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Korean Stew

/kəˈriːən stjuː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional Korean dish consisting of meat, vegetables, and spices cooked together in a broth.

    "On a cold winter day, nothing warms you up like a hearty bowl of Korean stew."
  2. 2

    A specific type of Korean stew, such as kimchi jjigae or sundubu jjigae, often served with rice.

    "Kimchi jjigae is a popular Korean stew made with fermented cabbage and tofu."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Korean stew' originates from the combination of the word 'Korean', referring to the culture and cuisine of Korea, and 'stew', which comes from the Old French 'estuver', meaning to stew or to cook slowly. The concept of stews has evolved through various cultures, but in Korean cuisine, it represents a significant part of communal dining.

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