Jeongol

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The story the reviews tell

Jeongol is a Korean hot pot where meat, mushroom, seafood, and seasonings tumble together in broth and come alive over heat. Unlike its humbler cousin jjigae—which builds its identity around a single ingredient—jeongol celebrates multiplicity, layering several main players into one pot. Born in royal courts and upper-class tables, it carries that legacy of abundance and care.

What makes this version distinct

Jeongol (Korean: 전골) is a Korean-style hot pot made by putting meat, mushroom, seafood, seasoning, etc., in a stew pot, adding broth, and boiling it. It is similar to the category of Korean stews called jjigae, with the main difference being that jjigae are generally made with only a single main ingredient, and named after that ingredient (such as kimchi jjigae or sundubu jjigae), while jeongol usually contain a variety of main ingredients. An additional difference is that jeongol (like gujeolpan) was originally a dish for upper-class Koreans and members of the royal court, while jjigae was a simpler dish for commoners.

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