Trang chủWhy do seasonings determine 90% of the success of Korean food? Many people wonder why, with the same recipe, homemade food doesn’t taste as good as restaurant food. The answer lies in the quality of the base seasonings. Koreans have a saying, “Jang-mat” (the taste of soy sauce), to judge a cook’s skill. A weekly menu becomes meaningless if you lack the characteristic soy sauces and dips.
Essential Shopping List
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Gochujang (Chili paste): Has a deep sweet and spicy flavor, used for stir-frying meat, mixing with rice, and making sauce for rice cakes.
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Doenjang (Soybean paste): Similar to fermented soybean paste but with a stronger and richer flavor, mainly used in stews to help detoxify and supplement protein.
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Gochugaru (Chili Powder): You must choose authentic Korean chili powder to get a beautiful red color without being as intensely spicy as Vietnamese chili powder.
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Soy sauce (Ganjang): There are two main types: soy sauce for soups (saltier) and soy sauce for braising/stir-frying (sweeter).
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Sesame oil and roasted sesame seeds: These are the “catalysts” for aroma; just a few drops of pure sesame oil from BLUESTAR ASIA will instantly give your dish a Seoul flavor.
Smart Shopping Tips : Instead of buying items individually, you should create a list based on your planned weekly menu. In the Binh Loi area of Binh Thanh district, you can visit our warehouse directly to choose the freshest ingredients. Shopping at a legally registered company like BLUESTAR ASIA CO., LTD. gives you complete peace of mind regarding expiration dates and food safety standards.
Company information:
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Company name: BLUESTAR ASIA CO., LTD.
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Tax identification number: 0315110983
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Address: 281/4/4 Binh Loi, Binh Loi Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
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Hotline: +84 899 502 099
