Han Bok-ryeo (pictures courtesy of Jihwaja)Since Hwang Hye Jung recently did a story on Korea's Intangible Human Cultural Heritage #38 earlier this week, I thought I should give you a bit of background on this woman and pictures.
Bok-ryeo Han harkened the renaissance of Korea's Royal Court Cuisine through her work on the famous Korean drama, Daejanggum. It's her food that you see on the show. She is a selfless advocate of the tradition and she is the highest authority on royal court cuisine.
Bok-Ryeo Han is the highest living authority on the Royal Court Cuisine Tradition. She was awarded the title of Korea’s Intangible Human Cultural Heritage #38, which means she is the only one who can certify court cuisine chefs and restaurants. Her mother learned from the last royal chef and passed the tradition to her.
Sinsello: Royal Hot Pot(pictures courtesy of Jihwaja)You can find her institute here
Her institute also runs classes on Saturday mornings at 10am for foreigners. They are all conducted in English. I took the last term in the Spring and I learned a lot about Korean cuisine and got some great recipes as well. You observe, then you make the food and the best, you eat it!
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