jjigae
/ˈtʃɪ.ɡeɪ/
Korean Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
찌개
Hangul (jjigae)
Entered English
2010s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "jjigae"
From Korean 'jjigae' (찌개), a Korean stew typically made with tofu, vegetables, meat, and gochujang or doenjang paste. Served boiling hot in a stone pot, it's a staple comfort food.
Example Usage
"The kimchi jjigae was bubbling hot when it arrived at the table."