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The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •NAMED ONE OF THE BEST NEW COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Epicurious • EATER • Stained Page • Infatuation • Spruce Eats • Publisher’s Weekly • Food52 • Toronto Star The dazzling debut cookbook from Joanne Lee Molinaro, the home cook and spellbinding storyteller behind the online sensation @thekoreanvegan Joanne Lee Molinaro has captivated millions of fans with her powerfully moving personal tales of love, family, and food. In her debut cookbook, she shares a collection of her favorite Korean dishes, some traditional and some reimagined, as well as poignant narrative snapshots that have shaped her family history. As Joanne reveals, she’s often asked, “How can you be vegan and Korean?” Korean cooking is, after all, synonymous with fish sauce and barbecue. And although grilled meat is indeed prevalent in some Korean food, the ingredients that filled out bapsangs on Joanne’s table growing up—doenjang (fermented soybean paste), gochujang (chili sauce), dashima (seaweed), and more—are fully plant-based, unbelievably flavorful, and totally Korean. Some of the recipes come straight from her childhood: Jjajangmyun, the rich Korean-Chinese black bean noodles she ate on birthdays, or the humble Gamja Guk, a potato-and-leek soup her father makes. Some pay homage: Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake is an ode to the two foods that saved her mother’s life after she fled North Korea. The Korean Vegan Cookbook is a rich portrait of the immigrant experience with life lessons that are universal. It celebrates how deeply food and the ones we love shape our identity. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593084276


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.12 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.46 x 1.1 x 10.24 inches


Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Korean Vegan


Best Sellers Rank: #8,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Korean Cooking, Food & Wine #7 in Chinese Cooking, Food & Wine #15 in Vegetable Cooking (Books)


