Category: Braised Foods (조림)

In this post, I will answer commonly asked questions about Korean braised dishes cooking steps that people who cook Korean braised dishes may encounter. You may see certain steps in Korean braised dish recipes and wonder if they are important or just extra unnecessary work. I will clarify why certain steps are important so that…

When making a Korean braised dish, a sauce mixture is often made and poured onto the ingredients along with the liquid. Below I breakdown some of the seasoning ingredients that can be used for the sauce. There are other kinds of seasonings that can be added but I am covering the ones that are added…

What is Braised Foods (조림)? Most braised Korean dishes are made from delicate ingredients like fish, tofu, or vegetables. There are fewer tougher cuts that are not too commonly braised and eaten in Korean cuisine, usually, other methods are used, but I will share some other more recipe-specific protein options as well. In American/French cuisine,…