A Year to Learn Korean Cooking
Living and Cooking in Korea is Different than Home
Cooking in Korea requires international residents to adapt in many ways. This includes learning where food is in grocery stores, which stores carry which ingredients, what can be used as a substitution, etc. It's like learning how to cook and manage a kitchen all over again. This is part of the fun and adventure of living abroad and learning to adapt may give you new confidence in the kitchen. We are here to help support a less frustrating transition into your Korean kitchen.Learning to Cook Korean Food
Learning to cook Korean food also involves adaptation. The Korean cooking process may require learning about new cutting techniques, new ingredients, new cooking tools, and new flavors. For this cooking series, vloggers Kimchi Rednecks share how they have studied Korean chefs and how they have adapted what they have learned into their ex-pat kitchen. We will share a variety of resources to make sure that you can experience learning about Korean from a few perspectives.Learning to Cook Korean Food Takes Time
Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will your Korean kitchen. This series is designed to spread across a year. We have included a few recipes to conquer each month as you build your Korean cooking skills. Take your time and enjoy the journey. Ask questions, share your successes, and encourage others.-
A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Education, Fun & Entertainment, Home & Living, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, Indoor Activities
Online Resources for Learning to Cook Korean Food
Getting started with Korean cooking Have you ever eaten at a restaurant here in Korea and wished you could find a recipe for the dish? Or realized you were leaving Korea and were going to miss your favorite dishes? Check out these online resources for learning to cook Korean food. My hubby and I know that one day we will leave Korea and will miss our favorite foods. I will never be quite on the level of the awesome chefs here that we have cooking for us. However, I also…
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Essentials for Your Korean Pantry
About Kimchi Rednecks’ Kitchen Adventures Our disclaimer: We want you to know that we are simply two white Americans who love Korean food and Korean culture. We have lived in South Korea for a number of years and food has naturally become part of our lives. We are not experts on cooking Korean food, nor are we trying to appropriate the culture as our own. If you have someone in your life (a halmoni, ajumma, chingu…anyone with more Korean experience), then please refer to their expertise. They absolutely know best.…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
About Grocery Shopping in South Korea
Wondering about grocery shopping in Korea? Let’s talk about the realities of moving to a new culture and the struggles in Korea. Grocery shopping in South Korea Moving to South Korea is a shock in the kitchen!! Grocery stores are organized differently, packaged differently, taste different, and so much more. It’s likely that you are going to notice a difference in how everything cooks and tastes. It’s going to take a while to get used to all the new vegetables, fruits, meat cuts, and more. When I first arrived I…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Groceries, Home & Living, Kids and Family, USA Military Welcome Packet
Foundations of Pyeontaek Life: Acquiring Groceries
Welcome to your new life in Pyeongtaek. You have left your home culture and embarked on an exciting journey! The first step to success and self-care is learning how to meet your basic physiological needs, like how to buy groceries in your new environment! Food is a Foundation for Success Building a happy life in a new country requires us all to start at the bottom and build our way back toward self-actualization in a new cultural context. The foundation for this journey starts with learning how to efficiently meet…
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Pyeongtaek Marts for Buying Groceries!
Who is wondering about buying groceries at Pyeongtaek Marts? About Grocery Shopping in South Korea Grocery shopping in Korea can be a unique experience for foreigners due to some distinct differences compared to Western countries. For example, Korean culture organizes its ingredients into different category systems, the packaging is in Korea, the staff speaks Korean, food in Korea requires many different ingredients, products may be packaged differently, and so much more. Where to Grocery Shop in Pyeongtaek There are many different types of grocery stores in Pyeongtaek. South of Seoul…
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Traditional Markets in Pyeongtaek
Interested in visiting the traditional markets across Pyeongteak? Learn more and visit them soon! Here is what you need to know. About Traditional Markets in Pyeongtaek. While grocery stores that will be familiar to expats abound in South Korea, traditional markets offer an exciting chance to experience the culture and food of the area. Pyeongtaek offers four traditional markets which are open seven days a week. In addition to these permanent markets, there are also Five Day Markets that happen on certain days. Sometimes both the permanent and temporary markets…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Groceries, Home & Living, International Student Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Shopping at Big-Box Retailers In Korea
Sometimes it’s nice to get all your shopping done in one place. Here is what you need to know about the big-box retailers in South Korea including locations near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. What is a Big-Box Retailer? First of all, let’s talk about what a ‘big-box retailer is’: A big-box retailer is a retail store that occupies an enormous amount of physical space and offers a variety of products to its customers. These stores achieve economies of scale by focusing on large sales volumes. Because volume is high, the profit margin for…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Dakgalbi
Today let’s learn about cooking dakgalbi (닭갈비) at home! Dakgalbi is a fabulous stir-fried chicken dish with with a gochujang-based sauce that often includes cabbage, sweet potatoes, rice cake (tteok 떡 ), scallions and other ingredients. You can enjoy this at your favorite restaurant. However this is a great dish to prepare ahead and cook directly on your table in front of your family or guests! About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However,…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Bibimbap
Today let’s learn about cooking bibimbap 비빔밥 at home! Bibimbap is one of Korea’s most popular foods. It is a dish comprised of mixed vegetables, beef and rice. Depending upon your tastes, there are many ways to diversify this dish. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, the time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Gyeran Jjim
Today let’s learn about cooking gyeran jjim 계란찜 at home! Gyeran jjim, or Korean steamed egg, is a deliciously silky, fluffy egg souffle-style side dish. This dish is a popular option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year and we want to learn how to make Korean food. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that…
