Ori-tang facts for kids
| Type | Guk |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Korea |
| Main ingredients | Duck, vegetables |
| Ori-tang | |
| Hangul |
오리탕
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|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | oritang |
| McCune–Reischauer | orit'ang |
Oritang (오리탕) is a delicious Korean soup or stew. It is made by slowly cooking duck with different kinds of vegetables. The word Ori means "duck" in Korean. Tang is another word for guk, which means "soup" or "stew".
What is Oritang?
Oritang is a type of guk, a popular Korean dish. It is usually a clear soup. But its exact recipe can change depending on the region or who is making it.
Ingredients and Flavors
The main ingredients in Oritang are duck and various fresh vegetables. Sometimes, people add chili pepper powder to make the soup spicy. This spicy version is similar to maeuntang, which is a spicy fish soup. Other times, roasted perilla seeds are added. These seeds help to make the soup thicker and give it a unique flavor.
Where to Find Oritang
Oritang is a special dish in certain parts of Korea. It is very popular in Gyeonggi Province and South Jeolla Province. It is especially famous in Gwangju City. In Gwangju, you can find many restaurants that specialize in Oritang. About 20 of these restaurants are located on Yudong Alley in Buk-gu, which is the Northern District of the city. They serve Oritang and other tasty duck dishes.
