Dried thistle has a unique green flavor. It can be added to mixed rice, added to soups, and or made into side dishes. It is best to store this green in a cool dry place in the freezer for up…
Oyster Sauce 굴소스 (gul-so-seu)
Oyster Sauce is a thick shiny dark brown sauce that adds a sweet and savory flavor. It contains MSG. Oyster sauce should be stored in the fridge after opening. It is best for stir-fried vegetables, noodles, fried rice, and grilled…
Dumpling Wrappers/Skin 만두피 (man-du-pi)
Premade mandu skin is usually made from wheat flour. Dumpling skin is available in premade versions both fresh and frozen and in smaller or larger sizes. There are premade dumpling skins that can be used to make dumplings for any…
Seasoned Tofu Skins 유부/유부초밥 (yu-bu/yu-bu cho-bap)
Seasoned tofu skins have a sweet and vinegary flavor. It is chewy in texture. It contains a premade sauce, and dried ingredients like dried vegetables and sesame seeds. Once the package is opened make sure to store the ingredients in…
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…