The Table of Table Tennis Students, Filled from Braised Short Ribs to Jajangmyeon in 'Trot Kitchen: The Running Dinner Show'

A special feast was prepared for high school table tennis players who are sweating profusely in preparation for national competitions. In 'Trot Kitchen: The Running Dinner Show' reported by TV CHOSUN MUSIC, a magnificent table prepared by Lim Tae-hoon and Yoon Na-ra for the table tennis students was revealed.

Sweetness from pear instead of sugar, braised short ribs and menbosha filled with the chef's sincerity

The center of the table on this day was the braised short ribs filled with sincerity. To provide sweetness for the braised short ribs, the preparation team focused on bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients, such as using pear instead of white sugar. Cheongyang chili peppers were added to balance the flavor. The menbosha, made directly by the chef, also drew attention. The menbosha, made using minced shrimp, stood out in its harmony with the sauce and captured the students' palates.

The popularity of the braised short ribs was hotter than expected. The students focused on their meal, reacting with "It's really delicious." As the popularity grew to the point where the braised short ribs were running low, scenes were captured where extra refills of the braised short ribs were provided on-site.

"Physicality is important in table tennis" A sincere conversation shared with prospects

The mealtime went beyond a simple place to eat and became a time to communicate with the table tennis players, who are national-level prospects. On-site, highly skilled students were present, including 4 out of 10 people, which included candidates for the national team. The coach and students also shared stories about the physical conditions required for table tennis. In particular, the characteristics of the sport, such as the impact of arm and leg length (reach) on defense and offense in table tennis matches, were mentioned.

The story of the coach, who first stepped foot here 30 years ago and has been coaching students until now, was also shared. The story that he initially planned to stay only briefly but remained as a leader until now, drawn by the passion of his disciples and colleagues, made the atmosphere on-site even warmer. The students continued their meal while having short conversations about their future dreams and current training.

From freshly cooked jajangmyeon to sweet melon dessert

Another delicacy followed for the students who had filled their stomachs with braised short ribs. The jajangmyeon, which the chef boiled the noodles for on the spot, was the protagonist of the table until the very end. The jajangmyeon topped with a fried egg provided a hearty final meal for the students. While conveying the difficulties of the food preparation process, the chef felt rewarded seeing the students eating deliciously.

The meal was decorated with a prepared melon dessert. Serving high-sugar melon as dessert signaled the end of the abundant feast. This meal went beyond a simple mukbang and concluded as a place to deliver encouragement and support to the adolescent athletes running toward their dreams.

Source: TVCHOSUN MUSIC (YouTube)