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South Korea
dambaekham (담백함)
What is it?
A Korean flavor descriptor for a clean, mild, unassertive taste — the quality of food that is neither rich nor bland, but light and pure. Often used to describe steamed tofu, plain rice, or clear broths. The opposite of heavy or greasy.
Taste & Texture Vocabulary
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myeongtae (명태)
sungnyung (숭늉)
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dubu (두부)
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