This is a stunning book. Forget for a moment it's about the food of Korea. It's just so impressive on many levels. I already crave the Disco fries and Korean eggplant and I won't rest until I have the Korean fried chicken! Judy has written a beautiful, timely, and truly impressive tome, both mouthwatering and so very informative. Julia Child just got a new and wonderful neighbor on my bookshelf.” —Geoffrey Zakarian, Iron Chef “The tantalizing flavors and techniques of Korean food are just beginning to find their way into our home kitchens. Judy Joo is the perfect teacher to lead us into this exciting new world. Get ready for fireworks on your taste buds.” —Bobby Flay, chef and author “For those of us not lucky enough to have been raised by a Korean mom whom we can rely on to give us a tight recipe for a childhood favorite, there is Judy Joo's Korean Food Made Simple. Informative explanations of the Korean pantry, easy to follow recipes, and beautiful photographs will make this your go-to book for Korean cooking.” —Andy Ricker “Judy Joo is an authority on authentic Korean and American-Korean food. My wife is half Korean so it’s important we celebrate the culture and traditions together and with our kids. Judy’s new book is a refreshing source of inspiration and information that’s open on our bench top every time we cook Korean food.” —Chef Curtis Stone, internationally known chef and chef/owner of Maude Restaurant, Beverly Hills "From kimchi to bibimbap, Joo—who hosts a show on the Cooking Channel—breaks down intimidating dishes." —Entertainment Weekly "Korean American chef Joo’s debut shares a name with her TV show on the Cooking Channel. After introducing familiar and exotic pantry staples, from nutty toasted sesame oil to fiery Korean chile paste, Joo presents 130 recipes that blend traditional Korean home cooking with contemporary and fusion fare. Assorted kimchi and pickles (cubed radish kimchi) can have long fermentation times, but they’re easy to prepare, as are quick stir fries (pork belly and kimchi stir-fry with tofu), soups (instant noodles with spicy rice cakes and fish cakes), and desserts (red bean ice pops). The book also features chapters on sauces, breads, and drinks.VERDICT Like Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking, this cookbook is an approachable gateway to a popular cuisine. Comparatively, Joo’s recipes are fancier, with more nods to Western palates (think: cheesecakes, cheesesteaks, wings, and tacos). Highly recommended." —Library Journal "Joo, host of the Cooking Channel’s Korean Food Made Simple, brings her unique style to Korean cuisine in this delightful and original book. Joo was raised in New Jersey by Korean parents and trained at the French Culinary Institute, and her recipes reflect this fusion of cultures and flavors. Her main focus remains on Korean cuisine, but she adds her own modern twists to reflect her complex palate. Kimchi pulled-pork disco fries, ultimate KFC (Korean fried chicken), and kimchi and bacon brioche are just a few examples of her appealing innovations. She provides a useful section on pantry staples and includes recipes for essential components of many Korean meals, including kimchi, pancakes, and dumplings. Crispy anchovies, kimchi fried rice, and “krazy” Korean burgers (made with ginger, pancetta, soybean paste, and seltzer) exemplify the wide range of combinations that Joo embraces. Soy-glazed tofu salad, “magical” chicken ginseng soup, and spicy pork belly cheesesteak are all big on flavor and use easy- —
03/15/2016
Korean American chef Joo's debut shares a name with her TV show on the Cooking Channel. After introducing familiar and exotic pantry staples, from nutty toasted sesame oil to fiery Korean chile paste, Joo presents 130 recipes that blend traditional Korean home cooking with contemporary and fusion fare. Assorted kimchi and pickles (cubed radish kimchi) can have long fermentation times, but they're easy to prepare, as are quick stir fries (pork belly and kimchi stir-fry with tofu), soups (instant noodles with spicy rice cakes and fish cakes), and desserts (red bean ice pops). The book also features chapters on sauces, breads, and drinks. VERDICT Like Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking, this cookbook is an approachable gateway to a popular cuisine. Comparatively, Joo's recipes are fancier, with more nods to Western palates (think: cheesecakes, cheesesteaks, wings, and tacos). Highly recommended.
