Most Korean rice and grains are sold packaged in America, though some may be available at 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 Make Old Rice Taste Better Before Cooking
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? What It Means and How It Is Different
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…
Sunflower Seeds 해바라기씨 (hae-ba-ra-gi-ssi)
Sunflower seeds are used in rice mixes, desserts, and garnish. They do not need to be soaked before adding them to your rice mix.
Ginkgo Nut 은행 (eun-haeng)
Ginkgo nuts are toxic when raw, so pan-fry, boil, or microwave them before adding them to your rice mix. It is recommended you limit your intake of these to 10 a day. They are good for circulation and digestion.
Chestnut 밤 (bam)
There are different kinds of chestnuts. Fresh chestnuts are often used for rice mixes. You can just add them as they are to rice mixes and then cook them along with the other rice ingredients. Chestnuts can help to strengthen…
