4/28 Talk about jeotgal.

Jeotgal is a type of salty fermented seasoning used in Korean dishes.
* fermented seasoing: 발효시킨 양념
ex> Boiled pork goes well with this fermented seasoning made from shrimp.

There are many different types of jeotgal that are made from seafood.
ex> The broth of this soup was made from seafood, so it's low in fat.

Most jeotgal varieties are used to enhance a dish.
* enhance a dish: 음식에 맛을 더하다.
ex> This eyeshadow really enhances the color of your eyes.

Koreans use jeotgal as a condiment when pickling kimchi.
* condiment: 양념
* pickle: 절이다.
ex> Hot mustard is one condiment you can put in your naeng-myun.

Popular delicacies such as pig trotters and blood sausae use jeotgal as a dipping sauce.
* delicacy: 진미, 별미
* pig trotter: 족발
* blood sausage: 순대
* dipping sauce: 찍어 먹는 소스
ex> I know that these dishes are considered delicacies, but I can't still eat them.

@ Let's keep it under wraps.  비밀로 하자. keep it secret


1. Koreans use a lot of fermented seasonings.
2. She often uses herbs to enhance a dish.
3. I try to use the least amount of condiments when I cook.
4. The pickling process is important when making kimchi.