Eumsik dimibang facts for kids
| Eumsik dimibang | |
The cover of Eumsik dimibang
|
|
Quick facts for kids Korean name |
|
|---|---|
| Hangul |
음식디미방 / 규곤시의방
|
| Hanja |
飮食知味方 / 閨壼是議方
|
| Revised Romanization | Eumsik dimibang / Gyugon siuibang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Umsik timipang / Kyugon siuipang |
The Eumsik dimibang (pronounced Um-sik Dee-mee-bang) is a very old and special Korean cookbook. It was written around the year 1670 by a noblewoman named Lady Jang (1598-1680). She lived in Gyeongsang Province during the Joseon Dynasty, which was a long time ago in Korea. This book is a handwritten copy, and it's written in hangul, the Korean alphabet.
What is Eumsik dimibang?
This book is more than just a cookbook! It shares many secrets of Korean cooking. It teaches you how to make different dishes and also how to keep food fresh for a long time. Lady Jang belonged to the yangban class, which was the noble class in Joseon Korea.
Recipes and Drinks
The Eumsik dimibang has recipes for many kinds of Korean food. It also includes special ways to store food so it doesn't spoil. The book even has 51 different recipes for traditional Korean alcoholic drinks. One important recipe in the book is for gwaha-ju, which is a type of strong rice wine. This is the oldest printed recipe we know of for this drink!
Why is This Book Important?
The Eumsik dimibang is very important for understanding Korean history and food. It is the oldest and most detailed cookbook written by a woman in Korea. Because of this, it helps experts learn a lot about how people cooked and ate during the Joseon Dynasty. It's like a window into the past, showing us what life was like and what delicious foods were enjoyed centuries ago.
