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면
가락국수
Thick Noodles in Clear Broth
Noodles in a clear broth, topped with vegetables such as mushrooms and green onions


떡
가래떡
Cylindrical Rice Pasta
Cylindrical rice pasta sliced diagonally into ovals
Cooked in a beef broth to make a traditional soup for New Year's Day


찜
가오리찜
Steamed Stingray
Marinated stingray steamed and served with thinly sliced mushrooms, vegetables, and julienned egg garnish


어류
가자미
Sole


구이
가자미구이
Grilled Sole
Sole seasoned with salt then grilled, often topped with a spicy soy sauce


젓갈
가자미식해
Spicy Fermented Sole
A spicy dish of sole mixed with cooked millet and white radish, and seasoned with red chili pepper powder and garlic
Famous in the Hamgyeong-do region of North Korea


조림
가자미조림
Braised Sole
Sole seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, green onions, garlic and red chili pepper powder, then slowly simmered over low heat to reduce the liquid


채소류
가지
Eggplant


나물
가지나물
Eggplant Namul
Eggplant steamed then marinated in soy sauce, green onions, garlic, red chili pepper powder, sesame oil and vinegar


선
가지선
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplants cut lengthwise, filled with seasonings, and simmered in broth


전,적
가지전
Pan-fried Eggplant
Eggplant slices coated with flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


찜
가지찜
Stuffed Eggplant with Beef
Eggplant cut lengthwise, filled with seasoned minced beef, and cooked in boiling water


볶음
간볶음
Sauteed Beef Liver
Beef or calf liver sauteed with vegetables such as green onions, garlic, ginger and carrots, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar and pepper


양념
간장
Soy Sauce


젓갈
간장게장
Crab Marinated in Soy Sauce
A marinated crab dish
The crab is marinated for three days in soy sauce, then the soy sauce is poured out, boiled, and poured back over the crab
It is left to sit for another three days before serving


전,적
간전
Pan-fried Beef Liver
Thinly sliced beef liver seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


회
간회
Chopped Raw Beef Liver
Fresh raw beef liver and tripe chopped thinly and seasoned with sesame oil, black pepper, salt and a pinch of ground pine nuts over the top


구이
갈비구이
Marinated and Grilled Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, green onions, garlic, black pepper, sugar and sesame oil for a few hours, then grilled
Marinated short ribs are called yangnyeom-galbi and ribs which are not marinated are called saenggalbi
Galbi-gui is also known as bulgalbi
This is one of the most popular dishes in Korea


찜
갈비찜
Braised Short Ribs
Beef short ribs cut into chunks, seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, sugar and other spices, then simmered over a long period with pieces of Korean radish, carrots, chestnuts, jujubes, and ginkgo nuts
The dish is topped with julienned egg garnish and ground pine nuts


국,탕
갈비탕/갈빗국
Short Rib Soup/


구이
갈치구이
Grilled Hairtail
Hairtail (a long, flat silver fish) cut into 10 centimeter lengths and grilled with salt


조림
갈치조림
Braised Hairtail
Hairtail (a long, fiat silver fish) cut into l0 centimeter lengths and braised with white radish or other vegetables in soy sauce until reduced


과일류
감
Persimmon


서류
감자
Potato


떡
감자떡
Potato Cake
Small cakes made of potato starch mixed with a little salt and sugar


볶음
감자볶음
Sauteed Potato
Julienned potatoes sauteed in oil and served as a side dish


떡
감자송편
Half-moon Potato Cake
Cakes made of potato starch with a sweet filling, folded into a half-moon shape and steamed


전,적
감자전
Pan-fried Potato
Thin slices of potato dipped in a flour batter and pan-fried


조림
감자조림
Braised Potato
Cubed potatoes braised with fish or dried anchovies, soy sauce and oil
Served as a side dish


국,탕
감잣국
Potato Soup
Soup made of potato and green onions in a beef broth


김치
갓김치
Mustard Leaf Kimchi
A kimchi made of gat, a kind of mustard leaf
The stems and leaves are seasoned with pickled anchovy sauce
The strong flavor of the mustard leaf and the anchovy is what makes this kimchi popular


밥
강냉이밥
Rice with Corn
Rice cooked with mixed grains, corn, and kidney beans; served as an alternative to white rice


죽
강냉이범벅
Corn and Grain Porridge
Porridge made of mashed corn with cooked red beans or other types of beans, thickened with glutinous rice flour


한과
강정
Deep-fried Sweet Rice Puffs
Traditional treats made of sweet rice flour and liquor
They are cut into various shapes, dried in the shade, deep-fried in oil, and coated in honey and other sweet seasonings such as black bean, sesame seed, cinnamon, pine nut, and black sesame
They are usually hollow inside, and slightly sweet


양념
갖은양념
Basic Seasonings
The main basic seasonings used to flavor most Korean dishes : soy sauce, green onions, garlic, black pepper, red chili pepper powder, sesame oil, and sesame seeds


떡
개피떡
Half-moon Puffed Rice Cake
Rice cake made with white rice flour, filled with red bean and folded into a half-moon shape
Also called baramtteok (wind rice cake) because it is puffed inside


마른찬
건어포
Dried Fish Slices
Whole fish cleaned, salted, and dried in the open air


김치
겉절이
Fresh Kimchi
The leaves of Chinese cabbage or other leafy vegetables dressed in soy sauce and spices and served fresh as a side dish


갑각류
게
Crab
Koreans enjoy eating many types of crab including blue crab, tanner crab, freshwater crab, hairy crab and small crab
Crab is prepared in soups, casseroles or seasoned in soy sauce or red chili sauce


전,적
게살전
Crab Patries
Patties made of cooked crab meat seasoned with soy sauce, coated with flour and egg, then pan-fried


젓갈
게장
Marinated Crab
Crabs are marinated in soy sauce for several days, then the soy sauce is removed, boiled, and poured back over the crabs several times
This dish may also be seasoned with spices and red chili sauce


생채
겨자채
Assorted Cold Plate with Mustard Sauce
Salad made with various cold cuts and fresh vegetables, dressed with a spicy mustard sauce


양념
겨자초장
Mustard and Vinegar Sauce
Tangy sauce of mustard, vinegar and sugar
This generally accompanies cold dishes such as raw fish or naengchae, a dish consisting of thinly sliced vegetables and meat or seafood


음청류
결명자차
Gyeolmyeongja Tea
A tea made with the dried seeds of the sicklepod plant, which can be served hot or cold
This tea is known for its clarifying effects on the liver and eyes


떡
경단
Sweet Rice Balls
Rice cake made with glutinous rice flour, rolled into balls and cooked in boiling water
The cooked rice balls are then rolled in ground soybeans or red beans


국,탕
계란탕
Egg Soup
Soup made by adding beaten eggs and chopped green onions to a boiling meat or vegetable broth


음청류
계피차
Cinnamon Tea
Tea made of dried whole cinnamon sticks boiled with a small amount of ginger
This tea is usually garnished with minced jujubes (Korean dates)


서류
고구마
Sweet Potato


나물
고구마순나물
Cooked Sweet Potato Stems
Side dish made with the stems of the sweet potato
The stems are blanched and seasoned, then lightly fried with oil


전,적
고구마전
Pan-fried Sweet Potato
Slices of sweet potato dipped in flour and egg, then pan-fried


마른찬
고구마튀김
Deep-fried Sweet Potato
Sweet potato cut into thin oval slices or strips and deep-fried


김치
고들빼기김치
Godeulppaegi Kimchi
A strongly flavored kimchi made with a wild flowering plant (godeulppaegi) which has been soaked in water for up to ten days to remove its bitter taste


구이
고등어(소금)구이
Grilled Mackerel
Mackerel sprinkled with salt and grilled


조림
고등어조림
Braised Mackerel
Mackerel seasoned with soy sauce, green onions, garlic and red chili pepper powder, then braised over low heat until reduced


고명
고명
Garnish
Popular Korean garnishes include thinly red chili pepper threads, julienned egg yolk and whites (the yolks and whites are separated, beaten, and pan-fried like crepes), minced jujubes (Korean dates), chestnuts, walnuts, ground pine nuts, cooked gingko nuts, sesame salt, minari (Korean parsley), carrots, green onions, and mushrooms


떡
고물
Powder Coating for Rice Cake
Rice cakes are cooked then rolled or coated in a powder to add flavor and color and to prevent them from sticking together
The most popular are ground or whole red beans, beans of other colors, steamed and crushed chestnuts, or pan-fried bean flour


채소류
고사리
Fiddlehead(s)
Young fern shoots are picked, blanched, drained, and then dried in the open air
The dried fiddleheads are used in soups or soaked in water and then pan­fried to make a side dish (fiddlehead namul)


나물
고사리나물
Fiddlehead Namul
Side dish of fiddleheads that have been dried, soaked in water, then lightly pan-fried and seasoned


채소류
고추
Chili Pepper(s)
The Korean red pepper or chili is usually less spicy than its Latin American cousin
Korean food uses both young green peppers as well as the ripe red ones
The red peppers are dried and ground into chili powder which can be stored for long periods and is one of the most common seasonings in Korean cuisine
The leaves are also cooked to make a vegetable side dish
Young green peppers are eaten fresh as a side dish


볶음
고추볶음
Sauteed Green Chili Peppers
Side dish made of young green chili peppers sliced lengthwise and stir-fried with other green vegetables such as bell pepper and celery


양념
고추장
Red Chili Pepper Paste
One of the main components of Korean cuisine
This spicy red paste is made of red chili pepper powder, fermented soybeans, white rice flour and salt
It can be used as a cooking ingredient or put on the table as a separate dipping or mixing sauce


장아찌
고추장아찌
Pickled Green Chili Peppers
Young green chili peppers are pickled in salt and water for a week, then mixed with a salty, spicy sauce


전,적
고추전
Pan-fried Stuffed Green Chili Peppers
Green chili peppers cut lengthwise and stuffed with ground beef
The stuffed peppers are then coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


조림
고추조림
Braised Green Chili Peppers
Side dish made of young green chili peppers braised in soy sauce with beef, clams, dried squid, or dried anchovies until reduced


찜
고추찜
Steamed Green Chili Peppers
Green chili peppers coated in flour, steamed, and seasoned with soy sauce and spices


양념
고춧가루
Red Chili Pepper Powder
A powder made of ground Korean red chili pepper
This is a major ingredient used to spice many dishes in Korean cuisine


나물
고춧잎나물
Chili Pepper Leaf Namul
Side dish made of chili pepper leaves that are blanched and seasoned


생채
골뱅이무침
Spicy Freshwater Snails
Cooked freshwater snail tossed with chopped fresh vegetables and a spicy sauce


면
곰국수
Noodles in Thick Beef Soup
Noodles in a meat broth that has been simmered for a long time
Served in a large bowl


국,탕
곰탕 / 곰국
Thick Beef Soup
Soup made from a stock of beef bones simmered for eight to twelve hours
The broth has a milky appearance and the meat is very tender
Gomtang is not seasoned during the cooking process and is served with salt and chopped green onions on the side so it can be seasoned to taste at the table
This soup is generally served with kkakdugi (a kimchi made of radishes)


육류
곱창
Beef Tripe


구이
곱창구이
Grilled Beef Tripe
Beef tripe seasoned with spices or salt and grilled


전골
곱창전골
Spicy Beef Tripe Hot Pot
A spicy, flavorful hot pot of vegetables and seasoned beef tripe cooked in a beef broth


과일류
곶감
Dried Persimmon
Persimmons that are peeled and fully dried in the open air
This very sweet, flavorful dried fruit is eaten on its own as a dessert or a snack and is also used in rice cakes or dessert drinks like persimmon punch


한과
과편
Traditional Candied Fruit
Candied fruit that has been cooked in boiling water and strained, then left to harden in attractive shapes


회
광어회
Raw Halibut
Fresh halibut (preferably alive just before preparation) that is filleted, sliced thinly, and served raw


음청류
구기자차
Gugija Tea
Tea made from the dried fruit of the Chinese matrimony vine
Usually served as a medicinal tea


나물
구절판
Platter of Nine Delicacies
One of the most popular appetizers in Korean cuisine, this dish is served in a special platter that is divided into nine sections
The middle section holds small crepes made of flour and water, and in each of the eight surrounding sections is a different finely chopped ingredient, such as vegetables, beef, and abalone, resulting in a colorful and beautiful presentation
Once served, people place small amounts of each type of ingredient onto a crepe, roll it up, then dip it in a mix of soy sauce and vinegar before eating


국,탕
국
Soup
Soup, along with rice, is one of two essential elements of a Korean meal and is considered a main dish
Soups are made of vegetables, seafood, or meat and are seasoned with either salt, soy sauce or soybean paste (doenjang)


밥
국밥
Soup with Rice
This main dish is a combination of the traditionally separate bowls of rice and soup with the steamed rice served in the bowl of soup


면
국수
Noodle(s)
Made from a multigrain flour, these thin noodles are cooked in boiling water, drained, and eaten in a broth or spicy sauce


면
국수장국
Noodles in Clear Broth
Soup made of noodles cooked in boiling water, drained, and served in a hot broth with various toppings


전골
국수전골
Noodle Hot Pot
Hot pot of meat and vegetables in broth
The noodles are added when rest of the ingredients are nearly cooked


청주
국화주
Chrysanthemum Rice Wine
Rice wine flavored by adding dried chrysanthemum petals to the wine during maturation


패류
굴
Oyster


밥
(생)굴밥
Oyster Rice
Rice cooked with fresh oysters
The rice is washed and cooked with the oysters in a clear seaweed or chicken broth


어류
굴비
Dried Yellow Croaker
Yellow croaker, salted and dried


전,적
굴전
Pan-fried Oyster
Fresh oysters coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried
Also called seokhwajeon


젓갈
굴젓
Spicy Pickled Oyster
Oysters pickled in salt with red chili pepper powder


국,탕
굴탕 / 굴국
Oyster Soup
Soup made with fresh oysters, white radish, dubu (soybean curd / tofu) and green onions
The soup is seasoned with pickled shrimp sauce


마른찬
굴튀김
Deep-fried Oyster
Fresh oysters dipped in a flour batter and deep-fried


과일류
귤
Mandarin Orange


해조류
김
Dried Laver
This seaweed has sheet-like fronds and grows along the western and southern coasts of Korea
It is dried in sheets, then lightly oiled, salted, and roasted
Gim is usually eaten wrapped around a spoonful of rice


구이
김구이
Toasted Laver
Dried laver sheets lightly coated with sesame oil, sprinkled with salt, then toasted on a hot pan or over a low flame


생채
김무침
Seasoned Laver
Dried laver toasted, broken into small pieces, then seasoned


밥
김밥
Rice Rolls in Laver
To make this colorful roll, rice is spread on a dried laver sheet with beef, fried egg, pickled radish, and various steamed vegetables, then rolled and cut into slices


