11 Essential Ingredients for Korean Food Korean Grocery Shopping Guide

[@AaronandClaire]

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[@PerpetualPrograstinator]

I cook Korean food multiple times a week, and to be honest the ingredients that you definitely can't go without are Gochujjang, Gochugaru, sesame oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, green onion, and soy sauce. They are just essential for so so many Korean dishes.

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

They're essential for life 😆

[@biggreenbananas8929]

I'll die without garlic.

[@maysk7532]

they dont sell gochujang or gochugaru where i live but i found a way to make gochujang paste (which probably isnt exactly similar) is that okay?

[@PerpetualPrograstinator]

@@maysk7532 yeah do what you can. As long as it tastes good in the end.

[@hellopeople1748]

@@MyFlipperLikesIce Korean life, I have never had the 3 first ingredients ever, I’m African😚

[@bunnydyokino6174]

"sometimes if you explain something useless it looks super cool"... that got me, thumbs up from here to Seoul.

[@kingovue]

Not sure if anyone has already mentioned this but if you cover the tablespoon with sesame oil first before scooping up some gochujang it slips right off! No mess! Don't worry about it.

[@superfriendlyalpaca]

omg this is a LIFE CHANGING tip!!!

[@baileywills8267]

Wow just wow

[@ocharakau645]

"I don't think this is necessary, so skip it." *chucks the one that looks like it's been used the most!*

[@s.c.o.r.p.i.o.n.i.c]

1:58 I actually LOVE that you explained the difference because getting the wrong one can ruin the whole dish if its for instance a very dark one and the recipe requires a light one. Its an important step.

[@yymay303]

My Korean boyfriend doesn’t cook Korean food well so I decided to learn since we live together! We have a lots of Korean grocery store in Toronto but the food are quite expensive so I use whatever I have in the kitchen , your video help a lots! Thanks for sharing!

[@allthingsglow4265]

yymay303 lucky you to have a Korean boyfriend

[@tenshiai1462]

@@allthingsglow4265 ikr :'((

[@hi-sb7qn]

@@allthingsglow4265 korean boyfriends are literally the same as any other boyfriend...

[@allthingsglow4265]

@@hi-sb7qn I don’t know because I’ve never had one 😂

[@mireya5085]

@@allthingsglow4265 huh? They're the same as any other bf, unless you just want someone to call oppa🤡

[@helenofargos]

Anyone who eats that much garlic is living life right!

[@frankryan2505]

My mother is Italian so a lot of our food was fairly loaded with the stuff.. I remember bringing a pasta I made to work, one of the guys asked what the ingredients were as I took it from the microwave. "Well it's got garlic" I started to say, before I could carry on he just deadpanned me with "no shit".. I was stinking out the lunch shed with the stuff and didn't realise

[@kdigiacomo]

🇮🇹 Yes!

[@faceitimright]

Then sweat smells bad

[@usafan96soren20]

I guess I'm the only Italian who hates garlic? Ahhahahah I don't even peel them (just a quick smash with the peel still on, we call it in camicia "in a shirt"), I infuse the oil and then discard.

[@blue-lj7lz]

@@usafan96soren20 so u.. u dont like garlic fried rice?

[@turtlesapoty]

I love it when Aaron hints for sponsorship. It's so funny. And like subtle.

[@AaronandClaire]

You know what? The funnier thing is we've never got message back. 🤣🤣

[@HT-rq6om]

@@AaronandClaire Their loss, really.

[@scherzox]

It's so true that just a bit of sesame oil takes almost any dish to another level. Oh, and more green onion, more delicious!

[@avid.gamergirl]

I just wanted to say, thank you so much for all of your videos, especially this one. I live near the biggest asian market in Michigan and today we went in and bought a whole grocery cart full of stuff. Now, I've cooked Korean cuisine before. It's my favorite! But I can't read the labels at the Asian market. So, I'm very grateful to have your videos to help me out a bit.

[@AaronandClaire]

You are very welcome!!! 😍😍🙏

[@mellybear]

"These green onions are a little bit bigger than yours" ... they're like 5x bigger than ours lmao

[@AaronandClaire]

5 times? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justtubingby129]

Yeah, ours are like only 6.35 millimetres thick 😕

[@mellybear]

@@AaronandClaire Lol yes! Ours are like if they barely sprouted and just been pulled from the ground 🤣

[@diggerkran]

I wish we had green onions like that :(

[@maireadosullivanleong583]

@@AaronandClaire Yes! OMG, I seriously thought you were using baby leeks the first time and there was a language issue! But using proportionally more mini onions makes for a tasty dish, so whatever; good enough!

