Korean ingredient

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’ …

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, …

Interested in Korean cooking? If so, learn about the ingredients. In this article we discuss goguma, otherwise known as Korean sweet potato. n the Korean language, people refer to sweet …

Have you ever eaten dehydrated radish? In South Korea, people make dried radish strips after ‘Kimjang’ (김장), the process of preparing and preserving kimchi as a family for the year, …

Gochujang, a red chili paste made through fermentation, is a traditional Korean condiment used as a starter in stews, as a base in stir-fried dishes, as an ingredient in dips/sauces, …