Honey is a natural antibacterial sweetener. It adds a unique flavor and smell to dishes. Honey flavor and color varies based on the bee’s diet. It can be used as a sweetener in different dishes, but keep in mind it…
Korean Green Plum Syrup 매실청 (mae-sil-chong)
Korean green plum syrup is made from fermented sugar and green plums. It adds a sweet fruity flavor to dishes. It can be used for recipes as a sweetener and or made into a tea or ade (에이드). You can…
Starch Syrup 물엿 (muel-yot)
Starch syrup is a clear-colored syrup usually made from corn starch. This syrup adds a clean flavor, shine and is less thick than other syrups. When using this syrup, add it at the end of the cooking process to add…
Jocheong 조청 (jo-chong)
Jocheong is a thick dark brown rice/grain syrup. It adds a dark color, a delicate sweet flavor, and enhances the umami flavor of the dishes it is added to. Depending on the kind/brand it can seem more savory in flavor…
Yoridang 요리당 (yo-ri-dang)
Yoridang is a brand of syrup that was made by combining the “pros” of starch and grain syrup together to create this syrup. It has a strong sweet flavor but does not add shine. This syrup has a dark color….
Whole Dried Chili 마른고추 (ma-reun-go-chu)
Whole dried spicy chili peppers can add a deep spicy flavor to dishes. They can be used whole or blended into a paste and then added to dishes like kimchi or soups. It is best to store these peppers in…
