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Glossary of Korean Cooking Terms and Ingredients

A glossary of special terms and ingredients common in Korean cuisine.
Mandoo
Mandoo Definition
Translation of Namul
Namul refers to any seasoned vegetables in Korean, whether they are steamed, raw, or fried. Koreans are great eaters of namul, especially root vegetables, and they are usually served at every meal in some preparation.
Gui
Translation of Gui as used in Korean cooking.
Bap or Bop
Translation of Bap
Kochukaru
Definition of Korean kochukaru.
Kochujang
Definition for Korean kochujang.
Chigae
Definition of Chigae (Korean stew)

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