AsianDB: TV Series

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Also Known As:	Daejangkeum, Dae Jang Geum, Jewel in the Palace, Great Jang Geum, Taejanggum
Starring:	Lee Young-Ae, Yang Mi-Kyung, Ji Jin-Hee
Director:	Lee Byung-Hoon(a)
Country of Origin:	South Korea
Genre:	TV, Traditional, Drama
Subtitles:	English, Chinese, Malay
Sound:	Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Releasing Date:	Aug 01, 2005
Product Made In:	Malaysia
Aspect Ratio:	1.33:1
Case:	Keep Case

Region Code: All, NTSC
Single Side Dual Layer

The famous Korean drama "Jewel in the Palace" has brought a great impact to the world owing to its touching stories, splendid acting from the actors, as well as striking the audiences' interest towards the Korean culture and the imperial cuisine. Jang-geum (Lee Young Ae) and Hang Sang-gong (Yang Mi Kyung) has introduced lots of delicious dishes in this popular drama. The imperial cuisine consists of steamed dishes, soup, kimchi, and many more. It's an absolute mouth-watering programme keeping audiences enthralled while watching it. Stay tuned with Yang Mi Kyung and the Korean's cuisine expert, Mrs. Lee Jong Im in these 4 episodes of "Royal Cuisine - Jewel in the Palace" to reviews the various dishes in "Jewel in the Palace" and also, the NG features. Watch out for the demonstration of cooking methods of the imperial cuisine, feel the experience of being a Sang-gong!

DUBU-CHEONGOL Han-sanggung instructed Jang-geum to cook even thought Jang-geum has lost her sense of taste. Han-sanggung shedded tears whilst sampling this dish . It is known as the 'Food of Tears' (Dubu-cheongol). Bean curd is a healthy alternative ingredient Dubu-cheongol could now be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. In imperial cooking, Dubu-cheongol is prepared diffently.

BEEF-MUSHROOM-SANJEOK Jang-geum proved her prowess in her cooking skill while preparing whale meat. Whale meat is scarce & not easily available, Thus, beef is used to replace whale meat in this Beef-Mushroom-Sanjeok. Skewered beef & mushroom provides a balanced nutrition. This dish is also prepared during ritual ceremonies.

SEOPSAMSAM Could you recall which dessert Choi-sanggung prepared after the First lady competition? It was the Seopsamsam, which is fried belly flower. It aids in improving one's appetite, refreshes the body and eliminating exhaustion. Sliced dates were used to garnish this dessert.