[@donkemp8151]

I was stationed in Korea in the mid-70s. It is amazing to see how modern everything looks in your video.

[@spencerloschiavo9888]

I was there 2009-2015, in a lot of ways Korea is more modernized than the US.

[@rickeylauderdale74]

I subscribed to the channel a few weeks ago because I’ve gotten more into making my own food and less into takeout. Your videos are easy to follow and this pantry list is what I’ve been searching for every since to make preparations easier. I love your channel and I absolutely love when you call Claire to taste test the food😂 …she loves food and it’s a blast to get her feedback on the dishes. Thank you!!

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you and welcome to our channel, Rickey!We hope that our videos can help and hope you find your new favorite dish in our channel! 😁

[@tofu_golem]

Chicken stock/broth is so easy to make. Every time you eat chicken off the bone, save the chicken scraps and the bones in a bag in your freezer. A lot of my fried chicken leftovers end up in that bag. Anyway, when the bag gets full enough, put it in a pot with onions, celery, and carrots (the total amount of celery + carrots should be equal to the amount of onion). Optional: add bay leaf and any raw veggies or mushrooms that need to get used up. Add water, boil for 1 to 4 hours. (If there are more bones than meat, you need to boil it longer.) Strain out everything but the liquid. This is a great way to squeeze every last ounce of nutrition and flavor from scraps that would otherwise be thrown away. You can freeze it if you make too much.

[@usafan96soren20]

Yesterday I went to a Korean market in Rome and bought everything, I guess I'm gonna make some recipes in the next days. Thank you so much guys! Much love from Italy ❤️

[@AaronandClaire]

Awesome!!! Can't wait for your cooking! 😊👍

[@imanebasraoui4619]

im from rome too ! is the market you went to in vittorio emmanuele ? I went there too its so amazing 😍

[@usafan96soren20]

@@imanebasraoui4619 Yes! It's called Famiglia. Most of the times is empty, so I go around Vittorio and buy Korean products at asian groceries. When I go and is full I stock up 😅 their stir fried kimchi is so good. Around Vittorio and Termini there are a lot of Korean restaurants too, I've tried several.

[@Nancita222]

Whenever i see Claire, i yell "Claire!" and then i wave excitedly 🤗🤗🤗...you guys are my favorite to watch...thanks for the video!...sending you love from Germantown, Maryland US

[@AaronandClaire]

Nancy Herrera CLAIRE!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThatBrunetteYouTube]

I wave, too! (I'm in Gaithersburg)

[@ConScortis]

"Nancy!!!!!" 👋

[@diggerkran]

Whenever I try one of their recipes I yell "Claire" in my head :D

[@rafael1209]

A BIG thumbs up... not only for your content, but also for absolut correctly saying that alcohol DOSN'T cook off completely. So if cooking for kids or people with past time alcohol problems... don't use it!

[@FaraHyda]

I put garlic in almost everything and I'm not even Korean. When most of Malay people use onion, I like garlic more. My veges are mostly garlic + veges only. It taste so goood~

[@TheDutchPinayCouple]

I just bought the sesame oil, the paste and oh, kimchi in an asian store here in The Netherlands! You’re inspiring! 🥰

[@AaronandClaire]

Yay~! Time to cook with us!! 🥳😘👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

[@larimel8191]

Haha, yes! I bought the gochujang, red pepper flakes, kimchi and sesame oil. Even managed to get the same brands!! 😁

[@eddalara5949]

aa naar welke aziatische winkel ben je gegaan om die producten te halen?? :))

[@TheDutchPinayCouple]

@@eddalara5949 Amazing Oriental! 👍🏻

[@Natalie37854]

I like how when you say "fish sauce" it sounds like "fishy sauce" haha it makes the sauce sound so cute.

[@mimst4316]

I love how Aaron communicates with us through his hands. Thank you for the great video!

[@KyrieRuwachHosanna]

Wow, haha. I think the level of video editing has increased dramatically. :) Love the hand gestures and the timing of the cuts and switch. Thanks for this interesting video.

[@fluffyjellyfish2769]

I love your explanation of which oystersauce you choose XD

[@wasabbie9]

I love how Claire's hands appeared out of nowhere at 1:49 haha so cute❤︎

[@Sydneyylow]

I can't wait till after quarantine now, so I can stock up on Korean ingredients at the Korean market!

