Patjuk

Patjuk — Korean, Swedish and Persian Dishes for Winter Solstice

“**Dongji (Korean Culture)** The deep red hue of the Korean bean soup, patjuk, that is eaten on Dongji (the winter solstice) is believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits and, traditionally, was sprinkled around the house to chase them away. Having grown up in Seoul, Selina S. Lee, an Oakland restaurant…”