Best products from r/KoreanFood
We found 31 comments on r/KoreanFood discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 29 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Korean Home Cooking: Classic and Modern Recipes
- [All in One] Snail Repair Cream. The most powerful in self-repairing skin.Dermatologically tested, safe for sensitive skin. Contains 40,000 PPM of snail mucin.
- [Replenishes moisture] Snail Repair cream that recharges the skin with moisture thoroughly hydrating the skin by tapping moisture that evaporates from the skin and bringing firmness to it.
- [Soothes skin] Its ingredients "Centella Asiática" extracted from plants and other natural ingredients soothes the skin. It balances the oil of the skin. Snail mucus filtrates the skin providing strength to the skin barrier. Brings vitality to a tired skin.
- [Anti-wrinkle] The Copper Peptides in the snail slime aids the wound healing and can repair wrinkles.
- [Texture] Lightweight texture with fast absorption. Use it as the last step in skin care routine.Creamy light texture with a formula that delivers the nutrients quickly into the skin without a sense of oil and stickiness.
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2. Tae-kyung Korean Red Chili Pepper Flakes Powder Gochugaru, 1 Lb
- Affordable choice for budget conscious buyers
- Safe and clean manufacturing process
- Bright Red color
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3. Premium Red Chili Paste, Gochujang with 100% Korean Ingredients (Small 1.1 lb) By Chung-Jung-One
Superior in taste and qualityMade with top quality ingredientsAll ingredients produced in KoreaNo corn syrup, fillers or preservativesGreat for all spicy Korean dishes and dipping sauces
4. Iwatani Corporation of America Iwatani of America ZA-3HP Portable Butane Stove Burner, one size, Metallic
- BUTANE STOVE BURNER: Our Iwatani butane stove is the perfect portable cooktop with a super-high output of 12,000 BTU and a convenient compact design
- POWERFUL HEAT OUTPUT: Our portable stove top camp stove produces 12000BTU/hr of constant high heat capable of boiling water and heating food quickly
- ULTRAEFFICIENT DESIGN: Equipped with an advanced heat panel, our portable burner utilizes the entire butane can by maintaining the maximum heat output and leaves behind no residual fuel
- EASY TO USE: Our portable butane stove features an easy-to-use piezo ignition and one-push fuel locking lever designed to prevent leaks; Our portable cooktop is compact enough for camping, tailgating, and more
- AUTOMATIC SAFETY STOP: Our portable gas stove automatically shuts off the flow of butane and extinguishes the flame if pressure in the fuel canister rises to unsafe levels
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5. Korean Style Extreme Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Stir-Fried Noodle Udon by WANG Food [Healthy, Convenient] Easy Cook Bowl in 90 Sec. Microwaveable / 7.79 oz per Meal (Pack of 6 Big Cup)
NEW CREATIVE BULGOGI RECIPE: Japanese Korean Style Extreme Spicy Chicken Flavor Stir-Fried Noodle Udon combined with pre-cooked noodles. Forget your Typical Instant Ramen Noodle Brick. These Noodles are Fresh and Restaurant Quality!HEALTHY AND TASTY: Wheat Flour, Modified Tapioca Starch, Transfat 0g...
6. CJ Haechandle Gochujang, Hot Pepper Paste, 500g (Korean Spicy Red Chile Paste, 1.1 lb.)
No.1 Best-Selling Gochujang in KoreaGochujang is a savory, sweet and spicy condiment made from red hot chile peppers, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, salt, and more.Perfect for making spicy Korean dishes such as bibimbap, kimchi stew, spicy chicken wings, and super good on popular food items lik...
7. Discovering Korean Cuisine: Recipes from the Best Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles
8. Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Dishes for the Home Cook
- A complete course on Korean cuisine for the home cook by the YouTube star and the world's foremost authority on Korean cooking
- Her millions of fans compare her to Julia Child. An Internet sensation, Maangchi has won the admiration of home cooks and chefs alike with her trademark combination of good technique and good cheer as she demonstrates the vast and delicious cuisine of Korea.
- In Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking, she shows how to cook all the country’s best dishes, from few-ingredient dishes (Spicy Napa Cabbage) to those made familiar by Korean restaurants (L.A. Galbi, Bulgogi, Korean Fried Chicken) to homey one-pots like Bibimbap.
