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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 imageEvery stall has a story — and every face has fed a city. 🥬🌶️🐟

For me, Korean markets have always been the heartbeat of the cuisine. Everywhere you look, there’s movement and life: women neatly packing bundles of vegetables, bottling golden sesame oil, and scooping out rich gochujang and doenjang. A few steps away, fruit sellers stack seasonal peaches and vibrant melons beside piles of fresh greens. Down the row, fishmongers expertly fillet the day’s catch, while others build mountains of fiery red chilis — and sometimes, you’ll even spot a vendor catching a quick nap between customers.

After the Korean War, women known as ajummas (아줌마) became the backbone of these markets. They weren’t just selling food — they were feeding families, supporting communities, and keeping traditions alive during some of the country’s hardest years. Alongside them, men worked as butchers, fishermen, and produce sellers — roles often passed down through families, keeping skills alive from one generation to the next.

Even now, in the age of supermarkets and delivery apps, these markets endure. People come not just for the freshest fish or the ripest fruit — but for the trust, the stories, and the familiar faces that keep them coming back.

That, to me, is the true magic of Korea’s markets: the people who bring them to life every single day. ❤️

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imagePart of my K-Quick Recipe Series — quick, bold Korean dishes from my newest cookbook!

Zingy. Crunchy. Instant gratification kimchi 🥬💫

This fresh kimchi is bright and bold — no fermentation time required. A perfect sidekick to your BBQ lineup or banchan spread. 

Make it once, crave it every day.

My mom used to whip up this vibrant little number every sweltering summer. I can still picture her—elbow-deep in a giant blue plastic tub, wearing those signature Korean hot-pink rubber gloves, tossing cabbage like a pro. This salad packs a punch that could wake up even the laziest heatwave afternoon. 

Find the recipe below — perfect for your next BBQ 🥬

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

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Fresh Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Baechu Geotjeori)

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
• 1kg (2lb) baechu (Chinese leaf/Napa cabbage)
• 1 tbsp coarse sea or kosher salt
• 25g (¼ cup) gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tbsp saeu-jeot (salted shrimp), or to taste 
• 1 tbsp fish sauce, or to taste 
• 1 tbsp grated garlic
• ½ brown onion, thinly sliced (5mm / ¼in)
• 3 spring onions, halved lengthwise & cut into 5cm (2in) pieces
To Serve:
• Drizzle of roasted sesame oil (optional)

Method:
1️⃣ Trim the base of the cabbage, wash thoroughly, discard wilted leaves, and cut into ~5cm (2in) pieces.
2️⃣ Place cabbage in a colander over a bowl. Toss with salt and let sit 10 min.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix gochugaru, sugar, saeu-jeot, fish sauce, and garlic.
4️⃣ After 10 min, drain any liquid from the cabbage.
5️⃣ Add the sauce mixture, onion, and spring onions. Toss well.
6️⃣ Drizzle with sesame oil (if using) and serve immediately.5 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageRolling into K-Viral Kitchen with a protein packed glow-up: Chamchi (Tuna) Keto-Gimbap @judyjoochef style 🥢💛 

No rice, no problem — this keto-friendly roll swaps steamed rice for silky egg crepe (jidan), and still delivers all the flavor of a classic gimbap — a genius hack that’s gone viral in Korea.  

Here’s what’s inside:

🍳 Paper-thin egg strips
 🥒 Salted fresh cucumber + sautéed sweet carrot
 🐟 Creamy tuna mayo 
 🥬 Pickled tangy radish + herby perilla leaves (if you’ve got it!)
 🌿 Wrapped in seaweed and brushed with nutty sesame oil for that glossy finish

Low-carb, big flavor. A lunchbox hero turned meal-prep MVP. 

📍 Ingredients via @koreafoodsuk 
 💄 Glam by @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom 
 👩🏻‍🍳 Pro tip: Oil your knife for that picture-perfect slice.

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 📌 Save this for your next lunch idea
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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imagePart of my K-Quick Recipe Series — quick, bold Korean dishes from my newest cookbook!

Chewy. Spicy & Sweet. Saucy. Seoul in a bowl 🥢💥

My version of this totally viral dish brings the heat with gochujang, gochugaru, and a deep dashi base. Add fish cakes, eggs, and scallions — or keep it veg, add some tofu, and let the sauce shine. 

I have so many late-night memories of devouring this dish on the streets of Seoul—post-clubbing, slightly disheveled, and very hungry. The plates came wrapped in plastic bags for quick clean-up, chopsticks replaced with humble toothpicks. My friends and I would huddle around, jostling for bites, skewering those chewy rice cakes and smacking our way through like it was the best thing we’d ever eaten. (Spoiler: it was.) 

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Drop a comment below for the recipe!

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

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