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    • A Beautiful, Soulful, and Surprisingly Accessible Cookbook
Format: Hardcover
At first glance, The Korean Vegan Cookbook felt a bit intimidating. I bought it because of the glowing reviews and my growing interest in Korean culture and cuisine—but I hesitated to dive in. The recipes looked complex, the ingredients unfamiliar. But then something magical happened: I tried one. And it was not only delicious—it was easy. Since then, every dish I’ve made from this book has been a hit. I’ve had to tweak the spice levels here and there (easily done), but otherwise, I’ve loved every recipe. What makes this book truly special, though, isn’t just the food. It’s the heart behind it. The author weaves personal stories and thoughtful commentary throughout, turning each section and recipe into something intimate and deeply human. The photography is stunning, the layout inviting, and the guidance crystal clear—even for a home cook like me. I also really appreciate that the author shares her favorite brands for staple Korean pantry items—it made shopping feel a lot less overwhelming. Right now, this book shares top spot on my shelf with the How Not to Die Cookbook series. I can’t wait to get my hands on her second cookbook—if it’s anything like this one, I know it’ll be worth the wait. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025 by ANS
    • Excellent recipes and Beautiful pictures
Format: Hardcover
I’ve been a @Koreanvegan fan on TikTok and listened to Joanne chronicle her family’s journey. Her videos are beautiful and the food looked so tempting. I pre-ordered the book and was really excited when it arrived! I took it to my local Asian market and had the owner help me find all the ingredients I needed and didn’t already have. I’ve made the following: Mushroom Dashi - surprisingly strong flavor. Delicious. Path Bbang -red bean paste bread Sooo good. It’s a sweet press, delicious toasted with butter. Soondooboo Chigae -Silken Tofu Soup Spicy and delicious Kangpoong Tofu - probably my favorite so far. I made it with chicken thighs for my boyfriend, imitation (soy) chicken AND tofu. We taste tested all three and the real chicken was the least favorite. In the book, Joanne explains that even “noobs” to tofu will like this dish and she was right!!! We have a winner!!! Dooboi Jorim -Braised Tofu Of all the dishes I’ve made, I liked this one the least. But because the recipe instructions were so good on the others, I’m going to blame this one on user error. I might prefer this dish cooked with slightly less liquid (I didn’t measure exactly for this one.) but the flavor profile was fantastic nonetheless. If you like Korean Food, whether you are vegan or not, this book is great. I’m looking forward to trying more of them… ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2021 by Lisa vS
    • Great Recipes
Format: Hardcover
Well I anxiously waited for this cookbook. It was initially supposed to come out sooner. When it didn’t, I promptly emailed Joanne to see if I missed it or what. She was kind enough to email me back and let me know the projected release date and said her publisher wanted MORE recipes. (Not surprised. She’s amazing) I’ve been following Joanne for a while on IG, and I so appreciated her sharing her versions of these classic Korean recipes. I am a Korean American, and the one thing I sorely regret, is not learning how to cook from my mother. I learned on my own so I never really knew how to cook Korean food. It was quite intimidating. This cookbook does a good job of giving both the experienced cook and the novice cook good instruction. I’ve made quite a few of these recipes and they have all been amazing. Each time I say “this is not like my moms… definitely better.” LOL. I wanted to write my review now, after I had made quite a few of recipes. I also chose now because I had heard this cookbook got a one star review based on availability of ingredients. I must say, I lived in big cities all my life and now live in the country. I agree that yes, when you’re in a small town like mine, it could be more difficult to find these ingredients. But isn’t that for anything that isn’t classic “American” type ingredients? Did someone really buy a Korean cookbook and think they didn’t need some Korean ingredients? I mean… I live waaaayyy out in the country with one neighbor in sight and I can get ahold of the ingredients I need if I really want them. (Hello online orders). I don’t think it’s fair to rate someone’s hard work so poorly when the issue is a user error, rather than one of the product. If you’re unhappy with your own lack of will to complete the task you set for yourself, be disappointed in yourself more than anyone else. This cookbook is great and I truly feel blessed for it. I miss Korean food so much and there are I think 2 restaurants in my town and surprisingly enough, not Korean! LOL. Anyways, wonderful cookbook, and good recipes. She has a way of Koreanizing dishes and is very creative. If you have the fiery pasta, it reminds you a lot of tteokboki which is amazing for me because I can’t get rice cakes here! Love it! I felt that it was necessary to offset the negativity of that one star review because that’s simply not fair. This cookbook was clearly very well put together and beautifully done. Don’t hate. Appreciate. Thanks, Joanne for everything. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021 by Jennifer H
    • A magnificent book inside and out.
Format: Hardcover
This Korean vegan recipe book is simply magnificent! I absolutely love the stories woven throughout the pages, and the photography is just gorgeous. It was a wonderful find and exceeded all my expectations. As a bonus, I follow the author on Facebook, and she is just as incredible as her book. Highly recommend to anyone who loves Korean cuisine or plant based cooking! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026 by Wendy P.
    • AMAZING!!!
Format: Hardcover
AMAZING RECIPES!! I didn’t know I needed this until I got it! This is so detailed, down to the tea. It covers the history and includes basic dishes that you can make completely from scratch. I love the variety of recipes included. I do wish it came with a timer or an estimate of how long each dish would take to make, so I’d know whether to start it now or save it for later. Other than that, everything is wonderfully detailed, and now I have a great idea of what I want to make next!a ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025 by Akash Parikh
    • Nice Korean addition in my collection
Format: Hardcover
A lot of background stories as expected, but I would have preferred more recipes for the thickness of the book. The recipes that it has are pretty nice though!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2026 by TK
    • Korean Vegan is Great!
Format: Hardcover
This book is one of my new favorite cookbooks to refer back to for new and fun recipes. My GF is vegan so we are always looking for new recipes to try. The instructions are clear and the backstory and context to each recipe or ingredient adds a great touch. I would for sure recommend this book for any vegan or non-vegan looking for great recipes ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025 by Colin
    • Amazing & generous author
Format: Hardcover
As a long-term vegan, it's the cuisine of Southeast Asia and the Indian sub-continent (Vegan Richa) that made this journey 'palatable' for us. Oh how we love our homemade kimchi among other Korean specialties. The entire book is beautiful. The recipes are straightforward. We truly appreciated all of the specialty ingredient explanations in the first chapter of the book. The vegan 'fishy' sauce alone made this cookbook pay for itself. And yes, vegan 'fishy' sauce still has the funk of conventional fish sauce. No one who likes our kimchi noticed the difference, but we're glad to no longer rely on shrimp paste. We also agree with the author on kale vs. spinach. The beautiful kale salad is a taste bud sensation as are all of this well edited book's recipes. Lastly, we truly enjoyed the author's sharing of her childhood remembrances and all of the wonderful adults who brought her to truly embrace her cultural heritage through food. We thank you all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024 by AskAlthea

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