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17_540785_bindex.qxd 11/23/04 12:29 PM Page 252 Index 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 INDEX 253 17_540785_bindex.qxd 11/23/04 12:29 PM Page 254 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 254 INDEX 17_540785_bindex.qxd 11/23/04 12:29 PM Page 255 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 INDEX 255 17_540785_bindex.qxd 11/23/04 12:29 PM Page 256 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, 165 256 INDEX 17_540785_bindex.qxd 11/23/04 12:29 PM Page 257 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
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