Types of
Korean Food
There are three types of Korean food: staples, side dishes, and dessert. There are also various sauces,which have unique scents. Let us explore them in detail.

주식류(Jusik)
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Bap (Cooked Rice) | 밥
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Juk (Porridge) | 죽, 미음, 응이
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Dumpling | 만두
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Rice Cake | 떡국
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Guksu (Noodles) | 국수

찬품류(Chanpoom)
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Guk, Tang (Soup) | 국, 탕
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Jjigae (Stew) | 찌개
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Jeongol (Hotpots) | 전골
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Bokkeum (Stir-fried Dishes) | 볶음
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Jjim and Seon (Pan-fried Delicacies) | 찜, 선
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Saengchae (Raw Vegetables) | 생, 채
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Namul (Herbs) | 나물
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Jorim (Food Boiled In Seasonings) | 조림
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Cho (Vinegar) | 초
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Junyueo (Fried Fish) | 전유어
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Gui and Jeok (Grilled Seasoned Meat on a Stick) | 구이, 적
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Hwe (Raw Food Dishes) | 회
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Ssam (Food Wrapped In Lettuce, Cabbage, Sesame, or other Greens) | 쌈
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Pyunyuk (Slices Of Boiled Meat) | 편육
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Jokpyeon (Cow’s Hoof Jelly) | 족편
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Twigak (Fried Kelp) | 튀각
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Boogak (Another Type Of Fried Kelp) | 부각
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Po (Fish Or Meat Sliced Thin) | 포
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Jangajji (Vegetables Pickled In Soy Sauce) | 장아찌
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Kimchi | 김치
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Jutgal (Salted Fish) | 젓갈

양념(Yangnyum)
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Salty: Salt, Ganjang, Doenjang, Gochujang | 짠맛
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Sweet: Sugar, Honey, Grain Syrup, Taffy | 단맛
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Sour: Vinegar, Tangerines | 신맛
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Spicy: Chili, Mustard, Akane, Pepper, Ginger | 매운맛
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Bitter: Ginger | 쓴맛
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Red: Red Chili, Jujube, Carrots | 붉은색
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Green: Water Parsley, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Small Green Onions | 녹색
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Yellow: Yolk Of Egg | 노란색
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White: Egg Whites | 흰색
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Black: Manna Lichen Mushrooms, Black Mushrooms, Shiitake Mushrooms | 검정색

고명 (Gomyung)
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Egg Garnish | 알고명
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Eggrolls Stuffed with Chopped Meat | 알쌈
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Bongori (Meatballs Fried in Egg Batter) | 봉오리(완자)
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Water Parsley on a Stick | 미나리 초대
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Water Parsley | 미나리
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Hwang hwachae (Yellow Fruit Salad) | 황화채
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Red Pepper | 고추
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Pine Nuts | 잣
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Mushrooms | 버섯
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Walnuts | 호두
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Ginkgo Nuts | 은행