tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post115255959508902367..comments2023-10-24T05:17:13.671-07:00Comments on Spooks By Me: baby finches, flooded bathroom, BibimbapK. Lorraine Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03974374662095094031noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post-1152593018178194492006-07-10T21:43:00.000-07:002006-07-10T21:43:00.000-07:00I’ve never been to Asia. NJ has the best Korean i...I’ve never been to Asia. NJ has the best Korean in the East Coast.. Right next to the GW Bridge (don’t know what the public transportation is from NYC) Palisades Park is much better that NYC Koreatown -- total Seoul immersion. Philly has some major Korean BBQ places, plus a great student takeout place next to the Kelly Writers House (everything $5). There’s one place in DC midtown but one of the suburbs has a Koreatown that I’d like to check out some time. <BR/><BR/>What I like about Korean is the rowdyness of crowded places and the free appetizers (the rice plates).. I sometimes get the cheapest entrée on the menu and nibble it and get refills of the appetizers -- they are insulted if you don’t keep asking for more. + it’s good for you and there’s always Kochujang in everything. <BR/><BR/>Vegetarians often have no entree options, though - the way to go is get a California roll and fill up on the appetizers.. although the black bean pasta is great if available.Ian Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596558654735506132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post-1152585299423910042006-07-10T19:34:00.000-07:002006-07-10T19:34:00.000-07:00A friend just recommended toasted sesame oil and b...A friend just recommended toasted sesame oil and bean paste, (or Kochujang if I want something spicy)<BR/><BR/>And apparantly, Irvine has a huge Korean and Korean-American population, so perhaps I wont have to wait until I head up to LA again.<BR/><BR/>I should write about food more often, it seems to bring ye readers out of the woodwork.<BR/><BR/>Ian, when were you in Korea, or were you ever?K. Lorraine Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974374662095094031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post-1152584438831185872006-07-10T19:20:00.000-07:002006-07-10T19:20:00.000-07:00I didn't know the Korean name for it--it's doubanj...I didn't know the Korean name for it--it's doubanjiang in Chinese and I'm guessing they're more or less the same. Yes, next time I'm in LA, or at the fabled 99 supermarket. Things to look forward to. No need for the Ziploc...but thanks.K. Lorraine Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974374662095094031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post-1152581208449548742006-07-10T18:26:00.000-07:002006-07-10T18:26:00.000-07:00well I guess you're going to LA then!Kochujang (as...well I guess you're going to LA then!<BR/><BR/>Kochujang (as u may know) is a hot bean paste -- we may be talking about the same thing. There may be a Kochujang-by-mail service unless you have your chili paste lined up. I can mail you a Ziploc.Ian Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596558654735506132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post-1152580324054908662006-07-10T18:12:00.000-07:002006-07-10T18:12:00.000-07:00Not so many Korean supermarkets round here, althou...Not so many Korean supermarkets round here, although I've heard tell of a large, Taiwanese owned chain that has a branch in east county San Diego--I can't remember what they're called, something with 99 in it. <BR/><BR/>Sesame oil for sure, but Mark's fond of spicy stuff, so I think there'll have to be some chili paste in there too.K. Lorraine Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974374662095094031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13388361.post-1152562343653110982006-07-10T13:12:00.000-07:002006-07-10T13:12:00.000-07:00We have great Korean supermarkets here in S. Jerse...We have great Korean supermarkets here in S. Jersey: I vote for sesame oil when the beef browns, but hoisin and soy works too. Bean sprouts in sesame oil is where it’s at. Have the store-bought Kochujang ready.Ian Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596558654735506132noreply@blogger.com