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In this episode we will discuss how to balance tradition and innovation in chocolate making, the importance of women in the industry, and honoring ingredients.
“I grew up in a Korean household, and we ate rice wrapped in seaweed toasted in sesame. The seaweed is called ghim in Korean. This chocolate version is a seaweed ganache topped with caramelized white and black sesame seeds.”
We chatted with her over perfectly decorated and wrapped chocolates containing ingredients synthesized from her Korean heritage, a nod to Misugaru, as well as every other flavor you could imagine.
“I deliberately work on managing myself by working on my mindset. Every day I tell myself a mantra–I get to–rather than I need to, or want to. I acknowledge how lucky I am that I get to work in a kitchen in NYC, I get to work in a medium I love–chocolate–and I get to do it with the team that I love. By working on yourself and your mindset, you can show up for your team better with a calm, level-headed approach.”
“I find inspiration everywhere. Living in NYC, you are exposed to so many unexpected food cultures and traditions. We have created a pumpkin sesame praline and mole ganache in homage to Jackson Heights in Queens. I also draw inspiration from my Korean background. Even though my training and technique is French, I try to find inspiration from my Korean childhood and other Asian cultures into chocolate creation.”
In partnership with the Almond Board of California, Chocolatier Angela Borah developed recipes showcasing various textural experiences, from flakey to frothy.
We’re in the kitchen with Angela Borah, learning about the art of being a chocolatier.
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