K-Food: What's In Season
Korean cuisine — healthy, seasonal, and globally loved. Discover the best foods for every season.
10 seasonal foods in Apr
Rockfish
Medium-sized white fish abundant in spring with firm, sweet meat. Excellent all-purpose fish for any preparation. April rockfish are healthy and flavorful after spring spawning season begins.
Mackerel
Oily, flavorful fish abundant in spring with rich, buttery meat. Dark-fleshed mackerel is packed with omega-3s and has a distinctive taste that's prized in Korean cuisine.
Webfoot Octopus
Small tender octopus with delicate, slightly sweet flavor. April webfoot octopus season brings fresh, springy texture perfect for quick cooking and spicy preparations.
Wild Greens
Variety of mountain greens including bitter lettuce, chwinamul (bracken fern), and other wild herbs. April's abundance of tender shoots provides diverse flavors and textures for seasonal side dishes.
Bamboo Shoots
Tender, pale shoots from spring bamboo groves with subtle sweetness and firm texture. Fresh bamboo shoots (in spring) are milder and more tender than older varieties.
Spring Onions
Fresh green onions with tender leaves and mild flavor. April spring onions are sweetest and most delicate, perfect for fresh applications and quick cooking.
Cherry
Early spring cherries, delicate and sweet with tender flesh. Korean cherries are prized for their size and flavor. April marks the beginning of cherry season in Korea.
Apricot
First stone fruits of spring with bright orange color and tart-sweet flavor. April apricots are early season varieties with concentrated flavor from spring sunshine.
Haemul Pajeon
Crispy pancakes with spring green onions and shellfish, often enjoyed with makgeolli on rainy days. Tender spring onions and fresh seafood create the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Spring Ssam
Fresh lettuce and perilla wraps filled with grilled meat, rice, and ssamjang. Spring version uses tender, sweet fresh leaves perfect for wrapping succulent grilled meat.
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