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Banchan Story: Korean Home Cooking

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“Banchan” is often translated as “side dishes” and understood as “appetizers” at Korean BBQ restaurants. But that is not the whole story! Learn the real story of banchan, a category unto themselves and the ubiquitous feature of Korean home cooking.

Shin Kim, a chef and culinary entrepreneur, will lead the viewers to explore the delectable world of banchan in its many forms and share some of her recipes that can be easily prepared at any home.

Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this program will be conducted virtually. This live session will be provided free of charge at the specified date and time. A limited number of viewing links will be provided to the people who sign up through the form below. Those unable to view the live session will have the opportunity to watch the recorded video or listen to the podcast soon after.

 

Banchan Story: Korean Home Cooking
with
Shin Kim

Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 6 PM


The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Shin Kim, owner of Banchan Story LLC in New York, has produced Korean culinary events filled with learning from hands-on cooking and stories behind Korean cuisine since 2015.

Kim completed her business education at the University of Chicago MBA Program and her culinary training at the Institute of Culinary Education, and subsequently refined her craft at some of New York's finest Michelin-starred restaurants, including Jean Georges, Gilt, and Adour by Alain Ducasse, and premier catering establishments such as Abigail Kirsch. Kim also studied Korean temple cuisine under the Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan at Chunjinam hermitage in Jeolla Province, and also at Balwoo Gongyang, a Michelin-starred Korean temple cuisine restaurant in Seoul, Korea.

Kim’s first cookbook Vegetarian Dishes from My Korean Home with the sponsorship of Korean Food Foundation was published in 2016. Visit her YouTube channel Banchan Story.