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*Pre-order* Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes from Japchae and Pancheon to Kimchi and Namul (Nobuko Kitasaka)

$16.99

Expected September 9, 2025. Available for pre-order now! 

Banchan are small, healthy, vegetable-focused side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. These dishes are designed to complement main courses, offering extra layers of flavor and texture with 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!