Kimchi Chronicles Season 1 Episode 12

Ep 12. The Street Food Chronicles

  • TV-G
  • September 17, 2011
  • 25 min

In Kimchi Chronicles season 1 episode 12, entitled "The Street Food Chronicles," we are taken on a culinary adventure through the bustling streets of South Korea. Hosts Marja and Jean-Georges Vongerichten explore the vibrant street food scene, sampling a variety of dishes from different vendors and learning about their origins and preparation techniques.

The episode begins with Marja and Jean-Georges visiting a traditional Korean market, where they discover a plethora of ingredients that are used in many Korean dishes. They marvel at the variety of fish, vegetables, and spices on offer and get a glimpse into the daily lives of the vendors who sell them.

From there, they make their way to Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and largest markets in Seoul, where they dive straight into the heart of the street food scene. The market is bustling with vendors selling a wide range of foods, from dumplings to pancakes to noodles and more. Marja and Jean-Georges set out to sample as much as they can, trying everything from bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) to hotteok (sweet stuffed pancakes).

Throughout their culinary journey, Marja and Jean-Georges meet with various street vendors and hear their stories, learning about their heritage and the techniques they use to create their dishes. For example, they meet a woman who has been making mandu (dumplings) for over 40 years and uses a special technique to hand-wrap each one, ensuring that it is stuffed with the perfect balance of ingredients.

In addition to savory dishes, Marja and Jean-Georges also indulge in some sweet treats along the way. They try hotteok filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, as well as bungeoppang, a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste. They even try an ice cream sandwich made with a slice of toasted bread instead of cookies!

The episode also highlights some of the unique aspects of South Korean street food culture. For example, Marja and Jean-Georges visit a "toast truck," a mobile vendor that sells toasted sandwiches filled with ingredients like ham, sausage, cheese, and even spam. They also visit a "tteokbokki alley," a narrow street lined with vendors selling tteokbokki, a popular Korean snack made with chewy rice cakes served in a spicy gochujang sauce.

Overall, "The Street Food Chronicles" is a fun and informative episode that showcases the incredible diversity and creativity of South Korean street food. Marja and Jean-Georges's enthusiasm for the food and the people who make it is infectious, and viewers will likely find themselves craving some of the delicious dishes they try along the way.

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  • First Aired
    September 17, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • Language
    English