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Baram Tteok
''Gaepi-tteok'' () or ''baram-tteok'' () is a half-moon-shaped ''tteok'' (rice cake) made with non-glutinous rice flour and filled with white adzuki bean paste. Preparation Non-glutinous rice flour is steamed in ''siru'' (steamer) and pounded in ''jeolgu'' (mortar) to form a dough. It is then cut into small pieces, rolled out flat and round, and filled with '' geopipat-so'' (white adzuki bean paste) and sealed. The filling can be made by husking adzuki beans (often the black variety), steaming and seasoning it with salt, and sieving it. Sesame oil is brushed on each ''tteok'' to prevent it from sticking. Varieties Korean mugwort can be pounded together with steamed rice flour to make a green-colored dough. In Gangwon Province, steamed rice flour is pounded with deltoid synurus, also resulting in a green dough. To make a pink dough, the endodermis of Korean red pine is used. Variants containing sweet mung bean paste instead of white adzuki bean paste Red bean paste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the "Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the earliest-known crop-based oils. Worldwide mass modern production is limited due to the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil. Oil made from raw seeds, which may or may not be cold-pressed, is used as a cooking oil. Oil made from toasted seeds is used for its distinctive nutty aroma and taste, although it may be unsuitable for frying, which makes it taste burnt and bitter. Composition Sesame oil is composed of the following fatty acids: linoleic acid (41% of total), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%) and others in small amounts. History Historically, sesame was cultivated more than 5000 years ago as a drought-tolerant crop which was able to grow where other crops failed. Sesame seeds were one of the first crops processed for oil as well as one of the earliest condiments. Sesame was cultivated during the Indus Valley civilization and was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legume Dishes
A legume () is a plant in the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or the fruit or seed of such a plant. When used as a dry grain, the seed is also called a pulse. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, for livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure. Well-known legumes include beans, soybeans, chickpeas, peanuts, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, tamarind, alfalfa, and clover. Legumes produce a botanically unique type of fruit – a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides. Legumes are notable in that most of them have symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in structures called root nodules. For that reason, they play a key role in crop rotation. Terminology The term ''pulse'', as used by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is reserved for legume crops harvested solely for the dry seed. This excludes green beans and green peas, which are consid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mung Bean Paste
The mung bean (''Vigna radiata''), alternatively known as the green gram, maash ( fa, ماش٫ )٫ mūng (), monggo, or munggo (Philippines), is a plant species in the legume family.Brief Introduction of Mung Bean. Vigna Radiata Extract Green Mung Bean Extract Powder Phaseolus aureus Roxb Vigna radiata L R Wilczek. MDidea-Extracts Professional. P054. http://www.mdidea.com/products/proper/proper05402.html The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East, Southeast and South Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes. Description The green gram is an annual vine with yellow flowers and fuzzy brown pods. The English word ''mung'' originated from the Hindi word (), which is derived from the Sanskrit word (). Morphology Mung bean (''Vigna radiata'') is a plant species of Fabaceae which is also known as green gram. It is sometimes confused with black gram (''Vigna mungo'') for their similar morphology, though they are two different species. The green ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinus Densiflora
''Pinus densiflora'', also called the Japanese red pine, the Japanese pine, or Korean red pine, is a species of pine tree native to East Asia. Distribution and habitat ''P. densiflora'' has a home range that includes Japan, the Korean Peninsula, northeastern China (Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong) and the extreme southeast of Russia (in Siberia, southern Primorsky Krai). Description The leaves are needle-like, long, with two per fascicle. The cones are long. It is closely related to Scots pine, differing in the longer, slenderer leaves which are mid-green without the glaucous-blue tone of Scots pine. This pine has become a popular ornamental and has several cultivars, but in the winter it becomes yellowish. The height of this tree is . The plant prefers full sun on well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Cultivation In Japan it is known as and . It is widely cultivated in Japan both for timber production and as an ornamental tree, and plays an important part in the classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endodermis
The endodermis is the central, innermost layer of cortex in land plants. It is a cylinder of compact living cells, the radial walls of which are impregnated with hydrophobic substances (Casparian strip) to restrict apoplastic flow of water to the inside. The endodermis is the boundary between the cortex and the stele. In many seedless plants (like ferns and mosses), the endodermis is a distinctly visible layer of cells immediately outside the vascular cylinder (stele) in roots and shoots. In most seed plants, especially woody types, an endodermis is absent from the stems but is present in roots. The endodermis helps regulate the movement of water, ions and hormones into and out of the vascular system. It may also store starch, be involved in perception of gravity and protect the plant against toxins moving into the vascular system. Structure The endodermis is developmentally the innermost portion of the cortex. It may consist of a single layer of barrel-shaped cells without any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synurus Deltoides
