Life Kit Intro to Korean American cooking
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Mar 29, 2022 Join Eric Kim, a New York Times food writer and cookbook author, as he shares his passion for Korean American cooking. He dives into his personal journey during the pandemic, highlighting the nostalgia that food can bring. Discover essential pantry ingredients like doenjang and gochujang, and learn how to balance flavors in your dishes. Eric emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage through food, encouraging everyone to embrace Korean flavors in their everyday cooking while fostering community through shared meals.
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Building a Korean Pantry
- Build your Korean pantry with a few essential ingredients like doenjang (soybean paste).
- Don't be intimidated, many ingredients are likely already in your kitchen.
Exploring Korean Flavors with the Three Jangs
- Explore Korean cooking by experimenting with the three jangs: doenjang, ganjang, and gochujang.
- Start with doenjang, a versatile soybean paste, adding it to stews, glazes, or dressings.
Thoughtful Substitutions
- Substitute proteins and carbs in Korean recipes, but not core spices and seasonings.
- Doenjang, gochujang, and gochugaru have unique flavors and shouldn't be replaced.
