Garlic scapes are slightly thick dense long stems that grow out of the top of garlic. They are crisp, tender, and juicy. They have a mild garlic chive flavor. Garlic scapes can be enjoyed raw or cooked. They can be…
Small Green Onion 쪽파 (jjok-pa)
Jjok-pa is a small thin green onion that has a bulb on the end. It is a spliced breed of green onion and onion and that is why it has its differentiating bulb. The bulb on the end is how…
Daepa/Welsh Onion 대파 (dae-pa)
Daepa is a large green onion. It has a thick stem and an aromatic smell and flavor when cooked. Specifically, the white section of the green onion is very aromatic when cooked. The roots can be cut off and thrown…
Korean Wild Chive 달래 (dal-rae)
Korean wild chive is a plant where the roots, stems, and bulbs are used. It can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a more pungent kick of aromatic onion flavor and is a very delicate vegetable. Korean wild chives…
Perilla Leaves 깻잎 (kkaet-nip)
Perilla leaves are large flat heart-shaped leaves. It is in the mint family and has an herbal mint flavor. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Shiso leaves can be a substitute for perilla leaves. Perilla leaves can be stir-fried,…
Napa Cabbage/Chinese Cabbage 배추 (bae-chu)
Napa cabbage has a mild flavor. It has a firm crisp base and tender leaves. When cooked it has a milky savory flavor. Napa cabbage is often used to make kimchi. It can also be seasoned raw, made into pancakes,…
