'Baek Father' Baek Jong-won Completes Pu Pad Pong Curry 'Crab Curry' with Imitation Crab Meat X Milk Collaboration (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the 5th, MBC's "Baekfather: Don't Stop Cooking!" (hereafter "Baekfather") featured Baek Jong-won completing an exotic curry dish using curry powder, crab sticks, and milk.

That day, the main ingredient on "Baekfather" was curry. Among the beginner cooks living in the U.S., some prepared turmeric powder instead of Korean-style curry powder, which left Baek Jong-won somewhat perplexed. Baek Jong-won said that Korean-style curry powder is fine, but solid curry cubes are not acceptable because they are more expensive. He emphasized that since the goal is to show that delicious dishes can be made with inexpensive curry powder, it is best to cook with affordable curry powder whenever possible.

Baek Jong-won carefully cut the top part of the curry powder bag. Later, this curry powder bag was used for measuring. Baek Jong-won promised to make curry with 100g today, using half to make a typical curry and the other half to share a unique cooking tip.

The start was chopping onions. Baek Jong-won diced six paper cups worth of onions and said, "The most important thing in curry is the onion, more than the meat." He especially emphasized, "The more onions you add, the tastier it gets."

He then intended to show how to slice carrots but changed his mind, saying, "No, let's skip the carrots today. Let's skip the potatoes too. Add carrots and potatoes later when your skills improve," which brought laughter.

Baek Jong-won prepared a somewhat deep pan, poured one-third cup of cooking oil, and saut?ed the onions. He advised that if you don't have oil, you can use margarine, but not butter because it burns easily.

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At this moment, a beginner cook who introduced themselves as a detective from the violent crimes unit asked a question that made Baek Jong-won nervous. Baek Jong-won promised to give this beginner two aprons: one for children and one for adults.

Meanwhile, the onions had to be continuously saut?ed. Baek Jong-won said that if the heat seems a bit high, keep saut?ing over medium heat while simultaneously preparing the meat. If the meat is already cut at the butcher shop, it is fine to just stir-fry it in the pan.

Baek Jong-won said, "Instead of expensive beef sirloin, it's better to use pork shoulder or hind leg meat with less fat." He prepared hind leg meat and diced it into cubes the same size as the onions. Only about two cups of meat were prepared.

When the onions were saut?ed until slightly browned, Baek Jong-won added the meat and started stir-frying together. When a beginner asked if ham could be used instead of meat, Baek Jong-won replied that it was okay. He advised to sprinkle quite a bit of pepper once the meat turns white.

Baek Jong-won, who repeatedly emphasized "the more onions, the tastier," said, "For those who like it spicy, add a spoonful of red pepper powder, then immediately pour ketchup and water and bring it to a boil." He also said, "Since this is a broadcast, we do it quickly like this, but at home, boil it for about 5 minutes."

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After completing the regular curry rice, Baek Jong-won took out half and started making 'Crab Curry' with the remaining half. He mentioned Phu Phat Phong Curry, explaining, "'Phu' means 'crab,' 'Phat' means 'stir-fry,' and 'Phong' means 'powder,' so Phu Phat Phong Curry is 'crab stir-fried with curry powder.' I will make a dish imitating this."

The ingredients were milk, crab sticks, eggs, vinegar, sugar, etc., but Baek Jong-won gave a tip, "If you use coconut milk instead of milk, it definitely tastes like Phu Phat Phong Curry."

The key to the crab curry was to crush the crab sticks with the back of a knife and grill them until golden brown on both sides. When the crab sticks were grilled golden like samgyeopsal (pork belly), they were added to the previously reserved curry along with milk, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce, then boiled over high heat. Baek Jong-won said to beat the eggs and stir them in once the curry starts boiling.

Finally, Baek Jong-won poured the fully cooked curry over rice, garnished it with finely chopped green parts of green onions, completing the crab curry. He ended the broadcast by announcing that next week's ingredient would be 'beans.'

MBC's untact era interactive cooking show "Baekfather" airs every Saturday at 5 PM.

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