Kkochi Explained

Kkochi
Country:Korea
National Cuisine:Korean cuisine
Type:Skewers

Kkochi is a category of Korean food cooked on skewers. The word kkochi means "skewer" in Korean.

Varieties

NameImageDescription
Dak-kkochiChicken skewers, usually consisting of chunks of chicken meat and pieces of daepa (large scallion) skewered alternately. It is a popular street food in Korea. Similar foods in other cuisines include jujeh kabab, shish taouk, and yakitori.
Eomuk-kkochiFishcake skewers, made by threading different types of eomuk (fishcakes) on skewers and cooking them in broth flavored with Korean radish and dasima (kelp).[1] It is a popular winter street food in Korea.
Sundae-kkochiSundae, the Korean blood sausage, are sometimes skewered and sold on street, from pojangmacha (street stalls) or bunsikjip (snack bars). The dish is often brushed with gochujang-based sweet and spicy sauce.
Tteok-kkochiRice cake skewers, consisting of skewered and fried tteok (rice cakes) brushed with spicy gochujang-based sauce.[2] It is a popular bunsikjip (snack bar) item.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Korea Tourism Organization. Korea Tourism Organization. Warm up this winter with tasty Korean treats. 2 March 2018. Stars and Stripes. 12 December 2017. en.
  2. News: Vis. Karin-Marijke. 6 Traditional Vegetarian Snacks in South Korea. 2 March 2018. Paste. 14 June 2016.