[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

Published on 2016/08/20

Judy Joo talks about her book on Korean cooking ("Korean Food Made Simple"), discover why North Korea has better beer and why that's changing, My Korean Kitchen has an easy recipe for making delicious honey citron tea, and are insects and worms coming soon to a Korean menu near you?

"Korean food made simple? Yes, it's possible, says Judy Joo"

Nekesa Moody speaks to Judy Joo about her book "Korean Food Made Simple" and asks her about some of the challenges people face (real or imagined) cooking it for the first time. The book itself "underscores how universal Korean dishes are", and as Joo says. "Everybody loves something new, and people are realizing that it's not that foreign". Have you been thinking about trying your hand at Korean food but were perhaps a little overwhelmed at the prospect? Read on...

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"The Rise of South Korea's Craft Brewing Scene"

South Korea is well known for a number of traditional alcoholic beverages (soju, for example), but when it comes to beer, the country has not fared well in the eyes of some foreigners ("swimming in appallingly bad beer"). In this post, David Volodzko explores the rise of Korea's craft brewing scene, how it started and mentions some important factors that have led to Korea's current beer scene...

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"Forget kimchi, South Koreans want you to eat worms, and insects"

The swelling of the Korean Wave has gotten more people around the world eating spicy fermented cabbage, but how about edible worms and insects? It's called 'entomophagy' (the practice of eating insects), and according to the UN, "insects can be a rich source of fat, protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals". Grubs up?!

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"HONEY CITRON SPARKLING ICED TEA"

Sue's latest recipe is a declines summer drink that promises to "not only quench your thirst but also revitalize your energy!" Korean honey citron tea (Yujacha, 유자차) is simple to make, it's packed with vitamin C, and it's sure to help you beat the heat and get refreshed: "... it is believed to be good for preventing colds, improving fatigue and coughing and good for skin reflection. It sounds like something you should be drinking a few times a day, doesn't it?"

...READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN