Everyday Gourmet Season 2 Episode 12 Episode 12
- April 24, 2012
Everyday Gourmet season 2 episode 12 provides another round of delicious and easy-to-follow recipes from our favorite chef, Justine Schofield. In this episode, Justine dives into the diverse cuisine offered by the Korean kitchen.
The episode starts with Justine exploring the Korean grocery store, gathering ingredients for her first dish: kimchi fried rice. Given that kimchi is one of the most iconic Korean dishes, and the main ingredient of this recipe, Justine shows us how to make it from scratch, explaining step by step the whole fermentation process.
Afterward, Justine heads back to the kitchen to start preparing the dishes. First off, she shares her own take on the popular Korean snack - gimbap. Instead of using traditional ingredients, Justine fills the rollings with crispy pork belly, avocado, and cucumber. To make it easy for her audience, she shares practical tips on how to perfectly roll the gimbap and add the crunchy coating.
Next up, Justine produces another crowd-pleaser - Korean fried chicken. Crispy, crunchy, and spicy, fried chicken has become a true staple of Korean cuisine and is beloved worldwide. Justine shows how to prepare the marinade, explaining that the key is a mix of gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. She then shares tips on how to get that perfect golden and crispy crust by frying the chicken twice.
Following that, Justine introduces the viewers to a less-known Korean dish, jajangmyeon. This dish uses a black bean paste, which can be found at any Korean grocery store, and is the main source of flavor. Justine gives tips on how to prepare this delicious sauce with pork belly and zucchinis, explaining that it can also be used for other dishes, like stir-fried noodles.
But that’s not all - Justine also shares her recipe for tteokbokki, a traditional Korean street food made with rice cakes, fish cakes, and a thick and spicy sauce. She guides viewers through the ingredients and steps required to make the dish, emphasizing the importance of balancing the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce to achieve just the right flavor.
Finally, Justine wraps up the episode with a dessert that puts a twist on traditional Korean flavors - Matcha Ice Cream with Sesame Crumble. Justine explains that matcha powder is a staple in many Korean desserts, and shares how easy it is to make the ice cream with only a few ingredients, including regular milk and condensed milk. The sesame crumble is a perfect complement to the matcha flavor, and a delightful way to end this Korean culinary journey.
Overall, Everyday Gourmet season 2 episode 12 provides an insight into the delicious and exciting dishes that Korean cuisine has to offer. Justine shares practical tips and step-by-step instructions for each dish that make them accessible to anyone, and her enthusiasm for the new flavors and ingredients is contagious. Whether you’re experienced in Korean cooking or new to the cuisine, this episode will be sure to inspire you to try something new in your kitchen.