Irish Stew, Stobhach Gaelach

So I made Irish stew with just what I can get here in Homeplus or in town.
I used beef ( you can get lamb in Gwangju) I also used
Onion, carrot, mushrooms, celery leaves,Tomatoes or a can of tomatoes (fresh is best cans tend to have a lot of added salt ) fresh rosemary they are everywhere in Korea and some Dried thyme I got at home plus or home ever. Some Korean beef stock Sogogi Dashida (소고기 다시다)
I used this Sogogi Dashida it tastes ok. It has a little Garlic Flavor in it I personally don't think garlic should be in an Irish stew but if its to your liking then go ahead.
If you have FRESH HOMEMADE STOCK IS THE BEST OPTION HERE (be aware that Sogogi Dashida has much MSG in it and is very high in salt . If you can get stock cubs from home low sodium,MSG free would be the best )

You can also add potatoes if you like .I like mine on the side. If I was at home a parsnip would also go in there. My mum always dipped the meat in flour before frying . Once it was brown add the veg Blended tomatoes and water ( you can substitute the water for Guinness) add herbs bring to boil add stock cube or powder. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until cooked to your likening. I like my stew a little thick so I use a roux to thicken. This is just butter and flour. Melt butter add same quantity of flour mix till a paste add to stew.

Figs 무화과

So I went to the market looking for jujube but came home with a big bag of figs. What to do ? I was first going to make a pie. But decided to stuff with cream cheese (what I would not give for goats cheese ) Thyme and some Chopped walnuts. Warped in Bacon (wish it was Prosciutto
or parma ham ) Drizzled with maple syrup . Baked in the oven at 220c for 15-20 mins .
I then made a Bokbunjajoo reduction. Just like a Balsamic Vinegar reduction . Completely inspired by the fatmanseoul.com And her Baekseju Poached Figs.
I have just been informed by my co teacher that figs are considered poor woman's food in Korea.

Korean Style "Irish stew"

So I was searching reading stew recipes as do . I am making my mothers stew tonight but i am interested to see what everyone else is doing.(And Because I have 5 hours to sit at a computer and do nothing )

So this how its done ..

Matjang Tv Show

So Dave and I are going to be appearing on a cooking Game show By mokpo mbc
Called Matjang. You can check their website on the right it says 특집 - 맛짱
Just click and watch.
Its a show where couples are in a cooking competition and last time the couple had to go fishing to find their ingredients. The winner gets 1million won. So wish us luck.We are filming in Haenam. And according to wikipedia rice and daikon radish being the two most common crops. But it is Farm country. Any one got any suggestions what they might get us to cook ???

Weddings and more great food.

The Happy Couple Rob And Renee
PIG PIG AND PIG

The most beautiful Bride and Myself

Beef, shrimp, chicken, crab

BBQ chicken kabobs and shrimp

I was in heaven most of yesterday surrounded by wonderful people and beautiful surroundings . The reception was held by the sea out doors , With BBQ pig and shrimp . Live music . It was just lovely all thanks to two of the best people I have met in Korea Rob and Renee . Thanks For a Wonderful day..