefing, Fortune 500 Daily Follow Fortune on Flipboard to remain up-to-date on the newest information and evaluation. Source link

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Bread Pakora a popular deep fried snack made with bread slices dipped in chickpea batter with or without potato filling.

When it is monsoon time in India or whenever it rains, people love to make deep fried snacks. Pakoras(chickpea fried fitters) with different vegetables are a must have at least once  in a while for most of the us. Though the fried stuffed is laden with calories but still people do not shy away from enjoying the fried stuff with chutneys and a cup of garam (hot) chai.

Bread Pakoras are one of the most popular snack mostly served for breakfast or for evening chai. In North India towards Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh region, bread pakoras are one of the common snacks after Samosa served to guests.You can see many sweet shops making these along with Samos early morning or evening time and packing it for customers. These are best enjoyed when hot and fresh. While Vada Pav rules the Mumbai(Maharashtra region) Bread Pakora has it’s takers all over India.

Bread Pakoras are always a hit in my house. We love to indulge in fried stuff once in a while especially when it rains. Hubby loves plain bread pakoras  and my  daughter loves Kanda spicy bhaji(Onion Pakoras with fenugreek leaves) with spicy green chutney and my son loves potato pakoras with tomato ketchup, will gradually update the recipes as and when I make..   

Ingredients for making Bread Pakora..

The basic ingredients for bread pakora are of course.. bread!! Take white or brown bread. Chickpea flour and few basic spices like red chilli powder, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, coriander powder and turmeric powder(if making the filled verizon).

How to make Bread Pakora

There are two ways to make Bread Pakora.. one is without aloo(potato) filling and the other is with spicy aloo filling. Stuffed ones are heavier on stomach, just one or two pakoras a more than enough to keep one full for hrs. This post I will be covering both the methods. Lot of other variations as per the filling are also there.Like the Paneer Bread Pakoras, nowadays people also love to are experiment with lot of fillings like cheese and meat fillings(chicken)..

Bread Pakoras are best relished with green and tamarind chutneys. Kids love to have it with tomato ketchup. A cup of chai makes the whole experience out of this world.

Besan(Chickpea) Batter for Bread Pakora

Chickpea batter is used to dip the bread slices for making pakoras. The batter should of medium consistency, neither too thick nor too thin. I add caraway seeds, red chilli powder to the batter along with salt as per taste. Also, I love to add some fresh fenugreek leaves/fresh coriander leaves or kasuri methi(dried fenugreek leaves) but that is optional. You can keep the batter palin also just like it is made in a traditional way.

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How to make Plain Bread Pakora(without filling)..

To make Plain Bread pakora without filling, cut the bread slices in triangles, you can cut the thick sides if you want.

Dip in the chickpea batter, coat bread slices nicely with the batter and carefully drop in oil. Fry till light golden brown.

How to make stuffed Bread Pakora(with filling) ..

Heat oil in  a pan/kadhai, add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafeotida.

When seeds crackle, add coriander powder, turmeric powder(optional), red chilli powder and some garam masala and finely chopped green chillies(optional). Add potatoes and salt to taste and mix everything well. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves(optional).

Cool the filling completely before stuffing in bread pieces.

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Cut bread slices diagonally (triangles), sandwich the filling between two bread triangles. Dip in chickpea batter and fry in hot oil till light golden in color.

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I like to keep the filling simple. You can also add ginger garlic paste and some curry leaves while frying potatoes.

Why I said turmeric optional? As in Western Uttar Pradesh from where I come from , no turmeric is added to the potato filling. In fact many people do not fry potatoes, they just make the filling just like it is made for Aloo Paranthas. Mash boiled potatoes, add spices like coriander powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala, mix everything well and stuff in the bread. I personally like the tempered filling whenever I make the stuffed pakoras.

Let’s see in detail how I make these delicious Bread Pakoras

Bread Pakora

Bread Pakora a popular deep fried snack made with bread slices dipped in chickpea batter with or without potato filling.

