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Korean Cooking ESSENTIALS from a girl who lives in Seoul

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Do you like Korean food? I know its expensive to go to the restaurants so make it AT HOME! I've lived in Seoul for 7 years - I got it on lock and can help :)
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Beginner

You're interested in Korean food and you're learning… :) don't worry I gotchu!

 
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The OG and biggest rice cooker brand, you're going to need this for almost every dish and its SO EASY
Cuckoo Rice Cooker
 
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If you're making any tang or jjigae for more than one person, this is an absolute MUST
Braising Pan With Lid
 
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You'd be shocked how often people use this when cooking, as someone who cooks via smell and vibes, I seldom use it, but all the Korean moms seem to use it LOL
Smart Weigh Gray Digital Kitchen Scale
 
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Bibimbap? Jjigae for one? THIS. You need this, and yes, it really does help the flavor and its so easy!
Korean Stone Bowl
 
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Are they shorter than chinese ones and harder to use because theyre metal? Yes. Are they more sanitary and easier to clean? Also yes - buy them
Metal Chopsticks Korean
 
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It sounds like its just for bbq, its not, its for EVERYTHING, and everyone uses it even the fanciest restaurants use them for EVERYTHING.
Korean Bbq Scissors
 
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If you dont know what this is you know NOTHING about korean food, this is a MUST HAVE and yes it does make a difference
Ttukbaegi
 
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Now you may buy the makgeolli, you may make it yourself, either way, if its not served this way, you did it WRONG.
Makgeolli bowls, Aluminum Korean Traditional ...
 
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Now personally mine is circular but every Korean house in the winter uses this to roast their sweet potato as a snack or as a side dish!
Mikinona Stainless Steel Sweet Potato Roaster
 
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This is a staple when you're poor LOL I spent years eating nothing but this, if you're feeling nostalgic and want to make it, the mold makes it WAY easier
Triangle Kimbap mold
 
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Can you simply use your spoon? Yes - is it harder to clean and not as efficient? Also yes - get this
Rice Scoop

Advanced

Oh dang so you COOK, okay understood :P this will help

 
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Now this is not for beginners but this will make your fridge smell crazy so most of us have one of these LOL
Kimchi Refrigerator Korean
 
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Now if you're gutsy enough to make your own kimchi, buy this or your kimchi WILL make you sick as a dog
LockandLock Press Plate Leakproof Pickle Container 4.5L
 
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If you don't buy this your kimbap will be so weird looking haha you can double it as a sushi mat!
Kimbap Rolling Mat
 
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If you dont want a fancy pot for kimchi, this is the more traditional/pretty version! You can also put certain spices (like gochujang) in there if you make your own
Onggi

Meal Kits

If you don't wanna buy 1,000 ingredients and you want to dip your toe into Korean cuisine, start HERE

 
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Kimbap is every students lunch! Think of it like a weird sushi if you've never had it, its very delicious and is filling like a hearty sandwich!
Kimbap Kit
 
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If you are down to make a little alcoholic beverage, this one is actually known to be good for your digestion! Its so good and once you try it you'll NEED IT in your home
K-Makgeolli DIY Kit – Korean Rice Wine
 
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Tteokbokki made easy? Sign me up LOL its great to try it like this first before you go wasting money buying all the ingredients
Tteokbokki
 
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A healthy wedding special! This one is a great start if you can't handle spicy food :)
Vegan Korean Namul Japchae Noodle Kit with Chwinamul