Korean fans, don't miss out! Let's get to know Korean food seasonings. Let's look at 7 Korean seasonings that you must have in your kitchen. What dishes can you use them for? Choose them wisely to experience the true Korean flavor.
Gochujang, Korean chili sauceMade from Korean chili peppers, glutinous rice flour, fermented soybean powder, salt, malt and water, it is fermented for 6 months to 1 year until you get a red gochujang that is coarse, thick, salty and spicy. Koreans consider gochujang to be like MSG, it tastes good with anything. It can be used to make a variety of dishes, from stir-fried pork with sauce, kimchi soup, fried rice, tteokbokki and Korean bibimbap.
Kanjang Korean Soy SauceMade from soybeans, it is a dark brown liquid and comes in 3 types.
Type 1: Gukkanjang: Salty in taste, lighter in color than Jinkanjang. Suitable for seasoning soups and broths. Type 2 Shinkanchan, medium salty taste, well-rounded, salty and sweet, can be used in all types of food, stir-fried vegetables. Type 3 is still very salty, slightly salty, suitable for making sauces, dipping sauces, spicy salads, and soy sauce pickled dishes.
Chunjang Black Soybean SauceMade from fermented soybeans, wheat flour, caramel color (which gives it a black color), salt, and wine, just 1 spoonful, along with other ingredients, is used to make a popular dish called jajangmyeon or black bean sauce noodles.
Ssamjang, Korean chili sauceSsamjang is usually made from gochujang and doenjang, with garlic, sugar or honey, sesame oil, toasted white sesame seeds, and chopped green onions added. However, it is also available as a ready-made dipping sauce, so you don't have to season it yourself. Ssamjang is spicy, salty, and has a reddish brown color. It is used as a dipping sauce for grilled meats and fresh vegetables.
Twenjang or DenjangKorean soybean paste is made from soybeans and barley. It is similar to miso and has a salty flavor and a coarse texture. In Korea, there are many different versions of doenjang, depending on the manufacturer. For example, there are recipes for seafood, meat, spicy, etc. Doenjang is used to make soybean paste soup and other soups.
Axon or AxonKorean fish sauce is a clear golden brown color with a salty taste. If fermented from anchovies, it is called Ganari. It has a strong taste and a fragrant smell. The taste is similar to Thai fish sauce. It is suitable for making kimchi. Another recipe is made from anchovies and is called Myeolchi, which has a milder taste and is used for general cooking.
Gochugaru, Korean chili powderMade from fresh, dried, ground chili peppers, it has a bright red color but a mild flavor and is less spicy than Thai chili powder. It comes in both coarse and fine types and is commonly used in many Korean dishes. The coarse type is used to make kimchi and spicy soups. The fine type has a milder flavor and is used to add color and to make kimchi soup.
There are many brands of gochujang. Which one should I choose?
Generally, each brand of gochujang tastes similar because the main ingredients are the same. They can be used interchangeably. They will differ slightly depending on the recipe of each brand. Some brands will have separate spicy and mild recipes, but those sold at Makro There will be 4 brands:
ChungJungOne Chungjungwon Gochujang is a product of #DAESANG Group, one of the largest Korean seasoning companies. There are distributors in many countries around the world, including Thailand. Chungjungwon Gochujang has a standard spicy taste, smooth and beautiful texture, suitable for making all types of Korean food. Importantly, there are 3 sizes to choose from:
Chongjongwon Gochujang, 1 and 3 kg, suitable for home cooking.
Chongjongwon Gochujang Gold 14 kg for Korean restaurants
See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ messageImage_1651572724710.jpg487.19 KB SAJO Sajo Haepyo Gochujang imported from Korea, with the slogan "tastes like it came out of the engine room", suitable for dipping sauce for barbecue, vegetables, bibimbap, tteokbokki, Korean stir-fried pork, seafood, both normal and spicy formulas. See For details or to order, visit Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ
SEMPIO Sempy Gochujang is another brand from Korea with a long history. It has a large number of condiment products in the group. Sempy Gochujang has a well-rounded taste, moderate spiciness, beautiful color, smooth texture. For Gochujang sold in Thailand, there are 2 sizes to choose from: #SempyGochujangHotPepperPaste, size 500 grams and size 1 kilogram, can be used in both households and restaurants. See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ
CJ Haesandle Gochujang imported from Korea, moderately spicy, slightly salty, beautiful red color, smooth texture, can be used for cooking many dishes or as a dipping sauce for grilled pork. See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ messageImage_1651572673477.jpg383.58 KB Kanjang or Korean soy sauce, there are 3 brands recommended: ChungJungOne Chung Jung One Korean soy sauce from the brand #DAESANG has a well-rounded taste, not as strong as Thai soy sauce. It has a Korean feel and a slightly salty taste. It is suitable for making dipping sauces or marinating. It can be used to make crabs, shrimp, or salmon marinated in soy sauce. See details. Or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ
SEMPIO Sempyo Soy Sauce Jines is used for stir-frying vegetables or for seasoning almost any type of food. It has a dark color, a well-rounded flavor, is salty, and has a slightly sweet taste. The flavor does not change even when heated. It is a popular sauce in Korean households. See details, quantities, prices, or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ messageImage_1651572691898.jpg342.74 KB SAJO high quality soy sauce, available in 2 types. Sajo Soy Sauce for Soup See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ Sajo Korean Soy Sauce. See details or order at Makro. Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ final.png2.06 MB For Chunjang or black soybean paste for making jajangmyeon, we recommend #ChungJungOne Chungjungwon Black Soybean Sauce, Chinese style from the brand #DAESANG. The sauce is quite thick, completely black, and has a moderately salty taste. It can be used for stir-frying with vegetables, as a dipping sauce, or eaten with noodles. See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ messageImage_1651725743972.jpg357.07 KB If you are making a soup menu, you can't miss this: Doenjang or Daenjang, Korean soybean paste. It can also be used to make dipping sauce or other dishes. The popular ones in Thailand are: #ChungJungOne Chungjungwon Daenjang Soybean Paste from DAESANG See details For details or to order, visit Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ messageImage_1651725722023.jpg496.38 KB The next condiment that is a must have is Ssamjang, Korean chili sauce. It is a must-have in barbecue restaurants. It is used to dip grilled vegetables and meat. The popular Ssamjang in Thailand is ChungJungOne, Chungjungwon Ssamjang, Korean chili sauce from the brands DAESANG and SAJO. Hepyo Ssamjang, seasoned soybean sauce. See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ messageImage_1651572752031.jpg332.52 KB The last one you should have is Aekjod or Aekchon, Korean fish sauce. It is recommended to choose anchovy sauce. The taste is not too strong, delicious, has protein and nutritional value, and the smell is not as strong as Thai fish sauce. The recommended brand is ChungJungOne, Chung Jung One Fish Sauce. DAESANG's anchovies can be used in many dishes and to make kimchi. See details or order at Makro Click => https://makro.co.th/3wiLtEQ
