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South Korea
jjigae (찌개)
What is it? 
Korean stew. Thicker and more intensely flavored than guk. Common types include kimchijjigae and doenjangjjigae.
Soups & Stews
Related Terms
budae-jjigae (부대찌개)
kimchijjigae (김치찌개)
doenjangjjigae (된장찌개)
guk (국)
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