10-12 Bread Pieces

Chickpea Batter

1 Cup Chickpea Flour

a pinch Asafoetida

1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1/4 tsp Caraway Seeds

Salt to taste

Potato filling

2-3 Potatoes

2 tsp Oil

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

2 tsp Coriander Powder

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1/2 tsp Dry Mango Powder/Amchur(optional)

1 tsp Garam Masala

1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds

Salt to Taste

Oil for frying

Chickpea Batter

Take Chickpea flour in a bowl.

Add all red chilli powder, caraway seeds, asafeotida and salt in flour and mix.

Add a cup of water and mix lightly. Take care not that lumps are not formed. If lumps are formed you can mix with hand and break the lumps with fingers,

Beat the batter for 2 minutes. Keep aside.

Potato filling

Heat oil in  a pan/kadhai, add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafeotida.

When seeds crackle, add coriander powder, turmeric powder(optional), red chilli powder, fennel seeds, amchur powder and garam masala and finely chopped green chillies(optional).

Add potatoes and salt to taste and mix everything well. Fry for 2-3 minutes.

Cool completely before filling in bread slices.

Making Pakora without filling

Cut the bread slices in triangles, you can cut the thick sides if you want.

Dip in the chickpea batter, coat bread slices nicely with the batter and carefully drop in oil. Fry till light golden brown.

Making Pakora with filling

Cut the bread slices in triangles, you can cut the thick sides if you want.

Sandwich the filing between two triangular bread pieces, dip in batter.

Coat nicely with the batter. Drop carefully in oil and fry till golden brown from both the sides.

Serve with tomato ketchup or chutneys (green and tamarind) of your choice.

Linking Bread Pakoras to my Foodie Monday Bloghop group. The theme this week is #197GetinShape. The theme was suggested by Kalyani who blogs at Sizzling Taste buds. Do visit her blog for some amazing healthy and nutritious versions of  traditional south Indian recipes to fusion from all over the world.

When Kalyani suggested this theme where all the participating members have to make a dish that is presented in a geometrical shape, Bread Pakoras immediately came to my mind. The triangular bread pakoras are just right for the theme and moreover I it had been a while since I made these ..and it rained heavily the other day.. the weather, the theme were just right to make Bread Pakoras. We all enjoyed the fried treat after a long time..I think almost a year since I made the stuffed bread pakoras!!

Do make these delicious bread pakoras with or without filling and have it with a cup of masala chai or ginger tea , especially when it rains!! Trust me you will love the whole experience!!

As a kid I remember whenever mom made these, me and my sis finishes these with a glass of Mango Lassi or Mango shake. That kept us full fora couple of hrs during the day.

Looking for more fried stuff on the blog.. I am sure you will love these.. Aloo Poha Cutlets, Rajasthani Pyaaz ki Kachori, Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers, Makkai aur Methi Vada and many more..

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Bread Pakora Bread Pakora a popular deep fried snack made with bread slices dipped in chickpea batter with or without potato filling.

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10 Tips to Visit Seoul on a Budget

Whenever I chat with people about travel in Seoul, cost is the first topic that comes up. It’s true, this isn’t the cheapest city in Asia (especially if you’ve just wrapped up a trip in Southeast Asia), however, the Korean capital isn’t a destination that is going to break the bank either. There are many ways to visit Seoul on a budget if you know where to look, so today I’m going to share a few budget friendly tips to help you enjoy the city without restricting yourself in terms of the things you get to experience – because if you’ve come all the way to Seoul, you may as well enjoy your time here!

Find cheap accommodations in Seoul

When it comes to finding cheap accommodations in Seoul, there is no shortage of options. I’m going to list a few different types of accommodations starting with the most basic and then slowly working my way up in price:

Jjimjilbang (찜질방): A jjimjilbang is technically a spa and bathhouse, but this shouldn’t stop you from spending the night there. In fact, jjimjilbangs have sleeping areas, where you can either sleep in a communal room (picture lots of mats and people scattered in a massive room) or you can crawl into one of the individual cubby holes and sleep in your own little cave. While I would not recommend spending your entire trip at a jjimjilbang, it’s a good option if you’re coming into Seoul for a night or if you’re catching an early flight and you don’t want to pay for a hotel room. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to get naked to use the baths and steam rooms (no bathing suits here!), but if you’re okay with that, it’s a good option. Staying at a jjimjilbang can cost anywhere between $10-15 / night depending on the place.

