This article goes out to my Muslim gang!
Whether you're residing in South Korea or planning to, you'll surely find it handy!
I arrived in Korea last August. Shortly after, I realized that I won't be doing any cooking in particular because of the dorm-type I live in. We have no kitchen! The closest thing to it are the microwaves in the dining area. Therefore, I didn't think I'd get the chance to do any cooking.
Fast-forward to November, I signed up to a Cultural Exchange day in Gwangju! The participation conditions were simple! Share a glimpse of your culture through FOOD! Only after making that commitment with the program, I realized that most of the authentic Algerian dishes share meat as a common ingredient. First, as a person I could not backdown from a promise I had made. Second, as a Muslim there was no way I'd allow myself to cook with non-halal meat...
Luckily, being a Korea-fanatic for a long time comes with certain benefits. A lot of time to make a lot of research, haha. Be it Halal restaurants, marts, shops, etc. I almost had them memorized! But, I also knew that most of them were centered around the big apple of South Korea, a.k.a Seoul!
So, I took the quickest and most convenient option by ordering from a halal website in Korea.
Here's my experience with AL-BAZAR:
Note: My only regret is not signing up on the website which is why I have no receipt of the purchase..
I went on the AL-BAZAR website & scrolled.. a lot...
After comparing article prices, I finally decided which one I'll be getting!
I contacted AL-BAZAR to confirm certain information about the product.
After delaying it for 3 days I finally made my order which included: ___
I let AL-BAZAR know I've completed my order.
I receive my order the following day at noon, as promised!
I am ecstatic! And my dish not only came out DELICIOUS but 100% Halal certified!
What to take from my experience?
No matter where you live in Korea (to be confirmed if I move to an Island or so ahah), Halal meat is always available thanks to the convenience of the internet and halal food providing services like AL-BAZAR. So, don't be afraid to sign up for new experiences, share your culture and enjoy tasty halal meals!
In part 02 of this mini-series, I'll be sharing other Halal websites, marts, shops, etc. And how to track them down in Korea!
