1/10 Dried Persimmon

DIALOG>> Gotgam are dried persimmons.

They are dried persimmons. It's a popular snack in Korea.

They taste pretty good.

I'll give it a try.


RESPONSE>> Talk about dried persimmons.

Gotgam, or dried persimmons is a winter delicacy in Korea.
* winter delicacy: 겨울철 별미
ex> Red bean porridge is a winter delicacy in Korea.

They're a delicious and nutritious snack.
ex> Children need to eat nutritious foods.

They make great gifts as well, because people of all ages enjoy them.
ex> This movie is for people of all ages.

There's even a famous Korean folk tale where dried persimmons were able to scare away a vicious tiger.
* vicious: 악한
* folk tale: 전래 동화, 민담
* scare away: 겁을 주어 쫓아내다

You simply clean and peel the persimmons.
* peel: 껍질을 벗기다.
ex> Koreans tend to peel apples before they eat them.

Remove excess moisture and then hang them up to dry in a ventilated area for 3 to 4 weeks.
* hang up: 걸어 두다
ex> Hang up the painting on the wall over there.
* ventilate: 통풍시키다, 환기하다

When they are dry enough, enjoy them whenever you feel like a snack.
ex> If you feel like a snack, have a banana.


@ Do you want to sleep over tonight?  오늘 밤 자고 갈래?

1. My favorite winter delicacy is roasted sweet potato.
2. His music was loved by people of all ages.
3. Wash and peel the potatoes.
4. The room is bright and well-ventilated.