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10-01-2009 18:03

“Jogae Sigeumchiguk”

By Kim Yong-ja

It is best to get young and tender spinach leaves, which you can judge by the length of the stems. Korean spinach is very short and has a sweet flavor.

It is a calcium-rich vegetable and goes very well with the taste of denjang (soybean paste).

You may have to adjust the amount of bean paste according to the brand.

INGREDIENTS (serves 4)

2 bunches SPINACH, washed and ends trimmed

2 dozens MANILA CLAMS (reduce the number if using larger clams)

4 tablespoons DENJANG (soybean paste)
5 cups WATER

½ teaspoon MYOLCHIGARU (anchovy powder)

1 teaspoon GOCHUGARU (chili flakes)

2 PUTGOCHU (green chili pepper), sliced

1 GARLIC CLOVE, crushed

1 Prepare the spinach. Wash the clams with cold water and soak them in lightly salted water.

2 Put denjang (soybean paste) in a sieve which you then immerse in the 5 cups of clear water. Press down the denjang with the back of a spoon until it dissolves.

3 Bring this broth to a boil. Add myolchigaru (anchovy powder), gochugaru (chili flakes), putgochu (green chili) and garlic.

4 Add spinach and clams. Remove from heat as soon as the clams open.

janee@koreatimes.co.kr

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When you wear hanbok, you need to make sure that your makeup matches the traditional Korean costume. What is important is to emphasize a clear complexion and use the right blusher. To moisten your skin properly, take preparatory skincare steps before applying makeup base and foundation, and be careful not to put them on too thick. If you have dark circles under the eyes or spots around your chin, you can use highlighter to lighten the skin tone.

When applying blusher, make sure you do it in a U shape around the area that protrudes when you smile. Repeat this lightly several times to create a natural and slightly flushed skintone. If you have dry skin, apply a small amount of powder with a brush on your brow and nose. If you have oily skin, apply powder all over your face lightly by using a puff. As for eye makeup, avoid dark colors. Use pearly pastel colors and apply them lightly. Water-proof mascara is good for the Chuseok holidays, when women often have to work so hard they can hardly find time to adjust their makeup.

If you want a natural makeup and look as young as possible, don’t wear lipstick too thick. Moisten your lips with lip balm before putting the lipstick on. Use a lip liner in colors matching your hanbok and apply lipstick with a brush. Finish it with a lip gloss that also matches the color of your hanbok.

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