Goshiwon (고시원): A goshiwon is the smallest type of room you can find in Korea. It’s basically a closet sized room large enough to fit a single bed and a little desk, but not much else. You’ll also likely be sharing a kitchen and a bathroom with other people, but there’s a reason why these places are so cheap. This type of accommodation is geared at university students or out of towners who work in the city during the week, but if you plan on being in Seoul long enough, you could also snatch up a room. Stays at a goshiwon can start as low as $200 for the month.

Hostels / Guesthouses: Another option is to stay in a hostel or a guesthouse. These can average between $25-45 a night depending on whether you’re looking at a dorm or a private room. You can select guesthouse and hostel as an option on Agoda to narrow down the search.

AirBnB: AirBnB is quite popular in Seoul and you can easily find a good bargain, especially if you book well in advance. The listings include a mixture of officetels, lofts, and 2 bedroom apartments. I have rented a lot of places in Seoul through AirBnB and I have found really nice listings for $35-50 per day, though you can go a lot higher if you’re looking for modern places with extra conveniences. If it’s your first time using AirBnB, you can get a $25 discount here.

Hotels: There are also lots of hotels to choose from across the city. On average, you’ll be looking at $75-100 a night for something in the mid-range, but prices do go up from there based on the location. You can get a rough idea browsing here.

Hanok (한옥): A hanok is a house built in the traditional Korean style and it features tiled roofs, wooden architectural elements, and heated floors. You can sometimes luck out with stays between $40-100 per night though again, it can be a lot higher. You can get more information about Korea’s Hanok Stay Program here.

Use public transportation like a pro

First things first, you need to get yourself a T-money card. This is a transportation card that will give you access to Seoul’s buses and metro system. It’s better to get a card instead of paying per ride, because it makes your fare cheaper and you end up saving quite a bit in the long run. You can pick these up at any metro station or at a convenience store like GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, Mini Stop, With Me, and Buy The Way.

The cool thing about the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system is that the network doesn’t just cover Seoul; it’s so spread out that it reaches Incheon, the Gyeonggi province, the Chungnam province, and the Gangwon province. You could potentially cover a lot of ground just using the metro, and you also have express lines to get you further faster. Don’t forget to return your T-money card at the end of your visit for a refund on the balance and the cost of the card.

Taxis are also surprisingly affordable, and while I wouldn’t use them during the day when there’s heavy traffic, they are perfect if you’ve been out late and have missed the last subway home.

Lastly, let’s talk transportation to and from the airport. The most efficient way is the AREX (Airport Railroad), which has an Express Train and an All Stop Train. The All Stop Train is cheaper and it only takes a few more minutes to get into Seoul, so I don’t find it a significant enough difference to pay extra.

Another option is to take the bus. You have the deluxe bus, which makes fewer stops and provides more comfort, or you can take the standard bus which makes more stops along the way but is cheaper.

You can get more info on transportation to and from Incheon Airport here.

Try street food & dine at local eateries

Eating out in Seoul is very affordable if you know where to go; the key to eating well and on the cheap is to veer towards little restaurants geared at locals.

These little hole-in-the-wall eateries can be easy to miss if you’re not looking for them. They are typically located in residential neighbourhoods and hold between 5-10 tables. Keep in mind that most Korean apartments are very small, so it makes sense that people would go out for food and that it would also be affordable. An average meal at a local eatery will cost $3-6. Also, all of these meals come with free re-fillable side dishes, free water, and there is no tipping.

Some foods to consider trying in eateries include:

Dolsot bibimbap (돌솥 비빔밥) – rice served in a hot stone pot with mixed vegetables and a fried egg. You then mix the ingredients and let them cook and sizzle in the pot.

Sundubu jjigae (순두부찌개) – A soft tofu and spicy red pepper paste stew. It usually has clams and a raw egg is dropped in the stone pot to continue cooking once it’s at the table. This is served with a bowl of rice.

