Culinary skills were showcased by the chefs from Chonryu restaurant, Pyongyang's Koryo hotel, Munsu restaurant, the Pyongyang catfish restaurant and others. The dishes made by the chefs include sinsollo, a traditional dish, as well as meals made from corn and potatoes.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, chefs prepare food during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, chefs prepare food during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, "naengmyeon" cold potato flour noodles are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, "naengmyeon" cold potato flour noodles are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors watch a chef prepare a dish during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors watch a chef prepare a dish during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a chef prepares stuffed pancakes during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a chef prepares stuffed pancakes during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors look at food made using potato flour displayed on a table during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors look at food made using potato flour displayed on a table during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, drinks are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, drinks are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors use mobile phones to record video of a chef preparing a dish during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors use mobile phones to record video of a chef preparing a dish during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, creations made using potato flour are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, creations made using potato flour are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a cooking display is shown on a screen during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a cooking display is shown on a screen during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a pizza is displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a pizza is displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, staff members talk in a doorway as chefs prepare food during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, staff members talk in a doorway as chefs prepare food during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a chef prepares biscuits during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a chef prepares biscuits during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 12 February, 2019, a woman uses a mobile phone as she watches a chef prepare food during the North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 12 February, 2019, a woman uses a mobile phone as she watches a chef prepare food during the North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a mandarin fish is displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a mandarin fish is displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.
© AFP 2023 / Ed JonesIn a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors look at drinks displayed on a judging table during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors look at drinks displayed on a judging table during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.