Being the only province without a coastline, the province's cuisine is composed mainly of grains and vegetables. Barley is the most popular alternative to rice for their variety of dishes. Regional specialities include:
sanchae bibimbap ì°ì± ë¹ë¹ë°¥, rice with mushroom, spinach, an assortment of roots, sprouts and other vegetables
hobak beombeok í¸ë° ë²ë² , winter squash porridge*
cheonggukjjang jjigae ì²êµì¥ ì°ê°, bean paste stew with ground fermented soybeans