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and what's that other stuff... they bring out these big lettuce leaves and you put this brown spread on them, it's so salty.. probably some kind of mashed up bean.
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Daryn - that stuff is called "gochujang":
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Gochujang is a spicy Korean condiment, made from glutinous rice powder mixed with powdered fermented soybeans, red chili powder, and salt, and fermented, traditionally in the sun. Other grains can be substituted for the glutinous rice, including normal rice, wheat, and barley. A small amount of sweetener, such as sugar, syrup, or honey is also sometimes added. It is a dark, reddish paste with a rich, spicy flavour.
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It's also used to flavor stews (chigaes) and some other dishes notably Hoedeopbap (cubed raw fish mixed with fresh vegetables and rice) and Dol Sot Bibimbap (both you add to taste).
Here is an OOT thread on Korean food that also has some great info:
KKF's Korean Food Thread
-Al