Groceries
Grocery shopping in a new country can be challenging. Would you like some blogs about how to grocery shop in South Korea? Check out the following.
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Guide to Costco in Korea vs. the United States
We love Costco in Korea because they keep our kitchen filled with affordable western treats. We also just had one open up near us ing our community and folks have been asking questions, so let us clarify a few thing regarding Costco Korea. Costco in Korea vs. the United States: What Shoppers Should Know For many international residents in South Korea, especially those from the United States, Costco can feel like a familiar slice of home. Yet, while the warehouse layout may look similar, shopping at Costco in Korea comes…
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Food Shopping Tip: Korean Buckwheat Crackers
As a person with histamine issues, I can’t go hard on the Korean convenience store snacks. Thankfully, the traditional markets have some wonderful snacking alternatives. The maemil snacks (메밀과자), or Korean Buckwheat Crackers, remain one of my favorites for a wide variety of reasons. Let’s dive in. Explore Korean Culture Through Food Incorporating 메밀과자 into your meals is a wonderful way to explore Korean culinary traditions. Buckwheat has been a part of Korean cuisine for centuries, and by adding these crackers to your pantry, you’re not just enjoying a snack…
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Gluten-Free Noodles In Korea
Trying to find gluten-free ingredients in South Korea? Noodles are a staple in Korean cuisine, but many traditional varieties are made from wheat containing gluten. Fortunately, several gluten-free noodle alternatives in South Korean grocery stores and specialty shops. Whether you’re craving traditional Korean dishes or looking to explore international flavors, here’s a list of gluten-free noodles you can find or make in South Korea. Information Lens This article recommends noodles as an ingredient for home cooking. When eating out, keep in mind that the noodles might not have gluten but…
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Learn About Gochujang at the Songtan Market
Do you want to learn more about gochujang? What is its history, how it’s made, and what is it used for? Recently South of Seoul volunteers had the great privilege of helping host a Traditional Market Vendor Visit at the Songtan Market in Pyeongtaek-si. The evening included a brief lecture on the history of gochujang, a visit to a market noodle restaurant for a gochujang-making demonstration, and a gochujang sampling session. Here is what we learned. About Gochujang Gochujang (고추장), the vibrant red chili paste, is not just a culinary…
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Plant-Based Food Shopping at AK Plaza
Are you a vegan or vegetarian looking for plant-based food shopping options in South Korea? Here are the sections where I do my plant-based food shopping at AK Plaza in Pyeongtaek-si. This may help you get started on filling your kitchen. Let’s go! About AK Plaza Food Halls AK Plaza is a brand of department stores with multiple locations across South Korea. The AK Plaza featured in this article exists in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The department store offers a grocery store where you can find a variety of Western food items…
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Plant-Based Vegan Seafood Options in Korea
Looking for plant-based alternatives to regular seafood? Korea has a variety of vegan seafood options for you to try. Here are options we’ve come across during our shopping adventures. It’s all part of the South of Seoul Plant-Based Food Initiative. Plant-Based Tuna (비건 참치) Plant-based tuna is a vegan or vegetarian alternative to traditional tuna fish. It seeks to replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of real tuna without using any animal-derived ingredients. There are a few primary ingredients and methods companies use to create plant-based tuna: Tomatoes: This is…
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Halal Food in Incheon
Are you a Muslim traveler or resident in South Korea, feeling overwhelmed by the lack of halal food options? Fret not, because help is at hand! In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the city of Incheon, uncovering its hidden gems of halal food options. From restaurants to grocery stores, we’ve compiled a list of halal options that will make your food hunt a breeze. Additionally, we’ll be sharing some useful tips and tricks to help make your search for halal food in Incheon a less stressful experience. Read on…
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Halal Food in Pyeongtaek
Struggling to find halal options? As a Muslim person living in or visiting South Korea, searching for halal food can be a challenging task. But worry not, as we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we’ll delve into halal food options available in the Greater Pyeongtaek area. This blog post provides a list of halal restaurants and grocery stores, along with some useful tips to help you find halal food options with ease. Halal in Korea Halal is an Arabic word that means “lawful or permitted.” The term halal…
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7 Nostalgic Korean Snacks to Try
Have you ever wondered which nostalgic Korean snacks to try? Let me show you my favorite Korean snacks from growing up here in Korea. How I Discovered These Nostalgic Korean Snacks to Try Born and raised here in South Korea, I grew up exposed to a lot of different kinds of sweets and snacks – some traditional and some modern. In my free time, one of the things I like to do is go to the grocery stores or convenience stores to see what new kinds of snacks are out. …
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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.…
