Hidden ingredients in Korean food
Anchovy broth
멸치 육수
What it is
Stock made by simmering dried anchovies, often with kelp. A common base for stews, noodle soups and some braised dishes, including ones that look vegetable-only.
Allergies and diets it can affect
- Fish
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Products differ. Check the label or ask staff; this list is general.
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Dishes in BapCheck whose usual recipe can include it (10)
From each dish's general recipe, not a specific restaurant. Other dishes may use it too.
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)김치찌개 gim-chi jji-gae
Aged kimchi, Pork belly or shoulder, Tofu, Onion, scallion…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Gluten
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)된장찌개 doen-jang jji-gae
Doenjang, Tofu, Zucchini, potato, onion, Chili pepper…
Usually contains: Soy, Fish, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Beef, Squid/clam +2
Some places may adjust
Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)순두부찌개 sun-du-bu jji-gae
Soft tofu, Chili oil and flakes, Clams, shrimp or pork, Egg…
Usually contains: Soy, Egg, Fish +1
Sometimes contains: Shrimp/crab, Squid/clam, Pork +2
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup)떡국 tteok-guk
Sliced rice cakes, Beef broth and beef, Egg garnish, Seaweed flakes…
Usually contains: Beef, Egg, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Fish, Gluten
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)떡볶이 tteok-bok-ki
Rice cakes, Gochujang and chili flakes, Fish cakes, Anchovy and kelp broth…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Fish +2
Sometimes contains: Egg, Sesame, Dairy +1
Eomuk / Odeng (Fish Cake Skewers)어묵 eo-muk
Fish paste, Wheat flour, Starch, Anchovy and radish broth
Usually contains: Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Sometimes contains: Soy, Shrimp/crab, Egg +1
Kalguksu (Knife-cut Noodle Soup)칼국수 kal-guk-su
Hand-cut wheat noodles, Anchovy or clam broth, Zucchini, potato, Seaweed flakes…
Usually contains: Wheat, Fish, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives +1
Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Chicken, Soy +1
Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu)두부조림 du-bu jo-rim
Tofu, Soy sauce, Chili flakes, Garlic, scallion…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +2
Sometimes contains: Fish
Some places may adjust
Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg)계란찜 gye-ran jjim
Eggs, Water or anchovy broth, Scallion, Salted shrimp or salt
Usually contains: Egg, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab
Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies)멸치볶음 myeol-chi bok-keum
Dried anchovies, Soy sauce, Corn syrup or sugar, Garlic…
Usually contains: Fish, Soy, Wheat +3
Sometimes contains: Peanut, Tree nut
Source: BapCheck's general recipe notes for 69 dishes. Not an official allergen table and not a restaurant check.