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…
Ingredients used for Braised Dishes (조림)
Proteins for Braised Dishes A variety of proteins can be braised. Remember though, I mentioned how fish, tofu, and vegetables are the most popular braised ingredients. But since this method is a slow and low cooking process, tougher and cheaper…
Korean Braised Dishes (조림)
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,…
How to Store and Repurpose Stir-fried Dishes (볶음)
Storing Cooked Stir-fried Dishes Storing stir-fried foods is very simple. Stir-fried dishes are considered “ready-to-eat” foods. These foods can last a week in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. Keep in mind that as the days go by,…
Ingredients used for Stir-fried Dishes (볶음)
You need to use smaller or thinner pieces of protein when stir-frying. Proteins like pork, chicken, and beef should be sliced thinly, diced, or cut into strips so that they can be fully cooked in a shorter time at a…
What is Korean Stir-frying (볶음)?
Stir-frying is a cooking method that is done by quickly cooking ingredients in batches on high heat while constantly stirring the ingredients to prevent burning and to cook evenly. Basic tips to Stir-frying Step #1 Cookware & Temperature When making…
