부대찌개 – Budae-jjigae, G.I. Stew, Military Stew, A spicy stew of wieners, luncheon meat, macaroni and vegetables. During the Korean war and just after, foodstuffs were hard to find, and starvation was a serious concern. This dish originated from ingredients that were given to people by military members or could be scavenged … Read more
백반 Alternate Spellings; baek ban, baek-ban Baekban can mean simply steamed white rice or a full menu of rice, soup and side dishes. The names of baekban dishes vary according to the main dish or soup that accompanies the rice, for example, doenjang stew baekban or bulgogi baekban. Source: Korean Food Guide … Read more
쑥갓 – ssukgat Common names: chop-suey-green, crown daisy, garland chrysanthemum, Japanese-green A leafy, aromatic herb. In Korea, Chrysanthemum leaves are steamed or par-boiled and used as greens in ban chan dishes, or in soups, stews, or “hotpots” The plant is delicate and easy to overcook and so is added at the end … Read more
Common Name: Mu Korean Radish, Tae Baek, 무, Mu There are many different varieties of Daikon, but all are larger and generally stronger flavored than the common red radish. Also known as Daikon, white radish, Japanese radish, Chinese radish, icicle radish, lo bak, loh baak, mooli, Oriental radish. A large Asian radish … Read more
Common Name: Korean Mint, Shiso, Korean Sesame, kkaennip 깻잎 Often mistranslated as Wild Sesame Leaves, kkaennip is an important ingredient in many Korean dishes. Fresh leaves have an aroma similar to apples and mint, and are used in salads, as wraps for rice and meat, some varieties of Kimchi, and in some … Read more
녹색고추 Chili peppers are used in a wide variety of Korean dishes. Substitute: Red chili peppers (for heat) or Sweet chili peppers, Green bell peppers (for color) Recipes Using This Ingredient Recipes – Braised Monk Fish, Agu Jjim 아구찜 Ban Chan – Green Pepper Kimchi Recipes – Haejangguk – 해장국 (Korean “hangover” … Read more
Common Name: Ground chili pepper, chile powder, gochugaru 고춧가루 Recipes Using This Ingredient Soups & Stocks – Bean Sprout Soup Ban Chan – Bean Sprouts Bi Bim Bap – Korean Mixed Rice Dish Recipes – Bi Bim Guksu (Mixed Vegetable Noodles) Recipes – Bi Bim Naengmyon Recipes – Spicy Bulgogi Meal – … Read more
Common Name: kimchi, Baechu-kimchi 배추김치 Recipes Using This Ingredient Recipes – Bi Bim Guksu (Mixed Vegetable Noodles) Recipes – BoSsam (Pork Belly with Kimchi) Meal – Bulgogi Sangjju Ssam (bulgogi in loose leaf lettuce rolls) Soups & Stocks – CheongGukJang – Korean Stinky Soybean Paste Stew Ban Chan – Kimchi Buchim (Kimchi … Read more
멸치장국 Common Name: Anchovy Stock Recipes Using This Ingredient Soups & Stocks – CheongGukJang – Korean Stinky Soybean Paste Stew Recipe – Saengtae jjigae (Whiting stew with vegetables)Version 1(Mild Spice Soups & Stocks – Mul Naengmyeon Soups & Stocks – Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Soup) Version 2 Soups & Stocks – Watercress … Read more
Common Name: Enoki mushrooms, paengee 팽이버섯 Fragile, flower-like with long, slender stems and tiny caps, Enoki mushrooms grow in small clusters. They have a mild, light flavor with a slight crunch. Enokis last for up to 14 days. Keep refrigerated in paper bags. Before using, trim roots at cluster base. Separate stems … Read more
Common Name: Korean Mint, Shiso, Korean Sesame, Wild Sesame Leaves 깻잎 Often mistranslated as Wild Sesame Leaves, kkaennip is an important ingredient in many Korean dishes. Fresh leaves have an aroma similar to apples and mint, and are used in salads, as wraps for rice and meat, some varieties of Kimchi, and … Read more
Common Name: Garlic, maneul 마늘 A native of Europe and Central Asia, garlic was well-known to ancient Egyptians way back in 2600 BC. Along with onion, garlic was fed to thousands of tired and famished workers engaged in the gruelling task of building the great pyramid of Cheops. Garlic is a hardy … Read more