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A C Abalone porridge, 34 Cabbage. See Kimchi; Napa cabbage Alcohol, wedding celebrations, 214 Carrots, mixed rice bowl, 23–26 Ancestors, paying respect to, 218–222 Che, cutting techniques, xii Anchovies, sautéed dried, 62 Chestnut rice, 18 Anchovy stock, 10 Chicken, 173–174, 176–178. See also Meats; Asian pear, described, 226 Turkey Asian radish kimchi, 49 in chili sauce, 177 fried seasoned, 176 B grilled, 162 “Bachelor” kimchi, 50 knife noodles with, 122 Balance, in Korean meals, viii soups Bamboo baskets, 238 chicken ginseng, 100 Battered foods, described, x spicy hot, 102 Beans. See Black beans; Mung beans; Red beans stewed, 178 Beef. See also Meats Chile peppers fire meat, 166 described, 232–233 meat fritters, 85 green pickled, 67 mixed rice bowl, 23–26 green stuffed, 97 ribs, stewed, 169 stuffed, 97 shishkabob, 171–172 Chile pepper threads, described, 226–227 short ribs, 161 Chili paste sliced roast, 168 red, 6 soups seasoned, 8 beef noodle, 107 vinegar, 9 oxtail, 106 Chili powder, described, 227 spicy, 101 Chili sauce soy stewed, 175 chicken in, 177 Beef stock, 11 fresh red, 5 Bellflower root Chives, described, 230 described, 226 COPYRIGHTED ChoongchongMATERIAL Provinces (North and South) seasoned, 75 kimchi variations, 46 Beverages. See also Teas rice cake variations, 193 alcohol, wedding celebrations, 214 Chopsticks, 238 Korean meals, viii, ix Citron, described, 227 Birthday celebrations, 207–210 Citron tea, 184 Black beans, seasoned, 65. See also Mung beans; Red beans Cold soups. See also Soups Bowing, wedding celebrations, 213–215 cucumber, 76 Broiled foods, described, x noodle, 118 Buddha’s birthday celebration, 223 noodles in soybean, 119 17_540785_bindex.qxd 11/23/04 12:29 PM Page 253

Comfort food. See Porridges Fern bracken Costumes, wedding celebrations, 216–217 described, 228 Courses, Korean meals, ix mixed rice bowl, 23–26 Crab seasoned, 65 described, 227 Field trips, 27–28 spicy raw, 152 Fire meat, 166 spicy stewed, 153 Fish and shellfish. See also Seafood Crown daisies, described, 227–228 abalone porridges, 34 Cucumbers anchovies, sautéed dried, 62 described, 228 anchovy stock, 10 kimchi, 57 crab soup, chilled, 76 described, 227 Cutting techniques, food preparation, xii spicy raw, 152 D spicy stewed, 153 described, 228 Dates, described, 228 eel, grilled, 148 Desserts, 187–189 hairtail, seasoned, 143 Korean meals, ix mackerel, grilled, 147 red bean ice, 188 octopus red bean paste, 187 described, 232 rice drink, sweet, 189 grilled baby, 156 Dough flake soup oysters, fried, 95 with potatoes, 126 pollack, egg-battered, 84 spicy, 125 purchasing of, 149–151 Dumplings, 127–135. See also Noodles raw, 142 dumpling skins, 129 seafood pancakes, 91 kimchi, 133 shrimp, salted, described, 235 meat dumplings, fried, 130–132 squid soup, 135 described, 236 vegetarian, 134 spicy stir-fried, 157 E Five grain rice, 17 Eating utensils, Korean meals, ix Flatcakes and jun, 78–97 Eel, grilled, 148 green onion pancakes, 90 Egg-battered pollack, 84 kimchi potato pancakes, 92 Eggplant meat fritters, 85 described, 228 mung bean flatcakes, 82–83 seasoned, 74 oysters, fried, 95 Electric frying pans, 238 peppers, stuffed, 97 perilla leaves, stuffed, 96 F pollack, egg-battered, 84 Fermented soybean paste seafood pancakes, 91 described, 228 tips on, 81 hotpot, 113 Flower rice cakes, 197 seasoned, 5 Food courses, Korean meals, ix

