Korean Food
Source 1
Author: Quek, Eunice
Date: Nov 6, 2013
Title: Go healthy with Korean cuisine
Publication: The Straits Times
Is the source reliable? How do you know?
The Author uses references information on authentic Korean dishes. She quotes the Chef Alex Kang several times and lists the costs of the dishes prepared. Author Eunice Quek articulates authentic meals cooked by Chef Kang. The foods listed in the article are South Korean dishes based upon researching South Korean Food Types online. Bulgogi, kimchi and clam turnip soup, sun du bu jji gae, to name a few food types. These South Korean dishes are commonly available in local Korean restaurants. The article discusses different food types associated with South Korean Cuisine but the claim the title makes cannot be substantiated as independently reliable. The Author mentions a healthy spin on Bibimbap but no specific information within the article lists studies or references. It is not possible to draw conclusion that this author is reliable in that to eat Korean cuisine is to “Go Healthy with Korean Cuisine”
Is the information relevant to the topic?
The author of this article speaks of an interview with prominent Korean Chef Alex Kang (Chef at the Park Hyatt Busan). The chef speaks of techniques and describes many of the dishes he cooks. She discusses palace where the chef works and where many events are held based upon a gastronomic food series of Asian Masters. She also talks with the chef about his child experience growing up eating his mother’s food – At times she would cook for large amounts of relatives. Chef Kang is quoted on his inspirations, his desire for simplicity, his desire to create authentic Korean food consisting of seasonal produce and elements of fusion. While the article by the author is entertaining it is not relevant specifically to the title or topic.
Does the information reflect a bias on the author’s part? If so, what is the bias?
Author: Quek, Eunice
Date: Nov 6, 2013
Title: Go healthy with Korean cuisine
Publication: The Straits Times
Is the source reliable? How do you know?
The Author uses references information on authentic Korean dishes. She quotes the Chef Alex Kang several times and lists the costs of the dishes prepared. Author Eunice Quek articulates authentic meals cooked by Chef Kang. The foods listed in the article are South Korean dishes based upon researching South Korean Food Types online. Bulgogi, kimchi and clam turnip soup, sun du bu jji gae, to name a few food types. These South Korean dishes are commonly available in local Korean restaurants. The article discusses different food types associated with South Korean Cuisine but the claim the title makes cannot be substantiated as independently reliable. The Author mentions a healthy spin on Bibimbap but no specific information within the article lists studies or references. It is not possible to draw conclusion that this author is reliable in that to eat Korean cuisine is to “Go Healthy with Korean Cuisine”
Is the information relevant to the topic?
The author of this article speaks of an interview with prominent Korean Chef Alex Kang (Chef at the Park Hyatt Busan). The chef speaks of techniques and describes many of the dishes he cooks. She discusses palace where the chef works and where many events are held based upon a gastronomic food series of Asian Masters. She also talks with the chef about his child experience growing up eating his mother’s food – At times she would cook for large amounts of relatives. Chef Kang is quoted on his inspirations, his desire for simplicity, his desire to create authentic Korean food consisting of seasonal produce and elements of fusion. While the article by the author is entertaining it is not relevant specifically to the title or topic.
Does the information reflect a bias on the author’s part? If so, what is the bias?