Cajun Seafood Boil

A mukbang or meokbang (Korean:, pronounced [mk.pa], also known as an eating show) is an online audiovisual broadcast in which a host consumes various amounts of food while interacting with the audience, which first became popular in South Korea in 2010 and has since spread globally.

Its popularity grew as a result of its stark contrast to Korean societal and gender norms, as well as food etiquette. Korea has a strong food culture. Many people believe that mukbang arose as a result of the increasing loneliness of single Koreans in the digital age.

But what is it about it that makes it so appealing to so many people? Visual hunger, or the concept of "eating with our eyes," is one possible explanation. Because the brain and visual system are so closely linked, looking at beautiful images of food increases the human desire for it as well as the satiation of hunger.

Because of the widely spread of mukbang around the world, people have been introduced to a lot of different foods offered in different countries. That makes a person want to try that food.

One of the food that mukbangers usually features in their channel is the seafood boil with cajun sauce.

So what is a seafood boil?

A seafood boil is a broad term for a variety of social gatherings that feature shellfish as the main attraction. The types of seafood, accompaniments and side dishes, and preparation techniques will be dictated by where you live and what is readily available to you (boiling, steaming, baking, or raw). A community organization may occasionally sponsor a boil as a fund-raiser or mixer. Individuals, however, host boils for their friends and family for weekend get-togethers, family reunions, and summer vacations.

While there is no exact date of origin for seafood boils, it is safe to say that when Cajun people from the Maritime regions of Canada arrived in the 1700s, one of the culinary traditions they brought with them was the seafood boil.

Its origin is attributed to Richard Gay, a National Guardsman who had the difficult task of cooking a meal for over 100 soldiers and chose to use an old family recipe. The meal was a huge success!

We went to Dream Tea House to try their seafood boil with cajun sauce to satisfy our cravings. We ordered a Cajun seafood boil for Php399 and can serve 4-5 person, with free 4 cups of rice and extra cajun sauce. We also tried their baked scallops, and I tell you, it's delicious! Their store is located at Santol Street, 9500 General Santos City.