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This post is trending because the struggle to make perfectly crispy Kimchijeon is incredibly relatable to many Korean home cooks, sparking a collective discussion and sharing of tips and frustrations.
어떡해야함? 아무리해도 떡지고 촉촉하던데 ㅋㅋ 촉촉함<<이 질감이 진짜 ㅈ같음
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Kimchijeon
A popular Korean savory pancake made primarily with chopped kimchi, flour batter, and often other vegetables or meat.
떡지다
gummy
Describes a texture that is sticky, doughy, or overly chewy, often undesirable in dishes like pancakes or fried foods.
촉촉하다
moist
While generally a positive descriptor for food, in the context of pancakes like Kimchijeon, it refers to a soft, slightly wet texture that is the opposite of the desired crispiness.
ㅈㄴ
super
A common Korean internet slang abbreviation for '존나' (jon-na), meaning 'really' or 'very,' often used to emphasize a point in a casual or slightly vulgar way.
ㅈ같음
f***ing annoying
A strong Korean internet slang term, short for '좆같음' (jot-gateum), expressing extreme annoyance or disgust.
바삭! 바삭!
바삭! 바삭!
An onomatopoeic expression in Korean that describes the sound of something crispy or crunchy, like chips or a perfectly fried pancake.
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