Jangeo, in Korean cuisine

Long, long ago in the land of Korea, there was a small village near a river. The villagers relied heavily on fishing to provide for their families. One day, a particularly hungry and clever village elder was out on his fishing boat when he noticed something strange. He saw a long, slimy creature swimming beside his boat. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before.

Being curious, the elder caught the creature and took it back to the village. He shared it with the other villagers and they discovered that it was delicious when grilled. The villagers began to catch more of these strange creatures and soon they became a staple in their cuisine.

As time passed, the villagers began to give the creature a name: “Jangeo“. It became known as a delicacy in Korean cuisine and was highly sought after by anyone looking for a unique and tasty meal.

Today, the Jangeo is still enjoyed in many Korean dishes, but it is better known as “eel“. So, the next time you come across the crossword clue “Jangeo, in Korean cuisine”, you can smile, knowing that it refers to the delicious and intriguing eel that has been enjoyed for generations in Korea.