Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking

A complete course on Korean cuisine for the home cook by "e;YouTube's Korean Julia Child"e;-including 800 step-by-step photos that make every dish a snap! (The New York Times)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. A full glossary, complete with photos, explains ingredients plus, Maangchi suggests substitutions where appropriate and provides tips based on her readers' questions. "e;Delightful . . . an essential cookbook for anyone who wants to learn to prepare authentic Korean cuisine."e; Publishers Weekly