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Food preparation, cutting techniques, xii Hotpots, 109–115. See also Soups Fresh red chili sauce, 5. See also Chili sauce described, x Fried oysters, 95 kimchi, 112 Frying pans, electric, 238 seafood, 114 soybean paste, fermented, 113 G tofu, 111 Gangwon Province wizard’s stew, 115 kimchi variations, 46–47 Hwanghae Province rice cake variations, 193–194 kimchi variations, 48 Garlic rice cake variations, 194 described, 228–229 pickled, 66 I Gelatin, described, 229 Ice tea, 185–186. See also Teas Ginger, described, 229 Implements, 238–240 Ginger tea, 188 Ingredients with cinnamon, chilled, 183 listing of, 226–237 Ginko nuts, described, 229–230 resources for, 243–249 Ginseng, chicken soup, 100 Glass jars, 238 J Green chile peppers. See also Chile peppers Jeju Island pickled, 67 kimchi variations, 47 stuffed, 97 rice cake variations, 194 Green onions Jujubes, described, 228 kimchi, 55 Julla Provinces (North and South) pancakes, 90 kimchi variations, 47 seasoned, 9 rice cake variations, 194 Grilled foods, described, x Jun. See Flatcakes and jun Gyonggi Province kimchi variations, 45–46 K rice cake variations, 193 Kelp Gyongsang Provinces (North and South) deep-fried, 77 kimchi variations, 47 described, 230 rice cake variations, 194 Kimchi, 37–57 Asian radish, 49 H “bachelor,” 50 Hairtail fish, seasoned, 143 cucumber, 57 Half-moon rice cakes, 196 dumplings, 133 Hamgyong Province fried rice, 31 kimchi variations, 48 green onion, 55 rice cake variations, 195 history of, 37–40 Harvest festival celebrations, 204–207 hotpot, 112 Holidays. See Special occasions Korean meals, viii

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mustard green, 56 soups Napa cabbage, traditional, 41 noodle, 107 potato pancakes, 92 oxtail, 106 quick, 42 spicy, 101 regional variations, 45–48 soy stewed, 175 white radish water, 51 pork wrapped, 43–44 ribs, spicy, 165 Kitchen equipment, 238–240 sausage, stuffed, 170–171 Knife noodles with chicken, 122 spicy sliced, 167 Knives, 238 Medicinal rice, 200 Korean chives, described, 230 Mixed rice bowl Korean language, pronunciation guide to, master recipe, 23–26 stone pot, 26 241–242 Mountain rice, described, 20–22 Korean meals, anatomy of, viii–ix Mugwort, described, 231 Korean names, “Americanization” of, 68–69 Mung beans. See also Black beans; Red beans Korean watercress, described, 237 described, 231 Korean zucchini flatcakes, 82–83 mixed rice bowl, 23–26 Mushrooms seasoned, 73 described, 231 L mixed rice bowl, 23–26 seasoned, 72 Laver, described, 231 Mustard, described, 231–232 Lunar holiday celebrations, 222–225 Mustard green kimchi, 56 Lunchboxes. See Side dishes N M Napa cabbage Mackerel, grilled, 147 described, 232 Malt powder, described, 231 Kimchi, traditional, 41 Malt syrup, described, 231 New Year celebrations, 201–203 Marinated perilla leaves, 66 Noodles, 116–126. See also Dumplings; Soups Matchmaking, 211–212 cold noodles in soybean soup, 119 Meats, 159–161, 165–172, 175. See also Chicken; Turkey cold noodle soup, 118 beef described, x, 232 dumplings, fried, 130–132 dough flake soup fire meat, 166 with potatoes, 126 fritters, 85 spicy, 125 mixed rice bowl, 23–26 knife noodles with chicken, 122 shishkabob, 171–172 sweet potato, 123 short ribs, 161 North Korea short ribs, stewed, 169 kimchi variations, 48 sliced roast, 168 rice cake variations, 194–195

