Buying Beef When buying fresh beef, there are some tell-tale signs of freshness that you can consider so that you purchase the best cut. The first sign is the most obvious and that is to check the label to see…
Beef Composition
Beef cuts can be broken down into three parts; marbling, connective tissue, and muscle fibers/tissues. Marbling is the fat that runs through the beef cut. It contributes a lot to the flavor of the meat. It separates the muscles tissues…
Udon Noodles 우동 생면 (u-dong saeng-myon)
Udon noodles are thick white round noodles. They have a chewy and plush texture. I recommend buying the frozen version of these noodles, not the dried version, because the texture is very different.
Dried Ramen Noodles 라면 (ra-myeon)
These ramen packets contain only the ramen noodles without any seasoning packets. These noodles cook quickly. I only boil mine for 3:30 minutes. You can add these noodles to any dishes you would like ramen noodles for example army base…
Thick Yellow Noodles 쫄면 (jjul-myon)
These noodles are yellow in color. They have a super chewy texture. They can be made into a seasoned cold noodle dish or added to tteok-bokki (떡볶이). You may store these noodles in the freezer or cool dry place depending…
Buckwheat Noodles 메밀면 (me-mil-myon)
Buckwheat noodles are made out of a combination of regular flour mixed with a high percentage of buckwheat flour. Different broths and ingredients can be used with these noodles. Store these noodles in a cool dry area.