NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An homage to what it means to be Korean American with delectable recipes that explore how new culinary traditions can be forged to honor both your past and your present. IACP AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Bon Appétit, The Boston Globe, Saveur, NPR, Food & Wine, Salon, Vice, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly “This is such an important book. I savored every word and want to cook every recipe!”—Nigella Lawson, author of Cook, Eat, Repeat New York Times staff writer Eric Kim grew up in Atlanta, the son of two Korean immigrants. Food has always been central to his story, from Friday-night Korean barbecue with his family to hybridized Korean-ish meals for one—like Gochujang-Buttered Radish Toast and Caramelized-Kimchi Baked Potatoes—that he makes in his tiny New York City apartment. In his debut cookbook, Eric shares these recipes alongside insightful, touching stories and stunning images shot by photographer Jenny Huang. Playful, poignant, and vulnerable, Korean American also includes essays on subjects ranging from the life-changing act of leaving home and returning as an adult, to what Thanksgiving means to a first-generation family, complete with a full holiday menu—all the while teaching readers about the Korean pantry, the history of Korean cooking in America, and the importance of white rice in Korean cuisine. Recipes like Gochugaru Shrimp and Grits, Salt-and-Pepper Pork Chops with Vinegared Scallions, and Smashed Potatoes with Roasted-Seaweed Sour Cream Dip demonstrate Eric's prowess at introducing Korean pantry essentials to comforting American classics, while dishes such as Cheeseburger Kimbap and Crispy Lemon-Pepper Bulgogi with Quick-Pickled Shallots do the opposite by tinging traditional Korean favorites with beloved American flavor profiles. Baked goods like Milk Bread with Maple Syrup and Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes close out the narrative on a sweet note. In this book of recipes and thoughtful insights, especially about his mother, Jean, Eric divulges not only what it means to be Korean American but how, through food and cooking, he found acceptance, strength, and the confidence to own his story.

Nature of Korea - Mountains, Oceans & Roads Bicycle Riding in Seoul The 8 Streams of Seoul, and Chuseok Hiking the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range Yikes! Bang! What?! Hahaha...an unforgettable night at the Jirisan National Park's Shelters Busan - Seoul Bicycle Tour 548 km bike ride from Busan to Seoul, thank you for the helmet-ful of Korean love Jeju Olle Trail I received a precious gift from this earth, I feel 10 Years Younger thanks to the Olle trail Hiking in Geojedo Island The Geoje Sanmaru-gil Road that I made, you will be shocked Migratory Bird Habitats in Korea I was mesmerized by the sight of migratory birds I saw in Suncheonman Bay, Haenam Walking on Seoul's Namsan Mountain A life spent falling in love with the four seasons of Namsan Mountain, a life already 21 years old Photo Journey of Korea The intoxicating orange light from the rising sun, I had fallen in love with the East Coast Tour of Ulleungdo Island When you've missed the last boat, that's when you get to see the generosity of Ulleungdo Island Heritage of Korea - Tradition & History General Yi Sun-sin General! I get very emotional seeing you standing in the middle of Seoul with a big sword Panmunjeom & the DMZ Ah, so heart breaking! Only a few steps separate the south to the north Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul Jeongdok Public Library, Samcheong Park and the Asian Art Museum, a cluster of Seoul Charm Taekwondo Taekwondo is a friend of 20 years, and now I’m a Korean at heart Templestay I almost lost my knees doing the 108 bows, barely kept my eyes open during the early morning service, but I got to known a new side of Korea The Gi (energy) Experience of Palgongsan Mountain One of my wishes was fulfilled that day “Arigato, Gatbawi!” Culture of Korea _ Hallyu & Passion Tour of Busan It’s more affectionate because it’s loud and crazy. Haeundae is a place you just keep wanting to go back to Tour of Drama Filming Locations Namiseom Island, Manjanggul Cave, East Sea Lighthouse… I came to see Bae Yong-joon, and I’m leaving with Korea in my heart Korean Soccer I go to soccer stadiums to feel the “Real” Korea Journey of Korean Literature Sonagi Village in Yangpyeong-gun and the Gwanghalluwon Garden in Namwon-si, Such a Romantic Korea Best Place to Propose I proposed to my girlfriend at Lotte World, and she couldn’t stop crying K-pop Live Elementary English teacher during week, K-pop fanatic on weekends Tour of the Korean Night Life Partying at clubs, noraebang, DVDbang, then relaxing at a jjimjilbang Exploring the Alleys of Seoul Experience the Depth of Seoul in the Small Alleys Between the Tall Buildings Korean Popular Music I got to know Korean songs through Chu Ga-yeoul, and felt the Korean ‘jeong’ through Shim Su-bong Busan's Sajik Baseball Park While Screaming for the “Busan Galmaegi” I too became a Citizen of Busan Incheon International Airport See the Korean Wisdom at the Traditional Korean Cultural Experience Zone for Transit Travelers Train Journey Romance in Public Transportation Tastes of Korea - Nature, Health & Body Jeonju Bibimbap A spoonful of colorful ingredients, wow! Culinary Tour of the Namdo Area Food critic from Hong Kong can’t stop eating Namdo food Korean Street Food I tried mandu, eomuk, gimbap, and… dak kkochi at a pojangmacha, and now I can’t forget the taste! Native Foods of Korea Devotion beyond your imagination, I was humbled by seeing how gochujang is made Tour of Traditional Markets There’s nothing that Moran Market doesn’t have, and here I felt the warmth of Korea Food Culture of Andong-si Spicy jjimdak for Lunch, Healthy heotjesabap for Dinner. Fine dining from morning till night 16 Regional Areas of Korea + Must-see Routes

