Sakhalin Korean cuisine
ethnic cuisine in Sakhalin, Russia
Sakhalin Koreans are a group of ethnic Koreans on the island of Sakhalin, Russia. They have a distinct style of cuisine that descends from Korean cuisine and Russian cuisine. They are often considered distinct from Koryo-saram, Koreans of the former Soviet Union, who have their own cuisine.
Background
The Sakhalin Koreans are part of the Korean diaspora that left Korea during the Japanese colonial period. Many were moved either forcefully to Sakhalin, especially after Japan mobilized Koreans to support its war effort, or because they were trying to escape conditions in Korea. After the end of the colonial period in 1945, many were prevented from returning to Korea by the Soviet Union.
Description
The seas and mountains of Sakhalin have significant biodiversity, from which the Sakhalin Koreans drew materials for their cooking. Several first generation Sakhalin Koreans reportedly believed that food was so plentiful on Sakhalin that one can live anywhere, as long as one is diligent. When they first arrived on Sakhalin, living conditions were difficult, but they reportedly eventually came to feel that, due to the biodiversity of the island,
Money can be found in the mountains, money can be found in the sea, money can be found in the rivers.
While the Korean language and other Korean cultural elements have dwindled since they first arrived, Korean cuisine has been relatively preserved in Sakhalin.
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