Dae Jang Geum Imperial Court Cuisine - Part 1 (1)

Author: Li Zhongren
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
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The recently aired TV drama "Dae Jang Geum" ( Jewel in the Palace), which depicts court cuisine, has been highly favored by audiences. The drama has garnered attention due to its rigorous structure, vivid plot, and gripping storyline, while also showcasing a rich variety of courtly dishes. The immense popularity of "Dae Jang Geum" has also sparked a strong interest in the unrealistic yet luxurious courtly feasts far removed from daily life. At this time, MBC and () Paran Company were pleased to publish and distribute the courtly feasts from the drama in the form of DVDs and books.
Food represents a nation's culture, and particularly in court cuisine, countless wisdom is embedded, reflecting the cultural connotations of the era. Through strict management and systematic research, courtly feasts have reached an exceptionally high level, with rational combinations of nutritional ingredients and scientific preparation methods, making them an excellent traditional cuisine of our country. Additionally, the selection and use of ingredients in courtly feasts are highly meticulous, with a dazzling variety of dishes, embodying the essence of "Slow Food."
Due to the strict selection and elaborate preparation methods of courtly feasts, as well as the extremely complex production process, they are rarely accessible or personally prepared by ordinary people. Therefore, this book not only introduces 12 types of courtly feasts but also includes 12 modern dishes that can be made at home.
With heartfelt gratitude, we hope that everyone, inspired by the TV drama "Dae Jang Geum," will continue to appreciate courtly feasts. If reading this book allows you to add a delicious courtly feast to your family's dining table, bringing greater happiness and prosperity to your home, I will feel deeply honored.
Li Zhongren, Korean culinary researcher