Do You Make These Simple Mistakes In Korean Supermarket Uk?

Asian supermarket delivery is big business these days, and with good reason. UK cooks have been discovering the wider culinary world for a long time but until the advent of online shopping it was difficult to source the products and ingredients that you need to prepare authentic Asian cuisine. But there are some errors that Western cooks often make when they take on the food of Asia. So let’s explore the cuisine of Korea and learn to avoid some of the simple mistakes that UK chefs make when they shop for and prepare Korean dishes.

The first mistake that Westerners make is to underestimate the importance of Kimchi. This fermented vegetable staple - most commonly made using cabbage but every Korean household has their own personal variation – is essential not just to Korean cuisine but to Korean culture. Indeed Kimchi is so important to Koreans that when Ye So-yeon, the first Korean astronaut flew to the International Space Station in 2012 food technologists developed a kimchi recipe suitable for space flight.

We regret to say that we do not currently stock that variety in our Korean Supermarket. UK customers will need to get in touch with the South Korean Space Agency for that - but we do have a huge variety of Kimchi brands and Kimchi related products for you to discover. Take the time to sample a variety and begin to appreciate the subtle sour, sweet and spicy flavours of this iconic Korean food.

Another simple mistake that western cooks make when they explore the cuisine of Korea is that they fail to respect the rice. Rice is at the heart of every Korean meal and must be taken seriously. Our Asian supermarket delivery service can supply the right varieties of rice needed to make your Korean meals authentic. Remember, the Korean approach to rice is very different to the way Westerners tend to use it. It is not just the "carbohydrate" part of a meal. It is the foundation upon which the meal is built.

Something else Western cooks should bear in mind is the geography of Korea and the influence this has had on the cuisine. Western food tends to be dominated by meat – beef and chicken in particular. This leads Westerners to gravitate towards Korean dishes that are meat based. This is a mistake. Korea is a peninsula – its food culture has always looked towards the sea. So when they browse our Korean supermarket UK customers would be well advised to explore the range of stunning seafood that we can offer.

Western cooks also sometimes make the mistake of thinking that everything should be chopped into bite sized bits. It is true that in common with many other Asian food cultures Korea does not have a tradition of using knives at the table. But Korean diners are adept in the use of chopsticks and are more than capable of breaking large pieces of meat or fish into more manageable chunks. Our Asian supermarket delivery service can supply a huge range of chopsticks so that you can practice and become equally adept in their use.

Here at Hiyou Asian cuisine is our passion So come and browse our online Korean supermarket UK – we can introduce you to the unique flavours and textures of this fascinating food culture, and perhaps help you avoid some of the mistakes that Western cooks often make so that you can have the joy of making authentic Korean meals in your own home.

Established in 2011, HiYoU is a premier Asian food destination that provides groceries, everyday essentials and merchandise. HiYoU supermarket is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK and is popular with the locals and overseas students.