North Chungcheong

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 산채 비빔밥, rice with mushroom, spinach, an assortment of roots, sprouts and other vegetables

hobak beombeok 호박 범벅, winter squash porridge*

cheonggukjjang jjigae 청국장 찌개, bean paste stew with ground fermented soybeans