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Korean cooking is organized around fermentation, fire, and banchan — the constellation of small side dishes that accompany every meal. Kimchi, the pungent fermented cabbage that anchors the table, is just one of dozens of fermented condiments that provide probiotic depth and complexity. Gochujang (fermented chili paste) and doenjang (fermented soybean paste) season everything from bibimbap to dakgalbi, creating layers of umami that balance the cuisine's characteristic heat.
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