Korean cooking for total noobs.
Hmart is the largest Korean supermarket chain in the United States. From a single store operating out of Queens, New York, it has grown to almost 100 stores (and continuously expanding) across America with some locations in Canada and the UK as well. Although primarily a supermarket catering to the Korean market, it does try … Read more
Hooray, you know what Gim is! Gim is now a popular crispy, salty, seaweed snack beloved the world over. Help me pronounce it! GHEE-M. (Hard G, not like Gym) Let’s level up and see how else we can enjoy this delectable snack from the sea. If you get the convenient, pre-seasoned (salted) snack packs of … Read more
List of my Top Korean Food Blogs Online (2021) Maangchi This is everyone’s Korean EEMO (Auntie) and if you are even vaguely interested in Korean cooking, you will recognize her smiling face. Famous for her authentic, easy-to-follow directions, she has the Youtube channel, a blog and cookbooks. Kimchimari A Korean mom and thriving entrepreneur. After … Read more
A study done in ‘95 (sorry, it’s in Korean) records the number of variety in kimchi at 336. Koreans define “kimchi” as being salt-fermented vegetables (cabbage, radish and cucumber being most common) mixed with various seasonings (like red pepper powder, garlic, ginger). However, there are kimchi types that are not fermented and merely preserved in … Read more
Kimchi is a salty and spicy side dish that complements a simple bowl of rice to providing a refreshing break from a stack of greasy BBQ ribs. It also has a subtly sweet aftertaste that can be from completely natural sources if made in a traditional way. Kimchi is enjoying a Superfood reputation worldwide because … Read more
Kimchi is the primary side dish in Korea and makes up a large part of Korean cultural food identity. In most cases, it begins with salted Napa Cabbage that is fermented with Gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder), fish sauce and garlic but there are hundreds of varieties. UNESCO has declared Kimchi-making an Intangible Cultural Heritage … Read more
Makgeolli is best served cold, in a generous glass or small bowl. What to eat with Makgeolli? The ideal and classic Makgeolli food pairing is with Korean savoury pancake made with chives (BUCHU JEON) or green onions (PAJEON). In Korea, it’s said that rainy days were made to enjoy Jeon (Savoury Pancake) and Makegeolli. The … Read more
Makgeolli History The history of Makgeolli is an old one that dates back to the Goryo Dynasty (918~1392). Also called “farmer’s wine”, it was the drink of choice for the working class as it was easily brewed at home or sold cheaply. With its long history steeped in tradition, Makgeolli has become sought-after for younger … Read more
Korean plates and bowls offer a wide array of sizes that can ideally accommodate different Korean dishes- whether it be purely for aesthetics or practical purposes. Some may fit a certain food just right (an elongated, narrow plate just for grilled fish) to maximize its visual appeal. On the other hand, a double-wall insulated steel … Read more
What does a typical Korean meal look like? A typical meal in a Korean home consists of rice, soup and side dishes (called Ban-Chan in Korean). There may be more banchan and a main meat or vegetarian dish. Grilled fish is often enjoyed as well. The magnitude of the dinner table is dictated by special … Read more