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The Street Food Chronicles

Documentary

TV-PG

25

Aug 31, 2020

On this episode, Marja and Jean-Georges eat street food all over the peninsula, including silkworm larvae, hoddeok, sweet pancakes filled with peanuts and sugar, and Dragon’s Beard, a candy made of stretched honey and nuts.

Season 1, 13 episodes

season 1 (13 episodes)

The Kimchi Chronicles Begin,

An introduction to the basics of Korean cooking starting with, of course, kimchi. Jean-Georges and Marja are joined in the kitchen by their real-life neighbors, actors Hugh and Deb Jackman. Together they prepare two iconic Korean dishes.

The Rice Chronicles,

Rice, the bread and butter of the Korean table is explored from Busan, Korea’s second-largest city, all the way to Seoul. Along the way, Marja and her dear friend, the actress Heather Graham, learn about instant rice.

The Jeju Chronicles,

Jean-Georges teams with the Julia Child of Jeju Island—the Hawaii of Korea and a veritable garden of Eden. They shop for ingredients at the sprawling 5-Day Market and bring it all back to an authentic folk village where they cook over open fires.

The Seafood Chronicles,

Living into one of the most amazing Korean traditions, Jean-Georges visits with the haenyos of Jeju Island, true mermaids who free-dive for seafood off the rocky coast. Jean-Georges feasts on fresher-than-fresh sea urchins.

The Bean Chronicles,

The variety of bean-based dishes in Korean cuisine is a testament to Korea’s ingenuity and resourcefulness. On The Bean Chronicles, Marja travels to Chodang to see artisanal tofu get made the old-fashioned way with fresh soybeans and ocean water.

The Beef Chronicles,

Tracing the history of beef, The Beef Chronicles tap into Korea’s religious, political, and economic evolutions. Marja and her friends, food experts Diana and Jennifer, enjoy bulgogi in Seoul and then Marja eats it again in Andong.

The Fish Chronicles,

Marja visits Sokcho, where most of her Korean family resides, to visit Dapeo port early in the morning to see the gigantic octopus come ashore and later eat a memorable meal of simply grilled shellfish in a seaside restaurant.

The Seoul Food Chronicles,

The best of South Korea’s capital city, The Seoul Food Chronicles cover everything from royal court cuisine to late-night drinks and snacks consumed exclusively in pop-up tents.

The Chicken Chronicles,

Beginning in Andong, the spiritual capital of Korea, Marja participates in the area’s festive masked dance ritual and learns about the local salted mackerel before getting into jjimtak, Andong’s real knockout specialty.

The Noodle and Dumpling Chronicles,

Like an Italian with a bowl of spaghetti or tortellini, a Korean eating a heap of noodles or dumplings is a satisfied customer. In Korea, slurping is not only permitted, it’s considered a compliment to the cook.

The Pork Chronicles,

As opposed to the lean-is-better preference in America, Koreans love their pork full of fat and, incidentally, full of flavor. On this episode, Marja, her dear friend, Heather Graham, and an expert food blogger named Daniel eat classic pork barbeque.

The Street Food Chronicles,

On this episode, Marja and Jean-Georges eat street food all over the peninsula, including silkworm larvae, hoddeok, sweet pancakes filled with peanuts and sugar, and Dragon’s Beard, a candy made of stretched honey and nuts.

The Kimchi Chronicles Conclude,

The episode begins in the ethereal countryside where Marja spends a day with the Alice Waters of Korea and learns the authentic way to make kimchi as well as holiday dishes to celebrate the new year.

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Kimchi Chronicles

Documentary

TV-PG

1

25

Join chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his Korean-born wife Marja on Kimchi Chronicles - part travelogue, part food fantasy and part documentary of self-discovery.

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