[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

My Korean Kitchen helps us make a delicious and nutritious noodle stir fry, hear what Korea's 'philosopher chef' has to say about eating and living well, Zen Kimchi puts local franchises in the spotlight, and the Best Ever Food Review Show explores the palatability of pupa on Korea's streets..

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"EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI NOODLE STIR FRY"

Author, cook and photographer Sue from My Korean Kitchen shows us how easy it is to make a delicious chicken and broccoli noodle stir fry. This dish will take only around 15 minutes to make, and it's "loaded with savoury flavour and texture". Sue also assures us that, "after your first bite, you will fall in love with it instantly too!"

...READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN

"Zen and the art of Korean vegan cooking"

The 'philosopher chef' Jeong Kwan, a Buddhist nun, is interviewed by The Guardian about her approach to creating delicious and wholesome dishes that satisfy more than your taste buds. This "bona fide gastronomic prophet" has never worked in a restaurant before, but her skills and mindful approach is becoming increasingly popular at home and away. "Food is meant to nourish your body and help your mind find enlightenment", says Kwan.

...READ ON THE GUARDIAN

"8 Great Korean Restaurant Franchises (and bad ones)"

Over the past two decades Korea has seen a number of foreign food chains come into the country, but what about local chains? Are they any good? In this post from Zen Kimchi you'll discover which Korean franchises you'll definitely want to track down and dine at, as well as those restaurants you might want to skip.

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"Eating bugs in Korea! - South Korea [Best Ever Food Review Show]"

Here's a streetwise vlog from the Best Ever Food Review Show that takes a fun look at some of the usual foods to be found on Korea's streets. Korean cuisine is the number one reason tourists say they come to Korea, but how many are adventurous enough to try a cup of pupa? Have you ever tried eating Korean creepy crawlies? Be sure to let us know how it went in the comment section below...

...WATCH ON YOUTUBE