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Tongdak is the Korean word for "chicken".
Tojangguk is a Korean thick soybean paste soup. Tojangguk refers to a thick soup made of one part soybean paste (Doenjang) and red chili pepper paste added to five (5) parts water. Vegetables added to this soup vary according to the region and the season.
Tarak Juk is the Korean term for "Milk porridge". Tarak Juk is a health aid food used in the royal court, the time when milk was very rare in those days, so only people in a royal court can have it. The king had this porridge when he was sick or feeling weak. In modern days, people make this as a baby’s or patients’ food.
Tang is a Korean term that refers to "thick soup". Tang is Korean traditional word referring to soup. Dishes with names that end in "Tang" are all soups that have been simmered for a long time over low heat
Tteok -Kkochi Gui refers to Korean food of grilled skewered rice cake stick with assorted vegetables. Rice cake sticks and vegetables like green bell peppers and mushrooms which are seasoned with red pepper soybean paste or ketchup, sugar, diced green onions, and garlic are skewered together and grilled. Tteok-Kkochi Gui is one of the popular foods fron Seoul, Korea.
Tamago Dofu refers to a Japanese food - a cold savory egg custard which is a good appetizer for summer meals. It is made of dashi or soup stock, eggs, and a few flavorings. Tamago Dofu should be served ice cold as an appetizer or snack.