One of Korea’s most unique fruits, the omija (오미자, or Schisandra chinensis) berry, contains five distinct, fragrant flavors.
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Recipe: Goguma julgi bokkeum (sautéed sweet potato stem with wild perilla seed)
Goguma julgi (고구마 줄기), or sweet potato stems, is a very common summer vegetable side dish in Korea.
Recipe: Gamja jeon (potato pancakes)
Just about every country has some kind of potato pancake-like recipe, and Korea is no exception.
Recipe: Gochutnip muchim (chilli leaves salad)
Gochu (고추, chilli) is one of the most common ingredients in Korean cooking, but living in the city, sometimes their leaves get overlooked.
Recipe: Oi naengguk (cold cucumber soup)
Oi naengguk is one of the Korean people’s most beloved summer soups.
Recipe: Oi muchim (quick and simple cucumber kimchi)
This quick and simple cucumber kimchi salad is one of my go-to recipes for everyday meals.
Chamoe: A must-eat summer melon, Korean yellow melon
There are two fruits that represent summer in Korea: One is watermelon, and the other is chamoe. When you see chamoe start to appear in the markets, it’s a sign that summer is truly here.