My recent trip to Seoul was a huge milestone for a number of reasons. Not only was it one of the first times in my life I truly felt in control—of what I was doing, how I was doing it, and why—but it was also the beginning of something bigger, my docu-series. 

This Larb holds a very special place in my heart. Sure, a version of it got me to London after being the winning dish in the first episode of MasterChef Australia this season, but what makes this dish truly remarkable is the deep roots it holds, the stories it tells, and the places it showcases.