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[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

My Korean Husband explores the seemingly bizarre craze of 'mukbangs', learn how to cook and eat a giant rodent, PBS dives into Korea's food waste regulations, and My Korean Kitchen shows us how to make spicy tuna Korean style.

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"The REAL reason why Koreans love mukbangs"

What are mukbangs, exactly, and why do Korea's love them so? Broadcasting yourself eating dinner at home has become somewhat of a craze in Korea of late; in fact, some have even been able to make a serious living doing it! In this video, My Korean Husband explores the phenomenon and also tries to debunk some the myths surrounded it.

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"South Korea's Latest Food Craze: Gigantic Rodents?"

Nutria, a five-kilogram rodent, which contains bear bile (known for its medicinal properties), has become a somewhat of a fade around Korea's Nakdong River: "Nutria are not monster rats. They were originally brought here for food. Meat is delicious. I know because I have tried it. The colour is light pink and similar to that of pork. Marbling is fine and dense. The flavor is very light and texture very tender". And yes, there's a video explaining how to cook and eat it...

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"These policies helped South Korea's capital decrease food waste"

Food waste is a global concern, and Koreans have made big strides towards reducing their own waste. As this article on PBS notes, several years ago "South Korea instituted a law that requires residents to separate food waste from other garbage and imposes fines on anyone who does not recycle". Here you find an interview with Su-jin Woo and her mother about how the Korea's food waste laws work in reality. Do you think such a program would work in your own country? Let us know in the comment section below.

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"MULTIPURPOSE KOREAN SPICY TUNA"

Looking to try your hand at Korean cooking in the comfort of your own home? My Korean Kitchen is a fantastic place to start the adventure. In this post, Sue shows us how to make spicy Korean tuna that can be used in a number dishes: "spicy tuna became my new favorite go to dish because it's so easy and quick to make. With this, I can quickly prepare a main meal either with rice or pasta, all in under 10 mins. You will be amazed!" One thing your notice here are the stunning photographs Sue takes of her dishes-all the better to tempt us with!

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