''Synurus'' is a genus of Asian plants in the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae. ''Synurus'' has a thick stem up to 1.5 meters tall. It produces large, nodding, spherical flower heads up to 6 centimeters wide with purple florets. The anti-inflammatory properties of the plant as an herbal remedy have been well studied.Park, J. H., et al. (2004)Antiinflammatory activity of ''Synurus deltoides''.''Phytotherapy Research'' 18(11) 930-33.Choi, Y. H., et al. (2005)New anti-inflammatory formulation containing ''Synurus deltoides'' extract.''Archives of Pharmacal Research'' 28(7) 848-53.Jiang, Y., et al. (2013)Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of different solvent fractions from ethanol extract of ''Synurus deltoides'' (Aiton) Nakai leaves.''Food Science and Biotechnology'' 22(1) 215-23. It is eaten as a wild vegetable in Korea.Lim, H. T. (1997)Evaluation of popular mountain vegetables in Korea using molecular markers.''HortScience'' 32(3) 454. ; Species * ''Synurus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangwon Province (historical)
Gangwon Province or Gangwon-do () was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. The province was formed in 1395, and derived its name from the names of the principal cities of Gangneung (강릉; 江陵) and the provincial capital Wonju (원주; 原州). In 1895, Gangwon-do was replaced by the Districts of Chuncheon (''Chuncheon-bu;'' 춘천부; 春川府) in the west and Gangneung (''Gangneung-bu;'' 강릉부; 江陵府) in the east. (Wonju later became part of Chungju District.) In 1896, Korea was redivided into thirteen provinces, and the two districts were merged to re-form Gangwon-do Province. Although Wonju rejoined Gangwon-do province, the provincial capital was moved to Chuncheon (춘천; 春川). With the division of Korea in 1945, the subsequent establishment of separate North and South Korean governments in 1948, and the conclusion of the Korean War in 1953, Gangwon came to be divided into separate provinces once again: Gangwon-do (South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artemisia Princeps
''Artemisia princeps'', also called Yomogi, Japanese mugwort, Korean wormwood, Korean mugwort or first wormwood in English, is an Asian plant species in the sunflower family, native to China, Japan and Korea. It is a perennial, very vigorous plant that grows to 1.2 meters. This species spreads rapidly by means of underground stolons and can become invasive. It bears small, buff-colored flowers from July to November which are hermaphroditic, and pollinated by wind. The leaves are feather shaped, scalloped and light green, with white dense fuzz on the underside. Distribution and habitat ''Artemisia princeps'' is native to China, Japan and Korea. It has been introduced into Belgium and the Netherlands. It grows in a variety of habitats including roadsides, slopes, valleys, and riverbanks. Uses Culinary Leaves and young seedlings can be eaten raw or cooked. They can also be used in salads and soups after removal of the bitterness. Japan In Japan the herb is used to flavor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Institute Of Korean Language
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The National Institute of Korean Language is a language regulator of the Korean language. It was created on January 23, 1991, by Presidential Decree No. 13163 (November 14, 1990). It is based in Seoul, South Korea. The institute was originally founded at a non-governmental level as the Academy of the Korean Language in 1984. When the institute gained status as a subsidiary of the Korean Ministry of Culture, it was renamed National Academy of the Korean Language from 1991. It took its original name again in 2005. External links Official website National Institute of Korean Language National Institute of Korean Language The National Institute of Korean Language is a language regulator of the Korean language. It was created on January 23, 1991, by Presidential Decree No. 13163 (November 14, 1990). It is based in Seoul, South Korea South Korea, official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Standard Korean Language Dictionary
''Standard Korean Language Dictionary'' () is a dictionary of the Korean language, published by the National Institute of Korean Language. History The compilation of Standard Korean Language Dictionary was commenced on 1 January 1992, by The National Academy of the Korean Language, the predecessor of the National Institute of Korean Language. The dictionary's first edition was published in three volumes on 9 October 1999, followed by the compact disc released on 9 October 2001. The online dictionary was launched on 9 October 2002, and revised on 9 October 2008. See also * Basic Korean Dictionary References 1999 non-fiction books Korean language Korean dictionaries Online dictionaries {{Dictionary-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Adzuki Bean
A variety of adzuki beans (''Vigna angularis'') that are black. In Korean, they are called ''geomeunpat'' (; "black adzuki beans"), ''geomjeongpat'' (; "black adzuki beans"), ''heukdu'' (; "black beans"), or ''heuksodu'' (; "black small beans"). '' Gugeupbang eonhae'', a 1466 medical book, mentions it using the name ''geomeunpɑt'' (). The skin is thinner than that of the usual red adzuki beans, thus it is often husked prior to cooking, which gave this cultivar the name ''geopipat'' (; "dehulled adzuki beans"). White adzuki bean powder (''geopipat-gomul'') and white adzuki bean paste (''geopipat-so'') made from husked black adzuki beans are used in Korean rice cakes and confections. Confusingly, the Japanese Okinawan ''kuroazuki'' (; "black adzuki beans") are not adzuki beans, but black cowpea The cowpea (''Vigna unguiculata'') is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus ''Vigna''. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
