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    Fermented Sauce (Jang)Korean Ingredient Glossary

    What Is Doenjang? (Korean Soybean Paste)

    by Emily May 2, 2024
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    May 2, 2024
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  • Korean Ingredient GlossaryOil & Vinegar

    Toasted Sesame Oil in Korean Cooking (Chamgireum)

    by Emily April 25, 2024
    by Emily April 25, 2024

    To many, toasted sesame oil is the finishing ingredient that defines Korean flavor. While gochujang, soy sauce, and doenjang are considered the most famous ingredients in Korean cooking, you will …

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  • Recipe IndexSide Dishes

    Gamja Jorim Recipe (Korean Braised Potatoes)

    by Emily April 18, 2024
    by Emily April 18, 2024

    Are you looking for a quick and easy Korean side dish recipe? If so, try making gamja jorim a.k.a. Korean braised sweet potatoes! These deliciously sweet and savory potatoes are …

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  • Herbs & SpicesKorean Ingredient GlossaryNuts & Seeds

    Black Sesame Seeds in Korean Cooking (Heukimja)

    by Emily March 28, 2024
    by Emily March 28, 2024

    Have you ever heard of black sesame seeds? For many countries, such as China, Japan, and South Korea, these seeds are an integral part of the traditional food culture. Here, …

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  • Dried Fruits & VegetablesKorean Ingredient Glossary

    Seaweed Paper: Dried Seaweed Sheets in Korean Food (Gim)

    by Emily March 21, 2024
    by Emily March 21, 2024

    ‘Gim’ or ‘kim’ (김) is a Korean term for edible, dried seaweed used as an ingredient when cooking. This generic term refers to various species of seaweed in the Pyropia …

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