Culinary Class Wars season 1 winner chef Kwon Seong-jun generously passed on his own recipes to Hong Jin Kyung after appearing on 'Studying genius Hong Jin Kyung'.
On the 5th, a video titled "For daughter Rael, who grew up eating only Kimchi-jjigae, mom Hong Jin Kyung (Natpolly Mappia) learns Western cuisine for the first time" was released on Hong Jin Kyung's YouTube channel 'Studying genius Hong Jin Kyung'.
On the day, Hong Jin Kyung revealed the surprising fact that she had never cooked anything outside of Korean food. In her stylish, refined roughly 200-pyeong Pyeongchang-dong home, Hong Jin Kyung has occasionally hosted acquaintances and friends and personally served dishes a few times, and each time many internet users could not hide their envy at her refined yet clean-looking cooking skills.
Also, Hong Jin Kyung announced accumulated sales of 310 billion won from her kimchi business, and internet users paid a lot of attention to the property division at the time of her divorce last year. In addition, sending her daughter Rael to the United States, a pilgrimage site for studying abroad, including high-end dwellings, left no doubt about her wealth and ability.
However, Hong Jin Kyung said, "I only know how to do Korean food. I don't even know how to make simple Western dishes," adding, "My daughter Rael has eaten cheonggukjang, doenjang-jjigae and Kimchi-jjigae her whole life. I feel sorry, so since Natpolly Mappia's Kwon Seong-jun is an Italian chef expert, even if I learn just two dishes, tomato pasta and aglio e olio, it would be a meaningful time."
In response, Kwon Seong-jun began by explaining the types of pasta. Chef Kwon, who explained various pasta shapes such as al dente, lasagna and penne and their thickness and texture, suddenly said, "This is useful. I've wanted to try doing this on YouTube, but I don't have a YouTube channel," sounding overwhelmed. Hong Jin Kyung replied, "Then do it here," expressing a preference for him to be on her channel rather than simply encouraging him to start one.
Making aglio e olio and tomato risotto began in earnest. Kwon Seong-jun said, "I've made these so many times that I just measure by feel. Each chef is different. In the U.S., those who do French cuisine measure strictly, but those who do Spanish or southern cuisine measure by feel," and worked quickly. He finished the aglio e olio with lemon slices on top. Kwon Seong-jun said, "It's fresh, and the lemon also helps mask the fishy smell of the clams."
After tasting, Hong Jin Kyung and the production staff could not stop praising the flavor. Hong Jin Kyung barely managed to speak, saying, "It's so delicious, and the grated lemon makes it completely refreshing. Try it. There wasn't any seasoning like that in it," and she added, "This is the best vongole I've ever had. Winners really are different."
Meanwhile, Kwon Seong-jun, who was reported to have become the owner of a five-story building in Seoul this January, saw another article appear on the day saying he is the owner of a "3.3 billion won building." In addition, Kwon Seong-jun said, "I also published a book. It's 'Secret Recipe.' It also includes how to make risotto," and said he is building his credentials as a chef through running a restaurant, shooting commercials and collaborating with various brands.
Hong Jin Kyung said she hoped interest in Kwon Seong-jun would increase, and she cheered him on, saying, "I hope his restaurant becomes a huge success and that he does even better."
[photo credit] 'Studying genius Hong Jin Kyung', Hong Jin Kyung's YouTube channel, OSEN DB
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