Kitchenware

Specialized kitchenware you may need for cooking Korean food.

Baking cups

Baking cups

These are not specifically Korean, but they were great for making steamed pork buns.

Stainless steel steamer

Stainless steel steamer

For steaming cakes, buns, and vegetables.

Bamboo skewers

Bamboo skewers

It’s used for skewered pancake such as pasanjeok (skewered pancake with green onions, vegetables, and beef)

Crinkle cutter

Crinkle cutter

I used this when I made cheongpomuk muchim, but it can be used for a lot of things, usually fruits more…

Earthenware pot

Earthenware pot

These big onggi pots (or “crocks“) can be used for makingĀ  and preserving many things: soybean paste, soy sauce, hotpepper more…

Stone bowl

Stone bowl

A stone bowl is great for making stew, or even rice. You can put it on the stove directly, and more…

Plastic basket

Plastic basket

A long time ago these baskets were made with bamboo. Of course nowadays plastic is more convenient and common. We more…

Stainless steel bowl

Stainless steel bowl

This bowl is perfect for cold noodles (naengmyun). When they serve hot soups, Korean usually use ceramic or earthenware bowls more…

Stainless steel chopsticks

Stainless steel chopsticks

Korean chopsticks are usually made of stainless steel. A long time ago we used brass or silver, and you will more…

Tin pot

Tin pot

This pot is really thin, and whatever is inside cooks quickly. We use this for things that shouldn’t be cooked more…

Samgak kimbap mold

Samgak kimbap mold

This is a mold to make samgak kimbap. This little kit came with the mold and the seaweed together:

Rice cooker

Rice cooker

There are many kinds of electric rice cookers available these days. They’re becoming more and more popular in the West more…

Korean bbq grill plate

Korean bbq grill plate

This goes nice with a portable grill. If you take a look at it closely, you will see it’s sloped more…

Strainer

Strainer

Good for making anchovie stock. Put dried anchovies inside and boil with water, like I did in my soon du more…

Rice scoop

Rice scoop

I use a special scoop to get rice out of the rice cooker or pot. You can just use a more…

Gas burner

Gas burner

A lot of people ask me about the gas burner I use in my videos. You don’t need to have more…

Knives

Knives

People ask me about my knives all the time. They wonder if they are special kinds of knives. But most more…

bamboo mats in the store

Bamboo mat (kim bal)

You’re going to need one of these if you’re going to make Kimbap. They are only a dollar or 2. more…

Earthenware bowl

Earthenware bowl

In Korean this is “dduk bae kie.” These ones are shiny but I prefer the one’s that aren’t shiny. I more…