Rice is a staple in most Korean meals, with each person receiving their own bowl of rice and soup or stew. Meat, seafood or tofu are common main dishes or side dishes shared among the family. Side dishes are often salted, pickled, or fermented and spicy, featuring ingredients like kimchi, gochujang chili paste, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Soups and stews are served very hot while some side dishes are at room temperature. Popular Korean foods include kimbap, tteokbokki, kimchi, and samgyeopsal. Grilling and pan frying are common cooking methods that make use of sesame sauces. Fruit