Behind The Scenes At CTV’s Canada AM Christmas Special With Chris De La Rosa.
This morning I had the opportunity to once again showcase the delightful culinary offerings of the Caribbean on…
Heating Up Seoul Korea With Blazing Caribbean Sunshine.
Two days ago I announced on the Facebook Fan Page that I will be heading to Seoul South Korea in early November and the out-pour of love and support was just amazing. Since I know that not everyone frequent Facebook I thought I’d make an official announcement here.
About a month and a half ago I received and email from “Visit Seoul” with a sort of a challenge.. Make a traditional Korean dish, but with YOUR unique spin. I assumed they meant, with a Caribbean spin as that’s what I specialize in – Caribbean cuisine. As a proud son of the Caribbean soil it’s in my nature to be competitive, so there were no doubts in my mind that I would do this. I took a classic way of making Korean fried chicken (yangnyeom tongdak) and did my variation with some Caribbean ingredients, but still not losing the traditional structure of the dish.
Here’s the video I submitted… Korean Fried Chicken (yangnyeom tongdak) Caribbean Style.
Just over a week ago it was confirmed in a message from the judging panel that my video was chosen as a winner. Gosh.. ME!.. WIN? I was confident in my recipe submission, but to get the email confirming that I won was just stellar! You could imagine how I was bouncing around the house (early o clock) to the point where I woke everyone in the house. I refrained from making an announcement, since I still didn’t believe it.. it was just an email. A few days later I got a call from Asia confirming my selection.
We (Indy and I) will be heading to Seoul South Korea on November 4th for a 6 day culinary tour, during which we will be competing against 4 other teams from around the world who were also chosen as finalists. Basically we’ll have to prepare our dish in the kitchen battleground and be judged to see which dish reigns supreme! I’m very confident in my skills and in the dish I submitted, so in true Caribbean spirit .. I’m going to win! In winning we’ll have fun.
If you’re based in Seoul and would like to meet while we’re there, do contact me @ Chris@caribbeanpot.com and we’ll try to see how best we can accommodate this. Bearing in mind that we may have obligations (media appearances etc).
I feel blessed to be able to represent the Caribbean, Canada and YOU (from all over the world) as we embark on this amazing opportunity. Without your continued support non of this would be possible. I am humbled!
Seoul! Are you ready for the Wicked Chef?
* Disclaimer – Images used in this post do not belong to me and I make no claim to them. They remain the property of the original owners.
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Chris, have a great trip and keep up the good work I am soooooo proud of you! Marion
I have been to Seoul it is beautiful hope u have Time to sight see
Congratulations Chris. We all know that you are a “Boss in the Kitchen”. I am making that Korean Fried Chicken recipe this weekend. God Bless and I will pray for traveling mercies for you all. Wicked! I can’t wait to hear the good news after the competition.
Congrats, Chris! You could easily win this! Make sure and use lots of culantro, lime and hot pepper!! Confident you will bring home the first prize! Good luck and enjoy your trip to Seoul!
Congratulations Chris, you will do an awesome job. Have a great time in Seoul.
So proud of you. You have another winning recipe….Koribbean style Fried Chicken! Knock their socks off in Seoul. Travel safely and enjoy the journey.
Congrats Chris, knew you could do it , you are the best.Have a great time ,can’t wait to cook your recipes.
Chris, have a great trip and continue tempting my palate. Great Job. Blessings to you.
Well done Chris! I am not surprised that you are one of the winners. Your recipes are totally delicious and would blend fantastically well with Korean food.
Sincerely hope that you are the winner of winners!
Congrats Chris on the trip to Seoul , sounds like it will be fun. Teach them folk how to cook! Lol
Well done Chris! I’m also proud of you…. Seoul won’t know what hit them…. Cheers
Hi Chris, boy are you amazing. Congratulations! Keep up the good work, I am confident that you will bring home the grand prize. On a different note. I was in Canada from the 19th September to 29th September staying in St Catharines to be exact, sorry I couldn’t connect with you. Maybe another time
Christ, I’m making that dish this weekend, I wish you the very best and I would like to see the caribbean chef on the Food network in 2014.
Congratulations!!!! With your superb culinary skills I have no doubt you would make us in the Caribbean proud. Good luck and enjoy the experience. Proud of you.
Congratulations Chris…I am soooo proud of you…go get them.
Dear Chris,
Congrats. Go ahead and rock Korea. Let them see what Trinidad is made off. Even if you don’t win, at least you would have a wonderful opportunity to meet other people and see another side of the world. Good Luck and thanks for putting Trinidad on the map.
