What is rice vinegar and where does it come from? Rice vinegar is a type of vinegar made from rice wine and is generally used as a condiment for food, to flavor dishes, and as an ingredient in sauces. It has a sweeter taste than traditional vinegars. It has been […]
Sauces and condiments
Gochujang: What Is It?
It’s amazing how one ingredient can transform an entire cuisine. This is the story of a humble little red chili that changed Korea’s history. Without it, Korea wouldn’t have gochujang and gochugaru – two essential ingredients in today’s Korean cuisine. Origin and production of gochugaru Red chili peppers were unknown […]
Authentic Napa Cabbage Kimchi (Baechu-Kimchi)
A delicious kimchi recipe for authentic flavors at home Perhaps the best-known staple in Korean cuisine, kimchi has taken the healthy-eating world by storm. But what exactly is kimchi, and why is it so popular? In this article, I’ll share its story, how to use it, and how it became […]
Chive flower butter
I’m a big fan of wild cuisine, finding little-known or completely forgotten edible things. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that one of the most surprising ingredients was hiding right under my nose: chive blossoms. Yes indeed! Chive blossoms are edible and furthermore, delicious! The taste is somewhere between garlic […]
Light soy sauce and dark soy sauce: what are they?
Soy sauce is a condiment composed mainly of four ingredients: soy, wheat, salt and water. There are many different types of soy sauce, but the two most common are light soy sauce and dark soy sauce. On the Japanese side, you’ll find what’s known as tamari sauce. If you’re following […]