How to pronounce Sangchu-twigim

Sangchu-twigim is written 상추튀김 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /saŋ.tɕʰu.tʰɥi.ɡim/. In plain English letters that is SAHNG-choo-twee-gim, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Sangchu-twigim?

Sangchu-twigim is a street food of South Korea. Where it comes from: Gwangju. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are seafood, vegetables and wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Sangchu-twigim comes from

Sangchu-twigim is one of 45 signature dishes of South Korea on this map. See all dishes from South Jeolla.

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  Bibimbap simply means "mixed rice": a bowl of warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, often beef and an egg, all stirred together with chilli paste just before eating.

Food of South Korea

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