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