The First Kimchi When you think of Korean kimchi the first image that pops in your mind may be of spicy vibrant red cabbage kimchi (Baechu-kimchi (배추김치)) but that kimchi is a relatively new version. The oldest Korean kimchi is…
What Soups do Korean People Eat Most Often?
I asked my husband, as a Korean person, what soups come to mind when he thinks of the most commonly cooked at home or enjoyed at restaurant soups. I cannot go over every single Korean soup ever made, so instead,…
How to Make Delicious Korean Soups
You can use a variety of ingredients in Korean soups. I wanted to highlight the important ingredients that are used and how to use them properly for the best outcome in your dish. Soup Soy Sauce (국간장) Soup soy sauce…
Categories of Korean Soups (찌개,전골,국,탕,해장국,술국,국밥)
Jjigae (찌개) Jjigae is a type of Korean soup that places a stronger emphasis on the ingredients in the soup. It is thicker like a stew in comparison to other Korean soups, which contain more broth or liquid. Because these…
Korean Soup Tips
So, unfortunately, I cannot teach you every kind of Korean soup. But I wanted to touch upon some basics regarding when and how you add ingredients to Korean soup that basically applies to all Korean soups. Tip #1 The first…
The Base of Korean Soups: Broth, Water, and Rice Water
No matter what kind of soup you are making you will be adding some kind of liquid. There are three main options that you can use as a base for your soup. Broth Using broth as the base for your…
