Nongshim announced on September 9 that it will host the 'High School Chef Season 2' cooking competition for youth.
'High School Chef' is a contest where passionate young cooks showcase their unique recipes using Nongshim's ramen. This year, the theme celebrates the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyeon, focusing on 'My Creative Ramen Using Shin Ramyeon.'
Participants must be high school students or youth born between 2008 and 2010. Interested individuals can submit their recipes through the cooking platform 'Sizzle Club' by the 27th.
Nongshim will review the submitted recipes and select six finalists. The finals will take place offline in Seoul on October 9. Contestants will prepare their submitted recipes in a one-on-one format, with three winners advancing to the final round.
This season introduces a new one-on-one mentoring program between finalists and Nongshim's research and development (R&D) experts. Participants will refine and enhance their recipes with the help of Nongshim's food R&D specialists, exploring the next generation of ramen cooking possibilities.
In the finals, contestants will compete using a new theme revealed on-site. Professional chefs and Nongshim R&D officials will serve as judges. After the competition, the recipes of the finalists will be shared online for consumer voting, with the final rankings determined by combining the judges' scores and public votes. The winner will receive 3 million won, while the second and third places will earn 2 million won and 1 million won, respectively.
A Nongshim representative stated, 'High School Chef is a program that allows youth to express their ideas and cooking skills. This year, we hope participants experience new possibilities in ramen cooking through the competition and mentoring with our researchers.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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