Pantry Archive - Beyond Kimchee https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/ Beyond Kimchee is a food blog with hundreds of wholesome, authentic Korean and Asian recipes that can be easily made at home. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:29:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Korean Thin Wheat Noodles (Somyeon) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-wheat-noodles-somyeon/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-wheat-noodles-somyeon/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:29:25 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=45724 Somyeon (소면), also known as somen, is a type of thin wheat noodle in Korean cuisine. These delicate noodles are loved for their tender texture and are commonly used in a variety of Korean dishes. Somyeon noodles are loved for their light and delicate nature, making them a popular choice for refreshing summer dishes. Their […]

Korean Thin Wheat Noodles (Somyeon)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-wheat-noodles-somyeon/feed/ 0 Mackerel Fish (Godeungeo) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/mackerel/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/mackerel/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:05:24 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=45714 Mackerel holds a significant place in Korean cuisine and is valued for its distinct flavor and versatility. It is commonly used in various traditional Korean dishes and appreciated for its rich taste and numerous nutritional benefits. In Korean cuisine, mackerel is prepared and enjoyed in several ways. One popular method is grilling the fish, known […]

Mackerel Fish (Godeungeo)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/mackerel/feed/ 0 Korean Buckwheat Noodles (Naengmyeon Sari) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/buckwheat-noodles-naengmyeon/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/buckwheat-noodles-naengmyeon/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:55:27 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=45711 Naengmyeon noodles (aka Naengmyeon sari, 냉면사리) are a popular ingredient in Korean cuisine, particularly during the hot summer months. The name “naengmyeon” translates to “cold noodles,” indicating its refreshing and cool nature. These noodles are typically made from a combination of buckwheat and starch, resulting in a unique texture and flavor. Traditionally, naengmyeon noodles were […]

Korean Buckwheat Noodles (Naengmyeon Sari)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/buckwheat-noodles-naengmyeon/feed/ 0 Pork Belly (Samgyupsal) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/pork-belly-samgyupsal/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/pork-belly-samgyupsal/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:38:52 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=45703 Pork belly is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that has gained immense popularity in Korean cuisine. Known as “samgyeopsal (삼겹살)” in Korean, pork belly is a staple ingredient in many traditional Korean dishes and is highly regarded for its rich taste and tender texture. The pork belly cut comes from the underside of […]

Pork Belly (Samgyupsal)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/pork-belly-samgyupsal/feed/ 0 Korean Mustard (Yeongyeoja) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-mustard/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-mustard/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:04:40 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=39813 Korean mustard (yeongyeoja, 연겨자) is Korean prepared mustard made from ground mustard seeds. The mustard adds sharp spiciness to noodles dishes like mul-nangmyeon, bibim-nangmyeon, Korean chicken salad, cold buckwheat noodles. It also used as a condiment to many Korean dishes, such as in Bulgogi hotpot, where you want to add the mustard flavor in the […]

Korean Mustard (Yeongyeoja)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-mustard/feed/ 0 Korean Coarse Sea Salt (Cheonilyeom) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-coarse-sea-salt/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-coarse-sea-salt/#respond Sun, 08 May 2022 22:16:16 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=37953 Coarse sea salt plays an important role in making fermented Korean condiment, such as doenjang, gochujang, ganjang, guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce), and kimchi. Almost all Korean use this coarse sea salt called Cheonilyeom (천일염) for preserving food and for making kimchi. It contains healthy minerals, which actually aid the primary taste of the dish […]

Korean Coarse Sea Salt (Cheonilyeom)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-coarse-sea-salt/feed/ 0 Korean Plum Extract (masil-chong) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-plum-extract/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-plum-extract/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:04:35 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=34729 Korean plum syrup (Maesil cheong, 매실청) is another popular sweetener as a sugar alternative. Due to the alleged health benefits of green plums (muesli) aged in sugar, it adds a a sweet and mildly tangy taste and brightens up your dish. Homemade Korean green plum extract is easy to make if you can find the […]

Korean Plum Extract (masil-chong)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-plum-extract/feed/ 0 Korean Rice Cakes (Garaetteok) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-rice-cakes/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-rice-cakes/#respond Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:55:27 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=35960 Garaetteok (가래떡) is a long cylindrical rice cake (tteok) made with short grain rice flour (non-glutinous). It is one of the many types of Korean rice cakes (tteok, 떡) and doesn’t have much taste. For that reason, garaetteok is ideal for making Korean stir-fries or soups with the added flavor. In olden days, each household […]

Korean Rice Cakes (Garaetteok)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-rice-cakes/feed/ 0 Korean Sweet Rice Wine (Mirim) https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-sweet-rice-wine/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-sweet-rice-wine/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:31:12 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=35926 Korean sweet rice wine (mirim, 미림 or matsul, 맛술) is produced from fermented glutinous rice. It is sweeter than other types of rice wine and it is solely for cooking not for drinking. Similar to Japanese mirin, Korean Mirim (matsul) has a mixed aroma and taste. The flavor can vary from one brand to another, […]

Korean Sweet Rice Wine (Mirim)

]]> https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/korean-sweet-rice-wine/feed/ 0 Dried Pollock https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/dried-pollock/ https://www.beyondkimchee.com/pantry/dried-pollock/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:30:51 +0000 https://www.beyondkimchee.com/?post_type=affitem&p=35922 Korean dried pollock (hwangtae or bugeo) is Pollock fish that has been drying for a long time. It comes in as a whole dried fish, butterflied, or shredded like sticks of wood. How to use dried pollock fish Dried pollock rehydrates well by soaking in water creating intense umami in the dish. It makes a […]

Dried Pollock

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