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Korean
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South Korea
mukeunji (묵은지)
What is it? 
Well-aged Korean kimchi with a deep sour intense flavor. Often repurposed into stews or mandu fillings.
Fermented Vegetables
Related Terms
kimchi (김치)
kimjang (김장)
kimchitong (김치통)
mandu (만두)
jjigae (찌개)
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