Bokkeum facts for kids
Ojingeo-bokkeum (stir-fried squid)
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| Type | Stir-fry |
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| Place of origin | Korea |
| Associated national cuisine | Korean cuisine |
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| Hangul |
볶음
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| Revised Romanization | bokkeum |
| McCune–Reischauer | pokkŭm |
| IPA | [po.k͈ɯm] |
Bokkeum (Hangul: 볶음) is a super yummy type of Korean dish. It's made by stir-frying ingredients with just a little bit of liquid. Think of it like a quick, hot cooking method that makes food taste amazing! These dishes are a big part of Korean meals.
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What Does Bokkeum Mean?
The word Bokkeum (볶음) comes from the Korean verb bokkda (볶다). This verb means "to cook food or ingredients by stir-frying them over heat with only a small amount of liquid." So, Bokkeum is basically the name for dishes made using this special cooking style!
Different Kinds of Bokkeum Dishes
There are two main types of Bokkeum dishes. Some are quite dry, while others are more wet or moist. Both types are delicious and popular in Korea.
Dry Bokkeum Dishes
These dishes are stir-fried with very little liquid, making them drier. They are often served as a side dish or a main meal.
- bokkeum-bap (볶음밥) – This is a classic fried rice dish.
- dak-ttongjip (닭똥집) – Stir-fried chicken gizzards, a unique and flavorful dish.
- gamja-chae-bokkeum (감자채볶음) – Thinly sliced potatoes stir-fried until tender.
- japchae (잡채) – A famous dish with stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables.
- myeolchi-bokkeum (멸치볶음) – Stir-fried anchovies, often a bit sweet and crunchy.
- ojingeo-chae-bokkeum (오징어채볶음) – Stir-fried dried shredded squid, a popular snack or side.
Wet Bokkeum Dishes
These Bokkeum dishes have more sauce or liquid, making them moist and often spicy. They are usually served as main courses.
- dak-galbi (닭갈비) – Spicy stir-fried chicken with vegetables.
- jeyuk-bokkeum (제육볶음) – A savory and spicy stir-fried pork dish.
- nakji-bokkeum (낙지볶음) – Hot and spicy stir-fried long arm octopus.
- songi-bokkeum (송이볶음) – Stir-fried matsutake mushrooms, known for their special flavor.
- tteok-bokki (떡볶이) – Chewy stir-fried rice cakes in a spicy sauce.
- kimchi-bokkeum (김치볶음) – Stir-fried Kimchi, often served with rice.
- soseji yachae bokk-eum (소세지야채볶음) - A fun dish with stir-fried sausage and vegetables.
Images for kids
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Aehobak-bokkeum (stir-fried Korean zucchini)
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Eomuk-bokkeum (stir-fried fishcakes)
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Goguma-julgi-bokkeum (stir-fried sweet potato stems)
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Gomjangeo-bokkeum (stir-fried hagfish)
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Jeyuk-bokkeum (stir-fried pork)
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Jukkumi-bokkeum (stir-fried webfoot octopus)
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Maneul-jong-bokkeum (stir-fried garlic scapes)
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Myeolchi-bokkeum (stir-fried anchovies)
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Nakji-bokkeum (stir-fried long arm octopus)
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Ojingeo-bokkeum (stir-fried squid)
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Pyogo-bokkeum (stir-fried shiitake)
