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BurnItDwn

Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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As an Asian American, do you feel more or less the same as any other American, or, do you feel "different" because of bad behavior of other Americans, or, perhaps due to the way your parents raised you being different from what maybe was the "norm" for your area?

How come bland sriracha is more or less as popular as kechup, but good gochujang is hard as hell to find here even though it's SOOOO much better in every possible way?
 
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ElFenix

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how should i cook the packages of small frozen fish at 99 ranch market and super h mart?
 

kage69

Lifer
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How come bland sriracha is more or less as popular as kechup, but good gochujang is hard as hell to find here even though it's SOOOO much better in every possible way?

First Total A and then this. *applause*

Lotte and Han Ah Reum really need to expand in the States, I don't live near a little-Korea anymore.
 

BurnItDwn

Lifer
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First Total A and then this. *applause*

Lotte and Han Ah Reum really need to expand in the States, I don't live near a little-Korea anymore.

The office where I work is maybe 10-15 minutes from an H Mart. It's the opposite direction as home though, so I don't wind up going out that way very often.

There are like half a dozen Korean BBQs between the office and home though ... so I do stop by from time to time. It helps that beer like OB or Hite is pretty neutral and generally tends to compliment spicy foods really nicely.

I've developed a bit of an obsession with Nakji Bokkeum as of late, however I think gamjatang might just be my overall favorite Korean food that I've had the pleasure of eating. Of course stuff like Bulgogi is amazing as well. Very much a noob when it comes to Korean foods, a lot more on my list of "things to try" than "things I have tried", but, eventually I hope to learn the cuisines
 

Mayne

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will my grandson inherit any of my good looks even though the father is mongolian? He's prettyi handsome too?
 

kage69

Lifer
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The office where I work is maybe 10-15 minutes from an H Mart. It's the opposite direction as home though, so I don't wind up going out that way very often.

There are like half a dozen Korean BBQs between the office and home though ... so I do stop by from time to time. It helps that beer like OB or Hite is pretty neutral and generally tends to compliment spicy foods really nicely.

I've developed a bit of an obsession with Nakji Bokkeum as of late, however I think gamjatang might just be my overall favorite Korean food that I've had the pleasure of eating. Of course stuff like Bulgogi is amazing as well. Very much a noob when it comes to Korean foods, a lot more on my list of "things to try" than "things I have tried", but, eventually I hope to learn the cuisines

Well I envy your access! Any time I have to return to Maryland I always gorge on all the Korean I can, tend to stick with non-seafood items though. Have never tried gamjatang although I've heard it's amazing. I like ox tail, so... I feel like I need to sponsor a Korean family who wants to open a restaurant. Having regular access to authentic bulgogi and jakbol is something I really miss. Agree on the Hite too.

You ever do the san nakji challenge?
 

Mai72

Lifer
Sep 12, 2012
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Are you South Korean?

Opinion on SE Asians? Thai, Vietnan, Cambodian, Laos. Who do you like?

I've lived in both Thailand and South Korea. Koreans are hypercompetitive, Thais tend to be more laid back. I've also dated Thais. They can be a little nutty, and they want MONEY!
 

Zeze

Lifer
Mar 4, 2011
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When they bring out those charts that show black men have only 0.25 cm longer shlongs than me, i know its bullshit. I have porn, you know.

Question: sex.

Do you think the average korean-american (sample size: your korean friends) would rather pick a korean, any asian, black, latina/mediterranean, or cheerleader-blonde-american as ideal partner?


Its a dumb question but the only other i could come up with was "have you ever eaten dog" so i went with this one.

It depends on individuals. My FOBBY Korean friends prefer same Korean.

My friends are all over the place:
1. Chinese american married Indian American
2. Korean married a white girl
3. Chinese American married a gun-totin white girl and he now has 13 rifles.
4. My white guy friend married a russian.
5. My half white half japanese guy married a Chinese American

Have you been to Busan, South Korea? If so, is it worth visiting?

I have not visited busan since childhood. Even to koreans it's known for seafood being a port city.

I consider myself a Native American. I was born here and I figure that makes me about as native as one could get.

Are you OK with that?

Sure buddy


I'm 1/4 Asian. Can I join all the Asian-American clubs?

Do it.

Why are Asians so good in the classroom but can never seem to drive worth a shit?

Is that actually true? Yes women cant drive. Asians do Tokyo drift and shiet.

Shrug, you can be like 1/16th American Indian and join their club but maybe the Asian club is more selective?

You are welcome.

Do you practice traditional Korean religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Protestantism or Cheondoism?

SK is heavily evangelized. I grew up as a protestant.

what's the fastest/bestest way to make chicken fried rice

Cold rice, hot wok. I know this cuz I like cooking.
 
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Zeze

Lifer
Mar 4, 2011
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As an Asian American, do you feel more or less the same as any other American, or, do you feel "different" because of bad behavior of other Americans, or, perhaps due to the way your parents raised you being different from what 6maybe was the "norm" for your area?

How come bland sriracha is more or less as popular as kechup, but good gochujang is hard as hell to find here even though it's SOOOO much better in every possible way?

I'm glad you asked this. I'm pretty sure if you grew up Asian in US, chances are you faced some awful racism. This is a fact of life.

As a father, I know my kids will go through it and face some racial slurs.

I'll equip my kids to be strong while recognizing the great surrounding they're born in.

