MASSIMILIANO ZIANO park hyatt seoul executive chef THE DISCOVERY OF A NEW DISH does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star. { jean anthelme brillat-savarin } menu BERRY BINGSU WITH SHAVED MILK ICE, SEASONAL BERRIES, CHOCOLATE, BERRY AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE BIBIMBAP COLLECTION WITH STEAMED RICE, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, ROASTED BEEF AND KOREAN CHILI SAUCE BINGSU IS A VERY POPULAR KOREAN SUMMER DESSERT AND REFRESHMENT. At Park Hyatt Seoul, our chef concocts exclusive Bingsu recipes using ice flakes made of milk, condensed milk and a variety of fresh ingredients. Berry Bingsu features fresh berries raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, red currants and strawberries along with dark chocolate chunks and crushed pistachio on top, creating a splendid harmony between the refreshing sour berries and the sweet chocolate. Extra chocolate sauce, berry sauce and whipped cream are offered for guests who enjoy a sweeter, deeper taste. Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish, literally mixed rice, that consists of steamed rice, topped with flavorful vegetables and meat, most often beef. There is no single or original recipe for the dish. There are vegetarian variations made with tofu and some cooks top the Bibimbap with an egg fried sunny side up. The variety of vegetables bean sprouts, carrots, bracken, shiitake mushrooms, spinach creates an array of contrasting colors and forms, making this dish nutritious, delicious and quite beautiful. seoul } 1
BERRY BINGSU WITH SHAVED MILK ICE, SEASONAL BERRIES, CHOCOLATE, BERRY AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE serves 4 INGREDIENTS For Ice 4 cups (1 liter) milk // 10 oz (300 ml) condensed milk // 17 oz (503 ml) water // For Berry Sauce 1.7 cups (400 g) raspberries // 1.2 cups (300 g) strawberries // 3.5 oz (100 g) blueberries // 5.2 oz (150 g) red currants// 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice // 20 Tbsp (300 g) sugar // For Chocolate Sauce 23 oz (660 g) chocolate // 3 cups (710 ml) milk // 5.2 oz (156 ml) corn syrup // For Garnish 0.7 oz (20 g) blueberries // 1.5 oz (45 g) strawberries // 0.8 oz (25 g) blackberries // 0.7 oz (20 g) raspberries // 0.7 oz (20 g) red currants // 3 mint leaves // 0.5 Tbsp (4 g) pistachio, chopped // Three 5 oz segments (15 g) dark chocolate, shaved // 1 oz (30 g) whipped cream // 1 tsp (5 g) icing sugar (confectioner s sugar) // METHOD 1 } In a large mixing bowl, mix well all the ingredients for the ice. 2 } Freeze at -18 C (-4 F) for 5-6 hours. 3 } Marinate all berries in lemon juice and sugar for 30 minutes. 4 } In a small sauce pan, simmer berries over low heat until they are soft. 5 } Let berries cool, blend and strain. 6 } Boil milk with corn syrup, remove from fire and add chocolate. Mix well until the chocolate is melted. 7 } With a metal spoon, scrape the ice to form shavings and fill a serving bowl. Top with all the garnishes as in the photograph and serve with whipped cream, berries and chocolate sauce on the side. BEVERAGE PAIRING Buckwheat Tea
Chef Massimiliano Ziano s elegant presentation of Bibimbap Collection with Steamed Rice is a visual and gastronomic work of art (top). An artful presentation awakens the senses, tantalizes the palate and creates an expectation of delight (bottom).
BIBIMBAP COLLECTION WITH STEAMED RICE, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, ROASTED BEEF AND KOREAN CHILI SAUCE serves 4 INGREDIENTS 21 oz (600 g) hot steamed rice // 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil // For Toppings 2 oz (60 g) bean sprouts // 2 oz (60 g) carrots, julienne, blanched // 3 oz (85 g) bamboo shoots, canned // 2 oz (60 g) sliced squash, blanched // 2 oz (60 g) shimeji mushrooms, sautéed // 1.4 oz (40 g) bracken, fried (optional) // 2 oz (60 g) wild vegetables (or any green vegetables of your choice) // Garnish 5.6 oz (160 g) seared beef sirloin, thinly sliced // 20 gingko nuts, steamed // 4 jujube (dried Chinese date) // 12 quail eggs, poached (optional) // 1 red radish, sliced // 8 Tbsp (120 g) Korean chili paste sauce // pine nuts, chopped // METHOD 1 } Brush sesame oil on a hot stone plate or a regular ceramic plate. Instead of serving the Bibimbap as usual, (putting rice and all the ingredients in a wide bowl and mixing them all together), Park Hyatt Seoul s Bibimbap Collection displays the ingredients on an elegant plate in an artistic arrangement that resembles a beautiful Korean painting. Deliciously cooked rice is heaped in the center of the plate with ten different ingredients on top, including bracken, deodeok, Pimpinella brachycarpa, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, zucchini and more. The rice is then surrounded by other ingredients such as oxtail terrine, pine nuts, ginkgo nuts, jujubes and various fresh vegetables. The remaining space is beautifully adorned with red pepper paste sauce, as if painted with a brush. The ingredients can be mixed all together or enjoyed bite by bite. 2 } Place steamed rice in the center and top with all the ingredients kept room temperature. 3 } Garnish with remaining products and serve with Korean chili paste sauce. BEVERAGE PAIRING Ginseng Makgeolli Beloved by many people around the world for its unique taste, texture and essential nutrients, the traditional Korean beverage Makgeolli is made by fermenting boiled rice, wheat and water and is served in a large bowl from which individual cups are filled using a ladle. Park Hyatt Seoul s Makgeolli is brewed from 100% pure Korean domestic rice and has a delicate ginseng flavor.
LOCAL FLAVOR TEA STORY Set within the beautiful Tea Museum in the lively café district of Samcheong, Tea Story offers a range of organic teas and coffees brewed to perfection. The teahouse celebrates the ancient art of making and drinking tea and offers a charming terrace where you enjoy the sun while sipping your favorite tea. Samcheong-dong 62-16 THE SECRET GARDEN Escape the city and step inside the Secret Garden, a café that offers not only a serene garden ambience, but will also arrange plants and flowers to take home. So sit and relax among the greenery with a cup of coffee and cake, or take your coffee and a bouquet of flowers to go. Yeoksam-dong 636-22 LUNA Experience modern Korean dining in a very classic and casual restaurant. Luna serves traditional Korean dishes with a good selection of wines. Ask the friendly servers to recommend a wine to complement your choices. Nonhyun-dong 9-19 DDUKBAEKIJIB Specializing in authentic Korean soups and stews, Ddukbaekijib is a favorite with locals. Although the restaurant is small (only 20 seats), you will find here the best of our traditional Korean miso soup, soft tofu soup and Kimchi soup. Gwancheol-dong 5-1 GGAKDDUKGOKI Located in the middle of the busy business district of the Gangnam area, Songgwangjungga offers the hot pot flavors of Korean beef soup. Whether you arrive on a weekday or weekend, this restaurant is usually busy, so be prepared to wait a bit. Samsung-dong 153-6 HWA This hidden restaurant is set on a back street in Samchung-dong, a neighborhood where many of the city s art galleries, shops and hanok, traditional style houses, are located. Walk up the hill and find the name Hwa written in red. This is a very special area where you can enjoy an excellent Korean a la carte menu after a pleasant walk. Sokyeo-dong 112 SHOPPING Visit this hidden shopping area on the back street of the Gyeongbokgong Palace. You can find small boutiques around the corner and cozy cafés when you wish to take a rest. Sokyeok-dong 144-2
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