Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes from Japchae and Jeon to Kimchi and Namul

Nobuko Kitasaka

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Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes from Japchae and Jeon to Kimchi and Namul

Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes from Japchae and Jeon to Kimchi and Namul

Nobuko Kitasaka

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**Featured in Library Journal 2025 Cookbook Preview**

Learn to make your own healthy and delicious Korean banchan at home!

Banchan are small, healthy, vegetable-focused side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. They're meant to complement the main dishes--providing extra flavors and textures featuring crisp, fresh vegetables. Tangy pickles, seasoned seaweed, marinated tofu, spicy kimchi--there's something for everyone. For many, the Banchan are actually the main event!

This book features 100 authentic Korean Banchan recipes, including:
  • Spicy Kimchi Dishes such as the sweet-tart Cherry Tomato Kimchi and rich Pork and Kimchi Stir-Fry
  • Lightly-seasoned Namuls like Wood Ear Mushrooms with Gochujang Namul and savory Garlic Chives with Soy Namul
  • Seasonal Pickles like Pickled Whole Garlic, Perilla Leaves in Soy Sauce, and Dried Apricot Miso Jangajji
  • Crisp Panjeon Pancakes including Shredded Sweet Potato Jeon and Shiitake Mushroom Jeon
  • Stir-fried Japchae Noodles like Asparagus and Onion Japchae and Mushroom Japchae
  • Main Dishes like Beef Bulgogi and Sweet and Spicy Stewed Chicken Drumettes
  • And many more!

With 100 unique and mix-and-match banchan recipes, preparing a complete, healthy, and delicious home-cooked Korean meal has never been easier!

About the Author

Nobuko Kitasaka has made Seoul, South Korea her home for over a decade. While living there, she has immersed herself in the pursuit of mastering traditional Korean home style recipes. Taking to heart the Korean philosophy of "eating what's good for the body," she continues to deepen her knowledge of local ingredients and cooking methods. She hosts cooking classes and seminars in her home, where she conveys the charm of Korean cuisine--which is spicy, but also delicate and bold--while teaching the art of creating beautiful table settings. Kitasaka has authored three Korean cookbooks.

Critical Reviews

**Featured in Library Journal's 2025 Cookbook Preview**

"Full of flavorful, clear recipes that serve as a great introduction to Korean cuisine, this book is a must-purchase." --Library Journal Life+Style

"Beautifully illustrated throughout with full color photographs of finished dishes, Korean Banchan Recipes is a culinary compendium of exceptionally 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that are authentically Korean and unreservedly recommended." --Midwest Book Review

"Approachable and inspiring, the layout is clean, the photos are mouthwatering, and the instructions are clear enough that even a beginner can dive in...Every dish I've tried has been vibrant, balanced, and surprisingly easy once I got started. If you've ever wanted to bring the variety and flavor of a Korean restaurant table into your own kitchen...this cookbook makes it possible." --Centsible Cooking

Publishing Information

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Pub date: 2025-11-04
Length: 96 pages

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