Summer Japanese Angelica Tree Shoots is a variation of Japanese Angelica Tree Shoots (두릅). It has thinner stalks, and less prep. is needed before being eaten. It has a mildly bitter flavor and tender texture. It is eaten cooked. It…
Eggplant Pepper 가지고추 (ga-ji go-chu)
Eggplant pepper is black on the outside and green on the inside. It is not spicy and has a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. It can be eaten raw or cooked. Eggplant pepper can be eaten raw with sauce…
Millet 조 (jo)
Millet is small in size. It has a drier texture when cooked so mix it with other grains. Soaking Time:
Cassia Seed 결명자 (gyol-myong-ja)
Cassia seed is a type of seed. This seed has a bitter and sweet flavor. It is good for eye health and hangovers. Cassia seed can be used to make tea or desserts. Cassia seed has a refreshing flavor when…
Japanese Angelica Tree Shoots 두릅 (du-reup)
Japanese Angelica trees are multi-stem shoots that are mildly bitter and have a firm texture. You can harvest these shoots in the spring when the sprout is very small. This shoot has some toxins in it, so it needs to…
How to Blanch Summer Dureup: Japanese Angelica Tree Shoots
Summer Japanese Angelica Tree Shoots 여름 두릅 (yo-reum du-reup) can be cooked in various ways. In this post, I will outline how to successfully blanch this vegetable while maintaining it’s texture. When you prepare Summer Dureup this way, it tastes…








