What is sweet and sour sauce? Call it what you will, sometimes it’s called sweet and sour sauce, sometimes it’s called sour-sweet sauce. Whatever the case, it always leaves a memorable impression, or rather, an unforgettable taste. An almost universally appreciated sauce, it readily accompanies savory dishes and comes in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
