Choi Kang-rok and Kim Do-yoon farting... 'Shikpoylee' High-End Gourmet Roadshow Born [Comprehensive]

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Chefs Choi Kang-rok and Kim Do-yoon delivered the joy of refined gourmet dining.

In the first episode of SBS's new variety show "Choi Kang-rode – Shikpoylee" (hereinafter "Shikpoylee"), which premiered on the 21st, the harmless chemistry of Choi Kang-rok, Kim Do-yoon, and Deafcon was highlighted, marking a successful launch.

"Shikpoylee" is a high-end gourmet roadshow where two of Korea's hottest chefs, Choi Kang-rok and Kim Do-yoon, along with Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) food critic Deafcon, join forces to uncover the hidden secrets of taste across the nation.

◆ Beyond simple restaurant visits, a 'High-End Gourmet Road'

In the first episode of "Shikpoylee," the journey of the two chefs and Deafcon to Jirisan was depicted. Chef Kim Do-yoon, stating that he knows of about 4,000 ingredients from Jirisan, said, "I'm only in my third year, so I don't even know 500 of them. To discover the remaining 3,500, I'll need to come back for another 10 years," surprising everyone. He also introduced that the main ingredient from Jirisan is wild vegetables, adding, "The wild vegetables here are on a different level. The higher the altitude, the stronger the aroma and the more delicious they are."

In response, Choi Kang-rok praised, "Jirisan wild radish is truly crisp. The texture is amazing," while Deafcon, who actually tasted the grilled wild radish, could not contain his admiration. Thus, "Shikpoylee" does not merely visit famous restaurants to eat; it is a gourmet talk show that delves into the source ingredients behind the flavors, taking a different path from existing cooking and mukbang programs.

◆ An Unexpected Harmless Combination of Choi Kang-rok and Kim Do-yoon

The highlight of the broadcast was undoubtedly the chemistry between the two chefs. Choi Kang-rok's unique, quirky yet sharp gourmet critiques and Chef Kim Do-yoon's extensive knowledge of ingredients, as a "Michelin 1-Star" chef, were more than enough to elicit admiration from viewers. Additionally, Deafcon, who acted as the "MC Deafcon" by maintaining balance between them and expressing flavors from the viewers' perspective, was praised for injecting vitality into the program.

Furthermore, the unique "variety chemistry" of chefs Choi Kang-rok and Kim Do-yoon is another "kick" of "Shikpoylee." Having spent time together the night before the Jirisan journey began, the two, with similar yet distinct personalities, generated laughter. Kim Do-yoon, whose long hair is his trademark, seemed awkward with the two of them together, so he turned on music while showering and spent a considerable amount of time drying his hair after the shower. Seeing Chef Kim Do-yoon drying his hair, Chef Choi Kang-rok said, "He was sitting there looking like a jellyfish. It was so scary," eliciting bursts of laughter.

Afterward, Chef Kim Do-yoon fell asleep almost instantly, displaying his "natural" side not only by snoring but also by letting out unfiltered farts. Chef Choi Kang-rok added, "Chef Do-yoon was snoring so loudly. He even farted. We could even make it into a sound file," leaving viewers eager to see the chemistry between the two on the upcoming gourmet road.

◆ Chef Choi Kang-rok Reveals the True Identity of the First 'Shikpoylee'

Meanwhile, on this day, Chef Choi Kang-rok presented Jirisan black pork curry. While Chef Choi Kang-rok explained, "Even without aging, marinating and grilling yields sufficient flavor," Chef Kim Do-yoon, known as the "aging fan," expressed his conviction that "aging would still be better," generating laughter.

Chef Choi Kang-rok stated, "Pork fat is ranked 8th among superfoods worldwide," and stir-fried various vegetables with onions in the black pork fat, even adding mango chutney as his cheat key. Deafcon, who tasted the curry boiled in a pressure cooker, praised it, saying, "This is the first time I've ever tried this curry. It's so delicious."

Following this, Chef Choi Kang-rok cited "pork fat" as the first ingredient of Shikpoylee, further explaining that lard, the fat derived from high-quality pork, enriches the flavor of the curry.

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