How Seaweed Harvesters Create One of Korea's Most Precious Fine Dining Ingredients — Vendors

Song Cheol Soo, founder of Badasoop, and his daughter Song Joo Jyun harvest gamtae in the Garorim Bay in South Korea, the only country that is able to produce it, so far. Their goal is to spread the word about gamtae and make it more popular worldwide.

Credits:
Producer: Carla Francescutti
Field Producer/Director: Nadia Cho
Camera: Gerald Lee, Tim Han
Editor: Lucy Morales

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: Ian Stroud
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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[AnymMusic]

2:27 the absolute contrast between him in a black leather jacket, and a nice puffy sweater is insane

[radi]

If you ever tried Korean tried seaweed, I can say Gamtae is the upgraded one with better flavor and richness. It is also better for your body health. Best to have it with well cooked rice and bit of soy sauce.

The chef on the 10:30 is the owner of the restaurant called 'Mingles' and I really recommend to visit this place if you have a plan to visit Seoul. This place is also recommended as one of the best restaurant in Asia.

I had something of mix between miso and cream cheese on this restaurant. I thought it was very weird combination as other Koreans would also think but it was absolutely stunning.

[sinbadddx]

Amazing how for everything niche thing in the world there will always be someone who is an expert

[chappy]

Korean culture and food is just amazing 🎉 love to see videos like this

[victimofpsychiatry]

I love that their factory is so clean! South Koreans really have a good standard of cleanliness!

[deliamak]

I like how they succeeded at maintaining the vibrant color green of gamtae. I must try gamtae when I visit Korea.

[tetard]

Wow as a Korean foodie, I love badasoop and their gamtae. I never thought that I would see an in-depth video about this specific Korean ingredient and brand on this channel. I just realized I can respect the expertise and depth of knowledge of this channel! Great work!

[the.marinator]

So much effort goes into each sheet. Respect for the dedication into making a quality product.

[NYAAanAHHSAH]

I got the privilege to try this from a different restaurant in Korea. It was like a 5 course meal and they've had Gamtae and rice like how we wrap Gim (seaweed) in rice. The way I describe the experience was like it was the first time I've had a bite that was perfectly balanced in taste that was harmonous to each other. It wasn't like 50% salty and 50% sweet. It was like they were one with each other like how Christians describe the Trinity. I forgot where I went to experience this but if you ever have the chance to in Korea, go try this out. The texture and taste of it is worth it from a chef that knows how to properly utilize it.

You can also imagine like the seasalt Sanji from One Piece anime experienced in Waterworks arc from the old man that makes stirfry. A sea salt comparable to "All Blues". The Gamtae is truly an amazing thing.

[rhia_code]

His love and passion for his work shows and its very sweet to see the care he puts into every step of their product.

[drivesafemakes]

can we talk about whoever styled him for the talking head? so good...

[YashSharma-sion]

I can't stop admiring the camera angles they have, Kudos to the guys

[michaelfoxbrass]

This contribution to culture would never have come about unless for this man and his daughter.

[kantemirovskayalightninga]

wonderful episode showing a craftsman who developed and produces their product

[Trgn]

This strand of seaweed looks so delicate and vibrantly green. To be enjoyed seasoned fresh or in dried form I could already imagine the bite texture and taste must be amazing.

[gqicnjm]

감태 건강에 좋아서 자주먹어요~이렇게 직접 수확하시는 모습을 보니 더 믿음이 갑니다!!!

[simontang]

My man looking like a straight up 80's Gangsta @ 2:28

[eunae]

멋지네요!!! 힘들게 만드셔서 많은사람들이 맛있게 먹을수있게해주셔서 감사합니다!!!!

[lenghia]

ayo the dad with the leather jacket looks cool af!

[xxxxbuttxxdragon]

the daughter is good.. taking her father 's step. ><