Comments on: Cold Market Day

By: Cynthia Stinson

Cynthia Stinson — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:14:31 +0000

Howdy Gen, you are correct that there are alot of dried veggies in the Korean pantry. I’m having a good time watching thrifty folks dry their own here. We get to see them in baskets and hanging from strings right outside houses along the street. It is interesting to see, and I often wonder how they are used in the kitchen. I see dried spinach, zuchinni, chinese bellflower root, carrot, and many mystery items. I’m a total freak for Korean food, and am learning how to cook it. You were lucky to have a Korean roomate.

By: Gen

Gen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:37:03 +0000

ok, so I did not read the comments before posting (hi Cynthia!). Maybe we are both right? I know my Korean roommate in grad. school (while in Manhattan) I received quite the education on daikon. As a result I have frequentedy the Pacific NW asia (mostly Korean) groceries to find the bulk and inexpensive Kim Chi and whatnot. That being said, there is ALOT of fish (both friesh and dried) in that culure. Sometimes it is hard to recognize…ick.

By: Gen

Gen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:32:19 +0000

I’m betting that the shreeded stuff is some sort of radish; as in daikon radish. REALLY different than the US radish and a total staple in Korea. I often see it in a blinding yellow while white is its true color. FUN! I love food!!! Your description of the photo sounds absolutely breathtaking, I hope the experience of it was as rewarding as the description. Loving the pupper stories; it is nice to know that some Korean folks are cherishing their little dogs as much as “we” do.

By: Cynthia Stinson

Cynthia Stinson — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:50:22 +0000

The shredded stuffs are different varieties of dried fish. It makes a good if smelly snack. Koreans are especially fond of dried shredded squid. They say is goes well with beer. As I don’t drink beer, I wouldn’t know. But I do like the dried squid. It comes in flavors too. Peanut butter flavored squid rocks! I kid you not.