[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

The Telegraph goes beyond kimchi for the Winter Olympics, see how a unique family brewing business in PyeongChang is keeping potato wine flowing, McDonalds Korea introduces a special burger for PyeongChang 2018, and My Korean Kitchen shares an easy-to-follow recipe for a versatile and healthy dish with a curry kicker.

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"Beyond kimchi in South Korea: how to eat your way around the Winter Olympics host nation"

"I was sitting in a small, rural restaurant in South Korea and I'd never had such a spectacular lunch", writes Sophie Butler for the UK's The Telegraph. Sophie recently went on an eight-day "Real Food Adventure" around South Korea that "promised to give a comprehensive insight into Korean cooking of all varieties as well as a glimpse into a country which will be thrust into the international limelight as host to the 2018 Winter Olympics next month". In this article, Sophie not only shares her personal experience of eating her way around the Land of the Morning Calm, but she also offers some great advice for first-timer travellers looking to get the most out of the time in Korea. If you are coming over for the Winter Games, or in the near future, this guide is not to be missed.

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"Brewer's unwavering enthusiasm for traditional spirit"

Hong Jin-ho's family brewery in PyeongChang, the Odae Seoju Brewery, specialises in "seo-ju", a homemade potato wine that contains around 13% alcohol. According to The Korea Times, the 70s and 80s were somewhat of a 'golden age' for homemade Korean alcoholic beverages. Hong, however, notes that there were no recipes for potato wine, but that his father learned how to make it from a North Korean friend. The Korea Times has more on Hong's unique family business and story...

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"Hanwoo burger: McDonald Korea's PyeongChang tribute"

McDonald's Korea has had a hard time managing public opinion of late, but the fast-food giant is looking to capitalise on two things Korea has going for it right now: the country's premium local beef ("hanwoo"), and the Winters Games in PyeongChang. The "hanwoo burger" was made available at the end of January to around 400 selected restaurants. "The meat, according to the company, is from cattle from the Gangwon Province city of Pyeongchang, where hanwoo farming has been rigorous". The new hanwoo burger goes for 9,000 won ($9.30).

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES

"BAKED CURRIED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SALAD"

Sue updates a (very) old recipe of hers for baked curried chicken breast in this new post on My Korean Kitchen. "It's a versatile dish that will also give you a healthy, light and meal prep friendly lunch/dinner option!" Sue's popular food blog is a great first stop for anyone set on exploring the wonderful world of Korean cuisine. On My Korean Kitchen you'll find a rich database of fantastic recipes, informative videos, related ebooks, stunning snaps, as well as tons of tips for K-cooking in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy!

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