Zara Shah, a twenty-five year old Pakistani American, finds herself on an unexpected trip to South Korea after a drunken night with her best friend Jace. A trip that was meant to be for relaxation, turned out to be something unexpected. In this romantic comedy, while trying to find herself, Zara ends up finding love...and not just with anyone, but a K-Pop idol. As glamorous and exciting the romance may seem, she soon realizes...it's not easy dating a superstar.

Yoomi loves Grandma's cooking—except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. "You can't eat it because you're a baby," her brothers tease. And they don't play with babies. Determined to prove she's not a baby, Yoomi tries to find a way to make kimchi taste better—but not even ice cream can help. Luckily, Grandma has a good idea, and soon everyone has a new food to enjoy. Celebrating family, food, and growing up, this story about a Korean-American family will appeal to picky eaters and budding foodies alike. Aram Kim's lively art is filled with expressive characters and meticulous details—and of course, mouth-watering illustrations of traditional Korean dishes and ingredients. Backmatter includes information about kimchi and how it's made, and best of all, a recipe for Grandma's kimchi pancakes to try yourself! For more about Yoomi and her family, don't miss Let's Go to Taekwondo! by Aram Kim. A Junior Library Guild Selection!

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST NEW COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Epicurious • EATER • Stained Page • Infatuation • Spruce Eats • Publisher’s Weekly • Food52 • Toronto Star The dazzling debut cookbook from Joanne Lee Molinaro, the home cook and spellbinding storyteller behind the online sensation @thekoreanvegan Joanne Lee Molinaro has captivated millions of fans with her powerfully moving personal tales of love, family, and food. In her debut cookbook, she shares a collection of her favorite Korean dishes, some traditional and some reimagined, as well as poignant narrative snapshots that have shaped her family history. As Joanne reveals, she’s often asked, “How can you be vegan and Korean?” Korean cooking is, after all, synonymous with fish sauce and barbecue. And although grilled meat is indeed prevalent in some Korean food, the ingredients that filled out bapsangs on Joanne’s table growing up—doenjang (fermented soybean paste), gochujang (chili sauce), dashima (seaweed), and more—are fully plant-based, unbelievably flavorful, and totally Korean. Some of the recipes come straight from her childhood: Jjajangmyun, the rich Korean-Chinese black bean noodles she ate on birthdays, or the humble Gamja Guk, a potato-and-leek soup her father makes. Some pay homage: Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake is an ode to the two foods that saved her mother’s life after she fled North Korea. The Korean Vegan Cookbook is a rich portrait of the immigrant experience with life lessons that are universal. It celebrates how deeply food and the ones we love shape our identity.

Explore the rich diversity of Korean cooking in your own kitchen! Maangchi gives you the essentials of Korean cooking, from bibimbap to brewing your own rice liquor.

"Two entrepreneurial Korean-American teens butt heads-and fall in love-while running competing Korean beauty businesses at their high school"--