Queens Seascape Strawberry & Rosemary Cheong

Cheong 청 (or Ekgis 엑기스 or Won Aek 원액) were traditionally developed as a way to preserve peak season fruit and herbs for storage over extended periods of time at room temperature. Preserved with equal parts whole ingredient (juice, rind, peel, skin, leaves, stems, etc) and sugar until the mixture is reduced of most of its water content (typically 90 days of fermentation). Their versatility spans applications in sweet and savory creations. Mix into salad dressings, marinades, cocktails, or with hot water for a quick tea. Drizzle over bread or yogurt, serve on a cheese plate, add dimension to something spicy like kimchi or a stew.

About the fruit: Seascape strawberries are big, bright, and tangy, berries but also very sweet and can balance out the earthy, piney, flavors and aroma of fresh rosemary. We liked the idea of adding this cheong over a braise or roast for a more complex, deeper flavor. Both the strawberries and rosemary, hand-picked with love, come from Lonely Mountain Farm in Watsonville, California.

Net Wt. 10oz (280g) 

Refrigerate upon arrival!