Jang Wonyoung's 'Chestnut Honey and Goat Cheese' combination, an ingredient selection revealing her gourmet side

IVE's Jang Wonyoung revealed the ingredients she usually enjoys and her gourmet tastes. In a special video for JTBC's 'Chef & My Fridge', Jang Wonyoung's dormitory refrigerator was revealed for the first time, and a cooking battle between chefs using these ingredients took place.

"By type of milk and salt" Jang Wonyoung's extraordinary gourmet side

Jang Wonyoung's revealed refrigerator was equipped with various types of milk, salt, and cheese. In the video, Jang Wonyoung revealed the habit of drinking different types of milk, such as almond soy milk and regular milk, with every bite when enjoying dessert. Additionally, it was confirmed that she keeps various types of salt, stating that different salts pair well with different cuts of beef.

The combination of cheese and honey also drew attention. Jang Wonyoung mentioned that she prefers the combination of goat cheese made from goat milk and chestnut honey. The fresh compartment of the refrigerator was filled with ingredients frequently used in Western cuisine, such as arugula, mini cabbage, endive, and cauliflower mushroom. In particular, she named pistachio as her most recent major interest, and her having pistachio puree on hand was also revealed.

"I can't eat spicy food" The cooking theme chosen by Jang Wonyoung is 'Greasy Mickey'

Jang Wonyoung suggested 'greasy, greasy food' as the cooking theme requested from the chefs. Revealing her taste that she cannot eat spicy food at all, Jang Wonyoung said she does not even prefer tteokbokki. Instead, she added that she prefers creamy and cheesy, greasy flavors. Furthermore, reflecting her taste of enjoying eating with her eyes first, she hoped for beautiful fine-dining style dishes.

Accordingly, chefs Choi Hyun-seok, Ryu Hyun-jin (Ryu Heo), and Nam Sung-Hoon stepped up for the battle. Chef Choi Hyun-seok prepared 'Lucky Choi Steak', which borrowed the style of the Aosta region in northern Italy, while Chef Nam Sung-Hoon formed a competitive structure by preparing 'Pistachio Sandio' pasta, which incorporates an American style.

Choi Hyun-seok's 'Lucky Choi Steak', a harmony of chestnut honey and cheese

Chef Choi Hyun-seok presented a steak dish by actively utilizing the ingredients from Jang Wonyoung's refrigerator. Chef Choi used sirloin tip and cooked the meat 'medium rare' to suit Jang Wonyoung's preference. In particular, he utilized the chestnut honey, cheese, and pistachio that Jang Wonyoung mentioned during the cooking process in the sauces and other elements.

Chef Choi accompanied the steak with a salad using carrots. After tasting the completed dish, Jang Wonyoung expressed her satisfaction, saying, "It's so delicious." In particular, regarding the carrot salad, she evaluated, "It's not a carrot, it's like pickled fruit," showing high interest in the plating and the harmony of flavors prepared by the chef.