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

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.