Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes from Japchae & Pancheon to Kimchi & Namul

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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!