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Myeolchi Bokkeum (멸치볶음)

Kimchi & Banchan

Sweet-savory stir-fried baby anchovies — a lunchbox regular.

Korean name
멸치볶음
Spice level
Mild
Flavor
sweet · savory
Typically contains
fish
Vegetarian / vegan
Not vegetarian — meat or seafood is core to the dish
Also written as
myulchi bokkeum, myeolchi, stir-fried anchovies, anchovy banchan

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories276 kcal
Carbohydrate13.62 g
Protein39.44 g
Fat7.08 g
Sodium2606 mg

Per serving (~50g): ≈138 kcal · sodium ≈1,303 mg (65% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 50g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 멸치볶음, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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