Kimchi, banchan, bulgogi, bibimbap, gochujang, and Korean meal structure.
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- What is kimchi?
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A fermented vegetable dish, typically made with napa cabbage and Korean red chili pepper
- What is the main vegetable in traditional kimchi?
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Napa cabbage
- What spice makes kimchi spicy and red?
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Gochugaru, Korean red chili pepper flakes
- How long does basic kimchi typically ferment before serving?
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Three to seven days
- Besides cabbage, what are the main ingredients in kimchi?
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Gochugaru, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and salt
- What is oi-sobagi?
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Kimchi made with cucumber
- What is chonggak kimchi?
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Kimchi made with Korean radish
- What is pa kimchi?
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Kimchi made with scallions or green onions
- What are banchan?
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Small side dishes served alongside rice and soup at Korean meals
- What is namul?
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A seasoned vegetable side dish, often blanched and dressed with soy sauce and sesame
- What is sigeumchi namul?
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Seasoned spinach prepared as a side dish
- What is gosari namul?
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Seasoned fernbrake, a mountain vegetable side dish
- What is bulgogi?
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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled or pan-fried
- What are the main ingredients in a bulgogi marinade?
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Soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger
- How thick should beef be sliced for bulgogi?
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Very thin slices, about one-eighth inch thick