Lee Jang-woo of 'Do You Know Homecooked Meals' has taken on upscale Korean cuisine and party food in Thailand, rising as a 'K-Homecooked Meal Evangelist.'
On the 3rd episode of MBN and MBC Every1's 'Do You Know Homecooked Meals,' broadcast on 10:20 p.m. on the 23rd, the cheerful final journey of Lee Jang-woo and BamBam in Thailand unfolded. That day, the two not only served a Korean breakfast that captures both taste and nutrition to BamBam's younger sister, but also met with Wat Chara Burarak (hereinafter called Pla), a representative of Thailand's top food service industry, spreading the diverse charm of 'K-Homecooked Meals' warmly.
Earlier, BamBam, who suggested visiting the house of his younger sister, who is a 'Thai living alone,' led Lee Jang-woo to a three-story mansion. Lee Jang-woo exclaimed, "Your sister has succeeded!" surprised by the large house, while BamBam proudly said, "My sister bought this house on her own." Immediately after, the two showed the ingredients they had prepared and declared, "I will prepare a delicious breakfast!" However, despite the size of the three-story house, the kitchen contained only a one-person mini rice cooker and a single pot, and there were no ingredients at all, which puzzled Lee Jang-woo. Nevertheless, he managed to whip up gochujang stew, bulgogi, and rolled eggs using just the pot. BamBam, whose cooking skills have greatly improved, took charge of the rolled eggs, and when praised by Lee Jang-woo, he appealed, "When I get married, I will be the perfect husband," bringing laughter.
Finally, breakfast was completed, and after preparing to leave for work, BamBam's younger sister repeatedly exclaimed, "It's delicious!" showcasing a storm of eating. After finishing the meal, BamBam even had an instant video call with his mother, during which Lee Jang-woo complimented her, saying, "Your lips resemble Angelina Jolie," to which his mother replied, "I'm barefaced right now; is that a compliment or an insult?" causing everyone to burst into laughter. After the warm conversation, BamBam efficiently finished washing the dishes and said, "Our family usually doesn't express (gratitude) well, but my younger sister will probably be thankful deep down" as he left his sister's house.
Next, Lee Jang-woo suggested, "Let's go to my friend's restaurant" and headed to a famous local restaurant. He introduced Pla, the restaurant's owner, saying, "If BamBam has a superstar friend in the entertainment industry, this friend is a superstar in the food industry." Pla is the CEO of 'Thai Cuisine,' leading 14 brands with an annual revenue of 170 billion won, and it was all the more surprising that one of her brands is a famous Thai restaurant known as a 'Seong Si-kyung restaurant.' Furthermore, BamBam had a connection with Pla, as he previously posted a photo from her restaurant and was told by an employee, "You'll get free meals if you visit the restaurant in the future." Pla coolly acknowledged the 'BamBam free pass.'
In a pleasant atmosphere, Pla served dishes that elevated traditional Thai cuisine, such as 'Kai Luk Khae,' which involves fried eggs drizzled with sweet and sour sauce, and 'Hor Mok Poo Kanom,' which uses minced fish and spicy herbs. After tasting 'Neua Dtae Diew,' a Thai-style braised beef dish, Lee Jang-woo exclaimed, "Thailand's number one! Jang-woo's number one pick!" and remarked, "I'm sure all Koreans will love this taste." While BamBam devoured the familiar yet unique dishes with relish, he smiled and said, "Today is the happiest during the filming in Thailand," while Lee Jang-woo, surprised by the high standard of Thai home cooking, jokingly said, "If I had eaten home-cooked meals like this, I would have gained more weight."
To reward the magnificent food by Pla, the two decided to provide party food in response to the invitation from her business partner's family. Everyone arrived at Pla's business partner's house, where the interior included a swimming pool and gym, leaving Lee Jang-woo speechless, asking, "Isn't this a museum?" Moved by the perfectly equipped two kitchens, complete with cooking equipment and ingredients, Lee Jang-woo devoted himself to cooking. He completed a high-end dish of braised beef with chestnut puree and a soybean paste stew loaded with beef. BamBam also brought out his own secret recipe som tam, saying, "I want to be evaluated by Pla." When the beautifully plated dishes were set on the table, Pla and the business partner's family were touched, saying, "BamBam is personally serving us."
Finally, after tasting the galbi jjim, filled with excitement, Pla said, "It's so delicious that I want to sell it in Thailand," and praised the dish. Lee Jang-woo responded, "I will write down the recipe for you." The husband of Pla's business partner, Tuk-ta, recalled the stew his Korean roommate's mother used to make during college while eating the soybean paste stew made by Lee Jang-woo. BamBam's som tam also received a successful evaluation. After tasting the som tam, Lee Jang-woo exclaimed, "It's the best som tam I've ever had," and Pla and her family also gave a thumbs up, saying, "You can really feel the true spicy taste of Thailand."
As the meal came to an end, the family expressed, "It had a taste that felt warm. I think I will continue to think about it," to which BamBam empathized, saying, "What I keep thinking about is home-cooked meals!" Lee Jang-woo also conveyed the sincerity of 'K-Homecooked Meals' with the words, "Home-cooked meals are foods that warm the heart." As the delightful culinary journey in Thailand concluded, the next broadcast teased the journey of Lee Jang-woo and his 'New Homecooked Meal Friend' Jung-hyuk who are heading to Taiwan, raising excitement.
Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo recently announced his marriage to actress Jo Hye-won, who is 8 years younger, on November 23. He mentioned in a recent live session, "I'm currently on a diet ahead of the wedding shoot," adding, "The goal is 87kg. I need to lose about 20kg from my current weight," revealing that he is well over 100kg.
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