banchan

Noun

Meaning

banchan
banchan (plural banchans or banchan)

A small dish of food served with cooked rice in Korean cuisine.

Examples

If there were any rule to banchan, it would be that there should be a sense of harmony in the spread: a variety of vegetables to balance the meat, and something salty, sour, spicy and sweet. Source: Internet

Jung likes using Joseon ganjang anywhere soy sauce is required as a seasoning—soups, banchan, et cetera. Source: Internet

Learning to make galbi ssam and various banchan — traditional dishes her mother made before passing — the 29-year-old Korean American artist unlocked forgotten feelings and recollections, an essential part of her grieving process. Source: Internet

Many Korean banchan rely on fermentation for flavor and preservation, resulting in a tangy, salty, and spicy taste. Source: Internet

Every meal is accompanied by numerous banchan. Source: Internet

However, anju is considered different from the banchan served with a regular Korean meal. Source: Internet

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