Glossary J
Jintan is "Cumin" in Indonesia. Cumin seeds are similar to fennel and anise seeds in appearance, but are smaller and darker in color. Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma and they are popular in North African, Middle Eastern, Western Chinese, Indian, Cuban and Northern Mexican cuisine.
Jordbaer is the Norwegian term for "Strawberry". Strawberries are mostly eaten on hand or as a basic ingredient of a dessert, pastry, sorbet, or toppings for cake. Available during the spring and summer months in Europe.
Job's tears refers to an ancient grain prized throughout Africa and Asia. It is black, shaped like a teardrop, and has a sweet flavor. Job's tear is commonly used in Asia as food and medicine. In China, it is one the most popular food herbs used in the diet therapy of painful and stiff joints, either singly or in soup mixes.
Job's tear is also commonly known as Chinese pearl barley in America. After an hour or more of cooking, it taste like the common barley. However, it is different in many respects from the regular barley. The latter does not have the reputed effects of Job's tear.
In Korea, it is made into Yulmucha or Yumul Tea (Job's tears tea).
Jeongol refers to Korean hot pot - a dish made of broth, meat, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings and spices cooked at the table in a wide, shallow pot. Jeongol also refers to a large hot pot stew.
Jeongol is available in several varieties, depending on the ingredients, among them are:
1. Bullak-Jeongol - a bulgogi and baby octopus hot pot
2. Chadolbagi-Yeongyang-Jeongol - beef brisket and vegetables hot pot
3. Gopchang-Jeongol - spicy beef tripe hot pot
4. Haemul-Jeeoseot-Jeongol - seafood and mushroom hot pot
5. Kalguksu-Jeongol - hand-rolled noodle hot pot
6. Modum-Jeongol - assorted beef and vegetables hot pot
7. Ojingeo-Jeongol - squid casserole
8. Sogogi-Beoset-Guksu-Jeongol - beef mushroom and noodle hot pot
9. Sogogi-Beoset-Jeongol - beef and mushroom hot pot
10. Songi-Jeongol - pine mushroom hot pot