Hidden ingredients in Korean food
Fish sauce
액젓
What it is
Salty fermented fish liquid (often anchovy or sand lance). Used in many kimchi recipes, seasoned vegetables and dipping sauces.
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.
Bibimbap비빔밥 bi-bim-bap
Rice, Seasoned vegetables, Minced or sliced beef, Fried egg…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +4
Sometimes contains: Fish
Some places may adjust
Kimchi Fried Rice김치볶음밥 gim-chi bok-keum-bap
Rice, Kimchi, Pork, ham or spam, Fried egg…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Egg +2
Sometimes contains: Pork, Soy, Wheat +1
Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi)배추김치 bae-chu gim-chi
Napa cabbage, Red chili flakes, Garlic, ginger, scallion, Fish sauce…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Wheat, Gluten
Kkakdugi (Radish Kimchi)깍두기 kkak-du-gi
Korean radish, Chili flakes, Garlic, ginger, Fish sauce…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Bossam (Boiled Pork Wraps)보쌈 bo-ssam
Boiled pork belly, Napa cabbage, Spicy radish salad, Salted shrimp…
Usually contains: Pork, Fish, Shrimp/crab +1
Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Soy
Mandu (Korean Dumplings)만두 man-du
Wheat wrapper, Ground pork, Tofu, Glass noodles…
Usually contains: Wheat, Pork, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Beef, Sesame, Egg +2
Some places may adjust
Bibim Guksu (Spicy Mixed Noodles)비빔국수 bi-bim guk-su
Thin wheat noodles, Gochujang, vinegar, sugar, Kimchi, Cucumber…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Sesame +2
Sometimes contains: Egg, Fish, Shrimp/crab
Some places may adjust
Kimchi Jeon (Kimchi Pancake)김치전 gim-chi-jeon
Kimchi, Wheat flour batter, Scallion, Pork…
Usually contains: Wheat, Fish, Shrimp/crab +2
Sometimes contains: Pork, Egg, Soy
Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts)콩나물무침 kong-na-mul mu-chim
Soybean sprouts, Sesame oil and seeds, Garlic, Salt…
Usually contains: Soy, Sesame, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Fish
Gyeran Mari (Rolled Omelette)계란말이 gye-ran ma-ri
Eggs, Carrot, scallion, onion, Salt, Cheese or ham
Usually contains: Egg, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Dairy, Pork, Fish
Source: BapCheck's general recipe notes for 69 dishes. Not an official allergen table and not a restaurant check.