Bap (food)

Bap is a term used in various cultures to refer to different types of bread, particularly in the United Kingdom and Korea.

Etymology

The term "bap" originates from the British Isles, specifically England and Scotland, where it is used to refer to a large, round, soft bread roll. The word is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "panis", which means bread.

Bap in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, a bap is a large, round, soft bread roll, typically used for sandwiches. It is a staple in British cuisine and is often used in dishes such as the bacon sandwich, also known as a bacon bap. The size and ingredients of a bap can vary, but it is typically made from wheat flour, yeast, water, salt, and sometimes sugar and fat.

Bap in Korea

In Korea, "bap" refers to cooked rice, which is a staple food in Korean cuisine. Korean bap is typically short-grain rice, which is stickier than the long-grain varieties used in many Western countries. Bap is served as a side dish in nearly every meal and is also used as an ingredient in many Korean dishes, such as bibimbap and kimchi bokkeumbap.

Variations

There are many variations of bap, both in the United Kingdom and Korea. In the UK, variations include the barm cake, stottie cake, and morning roll. In Korea, variations include ssalbap (plain cooked rice), japgokbap (rice with grains), and nurungji (scorched rice).

See also

• List of breads
• List of Korean dishes