Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn harvest holiday) food does NOT have chili pepper
Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn harvest holiday) food does NOT have chili pepper
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They are also traditionally void of garlic, chives, or green onions! It’s based on the belief that the spirits avoid those spicy/pungent ingredients, as well as the red color of the chili repelling the spirits due to its association with blood. Other foods that are not offered for rituals include peaches, fish with names that end with the syllable -치 (eg. saury, Spanish mackerel), and red beans.
However, modern interpretations have opened a few loopholes such as using non-spicy green chilis or bell peppers instead of red chilis, or non-fuzzy nectarines in place of peaches. Other seasonings like black peppercorn or ginger are used by many. Some families even sneak in minced garlic for the seasoning or decide to offer food with the taboo ingredients if the deceased *really* loved them.
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They are also traditionally void of garlic, chives, or green onions! It’s based on the belief that the spirits avoid those spicy/pungent ingredients, as well as the red color of the chili repelling the spirits due to its association with blood. Other foods that are not offered for rituals include peaches, fish with names that end with the syllable -치 (eg. saury, Spanish mackerel), and red beans.
However, modern interpretations have opened a few loopholes such as using non-spicy green chilis or bell peppers instead of red chilis, or non-fuzzy nectarines in place of peaches. Other seasonings like black peppercorn or ginger are used by many. Some families even sneak in minced garlic for the seasoning or decide to offer food with the taboo ingredients if the deceased *really* loved them.