Cook samgyetang and fresh kimchi in a Seoul family kitchen, then test your new skills on a nearby market tour. Small groups, hands-on stations, and recipe postcards make this a practical, memorable culinary lesson.
Cook samgyetang and fresh kimchi in a Seoul family kitchen, then test your new skills on a nearby market tour. Small groups, hands-on stations, and recipe postcards make this a practical, memorable culinary lesson.
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Operated by Four Seasons Cooking Class · Seoul, Seoul
The apartment’s kitchen hums like a small theater: a low simmer, the soft clack of porcelain, and the ginseng root sitting like quiet fuel on the counter. In a Seoul neighborhood where glass towers meet low-rise hanok, this three-hour home cooking class puts you at a family table to prepare samgyetang—Korean ginseng chicken soup—and the quick, fresh kimchi that cuts through its richness.
easy.
3 hours.
Light standing and gentle movement; suitable for most fitness levels who can stand for a few hours.
No—ingredients are provided. The optional market tour shows where to buy common items for recreating dishes at home.
The menu centers on chicken and kimchi; inform the host of dietary needs at booking so substitutions can be arranged when possible.
Maximum of four participants for individualized, hands-on instruction.
Yes—participants receive recipe postcards and guidance on ingredient replacements for international cooks.
Samgyetang rose in popularity in the 20th century as a restorative summer dish built around locally valued ginseng and simple, nutrient-dense ingredients.
The host emphasizes minimizing food waste and uses locally sourced ingredients where possible; shoppers are encouraged to favor small producers and sustainably packaged items.
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