Switzerland gets taste of Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan's temple food
Korean temple food has developed a reputation around the world for its clean taste and health benefits.
People in Switzerland were able to get a taste of the unique cuisine made by a Korean Buddhist nun, …who became widely known after an appearance on a popular TV series.
Park Se-young has more.
The kitchen at this restaurant in Zurich is headed by a chef from Korea.
Asia Society Switzerland has invited Jeong Kwan, a Zen Buddhist nun and temple chef, for an introduction to temple cuisine.
Temple food uses a wide variety of vegetables, and ingredients like lotus root and fresh ginseng were flown over from Korea.
After appearing in an episode of the Netflix show 'Chef's Table,' Jeong Kwan became renowned for her temple cuisine.
With growing interest in vegan and fermented foods, her visit attracted much attention from local media.
"Vegan and fermented foods are becoming a new trend not just in Switzerland but in Europe and across America, but this tradition dates back over a thousand years at temples in Korea. I'm excited and very happy to be able to share this with people today."
The guests were able to experience a new side of Korean cuisine.
"The Korean food I knew was mostly meat-based, and this was my first vegetarian Korean meal. I really liked the variety and richness of the food."
Jeong Kwan says temple cuisine is part of the process of enlightenment.
"Korean food goes beyond eating; it's about cultivating and focusing on one's mind. Through food, people can go on a journey of self-discovery and become one in essence with the food. I hope people can realize this happiness during their lifetime and become self-aware."
Jeong Kwan hopes to play a role in letting more people know about temple food and Buddhist culture.
Park Se-young, Arirang News.
People in Switzerland were able to get a taste of the unique cuisine made by a Korean Buddhist nun, …who became widely known after an appearance on a popular TV series.
Park Se-young has more.
The kitchen at this restaurant in Zurich is headed by a chef from Korea.
Asia Society Switzerland has invited Jeong Kwan, a Zen Buddhist nun and temple chef, for an introduction to temple cuisine.
Temple food uses a wide variety of vegetables, and ingredients like lotus root and fresh ginseng were flown over from Korea.
After appearing in an episode of the Netflix show 'Chef's Table,' Jeong Kwan became renowned for her temple cuisine.
With growing interest in vegan and fermented foods, her visit attracted much attention from local media.
"Vegan and fermented foods are becoming a new trend not just in Switzerland but in Europe and across America, but this tradition dates back over a thousand years at temples in Korea. I'm excited and very happy to be able to share this with people today."
The guests were able to experience a new side of Korean cuisine.
"The Korean food I knew was mostly meat-based, and this was my first vegetarian Korean meal. I really liked the variety and richness of the food."
Jeong Kwan says temple cuisine is part of the process of enlightenment.
"Korean food goes beyond eating; it's about cultivating and focusing on one's mind. Through food, people can go on a journey of self-discovery and become one in essence with the food. I hope people can realize this happiness during their lifetime and become self-aware."
Jeong Kwan hopes to play a role in letting more people know about temple food and Buddhist culture.
Park Se-young, Arirang News.
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