Monthly Archives for July 2011
Seasoned Gochujang
Gochujang, directly translated from Korean, means hot chili pepper paste/sauce. “Gochu” means hot chili pepper. And “jang” means paste or sauce. It is the condiment of choice in Korea. Gochujang can be served with crudités, sashimi, ssam (“wrap”), bibimgooksoo (“mixed … Continue reading
Toasted Sesame Seeds
Toasted sesame seeds are essential in Korean cooking. You can buy toasted sesame seeds from most markets. But they are not as fragrant and tasty as when they are freshly toasted. And you can easily toast them at home. It’s … Continue reading
Germinated Brown Rice
So because this is the first week that I’m blogging, I’m starting with the basics of Korean food. And I begin with the most basics of Korean food – rice – but with a twist. I started cooking a few … Continue reading
Welcome
Welcome to my first blog post. I am starting this blog to make up for my lack of discipline. Let me explain. I grew up with a Korean grandmother who cooked like a master chef with little regard to written … Continue reading
