Anjou or Bosc pear look and taste similar to Asian pear, making them a good replacement for eating out of hand, adding to salads, desserts, and cheese boards. Either a kiwi or soda will both work well if you need to replace the fruit as a tenderizer in bulgogi or other meat dishes.

What can I use in place of Asian pear?

If you can’t find Asian pears, you can substitute a sweet apple like Fuji or Bosc pear. Rice wine is NOT rice vinegar– DO NOT switch them out.

Can you substitute a pear for an Asian pear?

Asian pears are not just for Asian food! Chefs around the world have found uses for Asian pears in all types of cuisines. You can substitute pears in almost any pear or apple recipe!

What can I use instead of Asian pear in kimchi?

And finally, a sweet, crisp apple to tie all the spices and aromatics together. I typically use a Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious apple, but any variety that’s more sweet than tart will work. You can also try a pear for added sweetness. What is this?

What is the difference between an Asian pear and a regular pear?

Asian pears are considerably different from the old, hard, European varieties like Keiffer and Seckel. Asian pears have a distinct but pear-like taste and a crisp texture, much like a good apple. They do not have the buttery flesh of European pears. Their skin is often russetted.

What can I replace Korean pear with?

When it is not available (for making marinade), you can substitute it with kiwi or pineapple as well. But I prefer using pear as it’s less risky. Kiwi and pineapple can over tenderise if you use them too much or marinate with them for too long. Another possible substitute is Bosc pear.

Can you substitute apple for pear?

If you have a favorite apple pie recipe, you might want to substitute pears for the apples. The texture and the slightly tart flavor of these pears reminds me of Granny Smith apples, so it stands to reason that they would make a delicious pie. Just think of some of your favorite apple recipes and substitute pears.

What fruit can tenderize meat?

Many fruits such as kiwifruit, pineapple and papaya contain enzymes that have a tenderizing effect on meat. While it may not give you the same concentrated flavor that dry-aging will get you, fruit can be added to a marinade and it acts much faster.

What does pear do in bulgogi?

As with most Korean barbecue, the meat is seasoned with sesame and scallion, and has ripe pears in the marinade to tenderize the meat and add a characteristic sweetness.

Does Korean pear tenderize meat?

Pear juice or puree is traditionally used in Korean meat marinades—the juice not only adds sweetness but also works to tenderize the meat.

What can I use instead of daikon in kimchi?

If you need a substitute for daikon in kimchi, then you can use white turnip which will help with the fermentation process. The flavor of Korean daikon packs a stronger punch than the turnip so your kimchi will taste different.

What can I use instead of radish in kimchi?

A good replacement for the Korean Radish is Daikon (less crunchy) or you can substitute a common red radish. If you just want something for “crunch” use jicama or water chestnuts.

Can I use regular radish in kimchi?

Traditional kimchi usually includes a type of radish— daikon —among its ingredients. Here we’ve reversed the proportions of radish to cabbage to showcase the radish crunch and taste. Using red-skinned cherry radishes or French breakfast radishes gives this recipe its cheerful color.

What type of pear is sweetest?

Comice. Comice pears were originally cultivated in France. They’re known as the sweetest pear variety, and are often the variety shipped in gift boxes. Because of this, they’re sometimes given the nickname “the Christmas pear.” Comice pears have light green skin with a blush of pinkish red.