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- ISBN 9780297609711
- Weight: 1060g
- Dimensions: 192 x 248mm
- Publication Date: 03 Sep 2015
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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WINNER OF OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY'S BEST NEW COOKBOOK AWARD 2016, AND FORTNUM AND MASON'S BEST COOKERY BOOK AWARD 2016
OUR KOREAN KITCHEN is a celebration of the food, culture and flavours of Korea, a cuisine that is fast becoming the biggest trend in the culinary world. Capturing this movement, it introduces us to Korean food through a collection of classic and well-loved dishes. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book will explore the secrets of authentic Korean food. Covering an extensive range of over 100 dishes, from Korean staples such as bibimbap and kimchi to stir-fried spicy squid, sesame & soy-marinated beef and pecan & cinnamon-stuffed pancakes, catering for beginners as well as those with a little more experience of cooking K-Food.
Critically acclaimed chef and food writer Jordan and his Korean wife Rejina, provide a cultural history of the food of Korea giving context to the recipes that follow. Through the discussion of Korean culture, dining etiquette, key ingredients and the role of multiple side dishes, readers will be able to prepare and indulge in all aspects of Korean cuisine.
There is also an easy to navigate Korean ingredients glossary, as well as menu ideas and information on the Korean meal. Chapters include:
Rice and savoury porridge
Vegetables, pickles & sides
Soups & stews
Pancakes, fritters and tofu
Noodles
Meat
Fish
Desserts
Jordan is an Irish chef, food stylist and author of the bestselling cookbooks 'The Guilt-Free Gourmet' and 'The Natural Food Kitchen'. He was named the winner of the K-Food Festival, a competition searching for the UK's best Korean chef, and he was also awarded an honorary ambassadorship by the Korean Foreign Ministry to promote Korean food in the UK. Having trained at the Ballymaloe cookery school in his native Ireland, he worked at the Michelin-starred Petersham Nurseries restaurant, London. He now divides his time between working as a private chef, writing, food styling and consulting for various food brands and restaurants.
Jordan's wife, Rejina Pyo, is an award winning fashion designer. Having grown up in Korea, she is very proud of her culinary heritage and is a passionate Korean home cook. She helped introduce Jordan to the wonders of Korean food and ingredients. Having worked for various luxury fashion houses as a womenswear designer, she now runs her eponymous label in London.
You can find more recipes and information on Jordan and Rejina at the following links:
www.JordanBourke.com
Twitter: @JordanBourk
Instagram: @JordanBourke
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JordanBourkeChef
www.RejinaPyo.com
Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @rejinapyo
