This round squash is deep green summer squash. It is a round shape and looks like a bulbous zucchini. It has a sweet flavor and firm tender meat. It is used in soups, noodle dishes, pancakes, or stir-fried as a…
Korean Squash/Korean Zucchini 애호박 (ae-ho-bak)
Korean squash looks similar to zucchini, but it has a more yellow-green color. It is tender, sweet, and a bit thicker and shorter than zucchini. If you can not find this squash then some substitutes are gray squash and Zucchini….
Old Cucumber 노각 (no-gak)
Old cucumber is a cucumber that is left on the vine to age. It is golden in color with white spider-web markings. It has a mild herb flavor. The seeds should be removed before using but the skin is fine…
Kabocha Squash 단호박 (dan-ho-bak)
Kabocha squash has orange-colored flesh and green skin. The skin should be removed before use. When cooked it has a starchy sweet chestnut flavor. If you can not find this squash, butternut squash and acorn squash can be a substitute….
Cucumber Pepper 오이고추/아삭이고추 (o-i-go-chu/a-sa-gni-go-chu)
Cucumber pepper is a type of pepper that is a combination of bell pepper and Korean pepper. It is juicy and crispy in texture. It does not have a spicy flavor. It is usually eaten dipped in ssamjang (쌈장) or…
Hong-gochu 홍고추 (hong-go-chu)
The term “Hong-gochu” is a term that classifies chili peppers that are harvested after turning red on the vine. These chilis are sun-dried and ground to make red pepper flakes or used fresh as a garnish.