Congratulations Chris you deserve to be picked. Have my very best wishes
Congratulations Chris, so very happy for you!!!
Congrats Chris, d wicked chef. Knock dem dead in Seoul. Win, loose or draw u r still a winner to us. I could always count on u to get something going in the kitchen and that alone is a blessing. Peace brother and safe trip to you and Indy.
That sounds wonderful. Congratulations. There are some famous Korean chefs here in New York.
Have a blast.
Lorraine
Awesome!!! Love it!!!! even though i won’t try it (too much calories.. LOL)… unless you come up with a low cal way to make… Keep up the great job and ejoy your time in Korea! I stopped at the airport for quite a few hours on my way to China…disappointed I couldn’t get to spend time in Korea..but next time….
Very cool! Great news…congrats!
Hello Chris:
Congratulations.
I will try this recipe next week.
Hello Chris:
Congratulations. I will try this version soon.
I’m so proud of you! I feel as though I have known you for such a long time. Congratulations!!
Go to Seoul and fly your trini flag so high that the other contestants, try as they might, will not come close to the red, white and black.
Best of luck!
Marlene
Congratulations Chris…That’s a wonderful and exciting experience!
Congrats Chris!!………love your recipes, tried a few. Good luck in Korea and safe journey. I know you are going to come out tops.,,,,enjoy the moment and have fun.
Chris, I tried it. very gooood!
Congratulations !!!! I will have to try this recipe !!! Thanks !!!
Chris, Congrats on winning a trip to South Korea. You are a worthy ambassador for all West Indians and Guyanese followers of your cooking show. I am sure everyone wishes you well. This exposure will no doubt enhance your popularity and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. Have a great and safe trip.
Hylton
Good Luck Chris!!! You are a winner all the way. Keeping you in prayer. Enjoy your time in Seoul.
Congrats Chris…..we know you can kick buts with your pepper…..lol…..I am on holiday in Trinidad when you return please please show our people how to really make BBQ……it is disgusting…….Have fun
Gail
Congratulations Chris. The Trini possie behind you. Enjoy !!!! You’re a winner man. Kami
Great News! Very well done! Go for gold!
Enjoy the tour and I will be tracking your progress.
Hi Chris.
Congratulations. Enjoy every moment and please bring us some of the recipes you enjoy from Seoul.
Congrats….way to go!!!! Sooooo deserved……..again a recipe which is surprising, pure, simple and so tastefull!!!! You’re the winner for sure………relax and have FUN………..
Hi Chris, how lucky is Seoul to have my favourite chef meet them! This Canadian Caribbean dietitian and public health nutritionist sends her love and best wishes for you in your visit to Seoul. If you need me for anything to help you before you go, please let me know. Don’t forget to come home Chris! Debs
I’m happy for you. It is always gratifying to know that your talent and your work is appreciated and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel and learn and at the same it it must feel very good to know that you have an opportunity to educate another country on the wonderful culinary style of the Caribbean. Enjoy the trip and the experience. It is a reward you have worked very hard to earn. Best of luck in the coming competition. Win or lose there you are a winner to those with whom you have been sharing your memories and recipes.
Congrats on your win. I wish you all the best in Korea. Enjoy your visit there. Take lots of pictures to post. Safe flight my friend. One love
Congratulations Chris. Keep the good work up and introduce the Caribbean to the East!!!
Hey Chris, your chicken looks great. It’s a must try. Best of Luck in Seoul. Keep up the good work.
Chris, this is such exciting news. I am thrilled for you! Go on with yuh bad self! 🙂
Wow you are doing the darn thing man. Heating Up Seoul Korea With Blazing Caribbean Sunshine.” I just love it. I think if you real want to continue to expand your horizons travel to Haiti has had a lot of influence in Southern Cuisine in the US. I am orginally from Louisiana I just found out red beans came from Haiti its a famous dish in New Orleans. Wow its a small world after all. Keep up the good dishes my husband and I enjoy your recipes. Afro-Carribean Soul!
CONGRATS CHRIS, SHOW THE AWESOMENESS OF THE CARIBBEAN DISHES!!!!!! 🙂
thx for all your ems, have been forwarding them to my friends. keep up the good work. The news is awesome.Congrats
Chris, you have been blessed with a an amazing talent. May God continue to bless you abundantly. I will pray u have a safe trip.And bring the win back to your home town. God Bless.
Chris I was stationed in Seoul with the us army back in the 80’s I am a trini from Santa flora, thanks for bringing back good memories, one question, do you have friends there?, just to let you know am a fan of your cooking site peace from texas