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after a very funny ricky gervais show at MSG, i convinced derek and eric to go to bcd tofu house for a late dinner. despite the fact that i can't handle spicy food, i love spicy tofu seafood soup - sun du bu. i think the version at tofu house is excellent, especially since i can customize the spiciness level. we also ordered kimchi bi bom bop (they don't have kimchi fried rice which is what derek wanted) and pajun. very good.
i have one question, though. at the end of each table, they place a castiron bowl with rice inside. after scooping out the rice and serving each person at the table, they pour water into the bowl and leave it on the end of the table. we decided there were two possible explanations: (1) to make it easier to clean the bowls later and (2) so that you can eat the crispy bits of rice at the bottom of the bowl. do any koreans read my blog? what is the point of the watery rice bowl?
NOTE: koreatown location is apparently closed.
Hi Karen!I just discovered your blog~! =) So, the BCD question - they pour the water in the bowl and leave it for a bit to make "noorengee". Did they scoop it out for you to eat it? It's quite delicious! I think sometimes they forget to actually serve it to you...but next time, remind them and give it a try! =)
ReplyDeletehi julie! thanks for answering my question! i'll definitely have to try this noorengee next time. :-)
ReplyDeletemy mom makes noorengee dehydrated burnt rice disks for my brother. just add hot water and you're good to go.
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