It is difficult to generalise regarding "makguksu"'s accompanying ingredients. Ingredients are traditionally determined by the customer rather than the restaurant owner, and many restaurants also carry their own unique flavouring recipes. In most cases, "makguksu" is very spicy, sometimes seasoned with "gochujang" (hot chile pepper paste). Various types of kimchi can be added as well: "nabak kimchi", "dongchimi" or "baechu kimchi". Many recipes also add various vegetables and/or soy sauce. "Banchan" (side dishes) vary in equal measure. In the Chuncheon area, the dish is frequently accompanied by boiled beef or pork; elsewhere, it may be served with "bindaetteok" (mung bean pancakes) or "gamjajeon" (potato pancakes).