Kimchi mandu (김치만두) – Dumplings filled with spicy fermented cabbage. You typically get a set of 10 when you order.

Chamchi kimchi bokkeumbap (참치 김치 볶음밥) – Fried rice with red pepper paste, tuna, fried kimchi, and seaweed flakes, served with a fried egg on top.

Donkasu (돈가스) – Pork cutlet that is breaded and then fried. It can be served with different sauces and gravies, and it comes with a bowl of rice.

Mandu guk (만두국) – Light broth with chives, whisked egg, seaweed, and dumplings.

Omurice (오므라이스) – The name is short for omelette and rice. It’s made by frying rice in a bit of ketchup, and then wrapping the rice in a light omelette. This can then be topped with more ketchup or gravy.

Ramyeon (라면) – Ramen noodles in a spicy broth. You can add extras to it like slices of cheese.

The only potential hurdle at some of these local eateries is that they tend to only have Korean menus. If you luck out, you’ll be able to point at a picture or point at someone else’s dish if you like what you see, but it would be a good idea to show up with a list of foods you’d like to eat, especially if you don’t read Hangul or speak Korean.

Another option for eating cheaply in Seoul are the street food markets. Here you’ll find a lot of dishes that you can eat on the go for just a few dollars, plus the language barrier isn’t so scary since all you have to do is point at what you want. Some classic street food eats are:

Tteokbokki (떡볶이) – Soft rice cakes served in a sweet red chilli sauce.

Odeng (오뎅) – Boiled fishcake served on a skewer.

Twigim (튀김) – An assortment of battered and deep-fried snacks that can include slices of sweet potato, egg, dumplings, squid and more. Very similar to tempura.

Kimbap (김밥) – A rice roll typically stuffed with cucumbers, spinach, carrots, pickled radish, and you can add extras like canned tuna or sweet beef. It looks like a sushi roll, but it’s not.

Hotteok (호떡) – A cross between a donut and a pancake filled with cinnamon and sugar.

Most street food snacks are $0.50-$3, so you could either have one as a little snack, or make a meal by picking up different items from food vendors.

Visit all the free (& nearly free) museums

So according to my friend Google, there are over 100 museums in Seoul. I clearly haven’t been to them all, so I’m just going to stick to the main ones which I know and have enjoyed. Most of these are either free or very cheap to visit, though access to special exhibitions does come at an additional cost.

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관) – FREE

This museum is located within the grounds of Gyeongbokbung Palace (East Entrance) and it focuses on the daily life and culture of Korea from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty.

National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) – FREE

This next one is also located within the grounds of Gyeongbokgung and it showcases artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty which were found in the nearby palaces and shrines.

National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관) – FREE

The National Museum of Korea has a massive collection focused on Korean history and art. The collection starts with prehistoric artifacts and then moves into medieval and early modern history.

National Hangul Museum (국립한글박물관) – FREE

This museum deals with the history of the Korean alphabet, which is a heck of a lot easier to learn than hanja! It’s also really close to the National Museum of Korea, so you can easily hit both on the same day.

War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관) – FREE

The War Memorial of Korea has both an indoor and outdoor component, the latter which features military equipment and machinery used during the war. While the focus is on the Korean War, this museum also covers other wars and conflicts Korea has faced.

Seoul Museum of Art / SeMA (서울시립미술관) – Depends on exhibition

This museum holds rotating exhibitions throughout the year, so you never know what you’re going to find. I went to their Tim Burton exhibition a few years back and loved it, but this is one museum where you want to check that there’s something on before you show up. Also, the price of the admission ticket varies depending on the exhibition.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art / MMCA Seoul (국립현대미술관) – 4,000 won

For all you modern and contemporary art lovers, this is another museum to add to your list. Admission is cheap and they have rotating exhibitions throughout the year.

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (리움 삼성미술관) – 10,000 won

So this museum is not free, but if you enjoy traditional Korean art and contemporary art, it might be worth the admission fee; 10,000 won will give you access to the permanent collection, and 8,000 won for special exhibitions.

