Kkochi

{{Short description|Korean foods cooked on skewers}}

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Kkochi ({{Korean|hangul=꼬치}}) is a category of Korean food cooked on skewers. The word kkochi means "skewer" in Korean.

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Dak-kkochi

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|Chicken skewers, usually consisting of chunks of chicken meat and pieces of daepa (large scallion) skewered alternately. It is a popular street food in Korea. Similar foods in other cuisines include jujeh kabab, shish taouk, and yakitori.

Eomuk-kkochi

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|Fishcake skewers, made by threading different types of eomuk (fishcakes) on skewers and cooking them in broth flavored with Korean radish and dasima (kelp).{{Cite news|author=Korea Tourism Organization|authorlink=Korea Tourism Organization|title=Warm up this winter with tasty Korean treats|url=https://korea.stripes.com/news/warm-winter-tasty-korean-treats|accessdate=2 March 2018|work=Stars and Stripes|date=12 December 2017|language=en}} It is a popular winter street food in Korea.

Sundae-kkochi

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|Sundae, the Korean blood sausage, are sometimes skewered and sold on street, from pojangmacha (street stalls) or bunsikjip (snack bars). The dish is often brushed with gochujang-based sweet and spicy sauce.

Tteok-kkochi

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|Rice cake skewers, consisting of skewered and fried tteok (rice cakes) brushed with spicy gochujang-based sauce.{{Cite news|last=Vis|first=Karin-Marijke|title=6 Traditional Vegetarian Snacks in South Korea|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/06/6-traditional-vegetarian-snacks-in-south-korea.html|accessdate=2 March 2018|work=Paste|date=14 June 2016}} It is a popular bunsikjip (snack bar) item.

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