Jung Ho-young's Intense Technique and Choi Hyun Seok's Loneliness... Cooking Battle of 'Chef & My Fridge' Chefs

In the 89th episode of the JTBC variety program 'Chef & My Fridge', chefs presented dishes for guests, revealing their individual techniques and the meanings embedded in their cooking. In this episode, chefs Jung Ho-young, Choi Hyun Seok, and Kwon Sung-joon participated and engaged in a cooking battle.

Jung Ho-young's Technique and Red Shrimp Head Fritters

In the video, chef Jung Ho-young continued the cooking process while preparing a dish made with ground clam meat and shrimp. In particular, he was captured appearing to use his hands while handling hot oil. Chef Jung Ho-young presented a dish utilizing pumpkin flowers and red shrimp heads, and the red shrimp head fritters left a strong impression on viewers. During the cooking process, chef Jung Ho-young focused on increasing the level of perfection, such as making sujaebi (hand-pulled dough flakes) to flavor the broth. The dish made by Jung Ho-young led the flow of the battle, receiving evaluations that it was perfect in terms of texture and technique.

Choi Hyun Seok's 'Taste of Loneliness' in Vongole

Chef Choi Hyun Seok completed a vongole dish for the guest Kwon Sung-joon. During the plating process, chef Choi Hyun Seok showed himself utilizing negative space, and described the finished dish as the "taste of loneliness." This was conveyed with the intention of expressing his own lonely emotions through the dish. Regarding the seasoning of the dish, there was a mention that it was "a little salty," but ultimately, reactions followed that the flavors matched well. Chef Choi Hyun Seok even appeared to shed tears during the cooking process, revealing the emotions contained in the dish.

Cooking for Kwon Sung-joon and the Chefs' Reactions

At the center of this battle was the guest, Kwon Sung-joon. Kwon Sung-joon showed different reactions while tasting the dishes presented by the chefs. Regarding Jung Ho-young's sujaebi dish, the opinion was given that the texture was very good, and Kwon Sung-joon appeared moved by the dish. The chefs added tension and fun to the battle by conversing with each other regarding the dish titles and the forms of plating. In particular, Jung Ho-young's dish received high praise in terms of texture, to the point that Kwon Sung-joon mentioned, "If there is no sujaebi, it is not Kwon Sung-joon."