Synopsis Edward Lee, the Korean-American celebrity chef who took second place in “Culinary Class Wars,” and his three friends set out on a culinary journey to find the taste of their grandmother's cooking! Together with Byun Yo Han, Ko A Sung, and Shin Si A, they travel around Korea, present a variety of dishes with various concepts using winter seasonal ingredients, and reinterpret the recipes of Korea’s grandmothers. Will Edward Lee's country cooking be recognized by K-grandmas?
| Native Title | 에드워드리의 컨츄리쿡 |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Edeuwodeu Riui Keonchyuri Kuk |
| Cast | Edward Lee, Byun Yo Han, Go Ah Sung, Shin Shi Ah |
| Original Network | tvN |
| Genres | Food, Cooking Show, Travel Show, Adventure, Variety Show, |
| Aired | Feb 14, 2025 - ? |
Edward Lee's Country Cook (2025)
As Edward’s helpers, A Sung, Yo Han, and Si A must pick a region and be the guide for his country cooking. Where will be Country Family's first destination? With local ingredients, foods, and personal touches, Edward will recreate dishes with new inspiration! Which winter ingredient will be reborn in Edward's hands? His cooking story written with delicious winter ingredients will unfold.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 Host 9 SubtitleThe Country Family heads to a field where they experience hanging pollacks. They get to taste dried pollack soup as well. Then they visit the master of namul who introduces various types of namul to them. Later, they prepare a party for the elders of the village for them to taste new dishes.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 Host 9 SubtitleThe Country Family prepares to teach the elderly in Jeongseon how to make gnocchi with locally harvested potatoes. Afterward, they go fishing, an activity Edward enjoys very much. After an exhausting day, they members prepare restorative dishes for dinner to recharge themselves.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 Host 9 Host 10 SubtitleAfter their last meal in Gangwon Province, the Country Family heads to their next destination, Andong, led by A Sung. They are joined by two special Christmas guests. Then they head out to pick strawberries and eat jjimdak. Later, Eddie and Yo Han start working on making the perfect Christmas meal.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 Host 9 Host 10 Host 11 SubtitleEddie and Yo Han prepare a special Christmas meal for Dianne and Arden. Eddie comes up with two chicken dishes and special strawberry hotteok. The next day, Eddie prepares a special party for Andong Head House’s family using Andong ingredients. Will he be able to capture the palates of the picky family?
Ko-Fi Trakteer SubtitleThe fierce Mini Culinary Class War comes to an end, and Eddie gives careful evaluations. The loser among the three must stay behind and clean all the dishes. The next day, the members visit the Manhyujeong Pavilion where “Mr. Sunshine” was filmed. Then they head to the Meju Village in Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province, where they taste the traditionally made meju.
Ko-Fi Trakteer SubtitleFor their last trip, the members travel to Yeosu, South Jeolla Province. Yoon Du Jun joins the Country Cook family as a special guest. The first place they visit is a marinated crab restaurant, which Yeosu is famous for. Then they explore the vibrant streets of snack carts where they enjoy Yeosu’s various seafood dishes.
Ko-Fi Trakteer SubtitleYo Han reunites with the Country family in Yeosu. They meet haenyeos and try the food they made. They also get to witness the haenyeos diving up close and see the seafoods they catch. Bae Jung Nam joins them as a special guest. Together, they try Yeosu’s specialty, skate samhap, a combination of fermented skate, suyuk, and kimchi.
Ko-Fi Trakteer SubtitleChef Edward Lee and the Country Family make a special abalone porridge for the haenyeos. When the Country members are a bit disappointed with a simple dish, Edward adds ingredients that give it a special kick. What is his special recipe? The next day, they head to a leaf mustard field in Dolsan and harvest fresh leaf mustard. They learn various leaf mustard recipes from a leaf-mustard master and try a full-course meal.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 Host 8 Host 9 Host 10 Host 11 Host 12 SubtitleEdward Lee’s second cooking class begins in Yeosu. Will Eddie’s Western recipe be recognized by the leaf mustard masters? On the last night of the trip, Eddie shows off his surprising singing skills. The next morning, Eddie heads somewhere alone. What is Eddie’s gift for the Country members? All the precious ingredients from their trips are reborn with the Country members’ touch. What are the dishes for the grand finale of their 15-day journey? Stay tuned to find out!
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