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jjigae

American  
[jee-gay] / ˈdʒiˌgeɪ /

noun

plural

jjigae
  1. Korean Cooking. a traditional Korean stew.


Example Sentences

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When Mary Gedda first visited South Korea, she went looking for a bowl of kimchi jjigae, as she had seen the stars do on screen numerous times.

From BBC

He also loves it in soup — specifically kimchi jjigae with honey barbecue chicken.

From Seattle Times

At Jongno Stew Village, a popular lunch spot in the Dobong district of northern Seoul, pollock stew and kimchi jjigae are the best sellers.

From New York Times

She loves the juxtaposition of Korean kimchi jjigae and Polish kapusniak in the book, a lush photo of the two fermented soups taken in her own kitchen, side by side.

From Washington Post

Same goes for the soondubu jjigae, which the Chos added to the menu last fall.

From Washington Post