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    Discover Korean cuisine

    Apr 28, 2022 7 minutes
    “If you haven’t tried Korean food, I think you’re definitely in for a treat“
    JUDY JOO

    THE STORECUPBOARD

    Korean cuisine features many standard Asian ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, chillies, spring onions, sesame oil and soy. More specialised Korean ingredients include the following:

    DOENJANG

    ■ A Korean essential, this pungent fermented soybean paste is similar to a strong miso paste, but darker, coarser and stronger in flavour.

    GOCHUGARU

    ■ This is a chilli powder or flakes made from Korean chillies, which have their own unique flavour. This condiment will become your chilli of choice to sprinkle on anything that needs some heat.

    GOCHUJANG

    ■ For a flavoursome umami-packed chilli hit, this paste is a must in Korean cooking. There really is no substitute for it as it has its own taste and texture. Made from Korean chillies, soy bean powder, glutinous rice and salt, this thick paste can be used in marinades, sauces, soups and dressings, or even eaten straight from the jar.

    SOY SAUCE

    ■ There are so many kinds, but for simplicity, use regular soy sauce, not just for saltiness but also for its rich flavour.

    KIMCHI

    ■ Korea’s national dish is a fiery, chilli-fuelled fermented cabbage

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