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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 K-Viral Kitchen — where Korea’s most iconic bites get the @judyjoochef treatment. 

Chungmu Kimbap — a seaside classic with a spicy Seoul revival. 🐙🍚🔥

This minimalist rice roll hails from the fishing town of Chungmu, where it started as a humble lunchbox from a wife to her husband at sea. 

Today, it’s a cult favorite for good reason: no filling in the roll, but all the flavor on the side. 

🍚 Baby rice rolls brushed with sesame oil
 🔥 Spicy-sweet pickled radish salad
 🐙 Marinated squid + tender fish cakes
 🌿 Finished with chives, scallions, and sesame seeds

It’s bold, briny, and balanced — with heart and heat in every bite. 

📍 Ingredients via @koreafoodsuk 
 💄 Glam by @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom
 👩🏻‍🍳 Pro tip: Give your squid a quick ice bath after blanching — it keeps the texture just right.

💬 Comment “CHUNGMU” and I’ll DM you the full recipe
 📌 Save this for your next flavor adventure
 👯‍♀️ Tag someone who’d be all over this spicy seafood platter 

#KviralKitchen #ChungmuKimbap #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KoreanStreetFood #RiceRolls #SpicySquid #DanmujiSalad #DishesThatBrokeTheInternet #EasyKoreanRecipe #ViralKoreanFood #KRecipeReel #CoastalKoreaEats #ChefApproved #SeafoodSnacks #SeoulEats #TongyeongClassic #WomenInFood3 hours ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageIt was a pleasure sharing my story with Bella Wu for her project “Out of the Shadows”, which spotlights women forging their own paths.

From engineering, to finance, to reinventing myself through the kitchen, food media, and television — my journey has always come back to joy, authenticity, and embracing both wins and failures. 

Today, success feels quieter: peace, the people I love, and the simple things beyond the spotlight.

And, I’m so proud of Bella — Even while still in high school, she has already founded evermorehues, a sustainable candle company that supports female entrepreneurs. Her creativity and drive at such a young age are truly inspiring.

Thank you Bella and the @outoftheshadows.bw community for sharing my story. 💛

#OutOfTheShadows #WomenInLeadership #AuthenticJourney #KoreanFood #JudyJoo #KQuick #KoreanFoodMadeSimple #SeoulBird #KoreanCuisine #Korea #Korean1 day ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imagePart of my K-Quick Recipe Series — quick, bold Korean dishes from my newest cookbook!
Savory. Earthy. Umami heaven 🍲🔥

My comfort stew of choice — loaded with tofu, courgette, potatoes, and spicy chilies. Serve it with rice or next to a sizzling BBQ spread.

I make this warming little stew on repeat—it’s a bubbling bowl of comfort that’s as nourishing as it is bold. I always sneak in extra tofu (my fave!), and if you can get your hands on Korean zucchini, do it—they’re sweeter, crunchier, and totally up the game. Trust me, this one’s a hug in a bowl with serious flavor cred.

Comment Umami for the recipe.

Save this for your cozy night rotation 🍲🔥

💡: @samsunguk
 🛒: @koreafoodsuk
 📚: K-Quick — From my latest cookbook, K-Quick — link in bio if you want the full collection!

@quartobooksuk @quartobooksus @whitelionpublishing
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@judyjoochef Instagram profile image✨ A journey across careers, cultures & cuisine ✨

Honored to be joined by the amazing @jujuchangabc — Emmy® Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News’ Nightline — who will be guiding the conversation for a special evening at @thekoreasociety 🥢.

From engineering → to banking → to becoming a chef and restaurateur, my career path has been anything but linear. With Juju leading the discussion, I’ll be sharing stories from my journey, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and the inspiration that shaped my latest book, K-Quick.

We’ll explore what it means to pivot, pursue passion, and—of course—how food has shaped every step of my life. 🍳

📅 Tuesday, September 23 | 6:30 PM EDT
📍 The Korea Society, 350 Madison Ave, NYC
💻 Can’t make it in person? Join us online — it’s a hybrid event!
🎟 Sign up now through the link in my bio — seats are limited, so don’t wait!

#KQuick #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KoreanFoodMadeSimple #CareerJourney #PivotStories #FoodAndCulture #NYCEvents #TheKoreaSociety #korea #korean #koreanculture5 days ago via Instagram
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