pickled green chili peppers

You can, of course, enjoy them on their own, but the spicy flavor is especially great for Korean dishes. I've only tried...

Kimchi Stir-fry(김치볶음)

When I really don’t feel like cooking, this Kimchi stir-fry is my lifesaver! Pair it with a fried egg (and some seaweed ...

Minced garlic

In Korea, minced garlic is incredibly easy to find, as it’s sold in convenient packaging – after all, it’s a staple in K...

Chamsauce (참소스)

Chamsauce is a sauce that was originally mainly served in Korean BBQ restaurants. It was so delicious that meat lovers b...

Jungmyeon(Medium Noodle, 중면)

Somen and jungmyeon are two types of noodles often used in Korean cuisine. Somen is thin and cooks quickly, making it pe...

Somen(Korean Thin Noodles, 소면)

Somen and jungmyeon are two types of noodles often used in Korean cuisine. Somen is thin and cooks quickly, making it pe...

Yangjo Ganjang(Brewed Soy Sauce, 양조간장)

Yangjo Ganjang is one of the types of soy sauce used in Korean cuisine. It can be confusing to choose the right soy sauc...

Black bean paste (chunjang):

In Germany, you can easily find this product at the well-known Asian market 'Go Asia,' as well as at other Korean grocer...

Breadcrumbs

This breadcrumbs product is sold by a Korean bakery brand called Samlip. I was surprised to easily find this product in ...

Udon noodles

I usually use this brand's udon noodles. I tend to avoid frozen udon noodles since they take time to defrost. So far, I ...

Tempura flour

You can find Sempio, Gom Pyo, and Baeksul frying mix at Asian markets. They are all high-quality brands.

Dried seaweed (miyeok)

You can often find dried seaweed at Asian markets in Germany. I usually buy the Ottogi and Chung Jung One brands—both ar...

Tuna Fish Sauce (참치액젓)

Tuna fish sauce is a traditional Korean seasoning made by fermenting tuna with salt. It has a milder and slightly sweete...

Pizza dough

I first bought this pizza dough from Lidl, and to my surprise, it worked perfectly for making Hotteok, a classic Korean ...

Jongga Kimchi

In Germany, there are many people who make their own kimchi, and I plan to introduce a kimchi recipe as well. However, i...

Doenjang (Korean soybean paste, 된장)

Doenjang, like gochujang and soy sauce, is one of the essential ingredients in Korean cooking. In rural areas, people of...

Kimbap seaweed (gim)

At Asian or Korean markets in Germany, you can often find kimbap seaweed from brands like Chung Jung One and Gwangcheon ...

Saeu-Jeot(Salted shrimp)

Salted shrimp, or saeu-jeot, is a traditional Korean ingredient made by fermenting small shrimp with salt. It has a salt...

Anchovy Fish Sauce

Anchovy fish sauce is a traditional Korean ingredient made by fermenting anchovies with salt. It has a strong umami fla...

Danmuji(pickled radish)

Danmuji (pickled radish) is crunchy, sweet, and tangy, making it a perfect pairing with kimbap. It’s also a great side d...

Sushi rice

When making Korean kimbap, using Milchreis (commonly used for rice in Germany) can be tricky because the grains tend to ...

Rice

It’s great to buy Korean rice if possible, but that’s not always an option. I usually use Milchreis, which I get from st...

Mirin Marukin

This product is quite easy to find in Germany: Mirin Marukin from Japan. It can be used as a substitute for Korean cooki...

Matsul (similar to Cooking wine)

Matsul (Korean cooking wine) is an essential ingredient in Korean cuisine. It is commonly used to remove unpleasant odor...

Oyster sauce

The most widely used oyster sauce brand in Korea is Lee Kum Kee, a Chinese brand. I also frequently use this oyster sauc...

Kelp (Dashima)

Korea is surrounded by the sea on three sides, making it easy to access fresh seafood. As a result, many dishes use seaf...

Ostmann Cayennepfeffer gemahlen

In reality, we can’t always have Korean ingredients on hand, right? Let me introduce a chili powder that works well for ...

Spam

In Korea, spam is mainly produced by CJ in partnership with the American company Hormel and is sold under the name "Spam...

Corn syrup

Korean marts also sell "Korean corn syrup," but I often buy "Alnatura Bio Rice Syrup," which is more easily available.

Plum extract(매실청)

In Korea, "maesil" (green plums) are often used to make maesil syrup, which is widely used in cooking. I usually buy thi...

Chicken Stock

I think it suits Korean cooking well. Some other products have a strong turmeric (curry) flavor, so the product sold at ...

Beef stock powder

In Korean cuisine, beef stock or sagol-gomtang (beef bone soup) is commonly used. Of course, if you have access to Korea...

Cocoa powder

Actually, there are other cocoa powder products available, but I mainly use this brand.

Dark chocolate chips

For chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chips with a high cocoa content seem to work better. I mainly use this product.