What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Nuts and seeds
Pine nuts
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Common aliases
pine nuts · pine nut
What is Pine nuts?
Pine nuts appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh pine nuts with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Chopped walnuts add richness with a different texture.
Recipes using Pine nuts
Rice Dishes
Abalone Rice Porridge(전복죽)
A rich rice porridge simmered with abalone, shrimp, mushrooms, and carrot, finished with pine nuts and served with low-sodium soy sauce.
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Side Dishes
Nutritious Steamed Egg Custard(영양 달걀찜)
A delicate steamed egg custard filled with bamboo shoot, chestnut, fish cake, shiitake mushroom, ginkgo nuts, shrimp, and pine nuts.
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Desserts
Pine Nut and Walnut Gangjeong(잣 호두 강정)
A sweet nut confection made with pine nuts, walnuts, jujubes, and sesame seeds bound with a light syrup.
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