Soup soy sauce is saltier and lighter in color then your regular soy sauce. It is used in seasoning vegetable dishes like namul (나물) and soup. It is best for these dishes because it does not alter the color of…
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,…
Mayonnaise 마요네즈 (ma-yo-ne-jeu)
Mayonnaise adds creaminess to your sauce or dish. Mayonnaise is made from oil, eggs, and vinegar. It pairs well with spicy foods to dilute the spiciness. Always store your Mayonnaise in the fridge after opening.
Salted Cucumber 오이지 (o-i-ji)
Salted cucumber has a sweet and salty flavor and a tender chewy texture. It can be sliced and seasoned as a side dish. After opening the packet, store the salted cucumber in the fridge in an airtight container.
Braised Burdock Root 우엉조림 (u-ong-jo-rim)
This convenience product is made from burdock root braised in a sweet soy sauce mixture. It has a tender texture and sweet-salty flavor. It is used when making Gimbap (김밥) and can also be served as a side dish. Once…
Sea Salt 바다소금 (ba-da-so-geum)
바다소금 is type of sea salt (usually coarse). It is used to salt cabbage, radish, and other veg to make kimchi. It can also be used for salt-roasted shrimp. Store your salt in a cool dry place.
