Cheongyang chili peppers are medium-sized peppers that are available in both red and green. It is very spicy. These peppers are thicker and have more capsaicin and so they retain their heat and flavor well when cooked. They are usually…
Shishito Pepper 꽈리고추 (kkwa-ri-go-chu)
Shishito peppers are medium-sized green wrinkled peppers. The spice level ranges from mild to spicy based on the pepper. These peppers are often stir-fried with fish cakes, nuts, garlic, potato, or seafood (example: squid or dried anchovy). This pepper removes…
Wood Ear Mushroom 목이버섯 (mog-i-bo-sot)
Wood ear mushroom is available in both dried and fresh. The dried option is more common in asian markets in the US. It has a very mild flavor (almost potato-ish) and chewy texture. They are used to add texture and…
Oyster Mushrooms 느타리버섯 (neu-tari bo-sot)
Oyster mushrooms are a cluster of delicate mushrooms with a mild flavor and meat-like plush texture. They are often Stir-fried, made into pancakes, added to soup, or deep-fried. Recipes Using this Ingredient: Stir-fried Oyster Mushroom 느타리버섯 볶음 Oyster Mushroom Pancake…
Enoki Mushrooms 팽이버섯 (paen-gi-bo-sot)
Enoki mushrooms are a cluster of stringy white mushrooms. When cooked they are like chewy mild-flavored noodles. These mushrooms can be added to different soups, stir-fried with different proteins, made into pancakes, braised, and or used in a hot pot.
Lions Mane Mushroom 노루궁뎅이버섯 (no-ru-gung-den-gi bo-sot)
This off-white mushroom is named after a “deer’s hip” (in Korean). Lion’s mane mushroom has a sponge looking inside when cut open. They have a sweet and mild flavor. They are usually stir-fried, added to soups, porridge, or deep-fried.
