Curiosities about Korean chopsticks
In Korea, as in most other Asian countries, instead of using Western cutlery, it is usually eaten with chopsticks. However, Korean chopsticks have some differences from those used in other countries. First of all, they are made of metal and not wood. Furthermore, the traditional ones are flat and not cylindrical and on the table we always find them accompanied by a spoon. But what are the reasons for these differences? Keep reading this article if you want to discover the particularities of Korean chopsticks. Why are Korean chopsticks made of metal? The reason why Korean chopsticks are made of metal and not wood or bamboo as in other Asian countries goes back to the ancient royal houses. In fact, kings often risked being murdered with poison in their food. To avoid this risk there were tasters who tried the king's food to check that it was not contaminated. However, the taster did not always check everything and, to ensure that the king had a reliable second check, they started usi