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Maesil: The Seasonal Green Plum of June
Maesil: The Korean Tradition of Harvesting Green Plums in June

Maesil: The Seasonal Green Plum of June

If you walk past a Korean traditional market or visit a local neighborhood grocery store in early summer, you will likely encounter large crates overflowing with small, firm, vibrant green fruits. These are maesil (green plums). While they look like fruit you might pluck from a tree and eat as a snack, the maesil found in Korean homes during June are rarely consumed raw. They are the essential foundation for a specific type of kitchen alchemy that defines the Korean culinary calendar at the start of summer.

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