Also, certain museums are free once a month as part of Culture Day. You can see a list of participating museums here and hopefully free admission day overlaps with your visit!

Visit the main attractions

Alright, so I’ve told you all about the free and nearly free museums, now let’s have a look at some other fun sights and attractions across Seoul. In many cities, the top attractions generally come with hefty price tags, but that is not the case in Seoul. Here are a few activities that you can check out:

Grand Palaces – 10,000 won for 5 sites

There are 5 Grand Palaces in Seoul: Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung and Gyeonghuigung. You can either pay for individual admission tickets, or you can pay 10,000 won for a pass, which will give you access to the first four palaces (the fifth one is already free) as well as the Jongmyo Shrine. That’s cheaper than paying to visit each palace individually, and you don’t have to see everything on the same day.

Another alternative is to rent a hanbok (traditional Korean dress), which will then grant you free access to the palaces and the shrine. The rental of a hanbok is usually between 12,000-15,000 won, which is just a little more than getting the pass, but it means you can have fun taking photos around the grounds.

Jogyesa Temple – FREE

This is a Buddhist temple located in Jongno, which puts it in walking distance of many of the Grand Palaces. My favourite time of year to visit is for Buddha’s birthday when the entire temple is covered in colourful paper lanterns.

Cheonggyecheon – FREE

The Cheonggyecheon is an urban public space with a stream that flows more than 10 kilometres across the city. It’s a really nice spot for a stroll or a picnic lunch, and it has lots of bridges and foot stones so that you can criss cross back and forth. It’s nice to visit any time of year, but especially during the Lantern Festival when you can see one of a kind lanterns on display.

Namsangol Hanok Village – FREE

This is a village where hanok (traditional Korean houses) have been preserved to showcase what the area would have looked like in centuries past. This was once the site of a  Joseon-era summer resort, so it feels quite peaceful even though you can see modern structures off in the distance.

Bukchon Hanok Village – FREE

This neighbourhood is full of traditional Korean houses, but unlike other villages that have been turned into open-air museums, people still live in these homes. Some of the hanok have been repurposed into workshops, cultural spaces, and private galleries, but for the most part, they are private residences. This is a beautiful area to wander on foot and it doesn’t cost anything.

N Seoul Tower – 10,000 won

For expansive views of Seoul, you’ll want to ride the elevator up N Seoul Tower. You can either pay to take the cable car or walk up the hill if you’re looking to save a few won. Once you’re done visiting the observatory, you can also watch free cultural performances on the square or lock your love like thousands of others before you.

Shop in subway stations and university areas

When it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes, and accessories, the vicinity around major universities is a great place to do so. The prices in these areas are geared at young students on a budget so aside from finding really trendy items, you can also get great deals. Some places to consider shopping in Seoul include:

Hongdae – This is the area around Hongik University, which is one of Korea’s top universities for the fine arts. This means there’s a lot of experimentation with fashion, which makes it a great place discover to new trends before they become mainstream. Hongdae is home to a lot of independent clothing stores and outdoor stands.

Ewha – This area is usually referred to as Edae and it is home to Ewha Womans University. Being next a women’s university means that this area is filled with shops geared towards girls. The shops feature a lot of feminine and girly pieces and you can also pick up all sorts of accessories: headbands, hats, earrings, scarves, sunglasses, handbags and so much more.

Sinchon – This is the area around Yonsei University, the oldest university in Korea and one of the most prestigious. Sinchon is just one stop away from Ewha on Line 2, so you can easily cover both in one outing. Like with Hongdae and Ewha, you can also expect to find a lot of indie shops with experimental yet affordable fashion.

All of the areas I’ve mentioned above also boast plenty of Korean beauty shops. One thing to keep in mind if you’re shopping for Korean makeup products is that they often give out free samples. These can be face masks, facial cleansers, or moisturizers. Sometimes they’ll hand out samples outside the stores as a way to lure you in, and other times you’ll get them as a little freebie with your purchase. It may not be huge, but it’s free!

