Anju is a Korean term for food consumed with alcohol. It consists of a variety of foods, including both main dishes and side dishes. Consuming food with alcohol is a widespread practice in Korea, especially when the alcoholic beverage soju is involved.
Bulgogi and nakji bokkeum being served as anju along with soju
Jokbal, boiled pig's feet in soy sauce, similar to Eisbein in German cuisine
Nogari (young Alaska pollock) with peanuts
Nakji bokkeum with somyeon (fried octopus in gochujang with fine noodles)
Alaska pollock, a species of cod (Gadus) found in the North Pacific ocean, is used as food globally. Compared with common pollock, Alaska pollock is milder in taste, whiter in color, and lower in oil content.
Alaska pollock frozen fillets sold in a market in São Paulo, Brazil
Making hwangtae, drying Alaska pollock during winter with repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Myeongtae-jorim (simmered Alaska pollock)
Changnan-jeot (salted Alaska pollock intestines)