Thank you Quarto Publishing Group and Netgalley for the advanced copy of Judy Joo's Korean Soul Food! I don't often "wish" for books, but I was so happy to have received a copy of this book!
I don't generally review or purchase many cookbooks, but when I do, I have two different types I look for: Korean food and desserts.

It makes me so happy to see the rise of popularity of Korean food- not just BBQ, but of the banchan (side dishes) and stews. As a half-Korean, I grew up with Korean food and appreciate the subtle differences that each American cookbook offers when going over Korean food.
I can't help but prefer traditional Korean recipes, so I was a bit thrown off by how many of these recipes were fusion Korean foods. Many Korean foods often use similar ingredients, but with fusion foods there are often so many ingredients that I find some of these recipes too complicated. Not that these recipes don't sound delicious, but they are not what I would choose to make at home if I was preparing a Korean meal. Out of the recipes I saw, I really liked the recipes for seasoned spinach, garlic chive pancake, and spicy pork belly stir-fry (all more traditional foods). I also liked the simple recipes for sauces to use with the various foods. The pictures were very nice and I liked the simplicity of the directions for the banchan and traditional foods.

I recommend this cookbook to someone who prefers to try fusion food with a Korean twist. I love Korean food and I love to share Korean food, so most publications with clear directions for Korean food make me pretty happy. Thanks again to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a lovely Korean cookery book. As someone who loves to cook and loves Asian cooking, I actually haven't got a lot of experience with Korean cuisine and so I was excited to delve into this book. It should be noted that I am vegetarian and obviously this is not a vegetarian cookery book, but that being said I still found some really lovely new recipes. Of course, there are some recipes with Korean ingredients which I know I would struggle to find in my small English town, but there are also lots of recipes with easy to find substitutions which is really helpful. There is also a list of the more unusual ingredients at the start of the book which again is really helpful. The recipes also are mostly named in both Korean and English which I thought was a lovely touch. The only real criticism that I have is that I would have loved more pictures!

Having relocated from NYC to the 'burbs, I often find myself craving Korean food and then becoming disappointed that I live in a black hole of culinary diversity. The photos in Judy Joo's cookbook made me want to start cooking immediately, and now when I have those cravings, I can prepare Korean-inspired dishes myself. Can't wait to fully test all of these recipes.

This cookbook was such a joy to read! I requested this book because of both my love for cooking and my love for Korean food, and it did not disappoint. My goodness, this cookbook is so well structured and is just so appealing to look at. I now want to make every single recipe in it! I also really appreciate that it did not complicate or pack way too much into one book, as most cookbooks tend to do, and gave the reader a guide of sorts to start cooking Korean food. It was also great to see some fusion dishes as well as some traditional delicacies.
All is all, I absolutely adored this book and will be cooking Korean food for the next 6 months.

This book had excellent instructions and beautiful pictures. It was not what I was expecting as far as authentic Korean recipes but it definitely had recipes I would try. I love the mix of Korean and Mexican flavors and I honestly feel it will be an excellent cookbook for me. However, if you are looking for truly Korea inspired recipes you may be disappointed. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

I wanted to find Korean recipes for which I would be able to easily find the ingredients. Many I can't. There was a reference to a place called HMart which specializes in Korean foods. But not near me at all. Perhaps online orders? As there are many recipes that I would like to try.

I am not a fan of Kimchi so those are classic Korean but I love Bulgogi, which was my first introduction into Korean food. I was glad to see that recipe there. And will be making that for sure!

Looking forward to trying out some new recipes. I am really into classic Korean and Asian food. I can see that there are some new/modern type recipes in this book and those I was not familiar with, such as the Ko-Mex, Korean-Mexican style recipe.

I received an ebook copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

An excellent collection of Korean recipes. A great mix of vegetarian, fish, and meat options. All really accessible look at Korean soul food.

A beautiful insight into Korean food.
From fermented food to street food,from sharing plates to desserts,the author introduces the readers to a variety of recipes full of flavours and easy to follow.

The pictures accompanying the recipes are beautiful and the food looks mouthwatering.

I particularly appreciated the dumpling section and I will definitely try the recipes out for a dinner!

This is a gorgeous and simple cookbook (despite not having numbered directions. I'm that kind of learner). I didn't know much about Korean food and Ms. Joo's cookbook breaks it down in a way I can remember going forward. Some items I can't find at my local grocery store but they're also easy enough to hunt down in my area. I recently had Spam (no comment yet) and I will definitely try my hand at the Spam French Fries with Cheesy Kimchi Dipping Sauce. Never having had Kimchi before, I'm determined to make the Kimchi recipes in this book. The dumplings are a challenge but I'm glad to have photos to compare them to (or maybe not glad but grateful :D). Most of the recipes are outside my comfort zone which makes it exciting for me -- I've been wanting to try a new cuisine and the Korean Soul Food cookbook is the book I needed to get me started.