[@shiftybat7318]

Holy heck, I didn't realize I was an honorary Korean. My Lady can't handle spice but I put garlic, green onion, soy paste, chili, sesame oil, fish oil, and my personal flavorite - rice vinegar, in most of my dishes. Made stir fry tonight with 6 (7 if you count adding spice to mine) of those ingredients.

[@Spite_Lip]

I love these! Also as someone lived in both Korea and the US - you can use western chili flakes especially if well sourced. try a few - some are too grassy or floral but hot peppers originated in the new world there are tons of options (even fresh or smoked which is my fav).

[@yokelichia6514]

Thanks. You always share useful & simple tips for Korean cooking.

[@jino9421]

This is exactly what I'm here for! Thank you so much Aaron and Claire!

[@AaronandClaire]

Zac Gman It's my pleasure! 😊

[@mariyahkhan5679]

you guys really make me excited to cook!

[@AaronandClaire]

Mariyah Khan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@irisyeo07]

Thanks for breaking it down - recently I’ve been very interested to learn cooking - and it’s korean cooking that I want to start with. 😊

[@knottybead4871]

I just recently order the soybean paste online, so I have everything on your list! Yah! Let’s get cooking!

[@navi380]

I love you for explaining them all, I am craving Korean dishes but didn't know what ingredients I need. Thanks a lot

[@amberella96]

Hey Aaron, I would love the different ways to use 된장 paste. Pleasseeeeee make a video

[@sylviaking8866]

I love fish sauce. It gives a depth of flavor that is very good.

[@helenlam8058]

Good to know the commonly used Korean sauces

[@Jennstew1269]

Your lists are so helpful! I love taking a new list to my favorite Asian market and trying new things!!!

[@lindaelia2616]

Aaron this was a very a very helpful video...had all these sauces except two. Since I’m from Hawaii we use Aloha shoyu...I did have the Korea. Soy sauce for soup...but now I will head out for that first day sauce you recommended. Thanks so much for explaining all the sauces. Now I’m wondering if my fish sauce (local brand) is similar to your Korean fish sauce? I’ll have to check it out! Great job!

[@datelken]

I love the combination of garlic, ginger and sesame oil! For me they make anything go Korean, flavourwise... but it has to be real Korean sesame oil, not just flavour infused oil! And of course 고추장... I can even eat it on buttered bread, like the English do with marmite 😋😆

[@zombiasnow15]

Isn't marmite Australian?

[@datelken]

@@zombiasnow15 you mean vegemite, the Aussi version of marmite...

[@geekishgir]

This! Almost been caught out several times with "blends" Always look for the "pure" on the label! 😁

[@carpathianpsychonaut]

Every time I watch one of your videos I feel a) educated and b) hungry! A lot of these are also great flavours to use in other cookery or just to experiment and have fun while cooking, which is always important. Another great video!

[@sirdee9607]

I am From Germany and bought Gochujang, and it changed my way to Cook, it's so Great for nearly all Dishes. Love it. Thx for ur Videos

[@snowtigers00]

Great videos ! Hello from a French guy living in Vancouver ! Korean foods is pretty amazing ! Thank you Aaron and Claire !

[@mbanerjee5889]

Thank you so much, this helps a lot. I hope you do more shopping guides.

[@helenlam8058]

Thanks, can’t read Korean so good to know what to use

[@bonniepwtf]

This video just popped up in my feed. Awww, baby Aaron and baby Claire, be still my heart.🧡💛

[@lilianaotero6310]

Thank you to Information of the 11 Korean products 🥢🥰

[@reneelopez902]

Thank you thank you for this video. I’m usually overwhelmed at the store. This takes all the guess work out of shopping.

[@jennan124]

The red chili paste does taste very sweet to me And I felt like I wasn’t being authentic by not using it in all the Korean dishes so thank you so much for the tip with red pepper flakes plus soy sauce

[@teshayazzie3095]

Aww brings back memories of my dad. He was born in Korea moved to USA when he was 5 then became a citizen. We always had all of this in my house growing up. I live in small town. These ingredients are hard to come by and I’m incredibly sick of the food here. Miss my dad and grandma Mang’s cooking. My kids are suffering without her cooking.

[@byankachan]

That chicken stock always looks so delicious! In Europe I've only ever seen the powder cubes or broth in a jar :(

[@mariac5124]

Awesome video, very informative for a newbie to Korean cooking like myself! I had one question: American chicken stock has the consistency of broth, so I was wondering what makes Korean chicken stock so thick and syrupy? So grateful for the great content during quarantine!

[@junova7503]

It's reduced down so there's less water in it and the collagen from the bones makes it that consistency.

