Jjigae
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒiːɡɛ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jjigae is a noun meaning A Korean stew, typically made with meat, seafood or vegetables in a seasoned broth and served boiling hot.
Meaning
A Korean stew, typically made with meat, seafood or vegetables in a seasoned broth and served boiling hot.
Example Sentences
This was where my obsession with jjigae began. I set out to learn how to make not only this gateway jjigae, but all of the most popular jjigae of Korean cuisine: sundubu jjigae, kimchi jiigae^([sic]), gochujang jjigae and doenjang jjigae. Chicken soup may be for the soul, but jjigae is comfort food of the highest order.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doenjang-jjigae, jorim, yukgaejang, gamjatang, galbijjim, jjim.
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