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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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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageWelcome back to the K-Viral Kitchen.
Today, I’m putting a Korean twist on a cult-favorite from @joeandthejuice . 🥪🔥

Somehow, a simple tuna sandwich from this Danish juice bar became a full-blown phenomenon. Creamy tuna, avocado, tomato, and crispy flatbread…simple, satisfying, and completely craveable.

My version keeps that café-style comforting creaminess, but layers in chojang for sweet heat and a little kimchi for extra depth and bite.
Fresh, savory, and just spicy enough. This one absolutely lives up to the hype.

Would you add kimchi to your Tunacado? ⤵️

Did you know?  The tuna salad sandwich rose to fame in early-1900s America as a thrifty deli staple, transforming leftover cooked fish mixed with mayonnaise into one of lunch’s most enduring classics.

Comment SANDWICH for the recipe.

Ingredients: @koreafoodsuk @seoulplaza_koreafoods 
Makeup: @jonesroadbeauty

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageJanuary is a good time to return to foods that nourish from the inside out.

Kimchi has been part of Korean kitchens for generations…not as a trend, but as everyday nourishment.

Did you know?
Kimchi is naturally fermented and rich in beneficial bacteria, often referred to as lactobacillus, which supports gut health. It’s also a good source of fibre and contains vitamins A, B and C, along with antioxidants from ingredients like garlic, ginger and chilli.

Lovely to see this classic featured in @sainsburysmag Healthy Eating, and to see kimchi highlighted as part of their health trends for the year ahead. A reminder that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated.

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageWelcome back to the K-Viral Kitchen. 

Today, I’m making my take on the internet-famous “Marry Me Chicken” with a Korean twist. 🍗🔥

The original version went viral for its rich, garlicky cream sauce that is worthy of a proposal. 

My remix brings together Italian-American comfort and Korean spice: tender chicken cutlets simmered in a creamy, gochujang sauce that clings to every bite. 

It’s cozy, a little spicy, deeply craveable, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a date night in. 

Comment MARRY ME to get the full details ⤵️

Ingredients: @koreafoodsuk @seoulplaza_koreafoods 
Makeup: @jonesroadbeauty 

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageAd. One of Korea’s most iconic dishes: Bibimbap. 🇰🇷✨

A colorful, balanced bowl of rice, veggies, egg, and a sweet savory gochujang sauce mixed together for that perfect harmony of flavors and textures. 🥢🌈

Here’s a bit of backstory: Bibimbap literally means “mixed rice,” and myth and lore says that it originally began as a clever way to use up assorted leftovers, a thrifty tradition that evolved into one of Korea’s most beloved and beautiful dishes. Over time, it became an art form, often served in sizzling stone bowls (dolsot bibimbap) that keep the rice crackling hot at the table. 🔥🍚

Today it’s a symbol of balance and wellbeing, with each color representing a different element and nutrient, creating harmony in a single bowl.

SERVES 4

Ingredients:
For the ‘Triple B’ Sauce
110g gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
2 tbsp mirim
11/3 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
11/3 tbsp roasted sesame oil
3 tbsp finely chopped spring onions
For the Bibimbap
1 tbsp roasted sesame oil
800g steamed short-grain white rice
vegetable or other neutral oil, for cooking
100g bean sprouts (tails and any brown pieces removed)
½ courgette, halved lengthwise, then very sliced on a mandoline
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
180g spinach
4 shiitake mushrooms, destemmed and cut into 5mm slices
115g cabbage kimchi, drained and cut into 2cm pieces
1 large egg
sea or kosher salt

To Serve
roasted sesame seeds

✨ Shop all the ingredients and my cookbook in the Korean Aisle on @ocadouk. 🇰🇷🛒

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