What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Fruit
Asian pear
배
Common aliases
asian pear · pear · korean pear
What is Asian pear?
Asian pear 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 asian pear with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Apple or a little fruit juice adds sweetness and moisture with a different aroma.
Recipes using Asian pear
Side Dishes
Bok Choy Kimchi(청경채 김치)
Fresh bok choy is lightly salted and coated with a pear, plum extract, chili, garlic, and ginger seasoning.
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Rice Dishes
Garlic Bulgogi Rice Bowl(마늘 불고기 덮밥)
A rice bowl topped with savory beef bulgogi marinated with garlic, soy sauce, onion, pear, and pepper, then finished with crisp garlic chips.
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Side Dishes
Grilled Seasoned Bellflower Root(통도라지양념구이)
Whole bellflower root flattened, grilled, and glazed with a savory-spicy pear and gochujang sauce, then finished with chives and sesame seeds.
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Side Dishes
Mini Tteokgalbi(미니 떡갈비)
Mini beef patties are wrapped around king oyster mushroom pieces, pan-grilled, and finished with finely crushed pine nuts.
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Side Dishes
Pear Kkakdugi(배 깍두기)
Fresh cubed pear tossed with green onion, garlic, red pepper powder, and fish sauce for a sweet and spicy kimchi-style side dish.
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Side Dishes
Pear Water Kimchi(배물김치)
A light water kimchi made with crisp pear, minari, chilies, and a potato-based brine flavored with garlic and ginger.
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Soups & Stews
Seafood Kimchi Stew(해물김치찌개)
A savory kimchi stew with webfoot octopus, tofu, enoki mushrooms, radish, and onion, balanced with pear juice and seafood broth.
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