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jeotgal (젓갈)
What is it? 
Korean salted and fermented seafood. A key seasoning ingredient in kimchi adding umami and complexity.
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Fermented Seafood
Langague
Korean
Associated Countries
South Korea
Related Terms
aekjeot (액젓)
myeongran-jeot (명란젓)
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