Korean

Kimchi

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While most people picture a vermilion hue and fiery heat when the word “kimchi” is thrown out, did you know that kimchi used to be “white” before chili peppers were introduced to Asia from the New World by the Portuguese in the 1600th century? Making kimchi was historically a way for people to preserve vegetables [...]

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Kkaennip Kimchi (깻잎김치)

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Kkaennip (깻잎김치) is an herb unique to Korean cuisine that’s often translated as “wild sesame” in Asian grocery stores. It has broad green saw-toothed leaves and a strong camphor-like scent that’s somewhere between basil and mint. That’s probably because kkaennip isn’t related to sesame as the name implies, but is a part of the genus [...]

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Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chikin)

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My first Korean fried chicken experience was at Bon Chon Chicken in Tribeca over five years ago. It was an epiphany not just because it was delectable, but because it was the first time that it had occurred to me that KFC could stand for something other than Kentucky Fried Chicken. Since then, I’ve gone [...]

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Kkakdugi (radish kimchi)

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As someone who loves condiments, and pickles in particular, I’ve tried preserved vegetables in various forms from cultures around the world. I’d argue though that no one does pickles quite as well as the Koreans. Kimchi was traditionally prepared during fall in large batches and stored underground in earthenware urns. This was the perfect way [...]

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