- For beginners, there are dishes like Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup and Seafood Scallion Pancake. Maangchi includes a whole chapter of quick, spicy, sour kimchis and quick pickles as well. Banchan, or side dishes (Steamed Eggplant, Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Seasoning Sauce, and refreshing Cold Cucumber Soup) are mainstays of the Korean table and can comprise a meal.
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9. bagis Yakgwa I 2pack (21.6oz, 600g) I Premium 2020 New Korean Traditional Snack Sweet Waffle Honey Cookies gwajul yak gwa crackers asian best Dessert food groceries birthday and holiday ultimate gift
- TEXTURE - Flour food fried in oil, which may feel oily.
- BEST SNACKS - Representative snacks throughout Asia. Everyone eat and enjoy yakgwa simply and for everyone. Korean traditional snacks
- RELIABLE INGREDIENTS - Yakgwa is made in sanitary facilities. And a combination of simple ingredients. You will also feel a satisfied fullness.ndreds of ingredients. You will also feel a satisfied fullness.
- CRAFTSMANSHIP – Made in KOREA. k-pop entertainer loves yakgwa and enjoys yakgwa(sweet waffle).
- INCREDIBLE AMOUNT - 16PCS. Yakgwa is contained in a sturdy case and preserves the shape of the snack well. In addition, each yakgwa is packed individually, so yakgwa is hygienic and can be eaten neatly. And because yakgwa is an individual package, you can take it out of the case and move it to your desired storage location.
- ALLERGY NOTICE - Soybean, wheat
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10. Squaredino: Ultimate Korean Snack Box (25 Count) - Variety Assortment of Korean Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Candies
The best variety of popular Korean chips, biscuits, cookies, drinks and candies carefully selected and curated with care.Assortment of 25 individually wrapped goodies in each box + 1 Nom Nom Box chopsticks and carefully hand packed in a BROWN mailer box as pictured to be delivered to your door.Perfe...
11. Zojirushi NS-LAC05XT Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Black and Stainless Steel
- 3-cup capacity makes 6 cups of perfectly cooked cooked rice every time(Capacity is measured in the approx. 6 oz. / 180mL rice measuring cup, using raw short grain white rice. Other grains may vary.)
- Cooking Functions: White/Mixed, Sushi, Porridge, Brown, and Quick Cooking
- Inner cooking pan provides even heating for better cooking and measuring lines for precise control of ingredients
- Features detachable inner lid, easy-to-read LCD control panel, automatic and extended keep-warm setting, reheating cycle, delay timer with two settings and a built-in retractable power cord
- Small footprint takes up minimal counter space; Accessories include measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula, and spatula holder
- NOTE: Please ensure to measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product ONLY
- Manufactured in China
- 3-cup capacity makes 6 cups of perfectly cooked cooked rice every time(Capacity is measured in the approx. 6 oz. / 180mL rice measuring cup, using raw short grain white rice. Other grains may vary.)
- Inner cooking pan provides even heating for better cooking and measuring lines for precise control of ingredients
- Features detachable inner lid, easy-to-read LCD control panel, automatic and extended keep-warm setting, reheating cycle, delay timer with two settings and a built-in retractable power cord
- Small footprint takes up minimal counter space; Accessories include measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula, and spatula holder
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13. TeChef - Stovetop Korean BBQ Non-Stick Grill Pan with New Safe Teflon Select Non-Stick Coating (PFOA Free) (Grill Pan)
- BEST NONSTICK - New Safe PFOA Free Teflon Select / Coated 5 times with Teflon Print Designs
- GOOD INNOVATION - The unique swirled channel design helps oils drain slowly to give food more flavor.
- HEALTHY COOKING - Fat/Grease Draining System - Good for Pork Belly or Any Type of Meat
- MADE IN KOREA - Delivers outstanding performance and exceptional quality
- OVEN/DISHWASHER SAFE - Oven safe up to 450ºF and are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
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14. Aroma Housewares 2-8-Cups (Cooked) Digital Cool-Touch Rice Grain Cooker and Food Steamer, Stainless, 8 Cup, Silver
- Multi-Functional Use – Whether you're in the mood for a hearty jambalaya, steamed veggies and rice, or even a delectable cake, you can accomplish it all with your rice cooker. The possibilities are as creative as you are.
- User-Friendly Programming – Easy-to-use with 4 preset digital functions and automatic Keep Warm mode when the cooking is finished.
