Kim Poong's beef tartare cake triggers culinary trauma for KwakTube

During a wedding celebration for Park Tae-gyun, Kim Poong presented a beef tartare three-layer whole cake topped with tofu and mayonnaise cream. The unconventional dish caused KwakTube to recall a previous trauma involving Kim Poong's past attempt at mixing whipped cream with jajangmyeon noodles.

Culinary writer Kim Poong presented an unconventional dish to celebrate an acquaintance's wedding, eliciting both laughter and bewilderment from the cast. A special video for 'Chef & My Fridge' released by JTBC captured Kim Poong's circle of acquaintances gathering to face his cooking, each displaying their unique personalities.

"Nightmare of Jajangmyeon Cake"... Mixed reactions to Kim Poong's experimental cooking

During the event, Kim Poong introduced a unique menu item called the 'Beef Tartare Three-Layer Whole Cake' to celebrate the recently married Park Tae-gyun. The dish uses beef tartare and vegetables to form a cake shape, topped with a cream made from tofu and mayonnaise. Kim Poong stated he prepared the dish to express his heart since he could not personally provide a wedding cake.

However, once the dish was revealed, KwakTube, who was present, expressed bewilderment by recalling memories from a past cooking program shared with Kim Poong. KwakTube jokingly expressed concern, mentioning a time Kim Poong cooked by mixing whipped cream with jajangmyeon noodles, stating that even hearing the word 'cake' felt like it triggered a trauma. This moment revealed how Kim Poong's experimental cooking style serves as both a fun memory and a memory to avoid for his acquaintances.

KwakTube's marriage confession and Kim Poong's 'tears' episode

Personal updates from the cast flowed naturally during the cooking process. KwakTube, who recently married, shared that this appearance was very meaningful to him. He confessed that while working at the Embassy of Azerbaijan, where it was difficult to find Korean food, he found inspiration by watching 'Chef & My Fridge,' making it the sole joy of his professional life. KwakTube lightened the atmosphere by sharing episodes regarding his daily life with his wife and the marriage process.

In this process, a past episode regarding Kim Poong's 'tears' was also revisited. Regarding Kim Poong showing tears during a past wedding-related scene, the cast engaged in a playful debate over whether those tears were sincere or a set 'concept.' Kim Poong recalled the atmosphere at the time, mentioning a situation where he shed tears during a specific segment of a rehearsal.

Cream pouring out upon removing plastic, completion of the 'uncollapsing cake'

The 'Beef Tartare Three-Layer Whole Cake,' completed amidst tension, was served in a unique way where the internal cream pours out once the plastic wrap is removed. Kim Poong staged the process of removing the plastic with the hope that the cake would not collapse. KwakTube and the other cast members checked if the cake would maintain its shape as they tasted the dish.

During the cooking process, Kim Poong showed him adhering to his own culinary philosophy, such as debating whether to add chili oil, while the cast members continued their meal, accepting his cooking style as if it were familiar. The dish, filled with Kim Poong's personality, added variety to the entertainment as it coincided with the celebrations of his acquaintances.

Source: JTBC Entertainment (YouTube)