[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lover's Lane

Published on 2015/11/01

Holly goes Beyond Kimchi and shares her recipe for roasted chicken with fennel, learn how to make a simple sweet and tangy cabbage salad, find out how one family business in Jeju is doing amid the island's commercialisation, and who's up for some Fried Pikachu?

"Roasted Chicken with Fennel, Pepper, and Onion"

You know, you can't really go wrong with chicken, but you can make it spectacular! In this post, Holly over at Beyond Kimchi details her steps for a flavourful chicken dish with fennel, pepper and onion, a recipe that's "very simple to make so that you don't have to slave yourself in the kitchen when life goes hectic in the evening".

…READ ON BEYOND KIMCHI

"Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Salad"

Sue, author/cook/photographer, and in the wake of all the hard work she's be putting into her recent book, "The Banchan Cookbook", has for us a few simple steps for a sweet and tangy cabbage salad that can be prepared in just ten minutes! "It's really light, refreshing, crunchy and delicious!"

…READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN

"Family defends local liquor heritage"

Jeju, one of Korea's most popular destinations south of the mainland, has seen phenomenal growth in recent years as more and more tourists flood the island looking to enjoy its stunning vista and beautiful natural features; more tourists, more locals, more businesses and more moneymakers are eyeing Jeju in what has become a commercial boom on the island that is affecting small family businesses that have been operating for generations. One such family has been making liquor on the island for many years now, but the commercialisation of the island has put pressure on the future of this traditional family business.

…READ ON THE JEJU WEEKLY

"Fried Pikachu Sold in South Korean Street Food Stalls"

Those travelling to Korea to try its cuisine will have no problem finding top-notch restaurants to please their palates, but what travellers should also expect is a delicious array of street-side delights that are equally tasty, a fraction of the price, and you may even find something special… like a deep-fried Pikachu on a stick! This curious piece of meat will set you back around $0.45, but the memories of munching little Pika will no doubt live on forever.

…READ ON I AM KOREA