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O pine nut, 33 Octopus pumpkin, sweet, 36 described, 232 red bean, 35 grilled baby, 156 Potatoes Oxtail soup, 106 dough flake soup with, 126 Oysters, fried, 95 soy-seasoned, 64 Potato pancakes, kimchi, 92 P Pots, 239 Pancakes. See also Flatcakes Pumpkin porridge, sweet, 36 green onion, 90 Pyongyang Province kimchi potato, 92 kimchi variations, 48 seafood, 91 rice cake variations, 194 Pans, 238 Q Pastes Quail eggs, described, 233 chili Quick kimchi, 42 red, 6 seasoned, 8 R vinegar, 9 Radish red bean, 187 described, 233–234 soybean (fermented) kimchi described, 228 Asian, 49 seasoned, 5 white radish water, 51 Pear, described, 226 salad, spicy, 75 Peppers, stuffed, 97. See also Chile peppers Radish greens, described, 234 Perilla leaves Raw foods described, 233 crabs, spicy, 152 marinated, 66 described, xi stuffed, 96 fish, 142 Perilla seeds, described, 233 Red beans. See also Black beans; Mung beans Persimmons, described, 233 described, 234 Pickled foods ice, 188 described, x paste, 187 garlic, 66 porridge, 35 green chile peppers, 67 rice, 16 Pine nut porridge, 33 Red chili paste, 6. See also Chili paste Pollack, egg-battered, 84 Red chili sauce, fresh, 5. See also Chili sauce Pork. See also Meats Regional cuisines ribs, spicy, 165 kimchi, 45–48 sausage, stuffed, 170–171 rice cakes, 193–195 spicy sliced, 167 Ribs Porridges, 32–36. See also Rice beef, 161 abalone, 34 beef, stewed, 169 described, xi pork, spicy, 165

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Rice, 12–31. See also Porridges Seafood, 136–141. See also Fish and shellfish basic recipe, 15 hotpot, 114 chestnut, 18 pancakes, 91 described, xi, 234 Seasonal holiday celebrations, 222–225 five grain, 17 Seasoned chicken, fried, 176 kimchi fried rice, 31 Seasoned chili paste, 8 mixed rice bowl, 23–26 Seasoned fermented soybean paste, 5 stone pot, 26 Seasoned green onions, 9 mountain rice, 20–22 Seasoned hairtail fish, 143 red bean, 16 Seasoned rice sticks, 192 seaweed rolled rice, 29–30 Seasoned soy sauce, 4 soybean sprout, 19 Seaweed rolled rice, 29–30 sweet, described, 234 Seaweed sheets, roasted, 61 sweet spiced or medicinal, 200 Seaweed soup, 103 Rice balls, sweet, 199 Sesame oil, described, 235 Rice bowls, 239 Sesame seeds Rice cakes, 193–198 described, 235 described, 234 toasted, 3 flower, 197 Shellfish. See Fish and shellfish; Seafood half-moon, 196 Shishkabob, beef, 171–172 regional cuisines, 193–195 Short ribs soybean powdered, 198 beef, 161 superstitions, 195 beef, stewed, 169 Rice cake soup, 108 pork, spicy, 165 Rice cookers, 239 Shrimp, salted, described, 235 Rice drink, sweet, 189 Side dishes, 58–77 Rice flour, described, 234 anchovies, sautéed dried, 62 Rice sticks, seasoned, 192 bellflower root, seasoned, 75 Rice wine, described, 235 black beans, seasoned, 65 Roast beef, sliced, 168. See also Beef cucumber soup, chilled, 76 Roasted seaweed sheets, 61 eggplant, seasoned, 74 fern bracken, seasoned, 65 S garlic, pickled, 66 Salt, described, 235 green chile peppers, pickled, 67 Salted shrimp, described, 235 kelp, deep-fried, 77 Sauces Korean meals, viii–ix described, xi mushrooms, seasoned, 72 red chili sauce, fresh, 5 perilla leaves, marinated, 66 soy sauce potatoes, soy-seasoned, 64 described, 236 radish salad, spicy, 75 seasoned, 4 seaweed sheets, roasted, 61 vinegar, 4 soybean spouts, seasoned, 70 Sautéed dried anchovies, 62 spinach, seasoned, 71

