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A Warm Hug in a Bowl of Porridge

A Warm Hug in a Bowl of Porridge

Every day after school, my mom would feed me the same thing: juk—Korean rice porridge—with kimchi and Spam. It was my afternoon snack of choice, a simple bowl I often opted for even over a McDonald’s Happy meal.

Read more at The Epoch Times

How to create the perfect picnic

How to create the perfect picnic

Along with a bike ride or a dip in the sea, an alfresco feast in one of the great joys of summer. Three experts share their top tips with Tania Ballantine.

Read more at Waitrose Weekend Online

Simple hacks to improve BBQ skills

Simple hacks to improve BBQ skills and avoid cooking outdoor disasters

Serving burned food, dishing up meat products to vegetarians and being forced to call the fire brigade are among the nation's most frequent BBQ disasters.

Read more at Wales Online

Master the barbecue

Master the barbecue with celebrity chef Judy Joo’s top tips

As Britain comes in as one of the worst barbecuing nations in the world, the co-founder of Seoul Bird offers Sean Russell her expertise on how best to up our grill game.

Read more at the Independent

Judy Joo's Korean-Style Hanger Steak

Judy Joo's Korean-Style Hanger Steak with Scallions & Ginger

"I absolutely love hanger steak, and this marinade kicks the flavor up to the next level," says the celebrity chef and television host. "Even just 15 minutes in the marinade will do the trick!"

Read more from people.com

Memories of Mandu

Memories of Mandu

Growing up in a Korean family, making dumplings was a monthly ritual—with a crispy, golden-brown reward.

Read more at The Epoch Times

Judy Joo on the Women Who Inspire Her

Judy Joo on the Women Who Inspire Her

The Korean American chef, author and television personality tells V.F. London about the women who inspire her.

Read more at Vanity Fair

Judy Joo's Korean mac and cheese

Judy Joo's Korean mac and cheese is a game changer

The Korean-American chef Judy Joo combines her cultural roots and twin passions with these easy-to-make recipes.

Read more from GQ

The C&TH Guide To Korean Culture In London

The C&TH Guide To Korean Culture In London

Korean-American chef Judy Joo – renowned as the host of popular US show Korean Food Made Simple – shares her K-food favourites and exciting upcoming projects…

Read more from Country and Town House

Judy Joo explores Bali

Judy Joo explores all that the city of Ubud, Bali has to offer and brings you her Bali food guide

It's nearly 6am in Ubud, Bali, and I'm standing in a long queue of local women in front of a street cart teeming full of repurposed dented plastic water bottles, each boasting a different magical concoction.

Read more at Foodism

Try These Chef-Approved Dishes In Bali

Try These Chef-Approved Dishes In Bali

When chef Judy Joo agreed to be a speaker at the 2019 Ubud Food Festival, the Cooking Channel host of Korean Food Made Simple had an ulterior motive: it gave her the opportunity to eat her way through Bali.

Read more at forbes.com

A Recipe for Bold Decision-Making

A Recipe for Bold Decision-Making

Judy Joo recalls the day she made the biggest decision of her career. “It was on a weekend,” she says, while prepping her signature Korean chicken soup in her light-filled kitchen in central London.

Read more from the New York Times

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Social media

@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageGame-day energy is back at @thegarden and so is the Seoul Bird flavor 

Crispy chicken, spicy gochujang, golden tots, and that signature Seoul flavor…it’s the ultimate game-day combo. 

Still a pinch-me moment seeing Seoul Bird packed with fans at Madison Square Garden. 

Huge thanks to the amazing MSG team, @chefandrewhales & @seoulbirduk for keeping the flavor flying high. 

#SeoulBird #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KoreanFriedChicken #MSG #MadisonSquareGarden #thegarden #GameDayEats #StadiumEats #KoreanFood #WomenInFood #ChefLife #FullCircleMoment #SeoulBird #seoulbirduk #KoreanSoulFood #KoreanCuisine #CrispyChicken #FriedChickenLovers #FoodiesOfInstagram #NYCFoodie #AsianFoodLovers15 hours ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageThrowing it back a couple of weeks ago to my NBC Philly Live segment with the wonderful @aunyealachelle on @nbcphiladelphia — such a fun morning sharing a taste of Korean BBQ with one of my all-time favorite dishes, bulgogi! ✨

I even shared the secret ingredient for the perfect marinade – @subarashiikudamono’s fragrant Asian pears. 🍐💛 

Their sweetness and aroma are delectable, and they contain a natural enzyme (calpain) that tenderizes the meat, giving bulgogi that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.  (Pineapples, kiwi, and papaya also have natural tenderizing enzymes, although different kinds.)

Bulgogi translates to “fire meat”, because it is most traditionally cooked over a flaming fire. I usually do mine in a griddle or frying pan, saving the savory addictive juices to spoon over my rice. Serve with tangy kimchi and lunch or dinner is sorted!  

A huge thank-you to the incredible teams at @NBCPhiladelphia and @nbcphillylive for such a warm welcome and a morning full of Seoul.

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Did you know: Historically, Koreans used pears for sweetness due to their natural high sugar content, making them a valuable and traditional sweetener. Sugar was introduced to Korea from China around the 13th century, but it remained a luxury item for the elite until the early 20th century when it became more accessible to the public through imports, and later, domestic production. The first domestic sugar production plant opened in Busan in 1953, which significantly increased the availability of sugar for the Korean public. 

📚 Cookbook: K-Quick (linked in bio)
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💄 @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageBack in the @todayshow kitchen for a Fan Fest Edition of @todayfood — this time sponsored by @WholeFoods and inspired by our amazing viewers! 💛

We’re serving up one of Korea’s most beloved dishes — Korean Fried Chicken, in bite-sized form. 🍗🇰🇷

Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in an umami-packed sauce that’s equal parts sweet, spicy, and addictive.

Chef tip: the secret to that signature crunch? Add a good glug of 40% alcohol (something flavorless like vodka) to your batter to prevent gluten development and keep every bite light, crisp, and golden. ✨

The same batter works beautifully with cauliflower, mushrooms, or prawns, (anything!) so you can fry up your favorite twist at home so get creative!

Such a joy cooking alongside @craigmelvinnbc, @dylandreyernbc, and @sheinelle_o— and sharing a little Seoul with the TODAY audience. 💛

Huge thanks to the incredible @TodayFood and @nbcnews teams for the warm welcome and magic behind the scenes — and a special shoutout to @madelinethekitchen for making it all come together! 👏

📚 Recipe from my cookbook K-Quick, linked in bio.
👗 Dress: @DianeVonFurstenberg
💄 Glam: @AbbysTouches @NikoMaragos

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageBlind taste test, orchard edition. 👀🍐

We lined up five of @subarashiikudamono’s exclusive hand crafted Asian pear varieties and asked Farmer Tyler — our Chief Pear Officer — to put his taste buds to the test. Each one is uniquely grown and developed in Pennsylvania, resulting in its own flavor, texture, and story.

One bite in, and he nailed it: EliSan, JunoSan, Asaju, RuthiSan, AnaSan! Golden, crisp, and naturally sweet — perfected through decades of care and craftsmanship. ✨

(For the record… EliSan might just be my favorite. 😉)

Proof that true quality can be tasted. 🌳💛

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