Buying shellfish
Guidelines to buying shellfish Shellfish (i.e. mussels, clams and oysters) should be purchased alive. Shells of live clams, mussels and oysters may open naturally but … Read more
Basics
Yangnyeom Jang
Soy Sauce Seasoning 양념장 Soy sauce seasoning is used for beef dishes. For 300 g of beef, mix the following ingredients thoroughly: 36 g (2 … Read more
Yaksik Sauce
약식장 ? Caramel Sauce Make a slurry of ½ tablespoon starch (corn, potato, or similar starch) and 3 tablespoons warm water. Heat 2 tablespoons of … Read more
Gyeojajeub
겨자즙 Mustard sauce Mustard sauce can be used as a seasoning for vegetables and fermented salads. Mix 1 part mustard powder to 2 parts warm … Read more
Gangjeong Syrup
Ganjeong originally referred to a sweet Korean confection made of sweet rice flour, grain or seeds, and liquor. The term evolved to a type of … Read more
Chogochujang
초고추장 Vinegar Red Pepper Paste Vinegar red pepper paste is a seasoning mainly for raw fish Mix 2 tablespoon red pepper paste, 1 tablespoon vinegar … Read more
Cheongjang
청장 Vinegar soy sauce Vinegar soy sauce is a dip for fried dishes. Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon corn syrup, … Read more
Preparing Watercress Garnish
mulnaeng-i jangsigmul 물냉이 장식물 Beat egg, season with salt and stir without letting it foam, and strain through a sieve. Remove leaves of watercress, cut … Read more
Preparing Vegetable Garnish
Green or Red pepper: Cut diagonally or halve lengthwise, seed, and then cut into thin strips or into domino or diamond shapes, or diagonally. Dried … Read more
Preparing Nut Garnish
Gingko nuts: Preheat a frying pan and oil. Stir-fry, remove skins with dry cotton cloths or paper towels while gingkoes are hot. Walnuts: Soak in … Read more
Preparing Mushroom Garnish
Soak dried brown oak mushrooms, stone mushrooms and Jew’s ear mushrooms in water for about 1 hour. Brown oak mushrooms: Remove the stems, slice and … Read more
Preparing Meatballs
Wanjajeon (완자전) or wanja (완자); also named donggeurang ttaeng (동그랑땡) Usually made from beef, but any meat may be used. Select lean meat. Rince and … Read more
Preparing Egg Garnish
Gyeran jidan 계란지단 Remove egg yolk from the white and stir without letting it foam; strain through a sieve. Preheat a frying pan and oil. … Read more
Preparing Basic Ingredients Spinach
Trimming Trim off the roots with a small, sharp, knife. Remove yellowish or discolored leaves. Halve lengthwise if too wide. Rinse well in cold water. … Read more