Korean Cooking Words & Phrases
Korean cuisine is beloved worldwide, and learning cooking vocabulary opens up a world of authentic recipes and cooking shows. From knife techniques to fermentation terms, these words will help you follow Korean recipes, watch cooking content, and discuss food preparation with native speakers.
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볶다
bokda
Stir-fry
Beginner튀기다
twigida
Deep-fry
Intermediate지지다
jijida
Pan-fry
Beginner굽다
gupda
Bake
Intermediate로스트하다
roseuteu hada
Roast
Intermediate약불로 끓이다
yakbul-ro kkeulida
Simmer
Beginner조리다
jorida
Braise
Intermediate데치다
daechida
Blanch
Intermediate섞다
seokda
Mix
Beginner저으면서 끓이다
jeoeumyeonseo kkeulida
Stir
Beginner자르다
jareuda
Chop
Beginner저미다
jeomida
Slice
Beginner깍둑썰기하다
kkakduk sseolgi hada
Dice
Beginner다지다
dajida
Mince
Beginner벗기다
beotgida
Peel
Beginner강판에 갈다
gangpan-e galda
Grate
Beginner두드리다
dudeulida
Pound
Intermediate치대다
chidaeda
Knead
Intermediate말다
malda
Roll
Intermediate접다
jeopda
Fold
Intermediate싸다
ssada
Wrap
Intermediate채우다
chaewuda
Stuff
Intermediate층을 이루다
cheung-eul iruda
Layer
Intermediate담그다
damgeuda
Dip
Beginner붓다
butda
Pour
Beginner물을 빼다
mul-eul bbaeda
Drain
Beginner거르다
georeuda
Strain
Beginner짜다
jjada
Squeeze
Beginner누르다
nureuda
Press
Beginner발효하다
balhyo hada
Ferment
Advanced절이다
jeolida
Pickle
Intermediate보존하다
bojon hada
Preserve
Intermediate소금을 치다
sogeum-eul chida
Salt
Beginner염장하다
yeomjang hada
Cure
Advanced훈제하다
hunje hada
Smoke
Advanced불리다
bullida
Soak
Beginner헹굴다
henggeulda
Rinse
Beginner씻다
ssitda
Wash
Beginner재다
jaeda
Measure
Beginner무게를 재다
mugae-reul jaeda
Weigh
Beginner맛보다
matboda
Taste
Beginner조절하다
jojeol hada
Adjust
Intermediate담다
damda
Plate
Beginner장식하다
jangsik hada
Garnish
Intermediate대접하다
daejeopda
Serve
Beginner데우다
deuda
Reheat
Beginner해동하다
haedong hada
Defrost
Beginner냉동하다
naengdong hada
Freeze
Beginner냉장하다
naengjang hada
Refrigerate
Beginner보관하다
bogwan hada
Store
Beginner덜어내다
deol-eonae da
Portion
Beginner요리법
yoribop
Recipe
Beginner재료
jaelyo
Ingredient
Beginner계량
gyeryung
Measurement
Beginner큰술
keun sul
Tablespoon
Beginner작은술
jageun sul
Teaspoon
Beginner컵
keop
Cup
Beginner그램
geuraem
Gram
Beginner리터
riteo
Liter
Beginner오븐
obun
Oven
Beginner가스레인지
gaseu reinjji
Stovetop
Beginner중국냄비
jungguk naembi
Wok
Beginner냄비
naembi
Pot
Beginner팬
paen
Pan
Beginner칼
kal
Knife
Beginner도마
doma
Cutting Board
Beginner강판
gangpan
Grater
Beginner필러
pilleo
Peeler
Beginner국자
gukja
Ladle
Beginner뒤집개
dwijipgae
Spatula
Beginner집게
jipge
Tongs
Beginner거품기
geofumgi
Whisk
Beginner그릇
geureut
Bowl
Beginner채
chae
Colander
Beginner찜기
jjimgi
Steamer
Beginner압력밥솥
apryeok bapssot
Pressure Cooker
Intermediate믹서기
mikseo gi
Blender
Beginner푸드 프로세서
pudeu peuroseseo
Food Processor
Beginner절구와 공이
jeolgu wa gongi
Mortar and Pestle
Intermediate젓가락
jeotgarag
Chopsticks
Beginner밥숟가락
bap ssutkgarag
Serving Spoon
Beginner앞치마
apchima
Apron
Beginner오븐장갑
obun janggap
Oven Mitt
Beginner타이머
taimeeo
Timer
Beginner불의 세기
bul-ui segi
Heat Level
Beginner약불
yakbul
Low Heat
Beginner중불
jungbul
Medium Heat
Beginner센불
senbul
High Heat
Beginner익은 정도
igeun jeongdo
Doneness
Intermediate덜 익은
deol igeun
Rare
Intermediate바삭한
basaghan
Crispy
Beginner육즙이 많은
yugjeupi maneun
Juicy
Beginner짭짤한
jjapjjaghan
Savory
Beginner감칠맛
gamchilmat
Umami
Intermediate고추장
gochujang
Korean Seasoning Paste
Beginner김장
Gimjang
Kimchi Making
Advanced칼질
Kaljil
Knife Skills
Intermediate뭉근히 끓이다
Mungeunhi Kkeurida
Slow Cooking
Intermediate간 맞추기
Gan Matchugi
Seasoning Balance
Intermediate비비다
Bibida
Bibim Mixing
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