If you’re visiting Seoul on a budget, you can also consider shopping in the underground metro stations. It may sound a bit odd, but most major stations have underground shopping areas where you’ll find independent clothing stores as well as major beauty brands.

Hiking and green spaces

Another way to make the most of your visit to Seoul on a budget is by enjoying all the green spaces the city has to offer. Here are a few to consider:

Han River

The Han River is a great place to visit on the weekends. If the weather is nice, this is where people come to picnic for the day with tents in tow. My favourite stretch of waterfront is along Yeouido, where you can rent bikes, watch teenagers longboard like pros, take out paddle boats and more.

Seoul Forest

Seoul Forest has some beautiful tree-lined paths and it’s a great little escape from the city. The area was once used as the royal hunting grounds, but thankfully these days there’s a greater focus on animal conservation so you can see deer and even feed them.

Seonyudo Park

Seonyudo is an island in the middle of the Han River that was once home to a water filtration plant. The entire place has been turned into an ecological park, while still retaining a bit of an industrial feel, so it’s a pretty cool place to wander around. To reach the park you’ll either have to cross Yanghwadaegyo Bridge from Hapjeong in the north or Yeouido in the south.

Bukhansan National Park

For something a little more active in the form of a day-long hike, you can head up to Bukhansan National Park, which is located directly north of Seoul. They have a vast network of trails that range in length and level of difficulty, plus there are lots of temples that you can visit along the way.

Make use of convenience stores

Convenience stores in South Korea take things to a whole different level. They are fully stocked so that you can piece together a meal at all hours of the day, and you also can’t walk more than few steps without stumbling across one. So what can you eat?

Ramyeon bowls – What flavour would you like? Kimchi, cheese, beef, chicken, squid, vegetable, mushroom, spaghetti…wait, spaghetti?! There are countless types of ramyeon bowls and most of them don’t cost more than 1,000 won. Also, convenience stores usually have a hot water station where you can prep your meal and pick up a pair of chopsticks.

Rice and curry – Rice and curry bowls are another popular food option. These are sold in separate bowls which you can microwave and enjoy on the spot.

Food trays – These are similar to bento boxes and they usually include rice, a pork cutlet or some kind of meat, kimchi, and a few different vegetables.

Korean snacks – We’re talking seaweed chips, Pepero sticks (chocolate covered pretzels), rice crackers, honey cakes, red bean dumplings, choco pies, shrimp puffs and more. All of these cost no more than 2,000 won each.

Free activities through Seoul Global Cultural Centre

The Seoul Global Cultural Centre puts on a wide array of activities and workshops for visitors passing through.  This is done as a way to introduce visitors to Korean culture and guess what, these events are free! Some of the activities you can expect to try include:

Take a K-POP dance lesson

Take a Korean cooking class

Take a Hanji craft class

Take a Korean folk painting class

Try on traditional Korean hanbok

You can have a look at their website for current and ongoing events, and then you can reserve your spot in the workshops.

Experience Seoul’s unique cafe culture

I know, I know, I like to mention Seoul’s themed cafes anytime I get the chance, but how can I not? They are amazing! Would you rather enjoy a warm beverage at a coffee chain or somewhere unique? In Seoul you can find a:

Poo Cafe

Cat Cafe

Dog Cafe

Comic Book Cafe

Hello Kitty Cafe

Sheep Cafe

Raccoon Cafe

Lego Cafe

Flower Cafe

and so many others!

The way it works with these cafes is that they either charge you an admission fee and you get a free drink, or you buy a drink which acts as your admission fee. The cost is generally between 6,000-10,000 won at most, and you get to spend a few hours in a rather unusual setting.

If the above doesn’t really sound like your kind of thing, you can also consider visiting a traditional tea house in Insadong, where you can enjoy a cup of tea in a serene setting.

More ideas of things to do in Seoul

Lastly, let me leave you with this video that Sam and I filmed over the course of our summer and autumn visit in Korea this year. We ran around town and captured 50 things to do in Seoul, so hopefully this will give you a few ideas of what this city has to offer and get you pumped for your trip!

  Have you been to Seoul? Do you have any other tips to visit on a budget?

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