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Learn, taste and discover the flavours of Korea with chef Judy Joo.

Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food

‘I love Korean food, and to all those that think that it’s just about kimchi…think again! Judy is a master in the kitchen, her passion and straightforward, easy recipes are inspirational and delicious. From the classics through to street food, and some very clever fusion cooking, this book is a beauty – full of heart-warming food for the adventurous eater.’

– Michel Roux Jr

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Fresh from the success of Korean Food Made Simple, chef Judy Joo is back with a brand new collection of recipes that celebrate the joys of Korean comfort food and get straight to the heart and soul of the kitchen. Drawing on her own heritage and international experience, Judy presents recipes that appeal to everyone, from street food to snacks and sharing plates, kimchi to Ko-Mex fusion food, and dumplings to dessert. Through clear, easy-to-understand recipes and gorgeous photography, Judy will help you master the basics before putting her signature fun, unexpected twist on the classics, including Philly Cheesesteak dumplings and a Full English–inspired Bibimbap bowl.

With over 100 recipes, helpful glossaries and tips on how to stock the perfect Korean store cupboard, there’s something for amateur chefs and accomplished home cooks alike. So much more than rice and fried chicken, these truly unique recipes are simple, delicious and will have everyone clamouring for more.

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‘Judy Joo captures the flavors and the heart of Korean food and switches things up just enough to make them accessible and familiar, but not so much that you lose the soul of the recipe. It’s an art!’

– Sunny Anderson

 

 

Korean Food Made Simple

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125 simple Korean recipes from the host of the Cooking Channel television show of the same name

In Korean Food Made Simple, Judy Joo, host of the Cooking Channel’s show of the same name and Food Network regular, brings Korean food to the masses, proving that it’s fun and easy to prepare at home. As a Korean-American, Judy understands how to make dishes that may seem exotic and difficult accessible to the everyday cook.

The book has over 100 recipes including well-loved dishes like kimchi, sweet potato noodles (japchae), beef and vegetable rice bowl (bibimbap), and Korean fried chicken, along with creative, less-traditional recipes like Spicy Pork Belly Cheese Steak, Krazy Korean Burgers, and Fried Fish with Kimchi Mayo and Sesame Mushy Peas.

In addition, there are chapters devoted to sauces, desserts, and drinks as well as a detailed list for stocking a Korean pantry, making this book a comprehensive guide on Korean food and flavors. Enjoying the spotlight as the hot Asian cuisine, Korean food is on the rise, and Judy’s bold and exciting recipes are go-tos for making it at home.

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageAd. Crispy, cheesy, and a little bit sweet…this is Korean Street Toast, the ultimate breakfast of champions. 🍞✨

@ocadouk just launched a Korean aisle featuring some of my go-to ingredients, so I had to share this quick and comforting classic. 🇰🇷

A favourite grab-and-go breakfast in Korea since the 1980s, Korean Street Toast (gilgeori toast) began as a street-cart staple for students and commuters rushing to school or work. Cheap, fast, nourishing, and satisfying & still a nostalgic comfort food today, with long lines at Seoul cafés serving their own versions. 💛

Fluffy omelet, melted cheese, deli meats, and buttery milk bread & finished with a sprinkle of sugar to balance the savoury flavours. It sounds unusual, but that touch of sweetness is what makes it unforgettable.

My secret weapon? Kewpie mayo, Japan’s iconic rich, tangy, and slightly sweet mayonnaise, and you can now find it on Ocado! Spread it on one slice, add ketchup on the other, and you’ve got the ultimate breakfast of champions.

Quick to make, easy to love, and impossible to forget. 💛

60g packaged coleslaw mix or 40g white cabbage, thinly sliced and 20g carrot, peeled and julienned
2 spring onions, julienned
1 tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp sea or kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
3 tbsp salted butter, plus extra as needed
2 slices of white bread
1 tsp granulated sugar
1–2 slices mild Cheddar
2–4 slices cured ham
2–4 slices salami

To Serve
1–2 tbsp ketchup
1–2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise

✨ Full recipe in my book K-Quick (which you can also find on Ocado!)

Watch the video for the method and tag me if you try it at home!

#KoreanFood #BreakfastSandwich #KoreanRecipes5 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile image’Tis the season for culinary competition! 🎄✨

I had so much fun being a judge on Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas. The talent in this episode is exceptional and every chef brought their holiday best.

Tune in this Wednesday at 8pm ET!

@geoffreyzakarian & @susanfeniger 

@FoodNetwork @GuyFieri #TournamentOfChampions #AllStarChristmas @HBOMax @DiscoveryPlus

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageWelcome back to the K-Viral Kitchen. Today I’m giving a fast-food cult classic a full Korean remix — the Samgyeopsal Crunchwrap Supreme. 🌯🔥

Think @tacobell’s late night legend…but with a Seoul-ful twist. 

Crispy on the outside, melty inside, and loaded with:
• Tender, caramelized pork belly
• Spicy, fresh dadaegi sauce 
• And my gochujang nacho cheese 

Folded, wrapped, seared golden, and finished with all the fresh toppings. 

Smoky, cheesy, spicy, and completely addictive….it hits every craving at once. 💛🔥

And if you didn’t know, yes…the Taco Bell Cantina in Vegas really hosts weddings. Tag the person you’d elope with for a Crunchwrap.” ⤵️

Comment ‘crunchwrap’ for the recipe!

#KoreanFood #CrunchwrapSupreme #KFood #Recipes1 week ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageBack in the H-Club kitchen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a breakfast tasting menu celebrating seasonal ingredients and Korean flavours. 💛🇰🇷

Huge thank you to @spursofficial, @regionallondonchef @tottenhamhotspurstadium, and the incredible H-Club team for their incredible team, warm hospitality, and seamless service.

A few favorites from the menu: Yujacha-cured Salmon Mini Bagels, Kimchi Croque Madame, Green Tea Pancakes, and a silky Jasmine Tea Crème Brûlée with Seaweed Shortbread to finish + our signature Kimchi Bloody Mary. 🍸🔥

And as always, grateful to cook alongside @chefandrewhales!

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