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Ingredient

Hidden ingredients in Korean food

Salted shrimp

새우젓

What it is

Tiny shrimp fermented in salt. Used in many kimchi recipes and steamed egg, and served as a dip with boiled pork and pork soup.

Allergies and diets it can affect

  • Shrimp/crab
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Products differ. Check the label or ask staff; this list is general.

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Dishes in BapCheck whose usual recipe can include it (10)

From each dish's general recipe, not a specific restaurant. Other dishes may use it too.

  • Kimchi Fried Rice

    김치볶음밥 gim-chi bok-keum-bap

    Rice, Kimchi, Pork, ham or spam, Fried egg…

    Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Egg +2

    Sometimes contains: Pork, Soy, Wheat +1

  • Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi)

    배추김치 bae-chu gim-chi

    Napa cabbage, Red chili flakes, Garlic, ginger, scallion, Fish sauce…

    Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives

    Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Wheat, Gluten

  • Kkakdugi (Radish Kimchi)

    깍두기 kkak-du-gi

    Korean radish, Chili flakes, Garlic, ginger, Fish sauce…

    Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives

  • Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork Soup with Rice)

    돼지국밥 dwae-ji guk-bap

    Pork bone broth, Sliced pork, Rice, Salted shrimp…

    Usually contains: Pork, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives

    Sometimes contains: Shrimp/crab, Wheat, Soy +1

  • Bossam (Boiled Pork Wraps)

    보쌈 bo-ssam

    Boiled pork belly, Napa cabbage, Spicy radish salad, Salted shrimp…

    Usually contains: Pork, Fish, Shrimp/crab +1

    Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Soy

  • Jokbal (Braised Pig's Trotters)

    족발 jok-bal

    Pig's trotters, Soy sauce, Ginger, garlic, Cinnamon, star anise…

    Usually contains: Pork, Soy, Wheat +2

    Sometimes contains: Alcohol, Shrimp/crab

  • Bibim Guksu (Spicy Mixed Noodles)

    비빔국수 bi-bim guk-su

    Thin wheat noodles, Gochujang, vinegar, sugar, Kimchi, Cucumber…

    Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Sesame +2

    Sometimes contains: Egg, Fish, Shrimp/crab

    Some places may adjust

  • Kimchi Jeon (Kimchi Pancake)

    김치전 gim-chi-jeon

    Kimchi, Wheat flour batter, Scallion, Pork…

    Usually contains: Wheat, Fish, Shrimp/crab +2

    Sometimes contains: Pork, Egg, Soy

  • Gyeran Mari (Rolled Omelette)

    계란말이 gye-ran ma-ri

    Eggs, Carrot, scallion, onion, Salt, Cheese or ham

    Usually contains: Egg, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives

    Sometimes contains: Dairy, Pork, Fish

  • Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg)

    계란찜 gye-ran jjim

    Eggs, Water or anchovy broth, Scallion, Salted shrimp or salt

    Usually contains: Egg, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives

    Sometimes contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab

Source: BapCheck's general recipe notes for 69 dishes. Not an official allergen table and not a restaurant check.

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