Han Bok-ryeo facts for kids
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Han Bok-ryeo is a famous expert in Korean royal court cuisine. This is the special food once made for kings and queens in Korea. She was born on May 13, 1947.
Her mother, Hwang Hye-seong, was also a well-known researcher of this unique cooking style. Han Bok-ryeo has dedicated her life to continuing her mother's work. She helps bring these old recipes back to life and makes them fit for modern times.
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Early Life and Education
Han Bok-ryeo was born in 1947. She is the oldest daughter of Hwang Hye-seong, who was also a pioneer in Korean royal court cuisine. Han Bok-ryeo followed in her mother's footsteps.
She studied at several universities to learn about food. She earned her master's degree in Horticulture from The University of Seoul. She also studied Food Engineering at Korea University. Later, she received her doctorate in Food and Nutrition from Myongji University.
Contributions to Korean Cuisine
Han Bok-ryeo works hard to keep Korean royal court cuisine alive. Her mother worked to organize and record these traditional recipes. Han Bok-ryeo helps to recreate these dishes and make them popular again.
Her efforts have been very successful. She even received a special award from the Minister of Culture. This award recognized her important work.
Special Projects and Media
Han Bok-ryeo has been involved in many important projects. In 2000, she helped create the menus for the Inter-Korean summit. This was a big meeting between leaders from North and South Korea.
She also worked as a food consultant for the famous Korean TV show Dae Jang Geum. This show was about a chef in the royal palace. Han Bok-ryeo made sure the food shown in the drama was accurate and looked real.
Current Work and Recognition
Today, Han Bok-ryeo leads the Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine. This institute helps to research and teach about traditional Korean food. She also runs two Korean restaurants. Their names are 'Jihwaja' (지화자) and 'Gungyeon' (궁연).
Her dedication to Korean royal court cuisine is highly recognized. She has been named an "important cultural property No. 38." This means she is officially recognized as a master artisan of this special cooking style.
See also
- Yoon Sook-ja
- Gyuhap chongseo
- Suunjapbang
- Domundaejak
