Chapter 64
Chapter 64: Surviving in the Jungle (5)
Translated by POWERPUFF
Not only the cast of “Surviving in the Jungle,” but even the production staff—
everyone clearly recognized that Baek Seungchan was no ordinary person.
That was why all attention focused on him, curious about his every move.
“I should get some good footage out of this, for promotion too.”
Feeling the gazes around him, Baek Seungchan began cooking.
“I recently filmed a drama called ‘Afterlife Restaurant,’ where I played a restaurant owner. I’ll try cooking like I did there.”
Looking at the camera, he moved his knife just like in a scene from the drama.
“Wow…”
“That’s no joke.”
“I’ve never seen anything like that in real life…”
Everyone watched in awe.
He spun the dagger with flair, almost like a performance.
“Just so you know, I practiced a lot before doing this, so please don’t try it yourselves.”
With a touch of showmanship, he captured everyone’s attention before explaining the dish.
“The dish I’m making is banana leaf grilled fish, a traditional dish from Indonesia or South India.”
Like a cooking show host, he explained step by step.
“First, make cuts on the fish. This helps it cook evenly, shortens cooking time, improves seasoning, and also makes it look better—in short, it makes it more delicious.”
His clear explanation drew everyone in like viewers of a broadcast.
“Next, we season it.”
Since there was no salt, he dipped the fish in seawater.
“If you don’t have salt in a survival situation, you can use seawater. But don’t overdo it, and don’t drink it directly.”
The others nodded in admiration at his survival knowledge.
“Now wrap it in banana leaves.”
“Here.”
Kim Gahee handed him the leaves like an assistant chef.
“But if we cook it like this, it’ll be bland. So I prepared something special.”
From a pouch made of banana leaves, he took something out.
“What is that?”
“It’ll add spice and sweetness.”
It was wild chili and sugarcane.
“When did you even find those?”
“I spotted them earlier while gathering wood.”
He had been preparing for survival all along.
“You really plan everything…”
His teammates nodded in amazement.
“So you shouldn’t just eat anything you find. I confirmed these are safe beforehand.”
He mixed sugarcane juice, water, and chopped chili, then poured it over the fish.
Then he tightly wrapped it in banana leaves.
“Now we place it over hot coals, not directly in the fire, or it’ll burn.”
He finished the fish and began cooking cassava.
“Peel it first.”
With precise movements, he cleaned it perfectly.
“That’s seriously impressive…”
“Then skewer and roast it.”
Soon, the cooking was complete.
“Wow!”
“You’re amazing at this!”
“You cook and talk well—what can’t you do?”
They applauded.
“I have some extra sugarcane—do you want some? It tastes great if you brush it on cassava while roasting.”
“Of course!”
The other teams eagerly accepted.
Soon, food was ready.
“Smells amazing…”
The roasted cassava had a sweet, caramelized aroma.
“Let me try first.”
Actress Lee Miyoung took a bite.
“It’s so good!”
Others followed.
“This is incredible.”
“I’ll crave this back in Korea…”
But the small fish from other teams wasn’t popular.
“Not bad…”
Then—
Baek Seungchan’s fish was ready.
“….”
Everyone’s attention shifted.
“Oppa, isn’t it burnt?”
“Don’t worry.”
He unwrapped it.
“Wow…”
A rich aroma spread instantly.
Even from a distance, others swallowed their saliva.
“Hyung, try it first.”
Kim Ahnki took a bite.
“!!!”
His eyes widened.
The texture was soft and moist.
The flavor—savory, sweet, slightly spicy—perfectly balanced.
“This is the best grilled fish I’ve ever had!”
“Really? Let me try!”
Kim Gahee rushed him.
“It’s amazing!”
Her reaction was just as genuine.
Seeing this, the others couldn’t hold back.
“Can we try some?”
“Of course.”
He shared the food.
“Wow…”
“How is this possible in a jungle?”
“This is the best food ever on this show…”
They devoured it instantly.
But soon regretted it.
“…Why does our food taste so bad now?”
“Our fish tastes like sand…”
Because they had tasted something far better.
Meanwhile, Baek Seungchan’s team enjoyed their meal happily.
“This would be perfect with cola.”
“Or beer!”
Their luxurious thoughts contrasted with others’ struggles.
“Wait… we can trade, right?”
He turned to the staff.
“Can we trade for cola or beer?”
“Yes, if you offer something equivalent.”
“Got it.”
He smiled.
Then asked his teammates,
“What do you want for breakfast?”
“…Will we even have food?”
“Still, tell me.”
“Ramen would be nice…”
“Yeah, that sounds perfect.”
“Alright.”
Baek Seungchan nodded with a meaningful smile.