마른찬
김부각
Deep-fried Laver
Dried laver coated in a batter of glutinous rice starch, dried, and deep-fried


김치
김치
Kimchi
Kimchi is Korea's definitive dish
Basic kimchi is made by soaking Chinese cabbage and white radish in salt water, then mixing it with red chili pepper powder, green onions, garlic, ginger and fish sauce
The kimchi acquires its strong flavor during the fermentation process
There are hundreds of types of kimchi, depending on the main vegetable ingredient, the type of fish sauce or other spices, and preparation method


면
김치냉면
Chilled Noodle Soup with Kimchi
Buckwheat noodles served in a chilled broth, topped with kimchi


전,적
김치누름적
Pan-fried Kimchi Brochette
Brochettes of cabbage kimchi, beef strips, and green onions sliced into similar lengths, dipped in flour and egg, and pan-fried


만두
김치만두
Kimchi Dumplings
Dumplings made with a filling that includes kimchi


면
김치말이
Rice or Noodles in Chilled Kimchi Water
Rice or noodles served in chilled kimchi water (the seasoned watery sauce from kimchi)
This is a specialty of the Pyeongan-do region in North Korea


밥
김치밥
Rice Cooked with Kimchi
Rice cooked with thin slices of kimchi and sometimes meat and soybean sprouts


볶음
김치볶음
Sauteed Kimchi
Thinly sliced kimchi sauteed in oil
Chopped pork is often added and sauteed together with the kimchi


밥
김치볶음밥
Fried Rice with Kimchi
Rice fried with chopped kimchi
Chopped beef and other ingredients can also be added


전,적
김치전
Kimchi Pancake
Fried pancakes made with finely chopped kimchi in a flour and egg batter


찌개
김치찌개
Kimchi Stew
A thick stew made from kimchi simmered with various kinds of meat


국,탕
김칫국
Kimchi Soup
A soup of chopped kimchi that is not as thick as kimchi stew and usually has fewer ingredients


김치
깍두기
Diced Radish Kimchi
Kimchi made of diced white radish
The radish pieces are first salted and then mixed with the traditional kimchi sauce of red chili pepper powder, fish sauce, garlic, and green onions


곡류
깨
Sesame (Seeds) (1)
Sesame seeds include basic sesame seeds and perilla, or wild sesame seeds
ln both cases, the seeds are fried before the oil is extracted, which is used to provide flavor in Korean cuisine


한과
깨(엿)강정
Sesame Toffee
A toffee made of roasted sesame seeds mixed in a malt toffee
The toffee hardens slightly as it cools and then it is cut into squares or rolled and sliced into flat round pieces


면
깨국수 / 깻국국수
Noodles in Sesame Soup
Noodles in a sesame soup with beef meatballs, minari (Korean parsley), stir­fried shiitake mushrooms, and julienned cucumbers

양념
깨소금
Sesame Salt
Sesame seeds roasted in a pan and ground with salt
One of the main seasonings in Korean cooking, this gives food a slightly buttery flavor


죽
깨죽
Sesame Porridge
A porridge made of sesame seeds that are fried and ground, then mixed with rice flour and simmered until thick


국,탕
깻국
Sesame Soup
Soup of roasted and ground sesame seeds cooked in a chicken broth


채소류
깻잎
Wild Sesame Leaves


나물
깻잎나물
Wild Sesame Leaf Namul
A side dish made of wild sesame leaves that are blanched and seasoned


마른찬
깻잎부각
Deep-fried Wild Sesame Leaves
Wild sesame leaves coated on one side with a batter of glutinous rice starch and deep-fried .The leaves are sometimes sprinkled with sugar


장아찌
깻잎장아찌
Pickled Wild Sesame Leaves
A pickled side dish made of wild sesame leaves marinated in soy sauce
Other versions include sesame leaves pickled in soybean paste or fish sauce


전,적
깻잎전
Pan-fried Wild Sesame Leaves with Fillings
Wild sesame leaves folded in half with a filling of seasoned minced beef
The stuffed leaves are coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


국,탕
꼬리곰탕
Oxtail Soup
A soup made by simmering oxtail in water for three to four hours


회
꼬막무침
Seasoned Ark Shells
Cooked ark shells seasoned with soy sauce and served on the half-shell


구이
꼬치구이
Meat and Vegetable Brochette
Brochettes of meat and vegetables, seasoned and grilled


젓갈
꼴뚜기젓
Pickled Small Octopus
A variety of small octopus that has been cleaned and pickled in salt


어류
꽁치
Mackerel Pike


구이
꽁치구이
Grilled Mackerel Pike
Mackerel pike (similar to mackerel but smaller and thinner) salted or spread with soybean paste (doenjang) and grilled


조림
꽁치조림
Braised Mackerel Pike
Mackerel pike seasoned with green onions, garlic and a mixture of other ingredients (such as red chili pepper paste or soy sauce) and simmered over low heat


갑각류
꽃게
Blue Crab


찜
꽃게찜
Steamed Blue Crab Meat
Crab meat mixed with seasonings in a fluffy egg batter, then placed back in the shell, steamed, and garnished


국,탕
꽃게탕
Blue Crab Soup
A soup of blue crab cooked with zucchini, green chili peppers and soybean paste (doenjang)


고명
꾸미
Meat Garnish
Minced cooked meat used to garnish soups and stews


육류
꿩(고기)
Pheasant


구이
꿩(고기)구이
Grilled Pheasant
Thinly sliced pheasant thigh meat seasoned with soy sauce, sesame seeds, black pepper, green onions, ginger and garlic, and then grilled


김치
꿩김치 / 생치김치
Pheasant Kimchi
A special kimchi of cooked pheasant meat mixed with whole white radish marinated in salt water
Some versions use pickled cucumbers instead of white radish


만두
꿩만두
Pheasant Dumplings
A dumpling stuffed with pheasant and vegetables, cooked in a clear broth, and served as a winter delicacy


면
꿩칼국수
Home-style Noodles in Pheasant Soup
Home-style noodles made of flour, bean powder and egg, cooked in a pheasant broth


나물
나물
Vegetable Side Dishes
Side dishes of vegetables or wild leafy greens
There are two main methods of preparation :stir-frying the vegetables with spices, and blanching the vegetables and then seasoning them
The most common seasonings are soy sauce, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and chopped green onions


김치
나박김치
Radish Water Kimchi
A slightly pink kimchi made with Chinese cabbage, thinly sliced white radish, a large amount of water, and minari (a leafy vegetable resembling parsley) to give this kimchi a distinctive a flavor


연체류
낙지
Baby Octopus


볶음
낙지볶음
Stir-fried Baby Octopus
Baby octopus mixed in a seasoning of red chili pepper paste and soy sauce, then stir-fried with onions, chili peppers and green onions


전골
낙지전골
Baby Octopus Hot Pot
Seasoned baby octopus cooked in a hot pot with green onions, crown daisy, and other vegetables


회
낙지회
Raw Baby Octopus
Live or poached baby octopus served with a dipping sauce of red chili pepper paste with vinegar and sugar


국,탕
내장탕
Beef Tripe and Intestine Soup
Soup of beef, tripe and intestines cooked over a long period


국,탕
냉국
Chilled Soup
Chilled soups made with eggplant, cucumber, or seaweed
Served in the summer with rice


면
냉국수
Chilled Noodle Soup
A soup of noodles in chilled yeolmu-kimchi (a water kimchi made of radishes and their leaves) and topped with julienned egg garnish and slices of beef


면
냉면
Chilled Buckwheat Noodle Soup
Buckwheat noodles served in a chilled beef broth with slices of beef, radish kimchi, sliced Korean pear, a boiled egg, and seasoned cucumber on top
Vinegar and mustard are added to according to individual taste
This is a favorite summer dish


채소류
냉이
Naengi
Shepherd's purse, a white-flowered plant in the cabbage family, which grows in fields and is picked and eaten in spring


나물
냉이나물(무침)
Naengi Namul
A vegetable side dish made of naengi (shepherd's purse) parboiled and mixed with a seasoned soy sauce


국,탕
냉잇국
Naengi Soup
A soup of naengi (shepherd's purse) in a soybean paste (doenjang) broth, usually with clams


구이
너비아니
Grilled Sliced Beef
Thinly sliced beef marinated in a bulgogi sauce (soy sauce, sugar, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil), and then grilled


생채
노각생채
Seasoned Overripe Cucumbers
Overripe cucumbers that have turned yellowish are peeled and soaked in salt water
The salted cucumbers are squeezed to eliminate excess water, then chopped and spiced with red chili pepper paste, vinegar, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and sugar


곡류
녹두
Mung Bean
Mung beans are ground to make mung bean jelly, mung bean and vegetable pancakes, rice cake coating, and mung bean porridge, similar to a Chinese congee
Mung bean sprouts are also eaten as a vegetable side dish


묵
녹두묵
Mung Bean Jelly
A firm jelly made with mung bean starch
Also called cheongpomuk


전,적
녹두빈대떡
Mung Bean Pancake
A fried pancake made of mung bean flour and a little glutinous rice flour cooked with pork, sliced kimchi, green bean sprouts, green onions and garlic


죽
녹두죽
Mung Bean Porridge
A porridge of mung beans and rice, similar to Chinese congee


음청류
녹차
Green Tea
A tea made from tea leaves picked when tender and green, then dried carefully to preserve the green color


밥
녹차밥
Green Tea Rice
Rice cooked in green tea instead of plain water


어류
농어
Sea Bass
Sea bass is finely sliced and eaten raw, grilled, braised, or cooked in soups


기타
누룽지
Browned Rice
Crusty, browned rice made from the scorched part of steamed rice that is usually stuck to the bottom of the rice pot
lt is eaten in hot water as a browned rice tea after a meal or fried as a crispy snack
Also called nurunbap


전,적
누름적
Pan-fried Green Onion and Fiddlehead
Thin green onions and fiddleheads cut into similar lengths, then mixed in a flour and egg batter and pan-fried


국,탕
다슬깃국
Small Freshwater Snail Soup
A soup made of soybean paste (doenjang) broth, red chili pepper paste, vegetables, and small freshwater snails
Also called olgaengitguk


해조류
다시마
Kelp
Boiled and served cold with red chili pepper paste to make a vegetable for ssam, cooked to make a soup broth, or deep-fried as a side dish or snack


쌈
다시마쌈
Kelp Wraps
Slices of fresh kelp used as a wrap for rice and other foods, dipped in pickled anchovy sauce before eating


전,적
대하전
Pan-fried King Prawn
Peeled king prawns coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


찜
대하찜
Steamed Stuffed King Prawns
King prawns stuffed with seasoned minced beef, steamed, and topped with mushrooms, julienned egg garnish, and red chili pepper threads


패류
대합
Clam(l)


구이
대합구이
Grilled Clams
Big clams grilled in the shell
The clams can also be chopped and mixed with minced beef, dubu (soybean curd / tofu) and seasonings, put back in the shell and then grilled


국,탕
대합국 / 대합별탕
Clam Soup(1)
A clear soup with clams
Sometimes the clams are taken from their shells, mixed with beef and seasonings, and put back in their shells before being cooked and put in the soup


전골
대합전골
Clam Hot Pot
A hot pot of clams, beef, and vegetables in broth


죽
대합죽
Clam and Rice Porridge
A porridge made of rice and clams


찜
대합찜
Steamed Stuffed Clams
Clam shells stuffed with chopped clams, minced beef, shiitake mushrooms, and egg, and then steamed


채소류
더덕
Deodeok
A perennial vine, the deodeok(bonnet bellflower) root has a distinctive smell
It is grilled or steamed as a side dish and is also used as medicine


구이
더덕구이
Grilled Deodeok
Deodoek root marinated in soy sauce and red chili pepper paste and then grilled


김치
더덕김치
Deodeok Kimchi
A kimchi made of deodeok root, white radish and Chinese cabbage


생채
더덕무침
Spicy Deodeok
Deodeok root shredded into small pieces by hand and seasoned with a red chili pepper paste sauce


생채
더덕생채
Deodeok Salad
Deodeok root mixed with red chili pepper powder and other seasonings


장아찌
더덕장아찌
Deodeok Pickles
A side dish of deodeok roots pickled in red chili pepper paste


국,탕
도가니탕
Ox Knee Soup
A soup made of beef and ox knee simmered for a long time
It is served with salt and chopped green onions on the side so it can be seasoned to taste at the table


채소류
도라지
Bellflower Roots
The roots of the Bellflower are either grilled or seasoned and served raw


나물
도라지나물
Bellflower Root Namul
A side dish of bellflower roots cooked in water, drained, then sauteed with chopped green onions, garlic, and sesame salt


생채
도라지생채
Bellflower Root Salad
Fresh bellflower roots shredded into small pieces, then seasoned with red chili pepper powder, vinegar, salt, and sugar


한과
도라지정과
Candied Bellflower Roots
Whole bellflower roots (doraji) peeled and simmered in a mixture of water, honey, and sugar until candied


어류
도미
Sea Bream


구이
도미구이
Grilled Sea Bream
Sea bream seasoned with salt then grilled slowly over a low flame and basted frequently with sesame oil


조림
도미조림
Braised Sea Bream
Sea bream seasoned in a spicy soy sauce and braised


죽
도미죽
Sea Bream and Rice Porridge
A rice porridge with sea bream
The fish is cooled first and then deboned
The rice and fish meat is put into the fish broth and simmered until thick


찜
도미찜
Stuffed and Steamed Sea Bream
Whole sea bream stuffed with clams, dubu (soybean curd / tofu), and vegetables and then steamed
The steamed fish is garnished with colorful vegetables and sliced chestnuts


회
도미회
Raw Sea Bream
Fresh sea bream thinly sliced and served raw


견과류
도토리
Acorn


면
도토리냉면
Chilled Acorn Noodle Soup
Noodles made of acorn starch served in a chilled broth and garnished with seasoned vegetables


떡
도토리떡
Acorn Cake
A steamed cake made of acorn starch, millet flour, and a coating of ground beans and red beans


묵
도토리묵
Acorn Starch jelly
A firm jelly made of acorn starch, often served with a seasoned soy sauce


생채
돌나물
Dollamul
Sedum, a fleshy-leafed perennial that is found in the mountains
The tender young plants are often added to kimchi made in the spring or are made into a spring salad as a side dish


밥
돌솥밥
Stone Pot Rice
Rice cooked in a stone pot with chestnuts, mushrooms, and jujubes (Korean dates)


밥
돌솥비빔밥
Stone Pot Bibimbap
Rice cooked in a hot stone pot and topped with vegetables, seasoned and cooked ground beef, a fried egg and other ingredients
Before eating, red pepper paste or soy sauce and sesame oil are added to taste and everything is stirred with the rice


청주
동동주
Thick Rice Beer
A beer made by fermenting rice with yeast
In Korean, the term dongdongju suggests something floating, referring to the rice grains that are often floating on top


