Jongga

Season 10 Prime Chef Winner Kristen Kish is teaming up with Jongga, the main producer of kimchi in Korea and the main imported Korean kimchi model in the US, to assist the model’s new Technology Preservation marketing campaign. We caught up with the co-host of Netflix’s Iron Chef to talk in regards to the marketing campaign, kimchi, and her upcoming tasks.

JL: How did you find yourself teaming with Jongga Kimchi? 

KK: Kimchi is certainly one of my favourite dishes and is a staple in my pantry, so partnering Jongga – the primary kimchi model worldwide – felt genuine to me and my Korean heritage. When Jongga approached me about their Technology Preservation marketing campaign – which is elevating consciousness round plant biodiversity and preserving plant-forward meals, I knew I used to be thinking about teaming up with them. As a chef, meals preservation has all the time been necessary to me, and I’m thrilled to assist Jongga unfold the phrase about this necessary situation. 

JL: What are a few of your favourite recipes utilizing kimchi? 

 KK: The place do I even begin? You need to use kimchi in just about any recipe. A few of my favorites are Jongga Kimchi and Ham Puff Pastry Rolls, that are the proper appetizer in your upcoming vacation events. They’re like piggies in a blanket, however with deeper flavors & spices and an additional crunch! I additionally love making Jongga Kimchi Creamed Corn Croquettes, which is one other scrumptious, comforting recipe you possibly can get pleasure from as a aspect dish or a snack. The mixture of soppy potatoes and crunchy kimchi is so satisfying! 

JL: Why is it necessary for preserving plant biodiversity? 

KK: Jongga noticed research exhibiting that 75% of all plant variety – and particularly 95% of all cabbage varieties that existed a century in the past, at the moment are gone. This alarming statistic led Jongga to think about a world with out all of the scrumptious elements that Jongga Kimchi is product of, in addition to different fruit and veggies we take with no consideration. Seeing that cabbage is likely one of the main elements in Jongga Kimchi – which is a fermented meals, the model knew they wanted to lift consciousness across the significance of preserving plant biodiversity in order that generations to return don’t want to fret about dropping their favourite greens.

JL: What was the Prime Chef expertise like for you? 

KK: It was sudden! It wasn’t one thing I significantly wished to do but it surely actually labored in my favor. I took the entire expertise 1 day at a time and had the mindset of “let’s simply get via a problem at a time.” Being on the present has given me the chance to have a platform to speak about issues which can be necessary and thrilling to me. It additionally jogged my memory that I’m adequate!

JL: What are some tasks that you’re engaged on now that we are able to stay up for seeing within the subsequent few months?  

KK: My Nationwide Geographic present “Eating places At The Finish Of The World” can be popping out in 2023 on Disney+ which I’m very excited for. I even have a line of Soju alcoholic drinks which can be anticipated to be accessible to buy by the top of the yr. If you’re in Austin, we additionally can be bringing again the yurts at my restaurant Arlo Gray from November to March for patrons to get pleasure from.

JL: When will your cookbook come out and the way can we buy it? 

KK: My cookbook is out now and is on the market wherever books are offered.

Get recipes and discover out extra about Jongga at www.JonggaGlobal.com.