This product includes crushed sesame seeds mixed with salt. It adds seasoning and a toasted flavor to dishes. It can be used to finish dishes (비빔밥, 김밥, 덮밥) and in seasoned vegetable dishes. Store it in a cool, dry area.
Sesame Seeds with Salt 깨소금 (kkae-so-geum)
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.
Sea Squirt/Sea Pineapple 멍게 (meong-ge)
The sea squirt is found on rocks in the ocean. It has a red orange ombre coloring wiht a spikey top. It has a firm exterior similar to pork skin. The texture is more of a popping sensation when you…
Red Pepper Paste Garlic Pickle 마늘고추장장아찌 (ma-neul go-chu-jang jang-ajji)
This dish is often eaten as a side dish. When you add garlic to red pepper paste it will produce a type of moisture and you can use that moisture in certain kinds of dishes like soup or mixed side…
Ginkgo Nuts 은행 (eun-haeng)
The inner part of the ginkgo nut is what is eaten. It is yellow and has a firm and slightly creamy texture when chewed. These nuts can be added to rice mixes along with other grains, used in soups (삼계탕),…
Red Beans for Rice Cakes
This recipe explains how to prepare dried red beans to be used when making Korean rice cake. This could be mixed into the rice cake or added to the top of rice cakes depending on the type you are making.
