Iron Chef a la Pyongyang: North Korea Holds Cooking Contest

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.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, chefs prepare food during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, "naengmyeon" cold potato flour noodles are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, visitors watch a chef prepare a dish during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a chef prepares stuffed pancakes during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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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.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, drinks are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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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.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, creations made using potato flour are displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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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.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a pizza is displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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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.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a chef prepares biscuits during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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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.

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In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, a mandarin fish is displayed during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang.

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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.