Korean Vegetables

Gochu is a term used for Korean chili peppers, a variety of chili pepper commonly used in Korean cuisine and are integral to the distinctive flavors found in many traditional dishes. Korean chili peppers are typically slender and small, varying in... READ MORE

The Cheongyang gochu or Cheongyang chili pepper is a popular and spicy variety of chili pepper commonly used in Korean cuisine. It's named after the Cheongyang region in South Korea, where it is widely cultivated. Cheongyang chili peppers are know... READ MORE

Native to China, yamaimo or Chinese yam is a climbing plant that bears edible tuberous roots with hard white flesh that is encased in a thin, light brown or yellowish outer skin. The tuberous roots are similar in flavor to potatoes or water chestn... READ MORE

Chonggak or chonggakmu is a type of white radish originating from Korea. The radishes are small, with fine and curvy-bulbous roots. The leaves and stems are both used in Korean cuisine, mostly for the preparation of a kimchi version calle... READ MORE

Yeolmu is a leafy vegetable originating from Korea. This type of leafy vegetable is also known as young summer radish, and its greens and taproots are usually harvested while they are still tender. Yeolmu white radishes have tender and long greens... READ MORE

Dunnae highland tomatoes are traditional South Korean tomatoes that grow in Dunnae in Hoengseong. These tomatoes grow in clean and rich soil, surrounded by clean environment. Due to the fact that there are big daily temperature ranges, these tomat... READ MORE