Joo - Korean food made simple

This is the book that Cooking Channels Korean Food Made Simple fans have been waiting for. Host and author Judy Joo is a professional chef, but it was as a child growing up in New Jersey that she first learned about Korean cooking from her mother, who always made authentic home-cooked Korean food from scratch. So Joo knows what its like to cook in an American kitchen, and her bi-cultural upbringing gives her cooking a unique flair. She combines modern and traditional flavors, but still makes the food accessible to everyday cooks, all while adding a bit of a restaurant chefs sophistication.

Some of the 130 recipes are naturally simple but always delicious, such as her easy version of Rice Cake and Dumpling Soup ( Dduk Mandu Guk ); richly flavored Pork and Kimchi Stew ( Kimchi Jjigae ), which can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes; and irresistible Kimchi Pancakes ( Kimchi Jeon ), as easy to prepare as breakfast pancakes. Other recipes, like mouthwatering Braised Beef Short Ribs ( Galbi Jjim ), arent difficult to prepare but do require a bit more patience to slow-cook for hours until the meat is meltingly tenderand its totally worth the effort.

For people who crave authentic Korean recipes, there are those such as traditional Cabbage Kimchi; it can be eaten right away, but if you wait up to two weeks for it to ferment as Chef Joo recommends, the flavor will be unbeatable. For the adventurous, she offers recipes that reflect her love of Mexican food (acquired from time she spent living in California) and playful interpretations of uniquely American foodspicy Buffalo Wings, Krazy Korean Burgers, and addictive Kimchi Pulled Pork Disco Fries. Also trained as a pastry chef, Joo includes recipes that will come as a pleasant surprise if you have a sweet tooth, like nontraditional but rich Korean Coffee Brownies, as well as savory baked treats such as her unique take on Korean-inspired bread.

Besides the delectable photos of the finished dishes, the book includes evocative scenes from Joos travels in Korea. For anyone whos ever thought Korean food was too difficult to make at home, this beautiful and transporting book will prove a revelation.

Copyright 2016 by Judy Joo Media USA Inc.

Food and location photography 2016 by Jean Cazals

Food styling by Judy Joo and Vivian Jao

Food styling assistance by Cheol Hee Park

Prop styling by Pene Parker

All rights reserved.

For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to or to Permissions, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 3 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10016.

www.hmhco.com

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available upon request.

ISBN 978-0-544-66330-5 (paper over board);

978-0-544-66308-4 (ebook)

Design by Gary Tooth/Empire Design Studio

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Dedicated to my mom, dad, and Sonya, for being the best family I could ever ask for. Thank you for being there for me, no matter what. I love you so much.

I have so many people to thank for helping me get through this tricky journey of life, and this book! I love you all, and feel so fortunate to have such amazing people in my life.

First and foremost, my dear mentor, boss, and friend Vivian Jao. Thank you for kicking my butt to get this all done and for making sure it was tested to your first-class standard. You have taught me so much professionally and personally. You are the best.

Thank you, Kathy Brennan, for your meticulous eye in the editing and for your warm smiles.

Annie WooI thank you for your friendship and Korean language tutorials and counsel.

Jean Cazalsthank you for your vision and for taking the most beautiful photos of my food I could ever imagine, and braving MERS with me!

Lucia Chothank you so much for everything. The beautiful plates from Kwangjuyo, the help with planning the Korea shoot, and most of all your friendship. You and your family have been so wonderful. I love you like a sister.

Han Songthank you for your gorgeous Troa designs for me to wear. You are so incredibly talented.

Thank you to Cait Hoyt and Justin Schwartz for creating this opportunity for me.

Andy Hales and Jaime Garbuttyou two are my rock and right-hand men. I could not have done any of this without you. I owe you so much. Thank you for supporting me through everythingthe blood, sweat, and tears, literally. I love you both dearly. Thank you, Emma and Steph, toobehind every great man, I know there is an even greater woman. May the adventure continue.... I never thought it would go this far!

Janice Gabrielthank you for being like a surrogate mother to me in London. You were the first person to put me on TV, and I credit my media career to your coaching, mentoring, love, and encouragement. I would not have accomplished so much without your guidance and belief in me. Thank you.

Colman Andrews, Simone Zanoni, Mark Askew, Jason Atherton, and Geoffrey Zakarianthank you for giving me a chance and the opportunity to work for you and inspiring me. Colmanyou have mentored me through the years, and your sage advice has been much appreciated. Thank you for watching over me. Simone, Mark, and Jasonthank you for taking a chance on me, and showing me that with hard work anything is achievable. Geoffreyyour friendship and guiding light has helped me tremendously. Thank you for always being positive and for all your encouragement.

To Kia and Tati Joorabchianthank you for opening a window when a door had just closed. You are like family to me. I am grateful for the opportunity you have provided to me and love you both with all my heart.

And to my amazing friends...

Peggy, Karen, Susanne, Nicole, Jen, Jennifer, Laura, Fiona, Vivien, Lorraine, Nigma, Joyce, Ching, Kay, Jen, Sujean, Jean, Amy, Ricker, Judy, Julie-Anne, Cynthia, Yuri, Angie, Jean, Wook, Tony, Elizabeth, Sonny, Craig, Kris, Signe, E, Steve, Hert, The Taranissi family, Eugene & Jim, Brian, Scott, Sara, Jane, Lynne, and Mark. Without your undying love and support, I wouldnt be here today. Thank you for carrying me during the worst of times and celebrating with me during the best.

A big thank you to H-Mart, www.hmart.com, for sponsoring my book so generously and sharing a vision to bring Korean food to the masses. Thank you in particular to Min Seo and Tony Woo for believing in me and your support.

I also would like to thank wholeheartedly Kia Motors, www.kia.co.ukw, for their support with the best ride in town. Hats off to Stephen Kitson and Sara Robinson for making it all happen and being so absolutely amazing to work with.

Thank you as well to Ramy Sal and the Korean Tourism Organization, www.visitkorea.or.kr for supporting my trip to Korea enabling me to bring this tome to life.

Thank you to the Conrad Hotel in SeoulNils-Arne Schroeder, you are the best!