Korea's Food Ministry Unveils Health-Focused Hansik Cookbook with Lower Sodium and Sugar
Korea's Food Ministry Unveils Health-Focused Hansik Cookbook with Lower Sodium and Sugar
South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has released the latest edition of its cookbook "Healthy Table for Our Body," showcasing fusion Hansik (traditional Korean cuisine) that is both healthier and more flavourful. Launched on July 14, the publication aims to encourage better eating habits by championing dishes with reduced sodium and sugar content — a timely initiative as Korean food continues to gain global recognition.
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This edition features recipes for 10 award-winning fusion Hansik dishes from last year's Samsamhan Cooking Competition. The cover dish — zucchini shrimp menbosha paired with soybean milk gnocchi — took home the competition's grand prize and exemplifies the creative, health-conscious direction of modern Korean cuisine.
The cookbook includes recipe cards in both English and Chinese, and will be distributed free of charge to 902 public health centres, universities, and multicultural family centres nationwide. A digital version is also available for free download on the Food Safety Korea website.
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To celebrate the launch, the ministry is running the Healthy K-Fusion Recipe Challenge through August 21. Participants can join by posting photos or videos of themselves cooking dishes from the book on their personal social media accounts. Details are available on the official Instagram account of Minasu (@minasu_mfds), the ministry's campaign to reduce sodium and sugar consumption. Minister Oh Yu-Kyoung noted, "As global enthusiasm for Korean cuisine continues to grow, we remain committed to promoting low-calorie menu options that people can easily incorporate into their everyday lives."

