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…
Chickpea 병아리콩 (byon-ga-ri kong)
Chickpeas taste similar to chestnuts when cooked. They are high in protein and can help with weight loss. Soaking Times & Prep:
Adzuki Red Bean 팥 (Pat)
Adzuki Red Beans must be cooked before eating because it contains toxins that can affect digestion. This bean is high in vitamin c, good for your blood, and benefits skin and hair. Soaking Time & Prep:
Steamed Dried Rice 찰올벼쌀(charol-byo-ssal)
This type of rice has a unique harvest and processing method. Rice that is not completely ripe is harvested, steamed, and dried. This harvest and processing method makes the rice retain more moisture once cooked. When cooked, it has a…
Abalone Oyster Sauce 전복굴소스 (jeon-bok-gul-so-seu)
Abalone Oyster Sauce is a thick shiny dark brown sauce that adds a sweet and more sea-savory flavor. It is a combination of abalone and oysters and so the flavor is further enhanced and developed than plain oyster sauce. It…