김치
동치미
Radish Kimchi in Water
A kimchi made of whole white radishes, green onions, garlic, ginger and salt water
The radishes are rolled in salt and put in a big jar with the other ingredients and salt water
After being cured, this kimchi has plenty of flavorful water which is chilled and served throughout the winter


면
동치미냉면
Buckwheat Noodles in Radish Kimchi Water
Buckwheat noodles served in chilled dongchimi water (a non-spicy kimchi made with white radish and lots of water) topped with sliced kimchi, a boiled egg and some meat


어류
동태
Frozen Pollack
Frozen pollack does not have a strong smell and is therefore used in a lot of dishes


국,탕
동태매운탕
Spicy Frozen Pollack Stew
A spicy stew of pollack with white radish, dubu (soybean curd / tofu), chili peppers, and other spices


김치
동태섞박지
Kimchi with Frozen Pollack
A special mixed kimchi made of Chinese cabbage, white radish, and dried pollack pieces
Often made with dried pollack soaked in water


찌개
동태찌개
Frozen Pollack Stew
A spicy stew made of pollack and vegetables
The pollack is first cooked in a clear broth, then white radish, red chili pepper powder or red chili pepper paste, garlic and green onions are added and cooked until thick


전,적
돼지갈비강정
Glazed Spareribs
Pork ribs first coated in a flour batter and deep-fried, then glazed in a sweet and spicy soy sauce mixture


구이
돼지갈비구이
Grilled Spareribs
Pork spareribs marinated in a soy sauce or red chili pepper paste mixture and grilled


찜
돼지갈비찜
Braised Spareribs
Pork spareribs seasoned and braised in a little broth with chili peppers, chestnuts, carrots and jujubes (Korean dates)


육류
돼지고기
Pork
The main pork cuts used in Korean cuisine are the shoulder, sirloin, sides, ribs, hocks, and the rump
The different parts are prepared in different ways to take advantage of their distinct flavors and textures
Pig's head is boiled and pressed or made into a soup
Shoulder, sirloin, and rump cuts are grilled or braised
Rib cuts are braised or pressed
Hocks are pressed or used in soup


구이
돼지고기구이
Marinated Grilled Pork
Thin slices of pork marinated in soy sauce and red chili pepper paste and grilled
Also called dwaeji-bulgogi


볶음
돼지고기김치볶음
Pork and Kimchi Stir-fry
Chopped pork stir-fried with thinly sliced kimchi


볶음
돼지고기볶음
Stir-fried Pork
A spicy stir-fry of pork with chopped vegetables
Also called jeyuk-bokkeum


편육
돼지고기편육
Pressed Pork
Big pieces of pork cooked in water with ginger, green onions and soybean paste (doenjang) and pressed to give a smooth texture
Often served with pickled shrimp sauce


편육
돼지머리편육
Pressed Pork Head
Pork head meat cooked in water with ginger, onions, garlic and black pepper, then pressed into a block and sliced
Usually served on special occasions


찌개
되비지찌개
Pureed Soybean Stew
A thick white stew of soybean puree, pork, kimchi or fresh cabbage leaves
Served with seasoned soy sauce on the side


양념
된장
Soybean Paste
A fermented soybean paste that is the base for many common Korean dishes


국,탕
된장국
Soybean Paste Soup
A soup made of soybean paste (doenjang) and vegetables


찌개
된장찌개
Soybean Paste Stew
A stew made of soybean paste (doenjang) and various vegetables
Similar to soybean paste soup (doenjangguk) but much thicker


볶음
두루치기
Spicy Sliced Beef Stew
A stew made of beef, liver and tripe thinly sliced, seasoned, and cooked in broth with vegetables
A specialty of the southwestern regions of Korea


채소류
두릅
Dureup
Shoots or young leaves of the fatsia (Japanese angelica) tree


나물
두릅나물
Dureup Namul
Blanched dureup shoots mixed with green onions, crushed garlic, soysauce, red chili pepper paste, vinegar and sesame oil


전,적
두릅(산)적
Dureup and Beef Brochette
Blanched dureup shoots and beef slices mixed in a seasoned soy sauce and put on skewers
The brochettes are coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


전,적
두릅전
Pan-fried Dureup
Blanched dureup shoots coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried


회
두릅회
Parboiled Dureup
Dureup shoots coated in potato starch and parboiled
Before serving, the cooked shoots are dipped in vinegared red chili pepper paste


두부
두부
Dubu (Soybean Curd / Tofu)


전,적
두부부침 / 두부전
Pan-fried Dubu
Dubu (soybean curd / tofu) sliced into flat pieces and pan-fried


선
두부선
Fancy Steamed Dubu
Mashed dubu (soybean curd / tofu) mixed with seasoned meat and topped with shiitake and other mushrooms, julienned egg garnish, red chili threads and sliced green onions
This thickened dubu is steamed


전골
두부전골
Stuffed Dubu Hot Pot
Two slices of pan-fried dubu (soybean curd / tofu) stuffed with seasoned minced beef and tied with minari (Korean parsley) stems or green onions and cooked in a hot pot with vegetables, meatballs, marinated beef, and broth


찌개
두부젓국찌개
Dubu Stew with Pickled Shrimp
A stew made of simmered dubu (soybean curd / tofu) and fresh oysters seasoned with pickled shrimp sauce
Also called dubu-saeujeot-jjigae (dubu and pickled shrimp stew)


조림
두부조림
Braised Pan-fried Dubu
A dish of pan-fried slices of dubu (soybean curd / tofu) covered with soy sauce and braised until the sauce is absorbed by the dubu


찌개
두부찌개
Dubu Stew
A stew with dubu (soybean curd / tofu) as the main ingredient


떡
두텁떡
Sweet Rice Cake with Fillings
Sticky rice cake filled with citron and pine nuts and then flattened into layers
Each layer is generously topped with a red bean mixture and steamed


양념
들기름
Wild Sesame Oil
Oil extracted from wild sesame seeds


곡류
들깨
Wild Sesame


한과
들깨엿강정
Wild Sesame Toffee
Malt candy made with roasted wild sesame seeds


죽
들깨죽
Wild Sesame and Rice Porridge
A rice porridge with ground wild sesame seeds


구이
등심구이
Grilled Sirloin
A medium-thick sirloin steak that is usually grilled at the table


밥
따로국밥
Beef Soup and Rice
A popular dish in Korean restaurants consisting of beef and clotted blood soup served with rice
Ttaro-gukbap literally means soup and rice separately and originates in a rice soup once sold by street vendors
Following customer demand, however, the rice started to be served separately


과일류
딸기
Strawberry


견과류
땅콩
Peanut


떡
떡
Rice Cake
Rice cakes made with flour from white rice, glutinous rice, beans, and peas
They are either steamed then boiled, or steamed, then kneaded or pan-fried
Tteok is served at important feasts and celebrations and is also enjoyed as a dessert or snack


구이
떡갈비
Grilled Short Rib Meat Patties
Square patties made of ground beef rib meat mixed with a seasoning of soy sauce, sugar, green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, and sesame oil, and then grilled


국,탕
떡국
Sliced Rice Pasta Soup
A soup of sliced ovals of rice pasta in a clear beef broth topped with slices of beef and julienned egg garnish
Served as a New Year's dish


구이
떡꼬치구이
Brochette of Rice Pasta with Vegetables
A grilled brochette of rice pasta and vegetables


떡국
떡만둣국
Sliced Rice Pasta Soup with Dumplings
A soup of sliced ovals of rice pasta in a clear beef broth with dumplings


볶음
떡볶이
Stir-fried Rice Pasta with Vegetables
A stir-fry dish made with rice pasta, seasoned beef and assorted vegetables
Recently, a spicy version with red chili pepper paste has become very popular


전,적
떡산적
Beef and Rice Cake Brochette
Brochette of beef and rice cake seasoned and then grilled


숙채
머위나물
Butterbur Stem Namul
Blanched stems of the butterbur (sweet colt's foot) sauteed and seasoned


구이
먹장어구이/곰장어구이
Grilled Eel
Fresh sea eel grilled over an open fire and seasoned with red chili pepper paste or simply salted to taste


회
먹장어회/곰장어회
Raw Eel
Skinned fresh sea eel thinly sliced and served raw with vinegared red chili pepper paste, sliced green chili peppers, and sliced garlic on the side


패류
멍게
Sea Squirt
Sea squirt has red leathery skin but the inside flesh is yellow and soft
The yellow flesh is a delicacy and is served raw with a spicy dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


국,탕
메기매운탕
Spicy Catfish Stew
A thick, spicy stew of freshwater catfish and vegetables


곡류
메밀
Buckwheat
Buckwheat seeds are ground into a fine flour which is used to make noodles or a firm buckwheat jelly


면
메밀국수
Buckwheat Noodles
Cooked buckwheat noodles chilled and served with a dipping sauce made of dried fish and seaweed


생채
메밀묵(무침)
Buckwheat Jelly
A firm jelly made of buckwheat that is sliced, topped with a seasoning sauce and shredded dried laver, and mixed with chopped kimchi


두류
메주
Fermented Soybean Bricks
Fermented soybeans that are dried into bricks
This is the main ingredient for soy sauce and soybean paste (doenjang)


어류
멸치
Dried Anchovies
Anchovies are sun-dried and prepared differently according to their size
The large anchovies are used to make broth; the mid-sized ones are braised in soy sauce, and the smallest ones are pan-fried
Fresh anchovies are also pickled in salt


볶음
멸치볶음
Sauteed Dried Anchovies
A side dish of dried anchovies pan-fried with soy sauce or red chili pepper paste and glazed with sugar or maltose syrup


어류
명란
Pollack Roe


젓갈
명란젓
Pickled Pollack Roe
Pollack roe pickled in salt and red chili pepper powder and served as a side dish with rice


찜
명란찜
Steamed Spicy Pollack Roe
Pollack roe steamed with red chili pepper powder, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, and ground sesame seeds


어류
명태
Pollack
Pollack caught and frozen in the winter is called dongtae; completely dried pollack is called bugeo; pollack which is frozen and then dried is called hwangtae; and half-dried pollack is called kodari


과일류
모과
Chinese Quince
This fruit has a beautiful fragrance but is very hard and cannot be eaten fresh
Chinese quince are usually diced and mixed in honey or sugar
This mixture can be added to hot water to make a sweet fruit tea and is also used in fruit punch drinks


음청류
모과차
Chinese Quince Tea
A sweet tea made of thin slices of Chinese quince that have been preserved in honey


전,적
모둠전
Assorted Pan-fried Delicacies
A dish of assorted pan-fried delicacies such as beef, fish fillet, mushrooms and summer squash slices that have been coated in flour and egg, and pan-fried


회
모둠회
Assorted Raw Fish
Various kinds of fresh fish sliced and served raw with soy sauce or vinegared red chili pepper paste for dipping
Generally, halibut, croaker, tuna, octopus, and sea bream are served in this dish


채소류
무
White Radish
An important ingredient in kimchi, white radish is also braised and used in soups


숙채
무나물
White Radish Namul
Julienned white radish mixed with green onions, garlic, ginger juice and salt and left to sit


생채
무말랭이무침
Seasoned Dried Radish
A side dish of julienned white radish that has been dried in the open air (a process that preserves vegetables over the winter) then briefly soaked in water and seasoned


장아찌
무말랭이장아찌
Dried Radish Pickles
Dried white radish slices pickled in soy sauce and mixed with other seasonings
Dried chili pepper leaves that have been soaked in water are often added as well


생채
무생채
Julienned Radish Salad
A salad of julienned white radish dressed with a mixture of red chili pepper powder, vinegar, salt, and sugar
Also called muchae-muchim


떡
무지개떡
Rainbow Rice Cake
Rice cake with different colored layers made of rice flour, salt, sugar, and coloring


김치
무청김치
Radish Stem Kimchi
A kimchi made of the green part of radish stems and leaves


곡류/견과류
묵
Jelly
A firm jelly made of acorn, mung bean, or buckwheat starch boiled in water and cooled until it sets


증류주
문배주
Munbaeju
A traditional liquor made of malted wheat, rice, and millet which originates in the Pyeongyang region of North Korea
lt is famous for its fragrance which is said to resemble the munbae rose, hence its name
The alcohol content is around 40%


연체류
문어
Octopus


회
문어숙회
Parboiled Octopus
Octopus is parboiled, then sliced and served with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


김치
물김치
Water Kimchi
A variation of kimchi in water
Both the water and the crunchy pickled vegetable in it are eaten
This kind of kimchi includes sliced radish and cabbage kimchi (nabak-kimchi), kimchi made with whole baby white radishes and their stalks (yeolmu-kimchi), deodeok root kimchi (deodeok-mul-kimchi ), and ginseng, radish and cabbage kimchi (ginseng-nabak-kimchi)


면
물냉면
Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Broth
A soup with buckwheat noodles and various toppings served in a chilled broth
The version with a spicy sauce instead of the soup is called bibim­naengmyeon


만두
물만두
Boiled Dumplings
Dumplings cooked in water or broth and served with soup


양념
물엿
Maltose Syrup
A syrup made of malt and rice or other cereals
This thick, sweet syrup is used in many dishes


국,탕
뭇국/무맑은탕
Radish and Beef Soup
A soup made of white radish and seasoned beef


채소류
미나리
Minari
A leafy green resembling parsley and a member of the dropwort family


회
미나리강회
Minari Bundles with Meat
Blanched minari (Korean parsley) wrapped around cooked meat, julienned egg garnish, and red chili pepper and served with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


숙채
미나리무침
Blanched and Seasoned Minari
Blanched minari (Korean parsley) mixed with a spicy sauce


찜
미더덕찜
Cooked Mideodeok
Mideodeok (a small oval sea animal with wrinkly skin and soft orange flesh similar ta a sea squirt) mixed with bean sprouts and minari (Korean parsley) and braised in a small amount of broth with rice flour and red chili pepper powder


생채
미삼무침
Seasoned Young Ginseng
Thin, young ginseng roots seasoned with a spicy soy sauce or vinegared red chili pepper paste


음청류
미숫가루
Grain Powder Drink Mix
A powder made from steamed rice that has been dried, toasted, and ground
lt is mixed with cold water and sugar or honey to make a popular summer drink


해조류
미역
Seaweed


국,탕
미역국
Seaweed Soup
A soup made of seaweed that is soaked, drained, then cooked in a broth of beef or dried anchovies
This soup is traditionally given to mothers after childbirth


국,탕
미역냉국
Chilled Seaweed Soup
A seaweed soup served chilled
The seaweed is cooked first then mixed with soy sauce
Julienned cucumbers are added to the chilled soup


생채
미역무침
Spicy Seaweed
Blanched fresh seaweed seasoned with soy sauce and vinegar or vinegared red chili pepper paste


쌈
미역쌈
Seaweed Wraps
Blanched fresh seaweed cut into strips which are used to wrap spoonfuls of rice and other foods