- Nutritious & Delicious – The built-in Steam function allows for nutrient-rich meals to be prepared above while rice, soup, or any other meal simultaneously cooks below, allowing you to save time without sacrificing quality.
- 15-Hour Delay Timer – The programmable delay timer is great for families on the go, delivering delicious meals ready when they're needed, up to 15 hours in advance.
- Compact Capacity: 4-Cup (Uncooked)/8-Cup (Cooked). Its compact capacity is perfect for preparing small individual meals or delicious side dishes.
- Accessories – Includes a Bonded Granite nonstick inner pot, steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula. Power consumption: 120V/60Hz 450W
- Upgraded Inner Pot – The provided 8x Bonded Granite nonstick inner pot that is more durable than ceramic and traditional pots, has a completely toxic-free makeup and is dishwasher safe
- Item holds up to 2 to 8 cups of cooked rice. 8 cups is the cooked rice capacity. Rice must be cooked in the cup that comes along with this product.
- Steams meat and vegetables while rice cooks below
- Easy-to-use, programmable digital controls with automatic Keep-Warm and White Rice and Brown Rice functions
- Great for soups, jambalaya, chili, and more. Save time with the Flash Rice function which cuts cooking time by up to 50%
- 15-hour Delay Timer for flexible meal planning
- Includes steam tray, rice measuring cup, serving spatula, and exclusive recipes and coupons for Mahatma and Carolina Rice
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15. Beauty of Korean Food: With 100 Best-Loved Recipes
Used Book in Good Condition
16. Nongshim Soon Noodle Soup, Veggie, 3.95 Ounce (Pack of 10)
VEGGIE NOODLE SOUP - No meat or any non-vegan ingredients are used to make this delicious and refreshing veggie ramenSAVORY VEGETABLE BROTH - The savory vegetable broth has its own simple, yet hearty flavors that even the meat lovers will enjoyVEGAN - 100% vegan friendly ingredients used; registered...
17. Korean Roasted and Salted Seasoned Seaweed Snack 2.47oz(70g)
Korean Roasted, Seasoned Seaweed (Laver)HACCP ApprovedGood for snack, with riceSweet taste
18. CJ Bibigo Korean Pre-made Packaged Food (Beef Stock Soup, 2 Pack)
Korean Traditional Pre-made Packaged StewTofu Kimchi, Soybean Paste, Spicy Mushroom Stews, and Beef StockEasy to cook! Just add water and veggetables with soup base./ Heating with microwave or pot16 oz (2 Servings) x 2 PacksCJ 비비고 사골곰탕 (500 g) x 2 팩
19. MISS LEE Korean Foods Topokki Ddeokbokki Stir-fried Rice Cake Sauce, Sampler Level 1 - Level 5 (Pack of 5)
Sampler, Pack of 5 (50g) - Flavor #1 - Flavor #5Delicious and famous Korean food powder sauce for Tteok-bokki (Stir-fried rice cake)Revolutionary Powder Type Salad Sauce - Light weight (2.2 oz) and easy to store.Enjoy Rich and Traditional Korean Topokki Flavor - Recipe created by over 30 years exper...
Hi, just wondering if anyone know the recipe to make this at home? They're delicious and I've been trying to recreate the same flavor but no luck. Why not just buy these, you ask? Because they're quite expensive, even at the local stores, $16 for a 6 pack, $25 online, but most importantly its too spicy, I'm hoping if I can make these myself, I'd just tone down the spiciness a little.
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I can get most of the ingredient such as hot pepper paste, red pepper flakes powder, udon noodles and other stuff. I just don't know how to recreate the flavor like the premade sauce pack. Any help would be greatly appreciated.z
Serving size: 2-3
noodles:
Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Stir occasionally and then drain. Put the noodles in a serving bowl (you will want to time this out so that the noodles finish cooking at about the same time as the sauce).
sauce:
Heat wok (or skillet) over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a few seconds of contact, then add olive oil and pork. Cook until the pork is fully cooked and then add black bean paste, onion, and zucchini and continue to stir-fry. When the vegetables are all cooked, add water and sugar, and boil over high heat. When the black bean sauce boils, add cornstarch and quickly mix in. Remove from the heat. Serve noodles and sauce in separate bowls or together.
