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South Korea
nurungji (누룽지)
What is it? 
The golden scorched rice crust at the bottom of a stone pot. Once a way to waste nothing now a prized snack and comfort food.
Rice Dishes
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sungnyung (숭늉)
gamasot (가마솥)
tahdig (ته‌دیگ)
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