Ssuk (Korean Mugwort)
쑥 Ssuk
Common Name: Mug-wort, ssuk, 쑥Artemisia princeps, known as Korean wormwood, Korean mug-wort, and Japanese mug-wort, is a plant native to Korea, China, and Japan.
Ssuk is used in soups, some types of kimchi, in pancakes, and in various Korean tteok recipes as a coating or coloring agent (powdered form) or filling ingredient.
Ssuk may be found in many larger Korean or East Asian Markets.
In season Ssuk is available fresh, and may be found in dried or powdered form throughout the year.
Fresh: Look for soft medium to dark green leaves. There should be no yellowing, dark blotches, or dry brittleness.
Dried: Look for uniform coloring with no whitish or blackish blemishes.
Image by hannaone: Garden Fresh Korean mugwort
