How to pronounce Tteok-galbi

Tteok-galbi is written 떡갈비 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /t͈ʌk̚.k͈al.bi/. In plain English letters that is TUCK-gahl-bee, 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 Tteok-galbi?

Tteok-galbi is a main dish of South Korea. Where it comes from: South Jeolla. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are beef. It tastes savory and sweet.

Where Tteok-galbi comes from

Tteok-galbi 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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