[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lover's Lane

Get an inside look into what Koreans ate during the Joseon dynasty, Korea Bapsang presents tofu bibimbap in cups, Holly shares a recipe for braised chicken with two surprising ingredients, and tis' the season for Sweet Potato Lattes!

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"Uncovering Korean culture through its traditional cuisine"

Traditional Korean food is being enjoyed around the world by more and more people; its flavours are being shipped and shaped around the globe and palates are discovering tasty new pleasures and exciting variants. But how and what did Koreans actually eat during the Joseon era?

…READ ON KOREA JOONGANG DAILY

"Tofu Bibimbap"

You can't really go wrong with bibimbap: it's versatile, hearty, and once you've got the basic ingredients to hand, it's quick and easy to make. Add some tofu for those vegetarians, and for variety, and you've got yourself a healthy meal…served in small cups? Great idea!

…READ ON KOREA BAPSANG

"Korean Braised Chicken, Jjimdak"

Holly has a recipe for Korean braised chicken (Jjimdak) that's packed with plenty of colour and flavour and good for any time of year. The dangmyun (sweet potato noodles) makes this an interesting dish, but the dark brown sugar and cocoa powder make it spectacular!

…READ ON BEYOND KIMCHI

"Sweet Potato Latte"

Sue shares her steps for the perfect Korean autumn treat, a Sweet Potato Latte! Americans may be enjoying their pumping spice everything right about now, but in Korea it's the Sweet Potato Latte. Both are prepared in a very similar fashion, and both are delicious treats to mark the change in season, as well as taste.

…READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN