Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides

Name: Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides
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Rating: 4.8 (80 reviews)
Author: Caroline Choe

by Caroline Choe

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4.8 stars from 80 reviews

212 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by Chronicle Books LLCPublished 2024-10-08

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Perfect for you if...

You want to cook Korean food at home but feel intimidated by traditional recipes, and side dishes are genuinely your favourite part of the meal.
You're curious about Korean American fusion cooking and how traditional dishes evolve in a new context.
You love entertaining and need impressive, shareable small plates that come together quickly.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a comprehensive Korean cookbook with mains, soups, and full meal planning.
You prefer cooking styles that don't involve much fermentation, pickling, or strong umami flavours.
You want recipes that require exotic ingredients you can't source locally.

About this book

Banchan are the shared side dishes that accompany Korean meals, and this cookbook celebrates them with 60 recipes from chef Caroline Choe. The book showcases both traditional banchan staples and modern Korean American versions, covering dishes from namul (fresh vegetables) to buchimgae (pancakes). Examples include Smoky Gochujang Chicken Salad, Hobakjeon (Zucchini Pancakes), Pa Muchim (Shaved Green Onion Salad), and variations on kimchi, including a family recipe passed down through Caroline's family. The cookbook includes tips for stocking a Korean American pantry and suggests ways to incorporate banchan into other dishes—in quiches, kimbap, sandwiches, and modern applications like a grilled "Kimcheese" sandwich and Tomato Potato Miso Soup. Throughout the recipes, Caroline shares stories about her background and upbringing as a first-generation Korean American. The book is designed for home cooks of all skill levels interested in Korean American cooking.

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