Silken seaweed is a very silky seaweed. It has a delicious ocean smell and is flavorful. This seaweed should be cooked before eaten. It is often used to make soups, noodle dishes, or porridge (죽). Store the dried version of…
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…
Soju 소주 (so-ju)
Soju offers a unique flavor to dishes. It has a stronger alcohol content. It does not require refrigeration after opening, and Vodka, depending on the dish, can be used as a substitute if necessary.
Dried Jujube 건대추/말린대추 (gon-dae-chu/mal-rin dae-chu)
Dried jujube are red sweet and tender chewy dried fruits. When you buy dried jujube they should have uniform wrinkles and a bright deep red color. They add sweetness to dishes and are used in soups, rice cakes, garnish, and…
Dried Bellflower Root 도라지 (do-ra-ji)
Dried bellflower is naturally bitter and plush in texture. This root is known to have medicinal properties and contains properties that are good for lung health. Dried bellflower root is often seasoned as a side dish. When storing dried bellflower…
Dried Taro Stem 토란대 (to-ran-dae)/토란줄기 (to-ran-jul-gi)
Dried taro stems have a unique clean flavor. They are available dried and pre-prepped. They are often used for soups and stir fried dishes. Make sure to store the dried taro in the freezer or a cool dry place for…
