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Korean Korean Food Deep Dive Vocabulary한식 심화

Go beyond the basics of Korean cuisine! Learn the vocabulary of side dishes, cooking methods, utensils, and dining etiquette -- plus grammar for expressing superlatives and alternatives.

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  1. 반찬[banchan]noun

    side dishes

    이 식당은 반찬이 정말 다양해요.This restaurant has a really diverse selection of side dishes.

  2. 국물[gungmul]noun

    broth / soup base

    이 국물이 너무 시원해요.This broth is so refreshing.

  3. 양념[yangnyeom]noun

    seasoning / sauce

    양념을 더 넣어 주세요.Please add more seasoning.

  4. 젓가락[jeotgarak]noun

    chopsticks

    한국 젓가락은 금속이에요.Korean chopsticks are metal.

  5. 숟가락[sutgarak]noun

    spoon

    밥은 숟가락으로 먹어요.You eat rice with a spoon.

  6. 볶다[bokda]verb

    to stir-fry

    야채를 기름에 볶아요.I stir-fry vegetables in oil.

  7. 끓이다[kkeurida]verb

    to boil

    찌개를 끓이고 있어요.I'm boiling the stew.

  8. 굽다[gupda]verb

    to grill / to roast

    삼겹살을 구워 먹어요.We grill and eat pork belly.

  9. 재료[jaeryo]noun

    ingredients

    이 요리에 어떤 재료가 들어가요?What ingredients go into this dish?

  10. 맛있다[masitda]adjective

    to be delicious

    한국 음식은 정말 맛있어요!Korean food is really delicious!

  11. 시키다[sikida]verb

    to order (food)

    뭐 시킬까요?What shall we order?

  12. 한정식[hanjeongsik]noun

    Korean full-course meal

    한정식을 먹으러 전주에 갔어요.I went to Jeonju to eat a Korean full-course meal.

  13. 밑반찬[mitbanchan]noun

    basic side dishes

    엄마가 밑반찬을 많이 만들었어요.Mom made a lot of basic side dishes.

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