회
(생)미역초회
Seaweed and Cucumber Salad
Blanched fresh seaweed and sliced cucumbers mixed with a sweet vinegar dressing


죽
미음
Rice Gruel
A thin, clear gruel made of one part rice and ten parts water
This is mostly given to patients because it is easy to drink


어류
민어
Croaker


구이
민어구이
Grilled Croaker
Salted and grilled croaker


국,탕
민어매운탕
Spicy Croaker Stew
A spicy red stew with croaker, beef, summer squash, minari (Korean parsley), other vegetables, and garlic


마른찬
민어포
Dried Croaker Fillets
Fully dried croaker fillets seasoned with soy sauce, salt and sugar, then thinly sliced before eating


쌈
밀쌈
Mini Crepes
A dish consisting of small crepes and thinly sliced vegetables and meat
The crepes are made of a flour and egg batter that is pan-fried over low heat
The crepes are then rolled with the sliced vegetables and meat inside


마른찬
밑반찬
Assorted Side Dishes
Side dishes such as cucumber pickles, beans or beef braised in soy sauce are made in large batches and served over a period of time
Most Korean households have an assortment of these dishes at any given time to provide a tasty accompaniment to rice


숙채
박오가리나물
Gourd Peel Namul
A side dish made of dried gourd skins that are soaked, seasoned, and cooked over low heat until the flavor is fully absorbed


기타
반찬
Side Dishes
A range of dishes eaten with rice to add flavor
The basic Korean meal consists of a bowl of rice, a soup or stew and some side dishes
Also called chan


견과류
밤
Chestnut(s)
The chestnut is used in diverse ways in Korean cuisine
Chestnuts are peeled and eaten raw as a companion for alcoholic drinks and put into cold dishes and even kimchi
They are also added to rice and braised beef rib dishes, are an important ingredient in many types of rice cake, and are served roasted, steamed, marinated in honey or made into cookies as a snack or dessert


떡
밤단자
Sweet Rice Balls Coated with Chestnuts
Small rice cake balls made of glutinous rice
The balls are dipped in honey and rolled in ground chestnut


한과
밤초
Candied Chestnuts
Peeled chestnuts simmered in water with sugar or honey until candied


밥
밥
Cooked Rice
Rice that has been washed, brought to a boil and simmered until cooked
ln Korean, the expression 'eating rice' means to have a meal
Rice is unquestionably the essence of a Korean meal
There are several varieties of cooked rice: white (non-glutinous) rice, sweet (glutinous) rice, and rice mixed with other grains


과일류
배
Korean Pear
One of the most popular fruits in Korea, the Korean pear is bigger and rounder than its Western counterpart
lt is also has a very crunchy texture and more juice
Sliced pear is added to many Korean dishes


음청류
배숙
Boiled Sweet Pear with Ginger
Peeled and sliced Korean pears cooked in water with black peppercorns, ginger and sugar, then garnished with ground pine nuts


채소류
배추
Chinese Cabbage
As the main ingredient in kimchi, white cabbage is halved and its layers of leaves are filled with a spicy mixture
Similar cabbages can be found in Japan and China


김치
배추겉절이
Spicy Chinese Cabbage Salad Kimchi
A salad made of Chinese cabbage leaves that are separated and salted, then tossed in a dressing of red chili pepper powder, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and some sugar


김치
배추김치
Chinese Cabbage Kimchi
The most basic type of kimchi, made of whole Chinese cabbages
The cabbages are cut in half and then salted or soaked in salt water
Alter the leaves have lost some of their water, a mixture of julienned white radish, garlic, red chili pepper powder, green onions, fish sauce and ginger is spread over the layers of leaves
The cabbages are put in jars and left to season until the flavor is fully absorbed


국,탕
배추꼬릿국
Chinese Cabbage Root Soup
A soup made of Chinese cabbage roots in a soybean paste (doenjang) broth with either beef or dried anchovies


국,탕
배추속댓국
Chinese Cabbage Heart Soup
A soup made of the Chinese cabbage hearts in soybean paste (doenjang) broth with sliced beef and red chili pepper paste


국,탕
배춧국
Chinese Cabbage Soup (1)
A soup made of soybean paste (doenjang) and Chinese cabbage leaves


김치
백김치
White Chinese Cabbage Kimchi
A version of cabbage kimchi with very small amounts of red chili pepper powder used only for seasoning the julienned radishes in the sauce


밥
백반
Set Menu with Rice and Side Dishes (Restaurant Menu)
Baekban can mean simply steamed white rice or a full menu of rice, soup and side dishes
The names of baekban dishes vary according to the main dish or soup that accompanies the rice, for example, doenjang stew baekban or bulgogi baekban


떡
백설기
Steamed White Rice Cake
A white rice cake is cooked in a large steamer
This cake has a relatively coarse texture and is chewy and sweet
lt is traditionally shared with friends and neighbors at the feast celebrating the hundredth day after a baby's birth


젓갈
밴댕이젓
Pickled Large-eyed Herring
Sauce made of large-eyed herring that have been heavily salted and pickled to make a thick, dark fish sauce that will keep for a long time
Can be served as a side dish


마른찬
뱅어포
Dried Whitebait
Dried young whitebait are pressed into sheets, seasoned with red chili pepper paste, and grilled


버섯류
버섯
Mushroom
The most commonly used mushrooms in Korean cuisine are the fragrant pine (songi) mushrooms, oyster (neutari) mushrooms, wood ear (mogi) mushrooms (very dark and thin, used mostly in Chinese and Korean cuisine), enoki (paengi) mushrooms, coral (ssan) mushrooms, shiitake (pyogo) and common button mushrooms


국,탕
버섯국
Mushroom Soup
A clear soup made of mushrooms, beef and dubu (soybean curd

볶음
버섯볶음
Stir-fried Mushroom
A stir-fry of mushrooms, onions and beef with seasoned soy sauce


전골
버섯전골
Mixed Mushroom Hot Pot
A hot pot of mushrooms including shiitake, coral, and oyster mushrooms, sliced and laid together with seasoned meat and minari (Korean parsley)


청주
(경주)법주
Rice Wine (Gyeongju Style)
First created by a Gyeongju family, this high quality rice wine is made from bath white and glutinous rice
The alcohol content is approximately 15%


밥
보리밥
Barley Rice
Rice cooked with barley


음청류
보리수단
Barley Balls in Omija Punch
A drink made of honey water and omija (fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine) with cooked barley balls coated in starch


음청류
보리차
Barley Tea
Roasted barley cooked in water
Served bath hot and cold, this is one of the most common beverages found in Korean homes and restaurants and is often served instead of water


국,탕
보신탕
Dog Soup
Dog meat slowly simmered then seasoned is a soybean paste (doenjang) soup with garlic, ginger, green onions, and red chili pepper powder
This soup is said to be an aphrodisiac


쌈
보쌈
Chinese Cabbage Wraps with Pork
Park and kimchi wrapped in steamed cabbage leaves
Also called jeyuk-bossam or kimchi-bossam


김치
보쌈김치
Wrapped Kimchi
A kimchi made of quartered cabbages with kimchi seasonings spread between the layers of leaves and wrapped separately in a large cabbage leaf
The fist-sized bundles are put into jars and left to season together
When served, the individual bundles are put on dishes, unwrapped and eaten
This is a specialty of the Gaeseong region


어류
복(어)
Puffer Fish (Swellfish / Globefish)
A stew made of putter fish, dubu (soybean curd tofu), soybean sprouts, minari (Korean parsley) and other vegetables, and spiced with red chili pepper paste and red chili pepper powder


국,탕
복(어)매운탕
Spicy Puffer Fish Stew


과일류
복숭아
Peach


회
복어회
Raw Puffer Fish
Thin slices of raw putter fish prepared after removing the poisonous liver and roe
Raw putter fish is served with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


탕
복(어)지리
Puffer Fish Soup
Soup of putter fish, white radish, Chinese cabbage, minari (Korean parsley), and other vegetables in a clear broth


찜
복(어)찜
Braised Puffer Fish
Putter fish braised in soy sauce, garnished, and salted with pickled shrimp sauce


밥
볶음밥
Fried Rice
Cooked rice pan-fried with chopped meat and vegetables


마른찬
부각
Deep-fried Vegetables Coated with Starch
Seaweed or vegetables coated with glutinous rice starch, dried, and deep-fried


찌개
부대찌개
G.1.Stew
A spicy stew of wieners, luncheon meat, macaroni and vegetables
This dish originated from ingredients that could be scavenged from the U.S
military camps in Korea during the Korean War


채소류
부추
Chive
There are two kinds of chives: Korean and Chinese
Chinese chives are wider and mostly used in Chinese dishes
The chives used in Korea are flatter than Western chives and have a stronger flavor


김치
부추김치
Chive Kimchi
A kimchi made of chives mixed with fish sauce, red chili pepper powder, crushed garlic and some glutinous rice starch


전,적
부추전
Chive Pancake
Pan-fried fiat cakes made of chives mixed in a flour batter, often with green chili peppers and shelled clams


어류
북어
Dried Pollack
Dried pollack is used as an ingredient in a variety of soups and side dishes
There are many grades but fish caught and dried in the winter is considered the best


구이
북어구이
Grilled Dried Pollack
Dried pollack seasoned with soy sauce, or red chili pepper paste and grilled


마른찬
북어무침
Seasoned Dried Pollack
Dried pollack shredded into thin strips and seasoned


마른찬
북어보푸라기
Seasoned Dried Pollack Flakes
Dried pollack shredded into very thin flakes and seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, oil, and sometimes red chili pepper powder for color


조림
북어조림
Braised Dried Pollack
Dried pollack braised in soy sauce, green anions and garlic until the flavor is fully absorbed by the fish
Served as a side dish


찜
북어찜
Simmered Dried Pollack
Seasoned dried pollack simmered over low heat in a small amount of water


국,탕
북엇국
Dried Pollack Soup
A soup made of dried pollack shredded by hand in a clear broth with garlic, green onions and a beaten egg added just before serving


구이
불고기
Bulgogi (Korean Barbecue)
Thin slices of beef marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, green onions, garlic, black pepper, sesame seeds, and sesame oil and grilled at the table
Bulgogi is one of Korea's most popular beef dishes


전골
불고기뚝배기
Bulgogi in Stone Pot
Marinated beef cooked in a hot stone or earthenware pot with vegetables, clear noodles and broth
A variation of bulgogi, this dish has been recently developed by restaurants as a way of serving bulgogi for one


전골
불낙전골
Bulgogi and Baby Octopus Hot Pot
A hot pot of marinated beef and spiced baby octopus cooked with vegetables in a broth


기타
불백정식
Bulgogi Set Menu
A set menu of grilled marinated beef, rice, and some side dishes


찜
붕어찜
Braised Crusian Carp
Carp braised in a soybean paste (doenjang) broth


김치
(무)비늘김치
Stuffed White Radish Kimchi
A kimchi made of whole white radishes with diagonal slits that are stuffed with sliced radish and seasonings


면
비빔국수
Mixed Noodles
Cooked noodles mixed with vegetables, meat and a spicy sauce


면
비빔냉면
Mixed Buckwheat Noodles
Chilled buckwheat noodles mixed in a spicy sauce and topped with sliced cold meat, sliced Korean pear, cucumbers, and other vegetables


밥
비빔밥
Bibimbap (Rice Mixed with Vegetables and Beef)
One of the most popular Korean dishes, bibimbap consists of a bowl of rice topped with fresh and cooked vegetables and red chili pepper paste
Everything is mixed together before eating
Seasoned raw beef, grilled beef, or a fried egg can also be added
There are many styles and regional variations of this dish
The cities of Jeonju and Jinju are famous for their distinctive bibimbap and there are other variations such as hot stone pot (dolsot) bibimbap, soybean sprout bibimbap, and vegetable bibimbap
Goldongban is the royal court term for bibimbap


찌개
비지찌개
Soybean Puree Stew
A stew made of the soybean puree that is left after making dubu (soybean curd / tofu)
Sliced pork and / or vegetables are added to the stew while cooking


기타
빙수
Shaved Ice with Toppings
A refreshing summer snack made of shaved ice topped with sweet red bean, fruit, and sweetened condensed milk
ln accordance with the main topping, different variations are called pat-bingsu (sweet red bean), gwail-bingsu (fruit), and so on


육류
사골
Mixed Ox Bones
Ox bones are used mainly to make soup stock
The chopped bones are soaked to eliminate any impurities and remaining blood, then are simmered in water for a long time to produce a milky broth


과일류
사과
Apple


전,적
사슬(어산)적
Pan-fried Beef and Fish Brochette
Pan-fried skewers of marinated beef and fish


찜
사태찜
Simmered Beef Shank
Beef shanks simmered for a long period with white radish, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, spices and soy sauce in a meat broth


한과
산자
Deep-fried Sweet Rice Cookies
Rice cookies made of a glutinous rice flour dough cut into squares, deep-fried, and coated with puffed rice


전,적
산적
Beef and Vegetable Brochette (1)
Grilled skewers of beef and vegetables
The brochettes can also be dipped in flour and egg, then pan-fried


밥
산채비빔밥
Bibimbap with Wild Vegetables
A type of bibimbap made with seasoned wild leafy greens and root vegetables gathered in the mountains
The vegetables are seasoned, put on top of the rice, and then everything is mixed together with a spicy red pepper sauce before eating


과일류
살구
Apricot


한과
살구편
Jellied Apricots
Apricots that have been cooked in water, strained, and simmered in sugar or honey
Starch is added to make a jelly


구이
삼겹살구이
Grilled Pork Belly
Strips of pork belly (the same cut as bacon but not smoked) mixed with a spicy red chili pepper paste sauce and grilled, or grilled plain and dipped in a mixture of sesame oil and salt before eating


국,탕
삼계탕
Chicken Ginseng Soup
A soup made of a whole young chicken stuffed with ginseng, sticky rice, garlic, jujubes (Korean dates), and chestnuts, then cooked in a clear broth
With meat, vegetables, rice and hot soup all in one dish, this soup is popular for its wholesome flavor and health benefits


어류
삼치
Japanese Spanish Mackerel


마른찬
삼합장과
Three Braised Delicacies
Seasoned beef, abalone, and mussels braised with carrots, onions and spices


채소류
상추
Lettuce


생채
상추겉절이
Lettuce Salad
A salad of lettuce leaves tossed in a seasoned soy sauce


쌈
상추쌈
Rice Wrapped in Lettuce
Spoonfuls of rice wrapped in lettuce leaves, often with other vegetables such as green onions and crown daisy and pieces of fish or meat, with a mixed sauce of soybean paste (doenjang) and red chili pepper paste


갑각류
새우
Shrimp


젓갈
새우젓
Pickled Shrimp
A salty fish sauce made of baby shrimp pickled in salt
This sauce is used to make kimchi and to season soups and other dishes with a salty flavor


마른찬
새우튀김
Deep-fried Shrimp
Shrimp coated in a flour and egg batter, then deep-fried


