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Kim Dae-seok's Doraji Jocheong
A traditional jocheong made by slowly fermenting and simmering medicinal bellflower root, ginger, malt, and glutinous rice to bring out a subtle, deep sweetness.

Kim Dae-seok's Quince Cheong
A homemade quince syrup made with a 1:1 ratio of fragrant quince and sugar.

Kim Dae-seok's Universal Perilla Seasoning
A fragrant, savory all-purpose seasoning made by finely grinding dried crisp perilla leaves and seasoned rice flour using a microwave.

Chinese Cuisine Witch's Doubanjiang All-Purpose Sauce
A versatile sauce made by stir-frying doubanjiang, chili oil, oyster sauce, sugar, and broth, perfect for Chinese dishes.

Ttukdak Hyung's Mushroom Jam
A savory and thick Western-style mushroom sauce made by finely chopping various mushrooms and sautéing them with wine, versatile for many dishes.

Kim Dae-seok's Sweet Potato Syrup
A rich and delicate natural syrup made without any added sugar, using seasonal sweet potatoes, rice malt syrup, and glutinous rice cooked in an electric rice cooker through slow fermentation.

Kim Dae-seok's Rice Dried Mushroom Natural Seasoning
A natural seasoning made by lightly roasting rice, glutinous rice, sea salt, and dried shiitake mushrooms, then grinding into a fine powder for later use.

Aha Bujang's All-Purpose Chicken Broth
A clear, deeply savory all-purpose chicken broth for Korean soups and various broth-based dishes, made by simmering chicken bones with aromatic vegetables, dried jujubes, and dried pollock.

Seonkyoung Longest's Kiwi Dressing
A homemade dressing that blends fresh kiwi, lemon juice, and honey to add a refreshing touch to salads.

Ttukdak Hyung's Natural Clam Jeot
A homemade, all-purpose fermented clam sauce with a deep, natural umami bomb that cannot be compared to store-bought MSG enhancers. Fresh clam meat is rinsed in saltwater, layered with sun-dried salt, and aged for one month.

Seungwoo Dad's Homemade Tomato Ketchup
A homemade tomato ketchup made by boiling and reducing fresh tomatoes, with the deep flavor of clove.

Ttukdak Hyung's Gochujang Butter
A unique homemade butter that blends soft butter with gochujang, honey, garlic, and cheese for a savory, spicy, and umami-rich flavor.