Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking by Maangchi

Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking by Maangchi

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.

MAANGCHI (Hammer in Korean) grew up in South Korea, where her relatives taught her the principles of home cooking. She is the founder-owner of maangchi.com, the largest online destination for Korean cookery. She formerly worked as a counselor for victims of domestic violence and as a movie extra. She has her own YouTube account as well. She currently resides in New York City.