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Hi -

I saw packages of dried 'balloon flowers' in a Korean supermarket
yesterday, and am curious about how they are used. My superficial
googling has only led me to the bellflower, which may be what it is, but
I see no information on what it has to do with cooking. So, does anybody
know?

Thanks,

Ian
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Hi Ian,

> I saw packages of dried 'balloon flowers' in a Korean supermarket
> yesterday,


The roots, I suppose. That would be Doragi.

> and am curious about how they are used. My superficial
> googling has only led me to the bellflower, which may be what it is, but
> I see no information on what it has to do with cooking. So, does anybody
> know?


Soak them in water, cut thickig pieces lengthwise, cut them into
pieces 1-2 inches long, mix them with red-pepper-powder, vinegar,
salt, pepper, garlic, sesame-str^H^Heed-oil, a pinch of sugar.
Or use them in soup (Red-pepper-paste-soup/stew/whatever needs them).

Bye, Sanne.
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sanne wrote:
> Hi Ian,
>
>> I saw packages of dried 'balloon flowers' in a Korean supermarket
>> yesterday,

>
> The roots, I suppose. That would be Doragi.
>
>> and am curious about how they are used. My superficial
>> googling has only led me to the bellflower, which may be what it is, but
>> I see no information on what it has to do with cooking. So, does anybody
>> know?

>
> Soak them in water, cut thickig pieces lengthwise, cut them into
> pieces 1-2 inches long, mix them with red-pepper-powder, vinegar,
> salt, pepper, garlic, sesame-str^H^Heed-oil, a pinch of sugar.
> Or use them in soup (Red-pepper-paste-soup/stew/whatever needs them).
>
> Bye, Sanne.


Thanks for the information. I'll have to buy some and experiemnt..

Ian
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