From Discovering Korean Cuisine. Not the most comprehensive book, but quite beautiful and the recipes, so far, are great. Focuses on successful and authentic Korea restaurants in LA.
오이김치 - Cucumber kimchi
뒈지고기 볶음 - stir fried pork belly
계란말이 - folded omelette
데친 브로콜리 - sesame and garlic broccoli
버섯 나물 - stir fried mushrooms.
I used other recipes than the ones I linked. Mainly from Korean Home cooking and Our Korean kitchen
However, I thought it best to link recipes that are similar to the ones I made. :)
I hope you all enjoy!
I don't know if it's necessarily for a "beginner", but I really love Maangchi.
Here's a link to her cookbook that I have:
Maangchi Cookbook
The thing that I love about her is that she also has a youtube channel where she uploads videos on how to make different things.
Here's her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Maangchi
I bought these yakgwa from Amazon and love them! I got a bag of the little ones off eBay and they were pretty hard (likely just old). The ones I linked were nice and soft😋
Rice cooker? Zojirushi are the best. My Japanese mother-in-law just cooks it on the stove, though. All you really need is a pot with a tight fitting lid so it keeps the steam inside.
I don't brine my pork belly.
Kimchi is definitely cheaper to make yourself (in bulk), but I frequently buy prepared. The stuff you can buy at Korean restaurants is typically way better than mass market jarred kimchi.
I like Deuki Hong's cookbook "Koreatown: A Cookbook." https://www.amazon.com/Koreatown-Cookbook-Deuki-Hong/dp/0804186138
It's pretty cool because it encompasses Koreatown food which is easy to approach.
Why not a portable butane stove burner? Top it with a Korean BBQ rack for tabletop grilling excellence.
You don't need a fancy rice cooker to make nice rice. For years I used a random wolfgang puck 2 cup cooker that is now discontinued, then moved to something like this.
However, you can cook it on the stove, too. I think the most important steps are to account for rinsing, setting, and water amounts. I use the knuckle method seen here, because that's how my mom taught me to do it.
I know how you feel. The difficulty of finding correct ingredients is both challenging and frustrating. Coarse ground is the proper one for Baechu Kimchi for sure. But then having such 'specialized one' can be a luxury for remote areas. (I had the pleasure of cooking Korean food with limited items before and even made Kimchi with fine grind before - didn't die. Taste is not perfect of course.)
If you have access to Amazon delivery and budget allows, try getting both:
Coarse one example: https://www.amazon.com/Tae-kyung-Korean-Pepper-Flakes-Gochugaru/dp/B005G8IDTQ/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518424865&sr=8-3&keywords=korean%2Bred%2Bchili%2Bpowder&dpID=51IkyemC7mL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
p.s. I use fine grind for almost everything except for big baechu kimchi. (Thus, 90% of my consumption is fine grind - soups etc).
I've actually looked around a lot and I found only one brand of gochujang at the hankook market nearest me that had no corn syrup or added sugar, it's from chung jung won: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Gochujang-Korean-Ingredients-Chung-Jung-One/dp/B00ESK1IU4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
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It's expensive if you buy it online, at the store it was a little less than half the price. I bought a jar on Saturday. I'll let you guys know how it tastes when I get the chance to try it!
I reallllly enjoy Nong Shim veggie ramyun. It’s labeled as mild level spicy.
Everything is from the H-Mart housewares section. The stove is kinda like this and the grill is at Hmart too. There are similar pieces on amazon.
I have this book and really like it:
http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Korean-Food-Best-Loved-Recipes/dp/1565912535
My wife buys this from local Korean grocery store. Hopefully you have a Korean grocery store in your area.
https://www.amazon.com/Bibigo-Korean-Pre-made-Packaged-Stock/dp/B079Z4BHCQ?th=1
Sorry, no experience with pre-made, but there are several options on Amazon. This one looks interesting:
MISS LEE Ddeokbokki Sauce Sampler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Z2JKH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ie6nDbQ7DFMMK
The Korean Table by Chung & Samuels is good. It tries to avoid hard-to-find ingredients wherever possible, and the specialty ingredients it does use are generally non-perishable spices, oils, etc. that are readily available online.
Amazon sells gochugaru for $10
It’s a totally different flavor profile than regular chili flakes, so unfortunately it won’t taste the same without it
You can use this to make all kinds of Korean dishes though beyond kimchi