I love Korean cuisine!!!
After visiting Korea in 2005 I spent several years figuring out how to make kimchi (and various other tasty Korean treats). This book could have saved me a lot of time and effort.
The recipes all sounded delish, and most have vibrant photos to accompany them.
With the publishing date in a couple of days I didn't get a chance to try as many recipes as I normally would before rating a cook book.
One meals worth is all we got.
Our meal had us trying the Cucumber Salad, Pork & Kimchi dumplings and the Kimchi Mac & Cheese.
Though mine did not look as delightful as Judy's, they did all taste very good!
I'm looking forward to trying more of her recipes.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion Publishing for my DRC.

From all the Asian foods I had the chance to try and taste, Korean food remains mostly a no-go. The fermented foods to not come along with my stomach and tastes therefore, there is not joy in tasting it. However, there are many more combinations and alternatives that might suit my palate and my health, and the recipes included in Judy Joo's Korean Soul Food book can change my mind.
The recipes are not only simple, but they offer some alternatives and combinations that mix ingredients in a way that bring them closer to the usual non-Korean taste. For instance, kimchi arancini, or the Yakult Turkish delights, or many of the recipes included in the sweets and pastry section. Also, did you know that in the US there is a trend called Ko-Mex, which combines both Korean and Mexican cuisine? I personally haven't...
As I probably will need a couple of many many more Korean dishes to taste and like until will dare to prepare my own Korean meal - if ever - I rather focused on the cultural and anthropological aspects of the recipes, as well as the writing. In both cases, I was not disappointed, as I got a lot of interesting insights about the spices and the ingredients and some local histories about Korea.
The visual part is also inspiring, simple pictures revealing the Korean table customs and meals.
Overall, a recommended book to anyone curious about the Korean cuisine, including anti-pickle and kimchi individuals like me.

Judy Joo's Korean Soul Food comes with over 100 recipes, plus a list of store cupboard ingredients, and how to make your own sauces.

The recipes are split into the following sections:
Salads & banchan
Pickles & kimchi
Dumplings
Street food
Rice
Ko-mex
Meat & seafood
Soup & noodles
Bread
Desserts

Some of the recipes are an infusion of Korean and Mexican (Ko-mex) or using Korean ingredients in a western dish such as Tiramisu or macaroni cheese. I'd certainly give many of these dishes a go in the future with Saewoo Prawn Pop Balls, Kimchi Lamb Biryani (Pie) and Royal Tteokbokki (ribs with a stir fry) being first on my list.

Might be helpful to include a list of where some of the ingredients can be obtained, especially in the Store Cupboard section at the beginning.

The book does include delicious looking colour photographs, measurements are in both metric and imperial with well laid out instructions on how to make each dish.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

This cookbook is amazing, I love the twists on Korean staples along with more traditional recipes as well. Also, I love when a cookbook includes pictures to help me visualize the dish and the pictures in this cookbook are amazing!

This was a fun cookbook with lots of interesting recipes and great photos. I would love to try several of these dishes.

A wonderful guide to cooking amazing delicious Korean food.From the introduction where the author introduces us to her family the way they kept up their traditions by cooking food from home.Kimchi always fermenting.There are lists with explanations for what supplies to buy to stock our kitchen .The pictures will make you drool a lovely Edson in Korean soul food, #netgalley quarto

This is an amazing book full of mouthwatering recipes, straight forward and no nonsense involved, easy to understand and follow, each one makes you want to dive into the kitchen. Beautiful photos alongside the recipes encourage you even more, fabulous book and highly recommended

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I loved that the author doesn't feel the need to tell long, involved, unrelated stories about her life before getting to a recipe. I loved it!! She tells short, to-the-point and relevant ones that worked perfectly and the focus was all on clear recipes. The recipes were a mix of simpler and more involved, the only drawback is that you definitely need a good international foods store or Korean grocery and there were a bit more unusual ingredients than what I was expecting, especially since I thought I already was pretty well stocked in Korean-cuisine ingredients. If you're really interested in making them, it'd be worth investing in a few of these as they get reused often. Lots of gorgeous, helpful pictures too!

My love for Iron Chef Judy Joo is utter, unwavering and irrational so imagine my complete delight when the very first NetGalley book I received as a wish was her cookbook.

I am still fangirling out!!

The recipes are approachable and the photos are fantastic. I love that she offers a helpful glossary as well. The recipes range from simple to complex so there is something for everyone in this gorgeous cookbook.

I am so in love with this that am buying a hardcopy for my countertop collection!

Thank you to Judy Joo, White Lion Publishing, and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I have never read Korean cookbooks before.

seafood pancake

garlic chive pancake



But I feel like I know some of it,as I watched gochujang making.

sikhye popsicle



You can see the cosmopolitan influence in the kimchi aranchi, Scotch egg, English Bibim breakfast, Kimchi Biryani, Galbi Steak pie, Kimchi Mac n Cheese, Kimchi Cheese pretzel Bites,