Korean Food Made Simple

I bought this book as soon as it came out earlier this month and could not wait to dig into it! I have been a collector of Korean cookbooks and have generally have found the category to be disappointing (Amazon! Why is the categorized under 'Chinese Food'?). I'm not a fan of writing negative reviews, but I do love giving praise where it is deserved. First: the aesthetics, the photography in this book is extraordinary and so very authentic of Korea, down to the ladies you see in the market. Second, the recipes, where to begin?! There is a great range from authentic to fusion as well as indulgent to healthy. Personally I'm mostly Paleo, but given that I'm Korean I can't help but indulge. So are my favorites are: Mom's BBQ chicken (simple, straightfoward so >insert expletive here< good), Grilled Hangar Steak, Late Night Naughty Noodles and the simple & beautiful broccoli, mushroom & sesame salad. And who can really ignore the ultimate: Kimchee Pulled Pork Disco Fries. Talk about putting nachos to shame. This book is definitely a nice addition to any cookbook collection and really packs a ton of recipes - it's a great value for a single cookbook. I highly recommend it!

I've been watching her show on the Cooking Channel since it premiered and really enjoy it. Her recipes on the show looks simple. As a Korean-American, my Mom and Dad did all the cooking for our family when I was growing up. So when I started to live away from my parents I had no idea really how to cook Korean food. I've asked my Mom to write down her recipes, but she never had the time to do it. As Korean food is becoming more accessible and popular more Korean food recipe blogs and web sites have come up. I especially liked Maangchi's YouTube videos and recipes. But what I liked about Korean Food Made Simple is how Judy Joo travels to Korea and explains the Korean culture and history and shows how it's made in Korea and duplicates the recipe for the home cook but in a simpler way. Her cookbook is organized into several categories which have some of my favorite Korean foods. I just got the Kindle version today, so I will update my review after I've tried some of her recipes. I wish the Kindle version had a table of contents where you can click on the category. The categories are: Kimchi and Pickles Pancakes, Dumplings and other small bites Salad & Veggies Rice Noodles Soups & Stews Seafood Chicken Beef & Lamb Pork Sauces Bread Sweets Drinks I've already bookmarked the following recipes! Kimchi pancakes, Bindaetteok, Haemul pajeon, Mandu, Potato Salad, Kimchi Pulled Pork Disco Fries, Bibimbap, Kimchi Fried Rice, Jjajangmyun, Oxtail Soup, Mackerel, KFC, Galbi Jjim, Galbi, Dubu Kimchi, and all the different soju drinks!

Now one of my favorite cook books -- images are stunning and she makes Korean food elegant, delicious, and accessible. Great for people like me, who grew up eating Korean food, but also a wonderful starter for someone just getting acquainted with Korean cuisine. I'm a huge fan of her show and I've been knocking out these dishes each week and my family loves them!

The recipes were ok, if a tad pedestrian. They're quite easy to follow, and the ingredients haven't beed hard to find. The techniques could be a bit more refined. I'd also like to see more desserts. I finished most of the meals with fruit and nuts. That's ok, but don't add much to a sophisticated menu.

There is nothing not to love about this cookbook. History, culture, nuances, chef notes, brand names and second choices; and personal suggestions are included in this wonderfully authentic cookbook. Not being Korean, I appreciated the time the author took to clue me in so I can discuss the dish and ingredients with the staff at Korean markets. I am looking forward to learning how to make this cuisine that I love and have cravings for regularly. Many thanks for including it on Kindle Unlimited or I might not have discovered it.

My husband is the cook in the family. I’m the sous-chief. He doesn’t need a recipe and cooks the best food, but I wanted to surprise him by cooking some Korean dishes without his assistance . Great book, delicious authentic Korean recipes and easy to follow.

I can tell this was a used book because it had a public library sticker, and it is pretty beat up on the corners. Very disappointed on the state of the book.

For my daughters house, it will be a good reference book