Naju-si, Warm Sharing of Talent through Rice Baking Education

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] The city of Naju, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Yoon Byung-tae) announced on the 25th that students of the 'Homemade Rice Baking' class operated by the Agricultural Technology Center delivered bread made directly from rice to a local nursing home for the elderly.

This training aimed to promote a proper understanding and consumption of rice and was conducted twice a week (a total of 8 sessions) from the 21st of last month to the 13th of this month at the Agricultural Education Center, combining both in-person and online sessions.

Among the 25 participants, including rice processing and food service operators, regional rice consumption leaders, and rice farmers, various rice baking practices such as 'rice muffins,' 'castella injeolmi,' 'rice barley cake,' and 'pound cake' were carried out using kitchen tools like air fryers, steamers, and frying pans, with ingredients sourced from local rice and agricultural products.

Participant A said, "Bread made from rice flour is soft, easy to chew, and easy to digest, making it an excellent meal for the elderly," adding, "I will continue to contribute to promoting rice consumption through various dishes and sharing using rice as an ingredient."

An official from the city stated, "The satisfaction survey for this training showed that 96% of the graduates were satisfied, indicating a positive response," and added, "We will continue to promote various educational programs to activate the consumption of rice and local agricultural products."

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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