danmuji

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 단무지 (danmuji).

Noun

danmuji (uncountable)

  1. (in Korean cuisine) Synonym of takuan (a type of pickled daikon radish).
    • 2020, Jieun Kiaer, Study Abroad in Korea: Korean Language and Culture, Taylor & Francis, →ISBN:
      Danmuji is yellow radish. I really like danmuji. Kimbap is really strange without it!
    • 2022, Sarah Suk, Made in Korea, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, →ISBN, page 225:
      I knew for a fact that Samantha hated that yellow radish. She always avoided it when we went out to eat jjajangmyeon, which was wild because black bean noodles with danmuji is basically the best combo ever.
    • 2024, Jody Eddy, Eat Like a Monk: A Plant-Based Guide to Conscious Cooking and Mindful Eating, Insight Editions, →ISBN, page 81:
      Arrange one-fourth of the danmuji, carrot, and cucumber horizontally across the center of the rice layer.

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