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Side dishes (continued) Soybean curd. See Tofu tofu, simmered, 63 Soybean paste zucchini, Korean seasoned, 73 fermented, described, 228 Simmered foods, described, xi hotpot, fermented, 113 Snacks, 190–200 seasoned fermented, 5 rice, sweet spiced or medicinal, 200 Soybean powder rice balls, sweet, 199 described, 235 rice cakes, 193–198 rice cakes, 198 flower, 197 Soybean sprouts half-moon, 196 described, 236 regional cuisines, 193–195 mixed rice bowl, 23–26 soybean powdered, 198 rice, 19 superstitions, 195 seasoned, 70 rice sticks, seasoned, 192 soup, 105 Soups, 98–108. See also Hotpots; Stocks Soy sauce beef described, 236 noodle, 107 seasoned, 4 oxtail, 106 vinegar, 4 spicy, 101 Soy-seasoned potatoes, 64 chicken Soy stewed beef, 175 ginseng, 100 Special occasions, 201–225 spicy hot, 102 ancestors, paying respect to, 218–222 cucumber, chilled, 76 birthdays, 207–210 described, xi Buddha’s birthday, 223 Korean meals, viii harvest festival, 204–207 noodle soups lunar and seasonal, 222–225 cold noodle in soybean soup, 119 New Year, 201–203 cold noodle soup, 118 weddings, 211–218 dough flake soup Spiced rice, sweet, 200 with potatoes, 126 Spinach spicy, 125 mixed rice bowl, 23–26 knife noodles with chicken, 122 seasoned, 71 rice cake, 108 Spoons, 239 seaweed, 103 Squash, described, 236 soybean sprout, 105 Squid taro, 104 described, 236 South Korea spicy stir-fried, 157 kimchi variations, 45–48 Steamers (metal and bamboo), 239 rice cake variations, 193–194 Stewed foods Soybean(s) chicken, 178 cold noodles in soybean soup, 119 crabs, spicy, 153 described, 235–236 described, xi

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Stir-fried squid, spicy, 157 Toasted sesame seeds, 3 Stocks. See also Soups Tofu anchovy stock, 10 described, 235 beef, 11 hotpot, 111 Stone pot mixed rice bowl, 26 simmered, 63 Stone pots, 240 Tools (kitchen), 238–240 Stuffed peppers, 97 Traditional Napa cabbage kimchi, 41 Stuffed perilla leaves, 96 Turkey, meat fritters, 85 Stuffed pork sausage, 170–171 Summer ice tea, 185–186 V Superstitions, rice cakes, 195 Vegetable gardens, 1 Sweet potatoes, described, 236 Vegetables, described, xi. See also specific vegetables Sweet potato noodles, 123 Vegetarian dumplings, 134 described, 236–237 Vinegar chili paste, 9 Sweet pumpkin porridge, 36 Vinegar soy sauce, 4 Sweet rice balls, 199 Sweet rice drink, 189 W Sweet spiced rice, 200 Wakame, described, 237 Watercress, described, 237 T Wedding celebrations, 211–218 Table manners, Korean meals, ix White radish water kimchi, 51 Tae kwon do, 120–121 Wizard’s stew (barbecue), 115 Taro root, described, 237 Wooden paddles, 240 Taro soup, 104 Wrapped kimchi, 43–44 Teas, 179–186. See also Beverages citron, 184 Z ginger, 188 Zucchini ginger cinnamon, chilled, 183 Korean, seasoned, 73 summer ice, 185–186 mixed rice bowl, 23–26

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