Two distinguished Korean chefs traveled to Budapest in early November to share the ancient art and modern science of Korean fermentation with Hungarian culinary professionals. Chefs Minji Kim and Seung-An Oh made the journey from Seoul as part of an innovative cultural exchange program focused on traditional Korean sauce-making techniques.

The collaborative event, called the "Taste of Jang" workshop, served as a centerpiece of K-Food Week, an extensive program series organized by the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary. The initiative was launched through a partnership between the Korean Food Promotion Institute and the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary, demonstrating the growing international interest in Korean culinary traditions.

Over the course of two intensive days on November 3rd and 4th, the Korean chefs conducted both educational lectures and practical hands-on workshops. They worked closely with renowned Hungarian culinary professionals and gastronomy journalists to demonstrate the philosophy and intricate techniques behind Jang, Korea's traditional fermented sauces. The workshop aimed to bring fresh inspiration and new flavors to Hungarian restaurant kitchens while preserving the authentic methods of Korean fermentation.

The program highlighted the deep cultural significance of Jang in Korean cuisine, showcasing how these fermented sauces represent centuries of culinary wisdom and nutritional knowledge. Participants learned about the complex fermentation processes that create the unique flavors and health benefits associated with these traditional Korean condiments.

Since its establishment in 2010, the Korean Food Promotion Institute has been dedicated to elevating Hansik, traditional Korean cuisine, to prominence in the global gastronomy scene. The organization actively promotes the core values of Korean cooking: fermentation techniques, nutritional balance, and health-conscious eating practices to audiences worldwide, making this Budapest workshop part of a larger mission to share Korean culinary heritage internationally.