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Encyclopedia > Banchan

Banchan, sometimes spelled "panchan", refers to small side-dish plates in Korean cuisine. The most famous banchan is Kimchi. Korean cuisine is the traditional food of Korea. ... Kimchi, also known as gimchi or kimchee is a traditional Korean dish of fermented chili peppers and vegetables, usually based on Chinese cabbage. ...


Banchan are set in the middle of the table to be shared. At the center of the table is the main course, such as Kalbi or Bulgogi, and sometimes shared pot of stew. Rice and soup are set individually. Galbi (or Kalbi) is a Korean meat dish made from pork ribs. ... Bulgogi is one of Koreas most popular beef dishes. ...


Banchan are served in small portions, meant to be finished at each meal. They can be replenished during the meal as they are finished.


More formal meals have more banchan.


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