Actor Lee Jung-il cooks 100 lobster servings for hospital anniversary

Actor Lee Jung-il prepared a massive 100-serving lobster feast to celebrate a hospital's 3rd anniversary. To overcome the lack of an oven, the team used a steamer and skewers to cook the lobsters in seven-minute intervals.

Actor Lee Jung-il showed special devotion by preparing a massive 100-serving special meal to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of a hospital's opening. In a video released by KBS WORLD TV, the process of Lee personally cooking dishes using 100 lobsters for the hospital staff was captured.

Cooking 100 lobsters using a steamer in an oven-less environment

The core of the day's cooking was the special meal utilizing 100 lobsters. Prepared for the hospital's 3rd anniversary, the menu was sufficient to raise the expectations of the staff on-site. Unexpected variables also occurred during the cooking process, as the team had to cook a large quantity of lobsters in an environment where an oven could not be used. Lee and the cooking team decided to use a steamer instead of an oven. To prevent the lobster meat from shrinking as it cooked, a meticulous method was used where skewers were inserted into the tails during steaming. Detailed preparations continued, such as adding lemon slices to eliminate odors.

There were tense moments during the cooking process. Due to the nature of large-scale cooking, it was necessary to check the degree of doneness during the 7-minute steaming process. When it was determined that the meat was not sufficiently cooked, the tension on-site increased as they had to hurriedly re-steam the lobsters to meet the mealtime. Despite the hot heat, the cooking team continued manual work to preserve the color and texture of the lobsters.

The secret to the 'cheat key' sauce blending butter, mayonnaise, and cheese

The special sauce determined the taste of the lobster. Lee prepared a sauce based on butter, mayonnaise, and oligosaccharide. In particular, he identified an ingredient that adds a pungent flavor as the "cheat key" to cut through the greasiness and create a sophisticated taste. To add visual abundance and depth of flavor, plenty of mozzarella cheese was placed on top of the finished lobsters.

The cooking team performed the laborious task of individually applying sauce and topping cheese on all 100 lobsters. During this process, their ability to complete the dishes quickly with skilled hand movements drew attention. The finished lobster dish showcased a visual quality comparable to a family restaurant, drawing a positive response from the scene.

A 100-person table filled with the actor's sincerity

This special meal is interpreted as more than just food, representing the heart that actor Lee Jung-il conveys to the hospital members. Having built a friendship through frequent visits to the hospital, Lee showed his affection by personally participating in the cooking for the staff even during his acting career. On-site, reactions followed that the sincerity of the person who prepared it was projected into the menu, with some even evaluating the dishes prepared with Lee's devotion as "works of love."

The lively atmosphere continued as additional menu items, such as citron miso chicken ribs, were prepared alongside the lobster dishes. Lee Jung-il's challenge in completing 100 servings of side dishes and special meals concluded as a special event celebrating the hospital's 3rd anniversary.

Source: KBS WORLD TV (YouTube)