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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. POV: It’s Kimjang season 🥬✨

Every autumn, families in Korea gather to make and share kimchi for the winter ahead — a tradition called Kimjang (김장), the ritual of making kimchi together. 🇰🇷

A tradition so meaningful it was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Celebrating family, community, and culture through food. 💛

To mark the launch of @ocadouk’s new Korean Food Aisle, I hosted a Kimjang Masterclass at home. Sharing my kimchi recipe, cooking & eating with friends, and celebrating the soul of Korean cuisine. 🥬✨

Kimchi isn’t just cooking… it’s a cultural ritual. It’s food, love, and community all in one jar. 💕

The beauty of kimchi is that it’s endlessly versatile. There are over 250 official varieties. You can kimchi anything: cucumber, cauliflower, even broccoli! The secret lies in gochugaru: Korean chili flakes that are smoky, slightly sweet, and deeply umami. 🌶️

Kimjang reminds us that food is more than flavor…it’s love, legacy, and connection, passed down through generations. 🥂

Did you know? Kimchi is a probiotic powerhouse: rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and packed with healthy bacteria that support gut health and immunity.

A big thank you to @koreafoodsuk and @seoulplaza_koreafoods for providing the authentic Korean ingredients that made it all possible, and to @josephjosephofficial, @kilneruk, and @kitchenaid_uk for the beautiful tools and kitchen essentials that brought the experience to life. 💕

#AD #Kimjang #Kimchi #KoreanFood #seoulplaza #Fermentation3 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageThe martini is getting a spicy glow-up. 🍸🔥

From Caprese salads turned into martinis to green curry and saffron-spiced twists. Bartenders everywhere are shaking things up. 

So of course, I had to make my own version. 🇰🇷

Meet the Dirty Kimchi Martini…bold, briny, and just the right amount of rebellious. 

Instead of olive brine, I’m using kimchi brine for that spicy-tangy kick and hit of umami you won’t forget. 

Shaken with soju and a splash of dry vermouth, rimmed with gochugaru, and topped with cucumber kimchi. 

Savory. Spicy. Seoul-fully sippable. ✨

The kind of cocktail that sparks conversation. Perfect with your favorite salty snack or when you want to impress your foodie friends.

Drop a “🍸” if you’d try it!👇

#KoreanFood #FoodieLife #Mixology #DrinkTok #Korea5 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageAd. Crispy, golden, and packed with Seoul. 🍗🔥

@ocadouk just launched a Korean aisle with some of my favorite ingredients and I couldn’t be more excited!  🇰🇷 To mark this moment, I had to share my Korean Fried Chicken (or Dak Gangjeong) recipe. This dish is famous for its shatteringly thin, crispy crust and addictive sweet-spicy glaze. At my restaurant @SeoulBirdUK, it’s our signature.

Unlike Western-style fried chicken, this version uses a wet batter for that ultra-crisp, glossy coating. It’s this signature texture that’s made Korean Fried Chicken a global sensation. 

Then comes the magic: gochujang, Korea’s fermented chili paste made from chili flakes, soybeans, and glutinous rice—the secret to its deep, savory heat. 🤫

Serves 4

Ingredients:
900g boneless skin-on chicken thighs (or skinless), cut into 2.5cm pieces
125g potato starch
1.5–2.6l vegetable or other neutral oil

For the Batter Mix
90g potato starch
30g plain lour
2½ tsp onion powder
2½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sea or kosher salt

For the Spicy Chicken Sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
2 tbsp runny honey, to taste
65ml soy sauce
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated garlic
1 tbsp roasted sesame oil

To Serve
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 red chilli, thinly sliced

Watch the video for the method and ask any questions in the comments 💜

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

 #KQuick #KoreanFood #Gochujang #SeoulfulEats #KoreanFriedChicken #Chimaek1 week ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageUkrainian food is having a London moment…and Tatar Bunar in Shoreditch is leading the way. 🇺🇦

From delicate seabass carpaccio and soulful fish yushka to golden lamb cheburek and creamy oxtail banush, every dish feels like a warm embrace.

Co-owner and Chef @alexcooperua brings the heart of southern Ukraine to the city — generous plates, bold flavors, and a quiet kind of elegance.  And, you could feel co-owner Anna Andriienko’s love, care, and passion in the room @annaadriienko.  She also hand curated all of the fun ceramics and furniture from Ukraine.  

The room is gorgeous, rustic, yet modern…  and the terrace is quite romantic. 

The pickled tomatoes alone are worth the visit. 🍅✨

Honest food, made with soul.

Another unforgettable bite in London’s ever-evolving food scene. 🍷

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#JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #TatarBunar #LondonEats #UkrainianCuisine #ComfortFood #GlobalFlavors #WomenInFood #FoodThatBrokeTheInternet #ChefTok #FoodTok #HiddenGems #LondonRestaurants #UkrainianFood1 week ago via Instagram
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