Korean cooking for total noobs.
Meaty mushrooms are amazing for Korean BBQ. Grill up some Shiitake or Portobello mushrooms, and make a SSAM like you would with meat. Get some Korean BBQ dip SSAMJANG on there, add some kimchi. Divine!
This is the biggest concern when thinking of incorporating Korean BBQ into your rotation, isn’t it? It’s no laughing matter when you are still smelling grilled meats at breakfast the next day. The first course of action is prevention. Koreans usually enjoy many a BBQ night, in pleasant weather, outdoors. Be it a backyard or … Read more
SSAM means wrap as in wrapping up food. Think of it like tapas, except you assemble it yourself and combine many flavours together, and you have to hold it closed the whole time. A high-maintenance, self-serve style tapas. Take a lettuce leaf (or whatever thin, flexible edible green you got). This is your first layer. … Read more
WHAT IS KOREAN BBQ? Korean BBQ is one of the most popular, well-known foods of Korea. It takes the best of spending quality time with the people you love and combines it with barbecued food. The constant sizzle from the tabletop grill also removes all moments of awkward silence. How perfect is that? Korean BBQ … Read more
DO KOREAN INGREDIENTS GO BAD? With the exception of Korean Salted Shrimp, all Korean cooking ingredients can be stored in a cool, dark place like the kitchen cupboard. However, because most of us purchase factory-made products, it is safer to follow manufacturer recommendations and store them in the fridge. Natural, homemade products may continue to … Read more
The literal translation of ODENG GUK is “fish cake soup”. It has chewy, delicious fish meat patties in a savoury fish-based broth. One of the most popular of street foods in Korea. The Craving has hit and we must satisfy it. Let’s go. What you need: Broth Ingredients: Dried Anchovy (whole or powder) Dried Kelp … Read more
Ever look at zucchini at the supermarket and think to yourself, “I really should eat more zucchini” but never end up buying any? Well, fear its tastelessness no more. Try this recipe and if you like spice, ramp it up and this may become your favourite side dish on the table. What you need: Zucchini … Read more
The most important Korean ingredients you must have for Korean cooking at home are GANJANG (Soy Sauce) and GOCHUGARU (Korean red pepper powder). Soy sauce imparts that Asian umami that we all enjoy. You would be surprised how versatile this ingredient can be. Also, GOCHUGARU has that signature flavour that Korean food is known for. … Read more
WHAT IS KOREAN BBQ? Korean BBQ is one of the most popular, well-known foods of Korea. It takes the best of spending quality time with the people you love and combines it with barbecued food. The constant sizzle from the tabletop grill also removes all moments of awkward silence. How perfect is that? Korean BBQ … Read more
do korean ingredients go bad? With the exception of Korean Salted Shrimp, all Korean cooking ingredients can be stored in a cool, dark place like the kitchen cupboard. However, because most of us purchase factory-made products, it is safer to follow manufacturer recommendations and store them in the fridge. Natural, homemade products may continue to … Read more