우리나라는 식용 말의 사육량이 적어 말고기가 매우 귀하다. 유통량이 적은 만큼 제주에 오면 꼭 먹어야 하는 별미 음식이다. 말고기는 지방이 적고, 육질이 부드러우며 특유의 향이 있다. 찜, 조림 등으로 조리가 가능하나 제대로 맛을 즐기려면 구이나 육회로 먹어야 한다. 다른 고기와 다르게 단맛이 나 육회로 먹으면 더욱 풍미 있는 말고기를 맛볼 수 있다.
In Korea, the amount of horses raised for human consumption is small, so horse meat is very valuable. As the distribution volume is small, it is a delicacy that you must eat when you come to Jeju. Horse meat has little fat, is soft, and has a unique aroma. It can be cooked by steaming or simmering, but to enjoy the taste properly, it must be eaten grilled or raw. Unlike other meats, it has a sweet taste, so you can taste more flavorful horse meat when you eat it as raw meat.
In our country, the breeding quantity of horses for consumption is small, so horse meat is very precious. As the distribution amount is small, it is a delicacy you must try when you visit Jeju. Horse meat has low fat content, tender meat, and a unique aroma. It can be cooked as steamed or braised dishes, but to fully enjoy the flavor, it should be eaten grilled or as raw horse meat dish (Yukhoe). Different from other meats, it has a sweetness that enhances the flavor when eaten as Yukhoe.