[Kwon Young Won] Gondre Namul

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Harvested in Jeongseon, Korea

[Kwon Young Won] Gondre Namul


What is Gondre? Gondre is a special wild vegetable that grows only in Korea. It thrives in the mountainous area and its young leaves are used for namul (wild veggie banchans).

Gondre is renowned for its flavor and health benefits - improving digestion and blood cholesterol regulation.

This wild veggie is rich in fiber, calcium and vitamin A. But its most promising benefit is  flavonoids - one in particular which has a proven anti-diabetic effect.

What about the taste? 

Gondre produces a deeply herbal aroma when cooked, similar to a cup of hot oolong tea. Add a few pinches of salt and a drizzle of sesame oil (or perilla oil) to make a minimalist rice bowl.

In fact, this Gondre Rice (recipe below) is one of the signature dishes of Korean Buddhist Temple Cuisine.

For additional flavor, you can mix in a spoonful of soy sauce or soybean paste, or other bibimbap-style toppings you desire.

Kwon's Gondre is grown in Jeongseon, Gangwon province - which produces the country's best gondre.

The gondre from Jeongseon has a much smoother taste and milder scent than others, which makes it perfect for steaming with rice or using in soups.

If you enjoy bibibmap, try working with this ingredient. You'll love it! 

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M
MA (Ottawa, ON)
Repurchased!

This is my second time purchasing gondre to use in Future Dish's gondre rice recipe. For those interested in Korean temple food, I recommend giving this recipe a try!

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J. (Lilburn, GA)
Perfect Lunch

I love making gondure bap! It's so delicious and if I make enough, I can keep it portioned in the fridge for a few days. It's filling, tasty, subtly herbal and just perfect for a vegan meal.

M
MA (Ottawa, ON)
Another great purchase from Gochujar!

The gondre rice recipe looked so good that I had to try it. I really liked it!

J
J.R. (Anseong, 41)
Gave as a gift

Sent this to my mom as a gift and she loved it! Shipping was way faster than I expected. Definitely a healthy and yummy addition to rice.

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Monica G.
Fresh and delicious !!

I made gondre rice and the gondre has a nice texture to it and tastes delicious!

Product Highlights

  • Grown in Jeongseon, a province famous for growing Korea's best Gondre
  • Gondre is filled with nutrition - rich in fiber, calcium and vitamin A
  • Cook with rice to make a minimalistic, healthy bibimbap
  • Size is 100g ~ leaves expand when soaked (produces roughly 5 servings)
  • ★ Gochujar Must-Try Item ★

- [Kwon Young Won] Dried Gondre Namul (100g) -

How to: Kwon's Gondre Rice

Ingredients

Gondre Rice: Dried Gondre (25g), Soaked Rice (2 cups), Perilla Oil, Salt

Seasoning Sauce: Soy Sauce (2 Tablespoons), Gochugaru (1 Tablespoon), Garlic (1 teaspoon), Maesil (1 Tablespoon), Sugar (1 teaspoon), Black Pepper, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Oil (1 Tablespoon), Green Onion (1 Tablespoon)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soak the Gondre Rice overnight in a bowl of cold water. Then boil it for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Then squeeze the water out of the leaves. Season the gondre with a drizzle of perilla oil and salt. Then use your hands to toss and coat them evenly.

2. Pre-soak your rice in a bowl of water (for 30 minutes). Afterwards, drain the rice through a strainer. Place the soaked rice into a pot or your rice cooker. Then pour in a little less than 2 cups of water. Place the seasoned gondre on top. Then cook the rice. 

3. While the rice is cooking, mix all of the ingredients listed under "seasoning sauce". When your rice is finished, add a few spoonfuls of the sauce on top. Mix it thoroughly like bibimbap and enjoy!

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About Kwon Young Won

-Chairman of Jeongseong's Traditional Foods Research Association
-Featured as team leader for Gangwon Province on Olive TV's "Korea Traditional Foods 3" show
- Received the Gold Award in 2014 Korea International Foods (Using Gondre Namul in her winning dish)
-Featured in TV shows like KBS's "Hansik Collection" (2018) and "Korean Table" (2011)

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