구이
생갈비구이
Grilled Fresh Short Ribs
Beef short ribs grilled without being marinated first
Some restaurants use this name to refer to grilled ribs that were not frozen


채소류
생강
Ginger
Ginger is not only used to flavor food but also to make tea and traditional liquor


한과
생강정과 / 생강전과
Candied Ginger
Thin slices of ginger simmered in sugar and sweet syrup until candied


음청류
생강차
Ginger Tea
A tea made of fresh ginger slices cooked in boiling water
Powdered instant versions are now widely available


과일류
생률
Peeled Fresh Chestnuts
Chestnuts peeled and served fresh


전,적
생선전
Pan-fried Fish Fillets
Fish fillet coated in flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried
Commonly used fish for this dish include halibut, cod, pollack and shrimp
Also called jeonyueo


기타
생선초밥
Raw Fish on Rice
Similar to Japanese sushi, thin slices of raw fish and a small amount of wasabi are placed on top of bite-sized lumps of white rice that has been cooked with a little vinegar and sugar


회
생선회
Raw Fish
Thin slices of fresh fish served with mustard soy sauce or vinegared red chili pepper paste and eaten raw


생채
생채
Fresh Vegetable Salad
Side dishes made of fresh salad vegetables tossed in a seasoned dressing


김치
섞박지
Chinese Cabbage and Radish Kimchi
A kimchi made of pre-salted Chinese cabbages and white radishes cut into pieces then mixed in kimchi spices or fish sauce


찌개
섞어찌개
Mixed Stew
A stew made with a wide range of ingredients, usually with a spicy stew base
This dish originates from home-made stews using whatever ingredients were available at the time


국,탕
선지해장국 / 선짓국
Hangover Soup with Ox Blood
A soup made of bean sprouts, fiddleheads, other vegetables, and ox blood in an ox bone broth with soybean paste (doenjang) and red chili pepper paste
This soup is popular as a remedy for hangovers


국,탕
설렁탕
Ox Bone Soup
A milky soup made by simmering the bones, head, and other parts of the cow for a long period


구이
섭산적
Pan-fried Beef Patries (1)
Thin square patties of minced beef mixed with seasonings and grilled


패류
성게
Sea Urchin


젓갈
성게젓
Pickled Sea Urchin Roe
Yellow sea urchin roe pickled in salt


국,탕
성게국
Sea Urchin Soup
A soup made with sea urchin and usually seaweed
A regional specialty of Jeju-do


패류
소라
Conch


회
소라무침
Spicy Conch
Parboiled conch removed from the shell, sliced, and dressed with a spicy vinegar sauce


회
소라회
Parboiled Conch
Slices of parboiled conch served as a hoe (raw fish) dish with vinegar and soy sauce or vinegared red chili pepper paste


면
소면
Thin Noodles
Thin white noodles (similar to Japanese somyeon) cooked in water and added to a clear broth


김치
소박이김치
Stuffed Kimchi
A kimchi made of vegetables such as cucumber, white radish, eggplant, or chili pepper that are slit lengthwise and stuffed with spicy filling


증류주
소주
Soju
A clear, distilled liquor made of rice, sweet potatoes and other ingredients similar to vodka
Along with makgeolli, this is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Korea and is also the base liquor for many other drinks
The alcohol content is 20-25%


버섯류
송이
Pine Mushroom
Pine mushrooms have a distinct flavor and scent and are harvested from pine forests in the fall


밥
송이밥
Pine Mushroom Rice
Rice cooked with pine mushrooms


볶음
송이볶음
Sauteed Pine Mushroom
Thinly sliced pine mushrooms lightly seasoned and sauteed with beef, onions and the white stems of green onions


전,적
송이산적
Pine Mushroom and Beef Brochette
Grilled brochettes of seasoned pine mushrooms and beef


전골
송이전골
Pine Mushroom Hot Pot
A hot pot of pine mushrooms, seasoned beef, minari (Korean parsley), and other vegetables cooked in broth


찜
송이찜
Simmered Pine Mushroom with Beef Stuffing
Pine mushrooms with stems cut lengthwise and stuffed with a beef filling
The stuffed mushrooms are simmered with other ingredients such as white radish, chestnuts, and gingko nuts


떡
송편
Half-moon Rice Cake
Half-moon shaped rice cakes made of rice flour dough stuffed with various fillings
A traditional festival dish served on Chuseok, the Korean harvest festival


육류
쇠고기
Beef
Korean cuisine incorporates almost all parts of the cow, including sirloin, loin, shank, brisket, rump, short ribs, blood, bones, knees, hoof, tail, head, small intestines, tripe, and tongue
Lean meats such as short ribs, sirloin and loin are grilled
Shank, brisket and ribs are braised and used for soups
Neck, shoulder and rump are used for bulgogi
Shoulder and shank are served seasoned and raw
Rump and round are used for brochettes and are dried to make jerky
Rump, shoulder and round are simmered in soy sauce


국,탕
쇠고기맑은장국
Clear Beef Soup (2)
A clear soup made of slices of beef stir-fried with some salt, pepper, garlic and other seasonings then cooked in water to make a broth
Often used as the base for noodle or dumpling soups


전,적
쇠고기산적
Beef Brochette
Grilled brochettes of marinated slices of beef, green onions and mushrooms


구이
쇠고기소금구이
Grilled Beef
Pieces of beef lightly seasoned with salt and grilled


전골
쇠고기전골
Beef Hot Pot
A hot pot of beef with vegetables cooked together in a little broth
This dish is usually cooked and served at the table


마른찬
쇠고기튀김
Deep-fried Beef
Slices of beef dipped in a flour batter and deep-fried


찜
쇠꼬리찜
Braised Oxtail
Pieces of oxtail mixed with spices and seasonings and braised in broth over low heat for a long time


떡
쇠머리떡
Rice Cake with Beans and Chestnuts
Steamed rice cake made of glutinous rice flour, sugar, chestnuts, jujubes (Korean dates), and beans
Served in thin slices


편육
쇠머리편육
Pressed Ox Head
Ox head meat that has been boiled, taken off the bone, and pressed to remove excess liquid
Served in slices


찜
수란
Poached Eggs
Eggs cooked lightly in boiling water


과일류
수박
Watermelon


한과
수삼정과
Candied Fresh Ginseng
Pieces of ginseng simmered in sugar water then candied with sweet syrup or honey


곡류
수수
Millet


떡
수수경단
Millet Balls
Millet flour cakes formed into balls, cooked in water, then rolled in ground red beans or beans
Also called susu-pattteok


떡
수수부꾸미 / 수수전병
Millet Pancake
Pan-fried, half-moon shaped millet cakes with red bean filling
Also called chalsusu-jijim


편육
수육
Boiled Beef Slices
Pieces of beef cooked in boiling water, then cut into thin slices and served hot


음청류
수정과
Cinnamon Punch with Dried Persimmon
A sweet punch is made of ginger, cinnamon sticks and sugar simmered together in water
Dried persimmons are added after cooling and the punch is served with a few pine nuts floating on top
One of Korea's most popular dessert drinks


수제비
수제비
Sujebi Soup
A soup with summer squash, other vegetables, and small dumplings
The dumplings are made of flour dough that is hand broken into little pieces and dropped into the hot soup right before serving


한과
숙실과
Glazed Fruits and Nuts
Fruits and nuts, especially chestnuts, jujubes (Korean dates), and ginger, that have been simmered in honey, sweet syrup and sugar until glazed


나물
숙주나물
Mung Bean Sprout Namul
A side dish of mung bean sprouts blanched in salt water and seasoned


순대
순대
Korean-style Blood Sausage
A sausage of pork blood, vegetables, and rice or noodles


국,탕
순댓국
Blood Sausage Soup
A soup made of cabbage and sliced blood sausage in an ox bone broth


두류
순두부
Soft Dubu
Soft dubu (soybean curd / tofu) before thickeners are added to harden the curd to its usual texture


찌개
순두부찌개
Spicy Soft Dubu Stew
A spicy red stew with soft dubu (soybean curd / tofu), soybean paste (doenjang), fish sauce, clams, summer squash, and some meat


김치
순무김치
Turnip Kimchi
A kimchi made of turnips (smaller than the usual white radish used in Korea)
This is a specialty of the Ganghwado region


음청류
숭늉
Browned Rice Tea
A tea made of the browned rice from the bottom of the rice pot
Water is poured into the pot and boiled until the slightly burnt rice on the bottom softens and mixes with the water
This popular drink is served hot after meals


구이
숯불갈비
Charcoal Barbecued Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs grilled at the table over charcoal
The meat can be served in two ways: Marinated ribs are called yangnyeom (seasoned) galbi and plain ribs without seasoning are called saenggalbi


채소류
시금치
Spinach


국,탕
시금칫국
Spinach Soup
A soup made with spinach in beef or clam broth


채소류
시래기
Dried Radish Leaves
Leaves of white radish or Chinese cabbage that have been dried to preserve them through the winter and used later in soups, stews or seasoned side dishes


숙채
시래기나물
Cooked Dried Radish Leaf Namul
Dried radish or Chinese cabbage leaves that have been cooked in water, seasoned, and sauteed lightly in oil
Ground dried anchovies or sesames are some of the unique seasonings used to flavor this dish


찌개
시래기찌개
Dried Radish Leaf Stew
A stew of dried radish or Chinese cabbage leaves that have been boiled in water and added to a soybean paste (doenjang) broth


국,탕
시래깃국
Dried Radish Leaf Soup
A soup of dried radish leaves or Chinese cabbage leaves that have been cooked in water and added to a thick soybean paste broth


떡
시루떡 / 시루편
Layered Rice Cake
A rice cake made with white rice flour, layered with red bean filling and steamed


양념
식초
Vinegar


음청류
식혜
Rice Punch
A traditional sweet dessert drink made of malt and rice
When served, there are often rice grains floating on top
Also called dansul


전골
신선로
Royal Hot Pot
A hot pot of seafood, fine meats and vegetables in broth cooked at the table in a brass pot that is kept warm by a small charcoal fire underneath
Traditionally served at the royal court


버섯류
싸리버섯
Ssari Mushroom
Coral mushroom
The caps are said to taste like chicken and the stems like abalone


쌈
쌈
Vegetable Leaf Wraps
A method of wrapping spoonfuls of cooked rice, grilled meat, or raw fish in various leafy vegetables, such as lettuce, crown daisy, sesame leaves, kelp (seaweed), and cooked pumpkin leaves


쌈
쌈밥
Rice with Vegetable Leaf Wraps
A dish with rice accompanied by various leafy vegetables, cooked or fresh, such as lettuce, crown daisy, steamed pumpkin leaves, sesame leaves, and kale


음청류
쌍화차
Ssangwhacha (Medicinal Tea)
A health tea made with medicinal herbs and brewed for a long period
Such teas are generally taken as a cold remedy


국,탕
쏘가리매운탕
Spicy Mandarin Fish Stew
A spicy stew made of mandarin fish, white radish, green chili peppers, crown daisy, green onions, and garlic in a broth seasoned with red chili pepper powder or red chili pepper paste


채소류
쑥
Mugwort


채소류
쑥갓
Crown Daisy
A herbal leaf vegetable with a relatively strong scent which is used by itself, cooked and seasoned as a side dish, or added to fish soups and other stews
lt is also often used for rice wraps


떡
쑥경단
Sweet Rice Balls with Mugwort
Small rice cake balls made of glutinous rice flour and mugwort, a green vegetable with a distinctive aroma
These rice cakes are rolled in ground red beans


국,탕
쑥국
Mugwort Soup
A soup made of mugwort in a beef or dried anchovy broth with soybean paste (doenjang)
The mugwort is often tossed in some soybean flour to bring out its flavor before it is added to the soup


면
쑥국수
Mugwort Noodles
Noodles made of wheat flour and ground mugwort to give them a distinctive flavor and green color


떡
쑥떡
Mugwort Rice Cake
Dark green rice cakes made of rice flour and mugwort
Mugwort can also be added to buckwheat, barley or sweet potato starch to make similar cakes


채소류
씀바귀
Wild Lettuce
A wild leafy green with edible roots and long, thin leaves that are slightly bitter
This is most commonly harvested from the mountains in the spring


나물/생채
씀바귀나물(생채)
Wild Lettuce Namul
A side dish made of wild lettuce which has been first soaked in salt water to remove its bitterness, then is seasoned with soy sauce, red chili pepper paste, roasted sesame seeds, green anions and garlic


어류
아귀/아구
Angler Fish(Monkfish)


찜
아귀찜/아구찜
Spicy Angler Fish with Soybean Sprouts
Angler fish simmered with soybean sprouts, minari (Korean parsley), and a seasoning of green onion, chili peppers, soy sauce, garlic and sugar


국,탕
아귀탕/아구탕
Angler Fish Stew
A stew of angler fish in a soybean paste (doenjang) broth with dried anchovies


국,탕
아욱국
Mallow Soup with Soybean Paste
A soup of mallow (a thick, dark leafy green that has to be cleaned thoroughly to soften it before cooking) in a soybean paste (doenjang) broth
Sometimes the soup is thickened with red chili pepper paste or flavored with dried shrimps


증류주
안동소주
Andong Soju
A rice liquor that is distilled several times in the distiller used to make soju
The unique method of making this liquor originated in the city of Andong


찜
안동찜닭
Andong Braised Chicken
Originally from the Andong region, this dish consists of chicken, chili peppers, potatoes, clear noodles, leeks and carrots braised in a spicy sauce of garlic, sweet syrup and soy sauce


마른찬
안주
Dishes for Drinks
ln Korea, ail alcoholic drinks are served with dry snacks or side dishes
The dry snacks include dried fish or meat similar to beef jerky, nuts, and dried fruits
The most common side dishes are pancakes (usually with green onions or seafood in them), other pan-fried delicacies, and different kinds of soup dishes


국,탕
알탕
Spicy Fish Roe Stew
A stew with pollack, cod or sea bream roe, spiced with red chili pepper powder, garlic, ginger and green onions
Altang can also refer to a pickled spicy pollack roe stew


찜
애저찜
Stuffed Piglet
A two-month old piglet stuffed with sticky rice, chestnuts, jujubes (Korean dates), garlic, green onions, ginger, and walnuts and simmered for a long time


한과
약과
Deep-fried Honey Cookies
Deep-fried cookies made from a dough of wheat flour, sesame oil, soju, and honey
The cookies are pressed in a wood mold into round or flower shapes, then deep-fried and dipped in honey


떡
약밥 / 약식
Sweet Rice with Nuts and Jujubes
Steamed sticky rice made with chestnuts, jujubes (Korean dates), honey, pine nuts and cinnamon
This dish is a sweet snack similar to rice cake


청주
약주
Clear Rice Wine (1)
A rice wine made from steamed rice that has gone through several fermentation stages
lngredients in traditional medicine are also added, giving this liquor its literal name of "medicinal wine" (yak means medicine)


