Using white sugar in dishes adds a clean, sweet flavor without changing the color or original flavor of the dish. Store your sugar in a cool dry area.
Soybean Paste 된장 (dwen-jang)
Soybean paste is a fermented soybean paste made from meju (which are fermented blocks of soybean). There is a new method of making it which takes the enzymes from meju bacteria and essentially is used to make a quicker version…
Whole Perilla Seeds 들깨 (deul-kkae)
Perilla seeds are usually toasted and have a crunchy texture and unique smell and flavor. They can be blended up for soup or used in vegetable side dishes (나물). Keep in mind that unshelled perilla seed powder is better for…
Dark Soy Sauce 진간장/왜간장 (jin-gan-jang/wae-gan-jang)
Dark soy sauce is 진간장 or 왜간장. They are the same thing. This soy sauce is massively produced using amino acids. Some brands may do a short fermentation but most brands do not. This soy sauce is darker in color,…
Dried Shrimp 건새우 (gon-sae-u)
Dried shrimp is small pink dried shrimp. It has a mild shrimp flavor and a crunchy texture. Some parts can be sharp so be careful when eating it. It can be used for side dishes, ground up or kept whole…
Soju 소주 (so-ju)
Soju offers a unique flavor to dishes. It has a stronger alcohol content. It does not require refrigeration after opening and Vodka can be used as a substitute if necessary.
