SHOPPING LIST: Korean Cookery, Chapter 2 (Rice and the Korean Table)

Short-grain rice is sold as sushi rice or Korean rice at larger shops and Asian grocers; availability changes, so check. You need a heavy-based pot with a lid.

Plain rice and nurungji (2 portions)
[ ] 1 small bag short-grain rice (200 g is enough for the experiments)
[ ] 1 heavy-based pot with a tight lid
[ ] 1 measuring cup or mug

Table for two
[ ] ssamjang ingredients from Chapter 1 (doenjang, gochujang, garlic, sesame oil)
[ ] 1 cucumber
[ ] 2 spoons and 2 pairs of chopsticks (metal sujeo if you have them)