Korea

Recently, 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 …

Fermented salted shrimp is a traditional fermented condiment used to make some of South Korea’s most famous dishes, such as kimchi. In the Korean language, the word for these shrimp …

Have you ever tried yangpa jeorim? This Korean side dish is the perfect to eat along side Korean barbecue. Best part, it is quick and easy to make!

Doenjang, otherwise known as soybean paste, is a Korean fermented ingredient used in much of the cultural cuisine. The word ‘doenjang’ (된장) derives from ‘doen’ (된) meaning ‘thick or hard’ …

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 …