Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Dishes for the Home Cook

A complete course on Korean cuisine for the home cook by the YouTube star and the world's foremost authority on Korean cooking--Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking is a must-have for your kitchen.

Her millions of fans compare her to Julia Child. An Internet sensation, Maangchi has won the admiration of home cooks and chefs alike with her trademark combination of good technique and good cheer as she demonstrates the vast and delicious cuisine of Korea. In Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking, she shows how to cook all the country's best dishes, from few-ingredient dishes (Spicy Napa Cabbage) to those made familiar by Korean restaurants (L.A. Galbi, Bulgogi, Korean Fried Chicken) to homey one-pots like Bibimbap.

For beginners, there are dishes like Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup and Seafood Scallion Pancake. Maangchi includes a whole chapter of quick, spicy, sour kimchis and quick pickles as well. Banchan, or side dishes (Steamed Eggplant, Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Seasoning Sauce, and refreshing Cold Cucumber Soup) are mainstays of the Korean table and can comprise a meal.

With her step-by-step photos--800 in all--Maangchi makes every dish a snap. A full glossary, complete with photos, explains ingredients. Throughout, Maangchi suggests substitutions where appropriate and provides tips based on her readers' questions.

Author: Maangchi
Publisher: Harvest Publications
Published: 05/19/2015
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780544129894


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/02/2015
Library Journal 03/15/2015 pg. 127
Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 20

About the Author
MAANGCHI ("Hammer" in Korean) was born and raised in South Korea, where she learned the fundamentals of home cooking from her relatives. A former counselor of victims of domestic violence and a movie extra, she is the founder and owner of maangchi.com, the top online destination for Korean cooking. She also has her own YouTube channel.