Shishito peppers are medium-sized green wrinkled peppers. The spice level ranges from mild to spicy based on the pepper. These peppers are often stir-fried with fish cakes, nuts, garlic, potato, or seafood (example: squid or dried anchovy). This pepper removes…
Oyster Mushrooms 느타리버섯 (neu-tari bo-sot)
Oyster mushrooms are a cluster of delicate mushrooms with a mild flavor and meat-like plush texture. They are often Stir-fried, made into pancakes, added to soup, or deep-fried.
King Trumpet Mushroom 새송이버섯 (sae-son-gi-bo-sot)
King trumpet mushrooms are large mushrooms with thick stems. They are very mild and have the taste and consistency of a scallop when cooked. They can be braised, stir-fried, or made into pancakes. A tip when storing king trumpet mushrooms…
Lions Mane Mushroom 노루궁뎅이버섯 (no-ru-gung-den-gi bo-sot)
This off-white mushroom is named after a “deer’s hip” (in Korean). Lion’s mane mushroom has a sponge looking inside when cut open. They have a sweet and mild flavor. They are usually stir-fried, added to soups, porridge, or deep-fried.
Chwinamul/Aster Scaber 취나물 (chwi-na-mul)
Aster scaber is a leafy green/herb that has a bitter taste and unique smell. It can be found fresh or dried. This green is often cooked before it is eaten. It is used for stir-fried side dishes, blanched and seasoned…
Pumpkin Leaf 호박잎 (ho-bak-ip)
Pumpkin leaves have a deep green flavor. Pumpkin leaves should be harvested and eaten early in the season so that they are tender and not fibrous and tough. Pumpkin leaves have a fibrous film on the outside of the stem…
