Aeri's Kitchen

YounDoo is a natural liquid seasoning made by Sempio. It does not contain any animal ingredients, making it suitable for vegetarians. I recently discovered this treasure when Sempio sent me a sample. Without any prior knowledge or expectations, I tried it in one of my side dishes. The results were a pleasant surprise, so I have been doing more experimenting with it. My husband calls it “magic juice” because it makes everything taste better. (Just don’t drink it like a beverage.) LOL

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In Korean cuisine there are many different kinds of kimchi. One of the types or styles of kimchi is called water kimchi (MulGimChi). One of the most common types of water kimchi is called DongChiMi (동치미). This is usually made with winter radishes, and it doesn’t need any red pepper powder or fish sauce, which are common ingredients in other kimchi. So this can be good kimchi for vegetarians or people who cannot eat spicy food. Try this cool and delicious kimchi someday.

Yield: 2 Gallons

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

• Mul (물) = Water
• Bul (불) = Fire

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Perilla kimchi (깻잎 김치) is another simple kimchi recipe. It does not need to soak in a brine like normal kimchi and it does not need very long to ferment. So even though it called kimchi, it is almost like a daily side dish. Perilla has a unique taste, and it is thought to be good for health. This kimchi tastes great both when it is fresh and fermented. If you love kimchi and want something different, why don’t you try this someday?

Yield: 6½ Dozen Leaves

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

• Perilla Leaves (깻잎) = GgatNip
• JeopSi (접시) = Plate

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Seasoned filefish bokkeum is one of the most common side dishes that mothers like to keep it in the refrigerator and serve with each meal. It keeps for several weeks. As you might know, Koreans eat many different kinds of side dishes for each meal; so it is very convenient to have 4 or 5 different side dishes that you can keep and eat for some time, including kimchi. With the same sauce that I use in this recipe, you can use other dried fish such as dried anchovies or dried shrimp instead of filefish. The sauce is spicy and sweet which goes well with the salted and dried fish.

Yield: 2 Cups

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

• JwiPo (쥐포) = Seasoned Filefish
• BanChan (반찬) = Side Dishes

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Gyeranmli is a rolled up fried egg. This type is made with fish cakes, and it is called “gyeranmali (어묵 계란말이).” It is easy and delicious and can be used in a Korean lunch box. Someday, I will post more Korean lunch box dishes.

Yield: 3 Servings

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

• BaRam (바람) = Wind
• GongGi (공기) = Air

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