Rice wine is used in a variety of dishes to add an extra element of flavor. Recipes Using This Ingredient Recipes – Braised Monk Fish, Agu Jjim 아구찜 Recipes – Bulgogi Meal – Bulgogi Sangjju Ssam (bulgogi in loose leaf lettuce rolls) Recipes – Spicy Bulgogi Bi Bim Bap – Korean Mixed … Read more
Common Name: Ponytail Radish, Bachelor Radish 총각무 Chonggakmu A smaller variety of the Korean radish with a sharp but somewhat sweet taste, the bachelor radish is often used to make a variety of whole plant (leaves and root) kimchi. Korean radish is used raw in a variety of dishes, most notably in … 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: Pork Belly, side pork, fresh bacon, samgyeopsal 삼겹살 The same cut as bacon but not cured or smoked. A very popular pork cut that may be seasoned and grilled, boiled, or fried. Often served as samgyeopsal-gui – Strips of pork belly mixed with a spicy red chili pepper paste sauce … Read more
Common Name: Korean Mint, Shiso, Korean Sesame, kkaennip 깻잎 Recipes Using This Ingredient Ban Chan – Sangchu Geotjeori (Baby Lettuce Salad 상추겉절이) Ban Chan – Perilla Kimchi (Kkaennip Kimchi) Fusion – Spicy Beef Salad
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
Common Name: Red chili peppers, ppalgan gochu 빨간 고추 Chili peppers are used in a wide variety of Korean dishes. Substitute: Red hot green peppers (for heat) or Sweet red chili peppers, orange or red bell peppers (for color) Recipes Using This Ingredient Recipes – Braised Monk Fish, Agu Jjim 아구찜 Recipes … 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: Asian Pear 배 A lightly sweet crisp grainy pear grown in Korea, Japan, and China. Most often given as gifts or used (in blended or mashed form) as a sauce or marinade ingredient. Also used in desserts and salads. Available in season in most Korean Markets. Asian pears are becoming … Read more
Common Name: Asian pears, bae 배 A lightly sweet crisp grainy pear grown in Korea, Japan, and China. Most often given as gifts or used (in blended or mashed form) as a sauce or marinade ingredient. Also used in desserts and salads. Available in season in most Korean Markets. Asian pears are … Read more
Common Name: adzuki bean, red bean, pat 팥 A small reddish-brown bush bean grown in China, Japan, and Korea, the Adzuki is eaten fresh or dried, or ground into flour and used to make cakes. The adzuki bean has a thick skin and requires long soaking/cooking times. Recipes Using This Ingredient Snack/Appetizer/Dessert … Read more