[@mookyyzed2216]

I love your channel. You've taught me so much and have trained my cooking to the next level. Please never stop this channel. 🙏♥️

[@TheAnimeotaku2k]

"when you use this even Claire can be super good at making doenjang jjigae" LMAO

[@AaronandClaire]

That's so true..🤣🤣🤣

[@loverosecandy]

I get so excited every time i see a video from you guys! Loved the tips in this video :)

[@winniesandhu5903]

Oh my gosh! I watched a hamzy mukbang video and then realized how delicious Korean food looks! This video is amazing, I cannot wait to buy my Korean ingredients 💗 Love from Vancouver, Canada

[@SgtRocko]

GREAT LIST! Really does cover the basics!!! Sempio 701 disappeared from the shelves for MONTHS in our city here in the US. 501, too - the 501 started showing up a few weeks ago, and we were okay with that... but my Bae spent too long in South Korea, so when 701 reappeared last week we were all happy. Apparently so was the entire Korean community because the Korean stores all limited sales to 2 bottles per person LOL. For stock - Dashida beef is WAY easier to find than the jarred chicken (we also love the Mushroom, you can add it to anything - including all non-Asian dishes for a wonderful taste). My Bae's family in South Korea insist that cooking syrup is a "must" - but to be honest, we just use Kecap Manis ("Sweet Soy Sauce") when the recipe calls for the syrup and soy sauce and it's actually BETTER (the family now use it when making Bulgogi & Galbi LOL). Great list, really awesome!

[@33.thariqkemalhassan59]

Hi! thank you for making this video, actually yesterday i was wondering how gochujang tastes like.. and my youtube recommendation show this! 👍

[@AaronandClaire]

Thariq Kemal Hassan 😍😍😍

[@buafrk8642]

Thanks for explaining different sauce

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure!! 😍

[@Nari_Trovi]

THANK YOU!!! didn't know how to plan the ingredient list so was about to look up korean recipes to see what I need

[@yawnywilliams4025]

I literally can’t live without Korean food. Love from America 💕💕

[@juliankirby9880]

That’s some thick stock. I like it. I hope that My local grocery stores start carrying it. Some of the people who are in charge of what is in the stores watch KZbin’s cooking section because a week or so after videos air cool stuff shows up

[@candacerain1]

I love green onions!!

[@dalisayreyes8893]

Very interesting info thanks so much

[@centuriontwofivezeroone2794]

This was a really helpful and useful video, thank you both.

[@012345678jennifer]

love this!! super helpful :)

[@AaronandClaire]

Jennifer Ren I'm so happy to hear that! 😍

[@sirdarklust]

Can you give a ratio/recipe for the gochugaru flakes/soy sauce mix for your gochujang replacement? I would like to try it, as all the gochujang pastes I see have ingredients that I don't like, such as corn syrup, etc. Thanks.

[@VannieEats]

Love this video! I can’t imagine my life without korean chili paste and chili flakes 😂

[@chriss7552]

AWESOME VIDEO. Need to buy these ingredients at Hmart. I am in a cooking mood. This video is very helpful and informative.

[@marclawton7126]

Hey Aaron and Claire great to see another video thank you so much!! I hope you're both well and are keeping safe!!! Look forward to your next video xx

[@judithovando5230]

I finally understand so many things, thank you very much for the explanations of each ingredient!

[@keepinitsimple5518]

Woahhhh! This video was really helpful I was wandering how to buy what notto buy grocery stuffs when I come to korea and found this video

[@paulaalberto9994]

This is a big help!! I’m always at Korean Market near me and it’s overwhelming now you finally enlightened me. My next trip will be very smooth! Thank you so much! 💛💛💛

[@AaronandClaire]

Paula Alberto So glad to hear that!! 😍

[@Alivia1234a]

Very helpful thank you! I have spent days trying to research key ingredients and your video was recommended, straight to the point and I appreciate it!

[@biggreenbananas8929]

"Honestly, I use the one on SALE." 😂😂😂 Me too. 😉

[@kathsiee333]

I have half Korean cousins and one of my aunties is a Korean teacher... we have all of these in our kitchen cuz once in a while we host Korean style gatherings

[@breensprout]

i've been fortunate enough to live near an h-mart (hanareum, korean grocery store) in two different states in the US. i don't know what i would have done without h-mart! also, i am too lazy to peel and chop garlic, so i found a giant jar of minced garlic at h-mart and i keep that in my fridge and use it with everything lol

[@pheline24]

Thank you so much for sharing this list of groceries needed for Korean Cooking! Very helpful. Do you have a favorite rice cooker? It’s the next thing to purchase. Thank you. 😻💙💙

[@cbbeach8628]

Just found you. Love your videos. You are a natural teacher. 👍👏

[@ahumpage]

Good video, thanks Aaron. Do you know how quickly the alcohol in Mirin cooks off? No worries serving it to anyone. Chicken stock? Make your own from left-overs. Question: Korean green onions. Are those the same as Japanese Leeks or a different vegetable? Thx again.

