Soy Pickled (장아찌) is a pickled food side dish that is made by pouring a mixture of soy sauce, water, sugar, and vinegar onto an ingredient. After some time of resting at room temperature the liquid is then drained from…
Korean Ginger Syrup (Saenggang Cheong 생강청)
I really like using this syrup for cooking. I often substitute fresh ginger with this ingredient in marinades or sauces. It is very easy to make, although removing the ginger skin is a pain, it is worth the effort to…
Easy Korean Corn Cheese (콘치즈) Recipe
My toddler was eating this at every home BBQ, it was a must at the table and I did not mind because of how insanely quick this can be thrown together. Learn more about the ingredients used in this recipe:…
Green Chili Pepper (Putgochu 풋고추) Uses and Flavor
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…
Manilla Clams 바지락 (ba-ji-rak)
Manilla clams are tan with brown patterns on their shell. These clams have a savory flavor and are in season in Korean during the winter. Before using you need to clean them, learn how to clean them here. Manilla clams…