국,탕
양곰탕
Beef Tripe Soup
A soup made of beef tripe simmered for a long period with ginger, garlic, green onions and other ingredients
This soup is said to be an aphrodisiac


구이
양곱창구이
Grilled Beef Tripe and Intestines
Beef tripe and intestines mixed in a spicy sauce and grilled
The black outside layer of the tripe is discarded and only the white inside is used
Sometimes the tripe is grilled plain and served with a sauce for dipping


양념
양념간장
Seasoned Soy Sauce
A variation of soy sauce for the table or cooking
This mixture is made by adding green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and black pepper or red chili pepper powder to soy sauce


젓갈
양념게장
Spicy Seasoned Crab
Crabs marinated in a spicy sauce with a large amount of red chili pepper powder


편육
양무침
Beef Tripe with Spicy Sauce
Cooked beef tripe mixed with a spicy mixture of soy sauce, red chili pepper powder, green onions, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and sesame salt


버섯류
양송이
Button Mushroom


국,탕
양즙탕
Chopped Beef Tripe Soup
A soup made from finely chopped beef tripe that is simmered for a long time to produce a milky broth
This soup is very nutritious and is often prepared for the sick and elderly


국,탕
어글탕
Pollack and Beef Soup
A soup with patties made of minced beef, dubu (soybean curd

젓갈
어리굴젓
Pickled Oyster
Fresh oysters pickled in salt, red chili pepper powder, and crushed garlic


만두
어만두
Fish Fillet Dumplings
Thin fish fillets folded like dumplings, stuffed with minced and seasoned beef, and steamed


면
어복쟁반
Boiled Meat Platter
Slices of cooked beef and some beef broth served in a shallow brass dish
Noodles can also be added
This dish is a traditional specialty of the Pyeongan-do region in North Korea


선
어선
Steamed Fish Fillet, Beef and Vegetable Mix
Thin fish fillets stuffed with beef, shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers and carrots, then coated in starch and steamed


채소류
연근
Lotus Roots
Lotus roots are pan-fried, made into porridge, and also dipped in honey to make sweets


전,적,튀김
연근전
Pan-fried Lotus Roots
Lotus roots sliced into flat, round pieces, coated in a flour and egg batter, and pan-fried


한과
연근정과
Candied Lotus Roots
Round slices of lotus root, simmered in sugar water until candied


조림
연근조림
Glazed Lotus Roots
Round slices of lotus root simmered in soy sauce, sugar and rice wine until glazed
Garnished with sesame seeds


어류
연어
Salmon


채소류
열무
Young Summer Radish


김치
열무김치
Young Summer Radish Kimchi
A kimchi made of young summer radish (smaller roots with larger leaves)
This kimchi has a lot of water and is lightly seasoned


면
열무냉면
Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Radish Kimchi
Buckwheat noodles served in a chilled broth with chopped radish kimchi


구이
염통구이
Grilled Ox Heart
Thin slices of ox heart seasoned with salt and spices and grilled


한과
엿
Malt Candy
A sweet, sticky candy made of hardened maltose syrup and sweet glutinous rice
This candy has the texture of toffee


한과
엿강정
Malt Toffee
Traditional sweet treats made of nuts or cereals, such as peas, beans, pine nuts, peanuts and sesame seeds, mixed with warm maltose syrup and left to harden


국,탕
영계백숙
Young Chicken and Ginseng Soup
A soup made of a whole young chicken stuffed with ginseng, sweet rice, jujubes (Korean dates) and other ingredients
The stuffed chicken is simmered until tender


밥
오곡밥
Five Grain Rice
A mixed rice with corn, red beans, beans, white rice, glutinous rice, and glutinous millet
Traditionally, this is the rice served on the first full moon of the lunar calendar


국,탕
오골계탕
Stuffed Ogol Chicken Soup
A soup made of a whole ogol chicken (a chicken with dark meat and bones) stuffed with garlic, glutinous rice, jujubes (Korean dates), chestnuts, and other ingredients and simmered until tender
This soup is considered a delicacy due ta its health effects


육류
오리
Duck


구이
오리구이
Roast Duck
A duck stuffed with ginger and green onions and hung by its tail to be roasted


국,탕
오리탕
Duck Stew
A stew of duck slowly simmered with onions, garlic, radishes, and other vegetables


과일류
오미자
Omija
The fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine, used in teas, wine, punches, and as a medicine
Omija literally means "five tastes" and is said to be ail the flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy


음청류
오미자차
Omija Tea
A tea made of omija (the fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine)
Served hot or cold with honey and garnished with pine nuts


음청류
오미자화채
Omija Punch
A fruit punch made of omija (fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine), sugar and various fruits
Azalea petals can also be added


패류
오분자기
Small Abalone
A shellfish similar to a small abalone
lt is often pickled in salt or put in stews and porridges


젓갈
오분자기젓
Pickled Small Abalone
Small abalones pickled in salt
A regional specialty of Jeju-do


찜
오분자기찜
Braised Small Abalone
Small abalones seasoned in spices and braised


채소류
오이
Cucumber(s)


국,탕
오이냉국
Chilled Cucumber Soup
Julienned cucumbers, seasoned and salted, then added to a chilled vinegary soup


생채
오이무침
Seasoned Cucumbers
Sliced cucumbers lightly salted and mixed with julienned white radish, red chili pepper powder, green onions, garlic and ginger
Also called oi-saengchae


볶음
오이볶음
Sauteed Cucumbers
Sliced cucumbers lightly salted and squeezed by hand to remove excess liquid, then sauteed with minced pork and seasonings


선
오이선
Stuffed Cucumbers
Cucumbers cut into three or four sections, slit lengthwise and lightly salted
After lightly sauteeing the cucumbers, each section is stuffed with beef, egg, sliced mushrooms and others ingredients
A mixture of water, sugar and vinegar is poured over the stuffed cucumbers to give a sweet, vinegary flavor


김치
오이소박이(김치)
Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi
A kimchi made of cucumbers cut into three to four sections, slit lengthwise, and stuffed with a filling of green onions, garlic, ginger and red chili pepper powder


장아찌
오이장아찌
Cucumbers Pickled in Soy Sauce or Red Chili Pepper Paste
Salted cucumbers pickled in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce and sugar, or put into a jar of red chili pepper paste or soybean paste (doenjang)
Keeps for a long period and is served as a side dish


장아찌
오이지
Cucumbers Pickled in Salt Water
Cucumbers pickled by pouring hot salt water over them and letting them sit for a long time


연체류
오징어
Squid
Squid are eaten fresh or dried in the open air


구이
오징어구이
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid coated with red chili pepper paste and soybean paste (doenjang) and grilled
When cooked with red chili pepper paste, this dish is called squid bulgogi


밥
오징어덮밥
Squid over Rice
Squid and vegetables stir-fried in a red chili pepper sauce and served on rice


회
오징어무침
Seasoned Squid
Blanched squid slices and vegetables mixed with a red chili pepper sauce


회
오징어숙회 / 오징어데침
Parboiled Squid
Parboiled squid slices served with vinegared red chili pepper paste sauce


순대
오징어순대
Stuffed Squid
A cleaned squid stuffed with a mixture of dubu (soybean curd

젓갈
오징어젓
Pickled Squid
Slices of fresh squid pickled in salt with red chili pepper powder


마른찬
오징어채무침
Seasoned Dried Squid Strips
Thin strips of dried squid mixed in a spicy red chili pepper sauce or seasoned soy sauce


마른찬
오징어채볶음
Sauteed Dried Squid Strips
Thin strips of dried squid sauteed with soy sauce or red chili pepper paste


회
오징어회
Raw Squid
Fresh squid sliced and served raw with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste.

어류
옥돔
Tilefish
Tilefish has a fresh and slightly sweet, buttery flavor


구이
옥돔구이
Grilled Tilefish
Tilefish sprinkled with salt and grilled


국,탕
오돔미역국
Tilefish and Seaweed Soup
A soup made of tilefish fillets cooked with seaweed
A regional specialty of Jeju-do


죽
옥돔죽
Rice Porridge with Tilefish
Rice porridge with tilefish
The fish is added to the rice and simmered until thick


면
온면
Buckwheat Noodle Soup
A warm buckwheat noodle soup in a beef broth served with kimchi
Also refers to all hot noodles


밥
온반/원반
Chicken Soup with Rice
Cooked rice in a chicken broth topped with seasoned chicken
A specialty of the Pyeongan-do region in North Korea


찌개
왁저지
Braised Radish with Beef and Mushroom
Large radish pieces simmered over low heat with seasoned beef slices and mushrooms
Some variations use pork or fish instead of beef
This dish is popular during autumn when radishes are in season


전,적,튀김
완자전
Pan-fried Beef Patties (2)
Patties of minced beef, dubu (soybean curd

국,탕
완자탕
Fish or Meatball Soup
A soup of small beef, pork, or chicken meatballs and fish in a clear meat broth
The balls are dipped in egg before they are put in the soup


국,탕
용봉탕
Chicken and Crusian Carp Soup
A soup of chicken and crusian carp with shiitake mushrooms, jujubes (Korean dates), and chestnuts
This soup is said to be an aphrodisiac


국,탕
우거짓국/우거지탕
Chinese Cabbage Soup (2)
A soup made of the green leaves of the Chinese cabbage in a soybean paste (doenjang) broth


찜
우둔찜
Rump Stew with Vegetables
A stew of beef rump with shiitake mushrooms, white radish, chestnuts and gingko nuts mixed in a seasoned soy sauce
The ingredients are simmered over a long period until the meat has absorbed the full flavor of its sauce


찌개
우렁된장찌개
Mud Snail and Soybean Paste Stew
A soybean paste (doenjang) stew with mud snails and vegetables


찜
우렁찜
Braised Mud Snails
Mud snails braised with bean sprouts and vegetables in a dried anchovy broth thickened with flour


육류
우설
Boiled Beef Tongue
Beef tongue is a delicacy in Korea
lt is boiled, thinly sliced, and served with other meats and a dipping sauce or added to special soups


채소류
우엉
Burdock
A root vegetable often served as a side dish with soy sauce


조림
우엉조림
Glazed Burdock
Burdock simmered in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until glazed and garnished with sesame seeds and red chili pepper threads


고명
웃기
Toppings
Toppings or garnishes, such as fruit or dried meats, used to decorate and add flavor to meal dishes or rice cakes


음청류
원소병
Honey Punch with Sweet Rice Balls
A traditional drink made of water and honey with small rice cake balls filled with jujubes (Korean dates) and citron peel


나물
원추리나물
Day Lily Namul
Blanched day lily stems seasoned with soybean paste (doenjang), red chili pepper paste, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame salt
This is a spring dish


한과
유(밀)과
Deep-fried Grain Cookies
A variety of traditional cookies made with different kinds of flour and pan-fried or deep-fried
Each variety of cookie has a different name according to its ingredients and how it is cooked
Also called yumilgwa


과일류
유자
Citron


한과
유자정과
Glazed Citron
Citron peel cooked in water then simmered in sugar water until glazed
The citron fruit is added during the glazing process


음청류
유자차
Citron Tea
A tea made by adding hot water to a mixture of citron peel and honey or sugar syrup resembling marmalade


국,탕
육개장
Spicy Beef and Leek Soup
A soup made with beef, green onions, fiddleheads, and other vegetables in a spicy red broth seasoned with red chili pepper powder, garlic, and soy sauce


마른찬
육포
Dried Beef Jerky
Thin slices of beef marinated in soy sauce, black pepper, sugar and other seasonings, then dried in the shade
Often served as a dried snack with alcohol


회
육회
Korean Beef Steak Tartare
Thinly sliced raw beef seasoned with soy sauce, salt and sesame oil
Similar to steak tartare, this dish is usually served with julienned Korean pear and garlic


밥
육회돌솥비빔밥
Stone Pot Bibimbap with Beef Tartare
A bibimbap served in a hot stone pot with vegetables and seasoned beef tartare over rice
When served, ail the ingredients are mixed together with a spicy red chili pepper sauce in the sizzling pot


한과
율란
Mashed Chestnut Sweets
Mashed cooked chestnuts mixed with cinnamon and sugar, molded into chestnut shapes, and rolled in ground pine nuts or cinnamon


음청류
율무차
YulmuTea
A hot drink made by adding roasted ground Job' s tears (this white powder has a nutty flavor) into hot water with sugar or honey


어류
은어
Sweetfish


견과류
은행
Gingko


증류주
이강주
Igangju
A liquor made by adding pear juice, ginger juice, honey and water to soju
This liquor is typically produced in February according to the lunar calendar and is famous in Jeonju in Jeolla-do in southwestern Korea and Hwanghae-do in North Korea


채소류
인삼
Ginseng
A root famous for its medicinal properties that is also used for cooking
Fresh ginseng is called susam and is served sliced as a special appetizer or dessert
lt can also be made into a juice
Dried ginseng is most often used to make tea or is added to dishes such as soups


한과
인삼정과
Candied Ginseng
Sliced ginseng simmered until soft, then glazed in water with honey, sweet syrup, sugar and salt until candied


청주
인삼주
Ginseng Wine
Liquor fermented with ground ginseng or flavored by adding a pouch of ginseng to wine that has already been made


음청류
인삼차
Ginseng Tea
A tea traditionally made by simmering ginseng, jujubes (Korean dates), and peeled chestnuts
Recently, an instant powdered version has become widely available
Ginseng tea is served with pine nuts on top


떡
인절미
Sweet Rice Cake
A rice cake made of steamed glutinous rice that is beaten to make a firm, sticky dough
The rice cake is cut into squares and coated in ground beans or black sesame seeds to prevent them from sticking together and give them flavor


국,탕
임자수탕
Chilled Chicken Soup
A soup made of chopped chicken, minari(Korean parsley) stems, julienned egg garnish, and ground sesame seeds in a chilled chicken broth


찜
잉어찜
Braised Carp
Seasoned carp braised or cooked in boiling water


회
잉어회
Raw Carp
Freshly cleaned carp filleted, sliced thinly, and served raw


구이
자리돔구이
Grilled Damselfish
Damselfish seasoned with salt or soy sauce and grilled


회
자리돔물회
Raw Damselfish in Chilled Broth
Thinly sliced raw damselfish seasoned with sesame leaves, green chili peppers and chives and served in a seasoned chilied broth
A specialty of Jeju-do


마른찬
자반
Salted Fish
Various types of fish that have been cleaned, salted and preserved
Served as side dishes


음청류
작설차
Sparrow's Tongue Green Tea
A green tea made with the new leaves of that year
Jakseol literally means "sparrow's tongue" and refers to the shape of the tea leaf


면
잔치국수
Banquet Noodles
A simple noodle dish of thin wheat noodles in a clear broth and topped with julienned egg garnish, sauteed beef, julienned summer squash and mushrooms
This dish was traditionally served at large banquets and feasts


