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 […]
Whenever people think of kimchi, they think of the famous napa or Chinese cabbage. This large, oval-shaped cabbage is an extremely important element of Korean and Chinese cuisine…and Asian cuisine in general, and not just because it’s the main ingredient in kimchi. So, let’s now dive into the history and […]
Attention sushi lovers, this article is for you! The undisputed star of Japanese cuisine is the world-famous sushi, but have you heard of its close cousin, temaki? This dish uses the same ingredients as sushi, but in the form of a… cone. That makes it the perfect choice for homemade […]
