Korean temple food has developed a reputation around the world for its clean taste and health benefits.<br />People in Switzerland were able to get a taste of the unique cuisine made by a Korean Buddhist nun, …who became widely known after an appearance on a popular TV series.<br />Park Se-young has more. <br />The kitchen at this restaurant in Zurich is headed by a chef from Korea.<br />Asia Society Switzerland has invited Jeong Kwan, a Zen Buddhist nun and temple chef, for an introduction to temple cuisine.<br />Temple food uses a wide variety of vegetables, and ingredients like lotus root and fresh ginseng were flown over from Korea.<br />After appearing in an episode of the Netflix show 'Chef's Table,' Jeong Kwan became renowned for her temple cuisine.<br />With growing interest in vegan and fermented foods, her visit attracted much attention from local media.<br /><br />"Vegan and fermented foods are becoming a new trend not just in Switzerland but in Europe and across America, but this tradition dates back over a thousand years at temples in Korea. I'm excited and very happy to be able to share this with people today."<br /><br />The guests were able to experience a new side of Korean cuisine.<br /><br />"The Korean food I knew was mostly meat-based, and this was my first vegetarian Korean meal. I really liked the variety and richness of the food."<br /><br />Jeong Kwan says temple cuisine is part of the process of enlightenment. <br /><br />"Korean food goes beyond eating; it's about cultivating and focusing on one's mind. Through food, people can go on a journey of self-discovery and become one in essence with the food. I hope people can realize this happiness during their lifetime and become self-aware."<br /><br /> Jeong Kwan hopes to play a role in letting more people know about temple food and Buddhist culture.<br />Park Se-young, Arirang News. <br />
