Glutinous rice flour, known as ‘chapssal-garu’ (찹쌀가루) in Korean, is a flour made from glutinous rice. Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice or sweet rice, is a variety of …
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Korean Ingredient Glossary
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Flour & StarchesKorean Ingredient Glossary
Roasted Soybean Powder (Bokkeun Konggaru)
by Emilyby EmilyIn English, we can translate ‘bokkeun konggaru’ (볶은 콩가루) as ‘roasted soybean powder.’ This subtly nutty and earthy Korean ingredient is used in traditional desserts and snacks.
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Like many countries in East Asia, traditional South Korean meals predominantly center around a bowl of rice. The significance of rice in Korean food culture cannot be overemphasized or dramatized. …
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Dried Fruits & VegetablesFruitsKorean Ingredient Glossary
Schisandra Berry (Omija)
by Emilyby EmilyThe Schisandra Chinensis, commonly known as the Schisandra vine, magnolia vine, or Chinese magnolia vine, is a variety of plant native to the forests of Northern China, the Russian Far …
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Korean Ingredient GlossaryOil & Vinegar
Perilla Oil in Korean Cooking (Deulgireum)
by Emilyby EmilyRecently, we learned about toasted sesame oil in Korean cooking. This popular ingredient is used throughout East Asia as a finisher and cooking ingredient. Now, I would like to teach …