The Kimchi Cookoff Contest was held on July 28, 2024, at Skyview Mall in College Point, New York.
NEW
YORK, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Organized by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade
Corporation, the event aimed to highlight the infinite potential of
Korean kimchi, which is already beloved in the U.S. and worldwide,
and to share Korean culture with a broader audience.
This was the first time the event was held this year. An online
call for entries attracted numerous applicants, and 50 participants
who submitted recipes using kimchi were selected for the
preliminary round. The recipes were evaluated based on originality,
aesthetics, and localization ideas. In the final round, 80% of the
score came from the judges, and 20% from the audience, determining
the final rankings.
The winner, Latesha James from
Virginia, presented a Kimchi rice
grits with Korean pot roast, earning first place. Ana Cruz from Dallas took second place with her Kimchi
Stuffed Poblano Peppers, and Frank
Hu from San Francisco won
third place with his Kimchi Cheese Croquettes. Head Judge Chris Cho
Chef remarked, "We selected dishes that not only used kimchi in an
original and creative way but were also easy for others to
replicate and delicious." All three judges unanimously agreed on
the first-place winner.
Renowned chef Chris Cho Chef commented, "In New York, where
chefs are always interested in new flavors and ingredients, kimchi
is no longer an exotic ingredient but a staple for adding flavor."
He also mentioned that the recipes he encountered during the
contest were a great source of inspiration for him as a chef.
Rachel Yoon, President of Korea
Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. in North America, said, "The affection and
popularity of kimchi among American locals were also demonstrated
qualitatively through this contest," adding, "We will continue to
support the Korean kimchi industry and promote kimchi globally to
ensure that high-quality Korean kimchi is widely consumed in the
global food market."
Meanwhile, exports of kimchi to the U.S., known as a
representative K-fermented food beneficial for boosting immunity
and gut health, saw a sharp increase from $14.8 million in 2019 to $29 million in 2022 and reached $40 million by the end of 2023. As of the end of
June 2024, U.S. exports of kimchi
stood at $24 million, an increase of
18.9% compared to the previous year.
Media Contact
Ji-Young Lyons, J Vision
USA, 1 9175700276,
Jvisionusa@gmail.com
Vivian Lee, OneSum
Communications, 1 917-881-2441, vivian@onesum.net
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