Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes

Name: Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes
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Rating: 4.8 (1279 reviews)
Author: Sarah Ahn

by Sarah Ahn

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4.8 (1,279)

4.8 stars from 1,279 reviews. Top 87% of Memoir books we track.

Published by mukawaPublished 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to cook Korean food at home but need guidance on ingredients, techniques, and the 'why' behind each dish, not just the steps.
You're drawn to cookbooks that blur the line between food writing and memoir, where recipes come with real family stories and kitchen philosophy.
You follow Sarah Ahn on social media and've wanted a deeper dive into her relationship with her mum and the recipes they cook together.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer minimalist cookbooks with no narrative elements or personal anecdotes between recipes.
You're looking for cutting-edge fusion or molecular gastronomy rather than authentic, home-cooked Korean food.
You have no interest in the cultural or emotional context of cooking and just want quick weeknight dinner solutions.

About this book

Sarah Ahn shares over 100 family recipes and kitchen wisdom passed down from her mother in this cookbook. Ahn's viral food videos featuring her and her mom have drawn millions of viewers interested in Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. The book combines mother-daughter conversations with practical culinary guidance, framed around recipes tested by America's Test Kitchen. The cookbook includes a detailed ingredient guide for navigating Korean grocery stores, covering pantry staples, fresh produce, and proteins. Recipes span traditional dishes—banchan, various kimchi varieties, and foundational stews—alongside contemporary options like yasik (midnight snacks) and desserts. Throughout the book, shared conversations between mother and daughter reveal family history, advice, and the knowledge accumulated over decades of cooking. The Ahns explore how generations coming together in the kitchen share not only food, but also wisdom, family stories, and connection.

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$4.20 – $20.99

Currently on sale at $5.99 — 71% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 21 months. Goes on sale roughly every 99 days. Typically stays discounted for 115 days.

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Currently around #64K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 26% recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,279 reviews

Gaining approximately 83 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.9 to 4.8.

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