[@alexgoodway9915]

The last moment with the coin was great! Realy catchy!

[@mimil292]

OMG your explanation is clear and useful. I have to bring you my H-mart shopping. Thanks

[@russemerson1358]

Enjoyed the shopping trip and seeing your grocery store as much as the product information. Thank you.

[@StaplesofDoom]

I go through Gochujang so fast, I love mixing it with mayo and a bit of grainy mustard for a fry dip

[@lizlopez1575]

I've been trying many of your recipes!! They don't always come out exactly like yours, but I don't worry about. Lucky for me my husband eats anything. Sending you guys Happy Holiday wishes from Los Angeles CA!!

[@AaronandClaire]

Haha That's okay, just keep practicing! You'll get better and better! 👍👍😉 Happy holidays! Stay safe and healthy as well! 🎄😍🙏

[@bymariesc]

Thanks so much for the recommendation of soy sauce. There were too many lol. I will try that.

[@rainbowgirl949494]

I REALLY needed this video. I’m always planning to go to the asian market but I had a little difficulty with what I need to buy

[@xEppy033x]

I just ate, and you are already making me hungry again. Love your food!

[@kirikinowilliams1410]

Thank you so much 🌿 Big fan of Korean food love Korean food. Lots of love from New Zealand 🥰😘✨🌿

[@ChhTravels]

I love korean food so this was interesting!

[@froggy12koreangirl]

Korean cooking!- I cannot wait to see how much I can have Korean food (though today I had soy sauce today in my “fridge food” (mixing random items together to make a meal) so cant wait to try The next time I go to the Korean food store. Thank you.

[@AaronandClaire]

Seoul Rider YAY!! 😍😍😍

[@David-Daithi]

Just stocked up on Gochujang and Gochugaru. We had never had Gochugaru; we are putting it on everything, just made bibimbop. Love the escalators for shopping carts. Thanks for always being entertaining and informative!

[@AaronandClaire]

You are very welcome! 😍😍😍

[@ctwl2595]

Thanks for your tips, tha helping me to learn how to cook korean food. I'm Mexican,and love your food thank you.

[@AaronandClaire]

My pleasure! 😍

[@CBOGGER]

Love your videos, I wish I had that many options buying Korean supplies in rural Canada

[@catherinebond7474]

I'm learning a lot of Asian cooking from You Tube. Thank you for this good video about ingredients.

[@AaronandClaire]

You are very welcome! 😍😍😍

[@buggersofoz]

Thanks again guys! I recently bought a lot of Korean ingredients in a local Korean supermarket in Sydney and practically made up a recipe for a soup like Ramyun. Maybe you wouldn't combine all those ingredients, but it tasted great and very Korean, at least to us. I made a shrimp broth myself and put bacon, shrimps, kimchi, Pak choi, shiitake mushrooms, ssamjang, fish sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, Thai basil, and of course a lot of green onion! I added fresh rice noodles and topped the soup with poached egg, black roasted sesame and sesame oil! It was delicious! Thanks for the inspiration! Next stops Korean pancakes (we bought the mix) and the army stew!

[@AaronandClaire]

Yay! Can't wait! 😁🤞😘

[@buggersofoz]

@@AaronandClaire panckaes were delicious too, check out the pictures of the soup and a pancake ;) photos.app.goo.gl/j9Hug2mJ7jWJroof9

[@paullarimore8598]

Perfect video! Thank you! Thank you so much for keeping me company during "the thing" Now that the US is opening up slowly I will still be a regular viewer!

[@AaronandClaire]

Thank you and welcome to our channel! 🥳

[@candacerain1]

😍😍😍 thank you!! This helps me know all the choices and why they're there. It can be quite overwhelming seeing so many choices at Emart and LotteMart.

[@Nest-Stuff9]

I am a bit confused when I’m shopping for Korean ingredients so this video will be a tremendous help!! Thank you!!

[@AaronandClaire]

😍😍😍

[@angelssquad7608]

In Romania we also have that big onion, we call it "praz" I love cooking with it to... Thank you for the video, it's really helpful for people like me that are just starting in korean food cooking.