A review by aielinnae
Korean American: A Cookbook by Eric Kim

5.0

With the K-wave being all the rage seemingly all around the world, there’s even more interest, desire to make the dishes seen in tables in the latest TV show or movie. I’m always a sucker for Korean cookbooks because each region, each family have their own interpretations of the classics, but usually there’s a bit of disappointment, the recipes tend to be generic to appeal to non-Koreans or attempts at recreation by non-Korean cooks. I have been a big fan of Eric Kim since his first New York Times Cooking recipe entered my inbox, his food reflected me perfectly: I love Korean food, but I also enjoy food from other parts of the world. Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home delivers on its promise, a taste of Korean memories mixed with Americana childhood that so many of us Korean Americans know so well. The recipes are laid out in an easy manner, usually accompanied by a sweet or funny story. The photography is gorgeous, inviting you to make each and every dish. This is a cookbook I’ll be pointing out to anyone interested in Korean food from now on.