A charming introduction to the basics of Korean cooking in graphic novel form, with 64 recipes, ingredient profiles, and more, presented through light-hearted comics. Fun to look at and easy to use, this unique combination of cookbook and graphic novel is the ideal introduction to cooking Korean cuisine at home. Robin Ha’s colorful and humorous one-to three-page comics fully illustrate the steps and ingredients needed to bring more than sixty traditional (and some not-so-traditional) dishes to life.In these playful but exact recipes, you’ll learn how to create everything from easy kimchi (mak kimchi) and soy garlic beef over rice (bulgogi dupbap) to seaweed rice rolls (gimbap) and beyond. Friendly and inviting, Cook Korean! is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike.Each chapter includes personal anecdotes and cultural insights from Ha, providing an intimate entry point for those looking to try their hand at this cuisine.
Robin Ha Books
Robin Ha is an author whose work draws from her Korean heritage and a lifelong love for comics. Her creations, often inspired by family recipes and cultural traditions, are marked by a distinctive visual style. Ha blends her illustration skills with storytelling, crafting engaging works that explore themes of identity, home, and culinary heritage. Her comics offer readers a glimpse into the world of Korean cuisine and family traditions.
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