# Description of Korean Popular Dishes and Ingredients
Korean cuisine consists of a variety of dishes and ingredients. It is known for its unique, flavorful dishes that are often served with a side of kimchi, a spicy fermented vegetable dish. Here are some of the most popular dishes and ingredients in Korean cuisine.
## Dishes
* **Bibimbap**: Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish that is made with a mix of vegetables, meat, and rice. The ingredients are served in a bowl and then mixed together with a spicy red chili paste called gochujang.
* **Kimchi Jjigae**: Kimchi jjigae is a spicy stew made with kimchi and pork or beef. It is usually served with a side of rice and a variety of vegetables.
* **Bulgogi**: Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish made with marinated beef. It is usually served with a side of rice and vegetables.
* **Samgyeopsal**: Samgyeopsal is a popular Korean dish made with grilled pork belly. It is usually served with a variety of vegetables and a dipping sauce.
* **Dakgalbi**: Dakgalbi is a popular Korean dish made with marinated chicken. It is usually served with a side of rice and a variety of vegetables.
## Ingredients
* **Gochujang**: Gochujang is a spicy red chili paste that is used in many Korean dishes. It is made from red chili peppers, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt.
* **Kimchi**: Kimchi is a spicy fermented vegetable dish that is commonly served as a side dish in Korean cuisine. It is usually made with cabbage, radish, or cucumber and a variety of spices.
* **Doenjang**: Doenjang is a fermented soybean paste that is used in many Korean dishes. It is made from cooked and fermented soybeans, salt, and water.
* **Ganjang**: Ganjang is a type of soy sauce that is commonly used in Korean cuisine. It is made from fermented soybeans and salt.
* **Gochugaru**: Gochugaru is a type of chili pepper powder that is commonly used in Korean dishes. It is made from dried and ground red chili peppers.
