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Central Slovakia, Slovakia

Korbáčik

Zázrivský korbáčik

Thin threads of steamed sheep's cheese plaited by hand into a small whip, sold plain or smoked, and made around Zázrivá in the Orava region.

Czech Republic

Korbáčiky

Braided strings of steamed cheese, often smoked, especially associated with Slovakia’s Orava region; related forms are also familiar in neighboring Czech cuisine.

South Korea

Korean Beef Tartare

육회

Fresh, thinly sliced raw beef marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar, topped with a raw egg yolk and sliced pear.

South Korea

Korean Blood Sausage

순대

Pork intestines stuffed with glass noodles, pork blood, vegetables, and glutinous rice, steamed and sliced, a popular street food.

Russia

Korean Carrot Salad (Morkovcha)

Морковь по-корейски

A Soviet Korean diaspora carrot salad made with julienned carrots and seasonings such as garlic, coriander, and chili; its exact origin is not established.

North Korea

Korean Chili Paste

고추장

An essential fermented paste of gochugaru, glutinous rice, soybeans, and salt, with a complex spicy-sweet-savory flavor, the backbone of Korean cooking.

South Korea

Korean Chili Powder

고춧가루

Fine chili flakes from Korean gochu peppers, essential for kimchi and gochujang, with a vibrant red color, smoky aroma, and moderate heat.

South Korea

Korean Corn Cheese

콘치즈

Korean corn cheese, sweetcorn baked under melted cheese, is a named fixture of Korean pubs and barbecue restaurants; localisation rescues it under guideline 1.6.

North Korea

Korean Dumplings

만두

Korean dumplings filled with a mixture of meat, tofu, vegetables, and glass noodles, available steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried.

South Korea

Korean Fish Cake

어묵

Fish cakes made from ground white fish, flour, and starch, shaped into sheets or pieces, used in soups, stir-fries, and street food.

South Korea

Korean Fritters

튀김

Assorted battered and deep-fried items including vegetables, squid, sweet potatoes, and gimmari (fried seaweed rolls), a street food staple.

North Korea

Korean Soybean Paste

된장

Korea's foundational fermented soybean paste, made from meju blocks fermented in brine, with an earthy, pungent, and deeply umami flavor.

South Korea

Korean Taffy

엿

A traditional confection made from steamed glutinous rice, sweet potatoes, or corn, with varieties including sesame-coated and pumpkin.

Slovenia

Korejevec

Korejevec is a Kozje soup of seasonal vegetables and grain, simmered into a light, nourishing bowl.

India

Korma

मटन कोरमा

A family of slow-cooked curries with a rich, spiced sauce. Chicken and mutton versions are common, with ingredients and richness varying by region.

Germany

Korn

German grain spirit from rye, wheat, or barley, 32-37.5% ABV, with a clean grain flavor.

Western Norway, Norway

Kornøl

Kornøl is a beer from Western Norway, rooted in local cooking tradition.

Japan

Korokke

コロッケ

Japanese croquettes of mashed potato or white sauce with meat, breaded and deep-fried.

Ukraine

Korovai

Коровай

Korovai is a Ukrainian braided wedding bread decorated with symbolic dough figures.

Kyrgyzstan

Koroz

Кароз

Boiled sugar pulled and cut into hard, cloudy sweets, wrapped in twists of paper and put out for guests with tea.

Sweden

Korvkaka

Korvkaka is a offal dish from Västra Götaland County, rooted in local cooking tradition.

Northwest Russia, Russia

Koryushka

Корюшка

Tiny Baltic smelt fried whole and eaten by the handful, Saint Petersburg's spring obsession with its own May festival.

Albania

Kos

Albanian yogurt, traditionally full-fat and slightly tangier than commercial yogurt, made from cow's or sheep's milk, often cultured at home, thick consistency with tangy flavor, used in cooking and as a condiment.

Ethiopia

Koseret

ኮሰረት

A lemony, oregano-like Ethiopian herb used to flavor niter kibbeh and to sprinkle on kitfo. Dried and crumbled, it adds a bright, citrusy herb note that's hard to replicate with any other spice.

Paraguay

Koserevá

Sour-orange peels cooked in black molasses become a chewy candy with bittersweet citrus flavour.

West Bengal, India

Kosha Mangsho

কষা মাংস

A slow-cooked Bengali mutton curry, dark and intensely spiced.

Egypt

Koshari

كشري

Egypt's national dish: layers of rice, brown lentils, chickpeas, and pasta topped with spiced tomato sauce, crispy fried onions, and a sharp garlic-vinegar dressing

United States

Kosher pickles

Cucumbers fermented in a saltwater brine with garlic and dill — 'kosher' refers to the style, from New York delis.

Finland

Koskenkorva Vodka

Koskenkorva

Iconic Finnish vodka from Koskenkorva distillery, clear grain spirit, often used as base for liqueurs, smooth finish.

Kosovo

Kosovar Bean Stew

Grosh

Dried white beans simmered for hours with onion, dried red pepper and a piece of smoked meat until the liquid thickens by itself.

Kosovo

Kosovar Mantia

Mantia

Small squares of dough pinched around minced beef and onion, baked rather than boiled, then finished with garlic yogurt and butter.

Kosovo

Kosovar Rakia

Rakia

Fruit brandy, usually plum or grape, offered to guests at every Kosovar table.

Kosrae State (Eastern FSM), Federated States of Micronesia

Kosraen Soup

Sup Usr

Sup Usr combines skipjack, pounded banana, coconut milk, and red pepper in a thick Kosraean soup served at family gatherings.

Slovenia

Kostelske hrge

Kostelske hrge are Kostel dumplings made from a soft dough and served with a savoury topping.

Slovenia

Kostelski želodec

Kostelski želodec is a stuffed pork stomach packed with seasoned meat and grains, then cooked and sliced.

Togo

Kosua ne Meko

A popular Togolese street snack of hard-boiled eggs cut open and filled with a spicy relish of fresh tomato, onion, green chilli, and salt; quick, cheap, and fiery.