Also my korean parents never raised me in this stereotypical one dimensional 'study 24 7, must get As!' Kind of way. They were pretty amazing folks.

Actually none of my Asian friends had parents like that.

I think it's a shitty stereotype stemming from 70s-80s era poor uninformed Chinese immigrants perhaps.

how should i cook the packages of small frozen fish at 99 ranch market and super h mart?

Post pic and I'll share knowledge.


Do you like Ramen?

Sure. Instant ramen is korean mostly. Real japanese ramen is a recent global fad that korea is getting to learn as well.

The office where I work is maybe 10-15 minutes from an H Mart. It's the opposite direction as home though, so I don't wind up going out that way very often.

There are like half a dozen Korean BBQs between the office and home though ... so I do stop by from time to time. It helps that beer like OB or Hite is pretty neutral and generally tends to compliment spicy foods really nicely.

I've developed a bit of an obsession with Nakji Bokkeum as of late, however I think gamjatang might just be my overall favorite Korean food that I've had the pleasure of eating. Of course stuff like Bulgogi is amazing as well. Very much a noob when it comes to Korean foods, a lot more on my list of "things to try" than "things I have tried", but, eventually I hope to learn the cuisines

Where do you live.


would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?

100. 1 horse sized duck is terrifying.

will my grandson inherit any of my good looks even though the father is mongolian? He's prettyi handsome too?

Your grandson looks adorable.

Well I envy your access! Any time I have to return to Maryland I always gorge on all the Korean I can, tend to stick with non-seafood items though. Have never tried gamjatang although I've heard it's amazing. I like ox tail, so... I feel like I need to sponsor a Korean family who wants to open a restaurant. Having regular access to authentic bulgogi and jakbol is something I really miss. Agree on the Hite too.

You ever do the san nakji challenge?

I grew up on najki raw. I'll never forget my dad asking me to try. I was like 8.

Are you South Korean?

Opinion on SE Asians? Thai, Vietnan, Cambodian, Laos. Who do you like?

I've lived in both Thailand and South Korea. Koreans are hypercompetitive, Thais tend to be more laid back. I've also dated Thais. They can be a little nutty, and they want MONEY!

I like em all. Of course racism exists everywhere and I think old school koreans grew up looking down on SE Asians.

I think that's awful.

I personally think Asian cuisine is a notch above in craftsmanship over French or western cuisine. Of course I'm biased.

Japanese sushi, tempura
Korean BBQ, hot pot culture, Kim chi
The entire Chinese wok lineup is amazing. Noodles!
Mothereffin thai cuisine mmmm
Pho and bun of vietnamese.

Love em all. Yes I make a mean ass steak and mashed potatoes. I love smoking BBQ. And my chili game is on point but Asian cuisine rocks.
 
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Stereotypes are there simply because they are statistically true. You can deny it all you want - but it is factually true for the majority, hence why it became a stereotype.

I'll never forget waiting in line at a Costco to fill up. If anyone has been in line at a Costco for gasoline, you will know what I mean.... The guy in front of me - obviously Asian and proven when he got out of the car to fill up had a simple task...Drive around the car in front - because the FIRST person at the pump was done, but the 2nd person wasn't. I swear it was like a driver's ed class. The poor Costco gas attendee was trying to guide him with his hands and everything. It was a simple task - pull around the car and then go forward - then reverse to get right in front of the pump. It took like 5 tries... and that was with assistance from the pump attendee.
 

uhohs

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Please share some good authentic recipes for Korean BBQ meat marinades. I've gotten too many recipes from people where it doesn't end up tasting like the stuff you get in restaurants.
 

BurnItDwn

Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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I'm glad you asked this. I'm pretty sure if you grew up Asian in US, chances are you faced some awful racism. This is a fact of life.

As a father, I know my kids will go through it and face some racial slurs.

I'll equip my kids to be strong while recognizing the great surrounding they're born in.

Also my korean parents never raised me in this stereotypical one dimensional 'study 24 7, must get As!' Kind of way. They were pretty amazing folks.

Actually none of my Asian friends had parents like that.

I think it's a shitty stereotype stemming from 70s-80s era poor uninformed Chinese immigrants perhaps.

I was thinking not just of stereotypical things like study study study, but, other things like eating "different" food. I imagine it might be hard to fit in at school if most of the other kids are all eating homogeneous bland same thing, and then you had something a bit more interesting ... Of course the flipside to that is that lots of what some people would have thought was "weird" stuff 1 generation ago, is now trendy or even mainstream.

Maybe there is hope for the world.
Have you heard of the 88rising label? Do you think Asian artists creating and playing R&B or Hiphop and more or less exposing the mainstream American pop culture will help to reduce the racism at all? I There was an awesome Hot Ones show with Joji & Rich Brian pretty recently. Highly recommended if you like the show.

I wish all the ethnocentrism and racism would die, but I don't know if it's getting better, or if it's getting worse with all the nationalism getting exposure on the news and such ...



I'm in Wauconda, like ... 40ish miles NW of Chicago. (Hmart of Glenview IL is like 10-20 minutes or so from work, but, as I said before, Korean BBQs are pretty common around here.)

Take care and happy weekend
 
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IronWing

No Lifer
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Does anyone eat century eggs or do the old people make them just to fret the youngsters.
 

GrumpyMan

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How do you feel about Asians who surgically have their eye lids modified to look more "American" or round eyed if you will?
 
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