Why and when do we use a Steaming Basket? Steaming in a basket allows for a delicate even distribution of heat and moisture to fully cook the ingredient without ever touching the boiling water. So why is this helpful to…
Steaming Using a Ttukbaegi (뚝배기)
What is a Ttukbaegi? A Ttukbaegi is a ceramic pot that retains heat well. It can be used for making and serving soups or when making steamed eggs. Ttukbaegi (뚝배기) is available in different sizes and depths and so you…
Korean Steamed Foods (찜)
What are steamed Foods (찜)? In Korean cuisine, the basic definition of steaming is to cook ingredients in a container with a lid on top to trap steam and heat inside of the vessel, which then cooks the ingredients inside. …
Steps to Braising Explained (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…
Flavoring Ingredients for Braising (조림)
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…
