Seasoned salt is made by adding MSG to purified salt. MSG helps to enhance the flavor and add umami. This salt can be used to season any dish but keep in mind that it contains MSG so if you add…
Artificial Seasoning Miwon 미원 (mi-won)
Miwon is a type of msg. It is the most popular one that Korean people use. It enhances the flavor of already seasoned foods by adding umami. It does not add a salty flavor, it just enhances the flavor. You…
Dried Octopus 마른 문어 (ma-reun mun-o)
Dried octopus has a chewy texture. Before using it, blanch it in hot water until it turns red. You can save the water that you used to blanch the dried octopus as broth or for blanching vegetables. Once prepped, you…
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…
Intestines Seaweed 곱창돌김 (gop-chang-dol-gim)
This seaweed is named after “intestines” because it looks like intestines when it is harvested. This seaweed is harvested quickly in comparison to other kinds of seaweed. It is harvested in one month (usually October) compared to other seaweeds that…
Korean Cooking Wine/Mirim 미림 (mi-rim)
Mirim is a low alcohol cooking wine with a sweet mild flavor. It is clear yellow in color and does not alter the color of your dish. It is used to increase umami flavor and add an appetizing shine to…
