Concentrated Vinegar like its name is a strong vinegar that should not be used directly like other vinegars. It needs to be diluted. It can be used for soy-picked dishes and or mixed with water, and used for cleaning fresh…
Concentrated Vinegar 강초 (Gang-cho)
Cooking Vinegar 요리초 (yo-ri-cho)
Cooking vinegar is vinegar that contains added ingredients like salt and sugar. It can be used in recipes that call for any of those ingredients. It is a versatile vinegar that works in seasoned vegetable side dishes, braised dishes, sauces,…
Cauliflower Mushroom 꽃송이버섯 (Kkot-song-i Beoseot)
Cauliflower mushrooms are white mushrooms with a light flavor. These mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked. Based on how it is prepared the texture changes. These mushrooms are crisp when raw and chewy when cooked. They kind of look…
Put-gochu 풋고추 (Put-gochu)
The term “put-gochu” is a term that classifies chili peppers that are not ripe and have not turned red. These chilis have a mild spice and fresh crisp flavor. They are often eaten with Korean BBQ, seasoned as a side…
Sesame Seeds with Salt 깨소금 (kkae-so-geum)
깨소금 includes crushed toasted sesame seeds mixed with salt. It adds seasoning and a toasted nutty flavor to dishes and acts as a garnish. It can be used to finish dishes like Bibimbap (비빔밥), Gimbap (김밥), rice bowls with various…
Korean Army Stew 부대찌개 (bu-dae jji-gae)
This is one of the first recipes I ever made back in 2016. I still enjoy this version today! I recommend cooking this stew on a burner in front of you at your table and eating it right away.
