As excited as I am by Korean cooking, I’ve had trouble finding a Korean cookbook that really thrilled me. I do have the Momofuku cookbook – it’s the source for my beloved kimchi recipe – but it’s a very cheffy cookbook and does not feature the sort of dishes one finds in a typical Korean…
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
As I have mentioned before, I absolutely love Korean food. It’s famous for its heat and funk, but it has a deliciously sweet and mild side too. No dish exemplifies this side better than Japchae, stir-fried glass noodles.