Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation Serves Temple Food to Icheon Special Warfare Command

Ten Types of Temple Food Served to Over 400 Special Warfare Command Members

The Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation announced on the 24th that it held a 'temple food luncheon event' for approximately 400 members of the Special Warfare Command in Icheon on the 21st.

On the 21st, unit members are eating temple food at the Icheon Special Warfare Command. Provided by the Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation

The menu that day featured about 10 dishes made with seasonal ingredients, including lotus leaf rice, vegetable soup, grilled deodeok, and braised burdock and tofu.

This event was the second of its kind, following the one held at the Capital Defense Command in Anyang in December last year. The foundation is also considering expanding the program to other military branches, such as the Navy and Air Force, in the future.

Ven. Ilhak, Director of the Foundation’s Project Division, stated, "Temple food is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage that contains the flavors and wisdom of nature," adding, "We hope this event provided health and vitality to the soldiers."

The luncheon was organized by Balwoo Gongyang, a temple food restaurant. Balwoo Gongyang has been recognized as a leading temple food brand, being listed in the Michelin Guide and Ctrip Gourmet List from 2017 to 2019, selected for the Taste of Seoul from 2021 to 2025, and consecutively chosen for the Blue Ribbon from 2023 to 2026.

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