Yangyang Traditional Market Food Street : Pine Mushroom Hot Pot

Yangyang Traditional Market Food Street : Pine Mushroom Hot Pot

(Photo Source: Gangwon-do Provincial Office Website)

Yangyang’s specialty is pine mushroom, which is excellent in taste and flavor.

Although many people find pine mushrooms, they are only available during the period of October where the quantity very much limited.

Pine mushroom grows in 20 ~ 60 year old pine trees. It is mainly produced in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, which is one of the regions where pine trees grow the most Korea.

Yangyang pine mushroom has less water content and is rich in fragrance than other areas, so foreigners such as Japan recognize its value. Pine mushroom is known to strengthen the stomach function, and act as an anticarcinogen. 

Vitamin B as well as the high content of minerals and unsaturated fatty acids within the pine mushroom increases immunity and lowers blood cholesterol It is perfect for eating with meat, and you can enjoy the smell of it while eating it.

Pine Mushroom Hot Pot is rich in various ingredients including carrots, leeks, and pumpkin in a clear and warm broth that serves well during winter.