When buying nuts and seeds in bulk: When buying packaged nuts and seeds:
How to Buy Bulk Beans
When buying beans in bulk: When buying packaged beans:
How to Buy Bulk Rice & Grains
Most Korean rice and grains are sold packaged although some grains may be available at some bulk stores. So, I will cover both. When buying packaged rice and grains, do not purchase any bags of rice that are ripped, have…
How to Refresh Old Rice
Old rice is rice that was harvested over a year ago. Old rice is not bad or inedible, but it can be less flavorful and contain less nutrition than new-crop rice. The normal ratio of rice to water is 1:1…
What is New Crop Rice?
How can you determine the freshest and best quality of rice when shopping at your local market? We can do this by looking at the package of rice for clues. When buying packaged rice and grains, the first thing to…
Buying, Freshness, and Storing Seafood & Fish
Buying Fish Fish can be sold in different market forms. This can make cooking easier but also mean that you may need to do some extra prep work depending on the type you purchase. Freshness of Fish and Seafood The…
