SUNY Broome Culinary Arts students had a recent visitor in their Specialty Cuisines course. One of the program’s alumna, Chef Soojung Lee, owner and operator of Seoulful Foods LLC, a local Korean food business, provided students with a hands-on experience in Korean cuisine.
Soojung, who graduated in 2021, has since made a name for herself in the local culinary world, blending traditional Korean flavors with modern culinary technique.
During her visit, Chef Soojung worked with students to re-create her own family’s classic recipes. This included dishes like bulgogi, japchae (glass noodles), and rice cakes. She shared insights into working with Korean ingredients, emphasizing the importance of balancing flavors with gochujang (a fermented chili paste) and sesame oil.
The visit inspired many students, providing them not only valuable technical skills but also with a sense of what it takes to succeed in the competitive food industry.
A huge thank you to Soojung for sharing her time and demonstrations. Seoulful Foods can be found every Saturday at the Broome County Regional Farmer’s Market on front street in Binghamton, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or at Seoulfulfoodsllc@gmail.com.
Submitted by: Victoria Tompkins, CEC
Tags: Culinary Arts AOS
