Seven Nigerian youths participated in the preparation of five Korean dishes in a cooking event on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the program was organized by the Korean Cultural Center in Nigeria. The dishes prepared by the participants were Ganjang Jjimdak (Andong Jjimdax), Bibimyeon, Gochujang Jjigae, Tteokbokki, and Japchea.
According to the organizers, the program is aimed at preparing the skillful Nigerian youths for the second round of the competition slated for Aug. 16 and 17. According to the participants, KCCN has not only provided a platform for them to showcase their creativity but also helped them to explore their hidden talents as regards Korean cuisine.
Ms Pearl Ogbalu, a participant, who prepared ‘Ganjang Jjimdak’ (Andong Jjimdax) dish, said preparing the Korean dish for the first time made her feel excited. “The ingredients for Ganjang Jjimdak (Andong Jjimdax) recipe were Dangmyeon, Korean glass noodles, one-ounce boneless chicken, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce sugar, white vinegar among others,“she said. She said that cooking the dishes alone has helped her be more prepared for the upcoming competition.
“Though some people complained that the dish was a little bit too spicy, I did not feel bad because hearing such from them will make me more careful during the competition. “I tried to be time conscious by maximizing the time allocated to us, because I know it is necessary to pay close attention to time du.