전,적
잡누름적
Mixed Brochette
Colorful brochettes made of beef, abalone, sea cucumber, shiitake mushrooms, bellflower root (doraji), and carrots
The ingredients are cut into strips of similar lengths, marinated and pan-fried separately, and put together on skewers


전,적
잡산적
Beef and Vegetable Brochette (2)
Brochettes of beef, liver, tripe, green onions and mushrooms
The ingredients are cut into similar lengths, pan-fried with seasonings, and put together on skewers


나물
잡채
Japchae (Clear Noodles Stir-fried with Vegetables)
Vegetables and beef pan-fried separately then mixed with clear noodles, soy sauce, and other seasonings
One of the most popular party dishes, this dish is often seen at special banquets


견과류
잣
Pine Nut(s)


한과
잣강정
Pine Nut Cookies
Cookies made with rice flour that are deep-fried, dipped in sweet syrup, and topped with pine nuts


한과
잣박산
Pine Nut Candy
A sweet treat made of pine nuts mixed with maltose syrup, sugar and honey and left to harden


죽
잣죽
Pine Nut Porridge
A rice porridge cooked with pine nuts


밥
장국밥
Rice in Beef Soup
Cooked rice in a hot beef broth, often topped with beef brochettes and julienned egg garnish
This dish originates in Seoul


김치
장김치
Soy Sauce Kimchi
A kimchi made with soy sauce
The young leaves in the heart of the cabbage are sliced and mixed with julienned white radish, red chili threads, garlic, green onions, ginger, minari (Korean parsley), and mushrooms
Ali the ingredients are then seasoned together with soy sauce


전,적
장떡
Pan-fried Soybean Paste Patties
Thin pan-fried patties made with glutinous rice flour, soybean paste (doenjang), minced meat, green onions, garlic, black pepper and sesame seeds


조림
장산적
Grilled and Braised Beef
Beef fillet tenderized with small incisions, seasoned and grilled, then braised in soy sauce and spices


장아찌
장아찌
Pickled Vegetables
Vegetables pickled in soybean paste (doenjang) or red chili pepper paste and served as a side dish
The most commonly used vegetables include white radish, cucumber, scallions, Korean melons (small yellow melons with a smooth rind), soybean leaves, and green chili peppers


구이
장어구이
Grilled Freshwater Eel
Eel marinated in a sauce of red chili pepper paste, soy sauce, sugar, green onions, garlic and sesame oil and grilled
The eel can also be lightly steamed, coated with a mixture of soy sauce and sugar, and then grilled


조림
장조림
Beef Chunks Braised in Soy Sauce
Pieces of beef braised in soy sauce and water until the meat turns dark and salty
The meat is then cut into smaller pieces for serving
This is one of the most traditional and popular beef side dishes


국,탕
재첩국
Small Clam Soup
Small clams, steamed and shelled, cooked in a clam broth and seasoned with salt
A specialty of Gyeongsang-do in southeastern Korea


전,적
적
Brochette
Meats and vegetables thinly sliced and put on skewers, dipped in flour and egg, and pan-fried


전,적
전
Pan-fried Delicacies
Small patties of minced meat or chopped vegetables dipped in flour and egg, then pan-fried


전골
전골
Hot Pot
A dish of broth, meat, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings and spices cooked at the table in a wide, shallow pot


패류
전복
Abalone


죽
전복죽
Rice Porridge with Abalone
A savory rice porridge cooked with minced abalone


찜
전복찜
Simmered Abalone
Whole or chopped abalone with beef, sea cucumber, octopus, mussels, mushrooms and spices simmered in seasoned soy sauce and honey


초
전복초
Abalone in Soy Sauce
Abalone simmered over low heat in a mix of soy sauce, sugar and black pepper


회
전복회
Raw Abalone
Fresh or blanched abalone thinly sliced and served raw with a dipping sauce of either soy sauce and vinegar or vinegared red chili pepper paste


밥
전주비빔밥
Jeonju-style Bibimbap
A mixed rice dish with a wide variety of blanched and seasoned vegetables, minced beef, and a fried egg served on a bowl of rice, ail mixed together with red chili pepper paste before eating
A popular dish originating in the city of Jeonju


떡
절편
Patterned Rice Cake
White rice cakes rolled fiat, pressed with patterned molds, and cut into small squares
The patterned rice cakes are then brushed with oil


젓갈
젓갈
Pickled Seafood
Sauce made of various kinds of fish or seafood that have been pickled in salt and fermented
This sauce can be served as a side dish or used as a seasoning for other dishes


찌개
젓국찌개
Pickled Shrimp Stew
A stew of pollack roe and dubu (soybean curd / tofu) seasoned with red chili pepper in a pickled shrimp broth


한과
정과
Candied Fruits or Roots
Traditional sweet treats made of fruits or roots candied in honey or syrup


기타
정식
Set Menu
The set menu of a restaurant; usually the specialty of the house


육류
제육
Cooked Pork
Pork
Also refers to thinly sliced cooked pork


패류
조개
Clam (2)


국수
조개국수
Noodles in Clam Broth
Home-style noodles made of wheat or bean flour cooked in a clear clam broth


젓갈
조개젓
Pickled Small Clams
Shelled clams pickled in salt
Served as a side dish


국,탕
(모시)조개탕
Clam Soup (2)
Soup with clams in their shells and vegetables in a clam broth, seasoned with red chili pepper powder


어류
조기
Yellow Croaker (Yellow Corvina)


구이
조기구이
Grilled Yellow Croaker
Croaker salted and grilled


국,탕
조기매운탕
Spicy Yellow Croaker Stew
A spicy red stew with croaker, beef and vegetables


젓갈
조기젓
Pickled Yellow Croaker
Croaker pickled in salt to make a thick fish sauce


조림
조기조림
Braised Yellow Croaker
Croaker braised in seasoned soy sauce, green onions and garlic


한과
조란
Mashed Jujube Sweets
Steamed and mashed jujubes (Korean dates) mixed with sugar and molded back into their original shape
The balls are rolled in ground pine nuts to hold their shape and prevent them from sticking to each other


떡국
조롱떡국
Rice Ball Pasta Soup
Beef broth soup with rice pasta
A specialty of the Gaeseong region


조림
조림
Soy Sauce Braised Dishes
These braised dishes are made by simmering meat or fish in soy sauce and other seasonings


조림
족발
Glazed Pig's Feet
Pig's feet cooked in soy sauce, sugar, ginger and garlic until glazed


국,탕
족탕
Ox Foot Soup
A soup of ox feet and beef shank simmered for a long time


족편
족편
Pressed Ox Feet
Ox feet simmered until the meat comes off the bones
The meat is pressed and served thinly sliced with vinegar and soy sauce


연체류
주꾸미
Baby Squid
Smaller than baby octopus, baby squid is usually parboiled and served with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


구이
주물럭구이
Grilled Beef with Salt and Sesame Oil
Strips of beef rubbed with salt and sesame oil and grilled


떡
주악
Pan-fried Sweet Rice Cake Coated with Honey
Rice cakes made of glutinous rice flour and natural colorings, stuffed with fillings such as mushrooms, jujubes (Korean dates) and chestnuts, and pan-fried
The fried cakes are dusted with sugar or dipped in honey


죽
죽
Porridge
Porridge made of rice or other grains simmered in water until thick
Served as a main dish or in smaller portions as an appetizer


채소류
죽순
Bamboo Shoots


볶음
죽순볶음
Sauteed Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo shoots sauteed with pork, green chili peppers, onions, and seasonings


찜
죽순찜
Stuffed Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo shoots slit lengthwise, stuffed with seasoned beef and mushrooms, and simmered in broth


나물
죽순채
Julienned Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo shoots cooked in water, thinly sliced, and mixed with vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar
The ingredients may be stir-fried with minced pheasant meat and seasoned with salt instead of soy sauce


회
죽순회
Parboiled Bamboo Shoots
Blanched young bamboo shoots cut into thin, wide slices and served with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


양념
죽염
Bamboo Salt
A flavored salt made by filling a hollow bamboo stem that has been cut into sections with plain salt
The sections are then scorched in a hot oven and the salt is removed for use
This salt is said to have a superior taste and medicinal benefits


떡
증편
Rice Wine Cake
Steamed rice cakes made with white rice flour and rice wine
The wine ferments the dough and gives a tangy taste to the cakes
The tops of these white, fluffy cakes are colorfully garnished
Also called sultteok (wine cake)


고명
지단
Egg Garnish
Egg whites and yolk beaten together or separately, then pan-fried very thinly
The cooked egg is julienned or cut into diamonds, and is used as a topping or garnish for many dishes


청주
진달래술
Azalea Liquor
A sweet liquor made by adding azalea petals and sugar to soju
Also called dugyeonju


전
진달래화전
Pan-fried Cake with Azaleas
Small pan-fried fiat rice cakes decorated with azalea flowers
Also called dugyeonhwajeon


음청류
진달래화채
Azalea Punch
Azalea petals coated in starch, blanched, then added to a sugared omija (fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine) punch


장아찌
짠무
Pickled Radish
Autumn white radishes pickled whole in salt and kept until the following summer


김치
쪽파김치
Spring Onion Kimchi
A kimchi made of lightly salted spring onions mixed with kimchi seasonings


찌개
찌개
Stew
Thicker and more strongly flavored than soups, stews can be categorized by the main seasoning (red chili pepper paste stew, soybean paste (doenjang) stew, or pickled shrimp stew) or by their main ingredient (fish stew, dubu stew, or meat stew)


만두
찐만두
Steamed Dumplings
Dumplings cooked in a steamer


찜
찜
Braised, Simmered or Steamed Dishes
The main ingredients, either meat or fish, are seasoned and simmered until the liquid is reduced and the ingredients take on the full flavor of the seasoning


밥
찰밥
Cooked Sweet Rice
Cooked sweet rice with red beans, jujubes (Korean dates), and chestnuts
Sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil are added to bring out the flavor


양념
참기름
Sesame Oil
Oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds
One of the main seasonings in Korean cooking


양념
참깨
Sesame (Seeds)(2)
Sesame seeds are an indispensable ingredient in Korean cooking
They are either roasted and used directly or ground with a little salt


채소류
참나물
Cham Namul
A wild leafy green with a strong scent, blanched or served fresh with various seasonings as a side dish


과일류
참외
Korean Honey Melon
A small, oval melon with a smooth, yellow rind and white ridges running lengthwise
Along with the watermelon, this is one of the most common summer fruits


곡류
찹쌀
Sweet Rice
Sweet rice is stickier than plain white rice and is often used to make rice cake


떡
찹쌀부꾸미
Pan-fried Sweet Rice Cake with Fillings
Round, fiat cakes made with glutinous rice flour that are pan-fried, folded in half, and stuffed with a variety of fillings


젓갈
창란젓
Pickled Pollack Innards
Pollack innards cleaned and preserved in a sauce of red chili pepper powder, garlic and ginger
After fermentation, this dish becomes a salty side dish


죽
채소죽
Rice Porridge with Vegetables
A rice porridge made with vegetables such as summer squash, green onions, bean sprouts, and pumpkin


마른찬
채소튀김
Deep-fried Vegetables
Vegetables dipped in a flour batter and deep-fried


회
천엽회
Beef Tripe Tartare
Beef tripe washed clean with salt then cut into thin strips and served raw
The pieces are dipped in a mixture of salt, black pepper and sesame oil before eating


해조류
청각
Sea Staghorn
A type of sea plant used as a topping for traditional water kimchi
lt can also be blanched, then seasoned and served as a side dish


찌개
청국장찌개
Cheonggukjang (Extra Strong Soybean Paste) Stew
A stew made with a thick soybean paste called cheonggukjang (similar to Japanese natto) with dubu (soybean curd / tofu), fully fermented kimchi, and pork
This paste is thicker and has a stronger smell than the regular soybean paste (doenjang)
Also called dambukjang-jjigae


구이
청어구이
Grilled Herring
Herring sprinkled with salt or marinated in a spiced soy sauce and grilled


청주
청주
Clear Rice Wine (2)
A clear, refined rice wine made from a thicker rice wine that has been strained several times
This type of rice wine is similar to Japanese sake


양념
초간장
Vinegared Soy Sauce
A mixture of soy sauce and vinegar
This tangy dipping sauce is served with fish dishes or pan-fried vegetables and meat patties


양념
초고추장
Red Chili Pepper Paste with Vinegar
Red chili pepper paste mixed with vinegar and sugar to make a more liquid dipping sauce with a sweet and sour taste
This sauce is most commonly served with raw fish dishes


국,탕
초교탕
Battered Meat and Vegetable Soup
A soup with chicken, beef, shiitake mushrooms, bellflower root (dorajij and minari (Korean parsley) which have been seasoned, dipped in a fleur batter, and cooked in broth


김치
총각김치
Whole Radish Kimchi
A kimchi made of young white radishes used whole with the stems and leaves
The radishes are seasoned with red chili pepper powder, green onions, garlic, ginger and fish sauce, then left to cure
lt literally means bachelor kimchi, because the stems are reminiscent of the long ponytails of unmarried men in traditional times
Also called altari kimchi


국,탕
추어탕
Loach Soup
A thick, strongly flavored soup made of fresh loach simmered with vegetables, soybean paste (doenjang), and red chili pepper paste


나물
취나물
Wild Aster Namul
A side dish made with blanched wild aster (a vegetable found in the mountains) that has been seasoned or stir-fried with other ingredients


마른찬
칠보편포
Ground Beef Jerky with Pine Nuts
Dried ground beef jerky garnished with pine nuts


음청류
칡차
Arrowroot Tea
A tea made with the juice pressed from wild arrowroot
Powdered arrowroot can also be used


면
칼국수
Home-style Noodle Soup
A soup made of wheat flour noodles flattened and cut by hand, served in a hot chicken or beef broth and topped with clams, julienned summer squash, and a seasoning sauce


찜
코다리찜
Simmered Half-dried Pollack
Half-dried pollack marinated in a sauce of red chili pepper paste, soy sauce, sugar, green onions, ginger, sesame oil and black pepper, then simmered over low heat


두류
콩
Bean (Soybean)
Soybeans are used to make soy sauce, dubu (soybean curd / tofu), and oil


국,탕
콩국
Chilled White Bean Soup
A soup made with white soybeans that have been soaked for five to six hours, drained, boiled, and then pureed
The puree is strained to make this creamy, chilled soup


면
콩국수
Noodles in Chilled White Bean Soup
Chilled white bean soup made of pureed soybeans served with noodles and garnished
with julienned cucumber and watermelon
Sometimes white sesame seeds are added to the puree
This dish is eaten in the hot summer


나물
콩나물
Soybean Sprout Namul
Sprouts about 5-7 centimeters long made from soybeans soaked in water
An inexpensive and popular ingredient for many Korean dishes


