The Food and Cooking of Korea

by Song, Young Jin

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The Food and Cooking of Korea is an extensively illustrated guide to the distinctive flavors, ingredients, traditions, and techniques of Korean cuisine. It features more than 150 authentic recipes, presented with step-by-step instructions and supported by over 800 color photographs. 

The book introduces readers to Korea's geography, climate, culinary history, regional specialties, traditional foods, essential ingredients, kitchen equipment, and cooking methods, providing cultural context alongside practical guidance. Recipes showcase the fiery, aromatic, savory, and varied qualities associated with Korean cooking, with photographs illustrating both preparation and finished dishes. Nutritional information accompanies the recipes, making the book useful as both a visual reference and a hands-on cooking guide. 

With its combination of culinary history, technique instruction, and extensive recipe collection, it provides home cooks with a comprehensive introduction to preparing and understanding traditional Korean food.
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