Gokseong-gun Conducts Various Educational Programs Utilizing Korean Rice

A World Tasting Rice Through Rice Baking

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] In South Korea, rice consumption has been declining for decades, and on top of that, since the beginning of this year, the amount of rice consumed through school meals and dining out has noticeably decreased due to COVID-19.

Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 4th that it opened a "Rice Baking" course on the 3rd as part of various educational programs utilizing Korean rice.

This course was established to promote the excellence of Korean rice and to stimulate rice consumption.

Participants will make bread, muffins, brownies, and more using Korean rice, and the course will be held every Tuesday for a total of five sessions at the Cultural Center cooking classroom until the 2nd of next month.

A professional instructor will provide both theoretical and practical education on baking and confectionery that can be easily applied at home.

An official from the Agricultural Technology Center said, "Among various alternative foods, rice remains our staple food," and added, "We will continue to operate various educational programs to raise awareness of the importance of rice and to promote the consumption of Korean rice."

A representative trainee, Mr. A, shared, "Making 100% Korean rice desserts was not as difficult as I thought," and expressed, "I think I will be able to make delicious and healthy snacks made from rice for my family."

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