국,탕
콩나물국
Soybean Sprout Soup
A clear soup with soybean sprouts


무침
콩나물무침
Seasoned Soybean Sprout Namul
Blanched bean sprouts seasoned with green onions, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil
This is one of the most common side dishes served in Korean homes


밥
콩나물밥
Rice Cooked with Soybean Sprouts
White rice cooked with soybean sprouts


나물
콩나물잡채
Soybean Sprouts with Vegetable Medley
A vegetable medley made of soybean sprout stems, fresh bellflower root, fiddlehead, sliced Korean pear, white radish and carrots tossed with a seasoning of green onions, garlic, vinegar, red chili pepper powder, salt and ground pine nuts
A regional specialty of southwestern Korea


떡
콩(찰)떡
Sweet Rice Cake with Beans
Steamed rice cake made with glutinous rice flour and black beans
Sometimes made by adding white rice flour to bean flour and water


밥
콩밥
Cooked Rice with Beans
Rice cooked with various beans, such as black beans, green peas, or kidney beans
Served as an alternative to plain white rice


김치
콩잎김치
Soybean Leaf Kimchi
A variation of kimchi made of salted soybean leaves mixed with sliced radish and fish sauce and laid between the cabbage leaves


조림
콩자반 / 콩조림
Glazed Black Beans
A side dish made of black beans simmered in soy sauce and sugar until glazed


죽
콩죽
Bean and Rice Porridge
A rice porridge made with soybeans that have been soaked in water and pureed


구이
콩팥구이
Grilled Beef Kidney
Beef kidney seasoned with salt and sesame oil, then grilled


국,탕
탕
Soup
The traditional word referring to soup
Dishes with names that end in ~tang are all soups that have been simmered for a long time over low heat


나물
탕평채
Mung Bean Jelly Mixed with Vegetables and Beef
Slices of mung bean jelly mixed with vegetables, dried laver, and seasoned ground beef
Served cold


국,탕
토란국 / 토란탕
Taro Soup
Soup of taro (a root vegetable) lightly cooked in water before adding beef and kelp


찜
토란줄기찜
Braised Taro Stems
Dried taro stems that have been soaked in water, dipped in flour batter, and braised with green onions, garlic and other spices


국,탕
토장국
Thick Soybean Paste Soup
A thick soup made of one part soybean paste (doenjang) and red chili pepper paste added to five parts water
Vegetables added to this soup vary according to the region and the season


젓갈
토하젓
Pickled Freshwater Shrimps
A fish sauce made of freshwater shrimps pickled in salt, red chili pepper powder and sometimes green chili peppers, garlic, green onions and sesame seeds


나물
톳나물
Seasoned Bushy Seaweed
A fresh side dish made of a bushy brown seaweed that has been blanched and seasoned


구이
통닭구이
Grilled Whole Chicken
Grilled chicken served with either a spicy chili sauce or soy sauce


김치
통배추김치
Whole Chinese Cabbage Kimchi
The basic kimchi made in large quantities in early winter
Whole Chinese cabbages are first salted and then a kimchi sauce made of julienned white radish, red chili pepper powder, garlic, green onions, and fish sauce is spread between the layers of cabbage leaves
The seasoned cabbages are put in earthenware jars and left to cure for some time before eating
Also called pogi­kimchi


마른찬
튀각
Deep-fried Seaweed or Vegetables
Deep-fried seaweed or the leaves and stems of various vegetables, served as a crispy snack or a side dish
Dried seaweed is the most popular ingredient for this dish


한과
튀밥
Puffed Rice
Crispy rice flakes puffed like popcorn


채소류
파
Green Onion (Spring Onion)
Along with garlic, green onions are an integral part of Korean cooking and are chopped and used to flavor most Korean dishes, including meats, fish and vegetables
Green onions are also cooked whole in pajeon (green onion pancake) and pa-kimchi (a variation of kimchi made with green onions instead of cabbage)


회
파강회
Meat and Vegetable Bundles Tied with Green Onion
Bundles of meat, chili peppers, and julienned egg garnish tied with blanched green onions and topped with pine nuts
Served with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste


김치
파김치
Green Onion Kimchi
A kimchi made with lightly salted green onions seasoned with pickled anchovy sauce, garlic and red chili pepper powder


해조류
파래
Grassy Seaweed
A dark green grass-like seaweed that grows in small bunches
lt is used fresh, seasoned and dried, deep-fried, and put in soups


무침
파래무침
Seasoned Grassy Seaweed
Blanched grassy seaweed seasoned with soy sauce, sugar and black pepper, or a mixture of pickled anchovy sauce, garlic, green onions and red chili pepper powder


국,탕
파랫국 / 파래된장국
Grassy Seaweed Soup with Soybean Paste
A soup of grassy seaweed in a broth made of dried anchovies and soybean paste (doenjang)
A regional specialty of Jeju-do


전,적
파전
Green Onion Pancake
Pancakes made of an egg, wheat flour and rice flour batter pan-fried with green onions, chives, beef, clams, mussels and other ingredients


생채
파채
Seasoned Green Onion
Finely copped green onions mixed with red chili pepper powder, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame salt and sesame oil
This dish is used to garnish or accompany grilled or pressed meats and is most common in southeastern Korea


국,탕
팟국
Green Onion Soup
A soup of beef broth with chopped green onions
A beaten egg is added to the soup just before serving


곡류
팥
Red Bean(s)


떡
팥(시루)떡
Red Bean Rice Cake
A crumbly rice cake made of layers of rice flour and ground red bean steamed together and cut into squares
This is the most common type of steamed rice cake


밥
팥밥
Rice with Red Beans
Rice cooked with red beans to give it flavor and color
The red beans are steamed in advance then cooked again with the rice


죽
팥죽
Rice and Red Bean Porridge
A rice porridge made with red beans
After boiling the beans, they are strained to produce a liquid which is added to the cooked rice porridge
Sometimes small rice balls are added
This dish is made specially to celebrate the winter solstice


구이
패주구이
Grilled Scallops
Seasoned scallops often grilled with beef and mushrooms


만두
편수
Summer Dumplings
Square dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef and vegetables
Served in the summer


편육
편육
Pressed Meat
Beef or pork cooked in boiling water and pressed
Served in thin slices with seasoned soy sauce


마른찬
편포
Ground Beef Jerky
Minced beef that is seasoned, formed into flat patties, and dried


면
평양냉면
Pyeongyang-style Chilled Buckwheat Noodle Soup
A soup of buckwheat noodles served in a chilled beef and radish broth and topped with sliced Korean pear, cold meats, white radish kimchi, and a hard­boiled egg
Originates in Pyeongyang, the North Korean capital


마른찬
포
Beef or Fish Jerky
Dried meat or fish marinated in soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper


버섯류
표고버섯
Shiitake Mushroom


전,적
표고전
Pan-fried Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake mushrooms coated in flour, dipped in an egg batter, and pan-fried
The mushroom is often filled with minced beef and other ingredients


채소류
풋고추
Young Green Chili Peppers
Young green chili peppers that are picked before they turn red
Eaten fresh, or chopped and added to stews or stir-fries


한과
한과
Traditional Sweets
Many types of traditional Korean sweets and cookies
They vary according to ingredients and preparation method


기타
한정식
Korean Table d'Hote
A traditional set menu of various dishes served with rice, soup, kimchi and side dishes


회
한치(물)회
Raw Cuttle fish in Water
Fresh cuttlefish cleaned, thinly sliced, and served in chilled water


밥
한치회덮밥
Seasoned Raw Cuttle fish over Rice
Thin slices of fresh cuttlefish served over rice with vinegared red chili pepper paste and mixed before eating


면
함흥냉면
Hamheung-style Spicy Chilled Noodles
Chewy noodles made from potato starch and served chilled with a spicy chili sauce
The most popular version is topped with raw skate
This style of chilled noodles originates in the Hamheung region of North Korea


죽
합자죽
Rice Porridge with Clams and Mussels
Rice porridge served with shelled clams and mussels and seasoned with garlic juice


생채
해물겨자채
Sliced Seafood with Mustard Sauce
Julienned jellyfish, squid and cucumber dressed with a mustard sauce


찌개
해물된장찌개
Thick Soybean Paste Stew with Seafood
A thick soybean paste (doenjang) stew made with clams, shrimp, crab and other seafood


전,적
해물전
Pan-fried Seafood
Scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp and oysters dipped in a flour and egg batter and pan-fried


전골
해물전골
Seafood Hot Pot
Seafood such as fish, clams, shrimp, and squid cooked in a hot pot with vegetables and beef


전
해물파전
Seafood Pancake with Green Onion
Pancakes made of a flour and egg batter pan-fried with a layer of green onions and seafood


패류
해삼
Sea Cucumber
An Asian delicacy, in Korea the sea cucumber is usually served freshly sliced with a dipping sauce of vinegared red chili pepper paste
lt is also dried for preservation, then soaked in water and added to other seafood dishes


회
해삼초회
Raw Sea Cucumber Slices
Fresh sea cucumbers cleaned , sliced and served raw with vinegared soy sauce or a vinegared red chili pepper paste


국,탕
해삼탕
Sea Cucumber Soup
A soup made of dried sea cucumbers soaked in water, seasoned, and cooked with minced beef, onions and cucumbers
Sometimes, the rehydrated sea cucumbers are cooked in a soup seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil


국,탕
해장국
Hangover Soup
A thick soup made from ox bone broth with soybean paste(doenjang), soybean sprouts, white radish, green onions and sometimes ox blood
Also called early morning soup, it is a traditional home-style soup eaten alter a night of heavy drinking


생채
해파리냉채
Jellyfish Cold Plate
A cold plate of thinly sliced jellyfish, cucumber, Korean pear and cold cuts mixed in a mustard sauce with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar


밥
헛제삿밥
Andong-style Bibimbap
A variation of bibimbap topped with cooked beef, mackerel, dubu (soybean curd / tofu), egg, white radish, spinach, soybean sprouts and other cooked vegetables and mixed together before eating
Traditionally served at the annual ancestor worship ceremonies in the village of Andong in southeastern Korea


견과류
호두
Walnut(s)


조림
호두조림
Glazed Walnuts
Seasoned beef sauteed on its own then simmered with walnuts until glazed
ln some cases, the beef is left out and the walnuts are glazed on their own


채소류
호박
Pumpkin (Squash)


떡
호박고지떡
Pumpkin Rice Cake
A rice cake made of dried pumpkin mixed with glutinous rice flour, layered with red bean, and steamed
Popular in the southwestern region of Jeolla-do


김치
호박김치
Pumpkin Kimchi
A variation of the basic cabbage kimchi with sliced pumpkin added between the layers of cabbage leaves
This is a specialty of the Hwanghae-do region in North Korea and is popular as a base for kimchi stew


나물
호박나물
Squash Namul
Summer squash julienned and sauteed with green chili peppers, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce


죽
호박범벅
Pumpkin and Mixed Grain Porridge
A thick porridge made of steamed and mashed pumpkin with glutinous rice flour, cooked red beans, and soybeans


볶음
호박볶음
Sauteed Squash
Squash sliced into half moons and pan-fried with pickled shrimp sauce, wild sesame oil, green onions, and garlic


선
(애)호박선 / 애호박찜
Stuffed Summer Squash
Squash lightly cooked, then slit lengthwise and stuffed with seasoned ground beef, sliced mushrooms, and julienned egg garnish
The stuffed squash is coated in starch, steamed, and served with a mustard sauce


쌈
호박잎쌈
Pumpkin Leaf Wraps
Steamed pumpkin leaves used to wrap spoonfuls of rice and other food
Served with a red chili pepper paste sauce


전
호박전
Pan-fried Summer Squash
Squash sliced into thin round pieces, coated in flour and egg batter, and pan-fried


죽
호박죽
Pumpkin Porridge
A porridge made of fully ripe pumpkins steamed and mashed, then mixed with wheat flour or glutinous rice flour and simmered until thick
Sweetened with sugar or red beans


어류
홍어
Skate


찜
홍어찜
Steamed Skate
Skate steamed in soy sauce, garlic, red chili threads, green onions, sugar, black pepper and sesame oil
ln Jeolla-do, the skate is usually fermented before cooking
Also called hongeo-eosiuk


회
홍어회
Spicy Skate in Vinegar
Slices of fresh skate dipped in vinegar, then mixed with red chili pepper powder and other spices
This spicy skate is the main ingredient in Hamheung-style chilled noodles


패류
홍합
Mussels


국,탕
홍합미역국
Seaweed Soup with Mussels
A soup made with seaweed and fresh mussels
Dried mussels are used when fresh ones are not available


죽
홍합죽
Rice Porridge with Mussels
A rice porridge with mussels and ground beef
A popular dish for the elderly and for babies starting on solid foods
Also called damchaejuk


초
홍합초
Braised Mussels
Mussels braised in soy sauce, sugar, black pepper and sesame oil until reduced


전,적
화양적
Beef and Vegetable Brochette (3)
Brochettes of beef, bellflower roots (doraji), carrots, shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers and other ingredients cut into strips, sauteed in soy sauce and sesame oil, then put onto skewers and pan-fried


떡
화전
Pan-fried Sweet Rice Cake with Flower Petals
Round, fiat rice cakes made of glutinous rice flour, decorated with minced jujubes (Korean dates) or petals of colorful flowers such as azalea, rose, chrysanthemum, and pan-fried
The fried cakes are sprinkled with sugar while still warm


음청류
화채
Korean Fruit Punch
A sweet drink made of various fruits in omija (fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine) punch sweetened with sugar or honey
Azalea petals are sometimes added for color


구이
황태구이
Seasoned and Grilled Dried Pollack
Freeze-dried pollack grilled with a seasoning of soy sauce, red chili pepper paste, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, sugar and black pepper


회
회
Raw Seafood
The word raw fish (hoe) usually refers to raw fish dishes similar to Japanese sashimi
However, hoe includes other raw or lightly cooked dishes including other seafoods and meats
Yukhoe refers to a raw beef (see Korean beef steak tartare) and sukhoe are dishes that are only lightly cooked (see parboild squid)


면
회냉면
Spicy Chilled Noodles with Raw Skate
Hamheung-style buckwheat noodles mixed with a spicy sauce and topped with raw or fermented skate
Served cold


밥
회덮밥
Raw Fish and Vegetables over Rice
Slices of raw fish and fresh vegetables served in a bowl over rice with vinegared red chili pepper paste
Mixed thoroughly before eating


죽
흑임자죽
Black Sesame and Rice Porridge
A porridge made of white rice and ground black sesame seeds
Popular as a high energy food


떡
흰떡
White Rice Cake
Rice cake made from white rice flour
The rice cakes are steamed then beaten or kneaded to give them texture
The cakes can be made into cylindrical rice pasta, garaetteok or into square jeolpyeon


죽
흰죽
Rice Porridge
A porridge made of white rice only
The rice is soaked in water, added to plenty of water (about 6-7 times of the amount of rice) then simmered over medium heat until thick

 

 

 

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