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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 imageA magical night celebrating the launch of @mareida.london — a dazzling new jewel in London’s culinary crown from my brilliant friend Carolina Bazan @chinoise 🇨🇱✨

From the first step inside, you’re whisked away—Chilean roots meet haute cuisine in a symphony of flavor and soul. Carolina, what you’ve created is nothing short of breathtaking. Every bite tells a story, rich with heritage and elevated by your unmistakable flair.

So proud of you, and so thrilled London gets to taste your delicious genius. Mareida isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an experience. 💫
@pepe.f.a @trrinityy_v @rosie_wosie 

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageHAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! 
My father was born in 1939 in Chongju, a small coastal village between Sinuiju and Pyongyang, in what is now North Korea. 

In 1945, the communists invaded, and seized his father’s land, forcing them to pack up what they could carry, and flee south with his eight siblings. Even at just six years old, my dad had to haul his share - a small backpack full of fine silk to be used to barter their way onto trains heading south and to buy safe passage through Russian-occupied territory. 

They took a train to Haeju, then crossed the southern border. They escaped under the cover of darkness, wading through the sea’s low tide to Kaesong, which was then part of South Korea. In 1950, the Korean War broke out and my dad’s family fled further and sought refuge on Jeju island. My father was too young to be drafted, but four of his older brothers were enlisted. My dad grew up in a refugee camp on this small volcanic island, which is now ironically a popular holiday destination. He remembers looking up at tall, smartly-clad US soldiers and begging them for ‘bon bons’.

From this challenging situation, he somehow managed through hard work to make it to the ‘Harvard’ of Korea and attended Seoul National University Medical School.
From there he immigrated to the USA in 1967 for his internship and residency in Psychiatry in New York City.

He was introduced to my mom, whose older brother was my dad’s classmate. She had travelled to the US alone (unheard of in those days) to get her master’s degree in Chemistry at Ohio University. They got married in 1970, and are still together to this day.

Happy Father’s Day to my brilliant daddy and all fathers around the world!  My dad continues to inspire me every day.  His formidable spirit, wise advice, and undying love guides me through life…. I hope to be completely healthy too like him at 86 years young! 

I love you daddy! ❤️❤️🙏🙏

#fathersday #fathers #daddy #daddydaughter 
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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageA beautiful day at Chestertons Polo in the Park—great matches, delicious bites, and the perfect excuse to wear my new @rebeccavallance dress. 

Nothing like polo to bring together food, friends, and a little fashion. Until next time, #polointhepark! 

Thank you @cala_uk @polointhepark @gorillaevents for hosting us! 

Outfit: @rebeccavallance 
Makeup: @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom 

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#JudyJoo #judyjoochef #cheflife #chestertonspolointhepark #polointhepark #matchdaystyle #koreanseoulfood #korea #londonevents1 week ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageI felt honored to speak at SXSW alongside this powerhouse group about building authentic Asian businesses in London— sharing stories, challenges, and lots of laughs along the way.

Huge thanks to our brilliant moderator @e.z.snaps and my fellow panelists:

🌸 Chris O’Leary of Warner Music @fatboyzine 
🌸 Vivian Wong @little_miss_mochi_ of @littlemoonsmochi 
🌸 Sam Thorne of @japanhouseldn 

And to everyone who showed up and brought such thoughtful energy to the room — thank you! 

It’s moments like these that remind me why storytelling and representation matter.

I think I even spotted #KingCharles in the crowd…

Outfit: @eudonchoi 
Makeup: @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom 

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