--- product_id: 14698386 title: "Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Korean Recipes for Home Cooks, from Bibimbap and Bulgogi to Kimchi and Classic Banchan" price: "€ 47.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14698386-maangchis-real-korean-cooking-authentic-korean-recipes-for-home-cooks store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Comprehensive ingredient glossary 800+ step-by-step photos Authentic Korean recipes Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Korean Recipes for Home Cooks, from Bibimbap and Bulgogi to Kimchi and Classic Banchan **Price:** € 47.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥢 Elevate your kitchen game with Korea’s tastiest secrets! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Korean Recipes for Home Cooks, from Bibimbap and Bulgogi to Kimchi and Classic Banchan - **How much does it cost?** € 47.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14698386-maangchis-real-korean-cooking-authentic-korean-recipes-for-home-cooks) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Learning at Its Best:** 800+ detailed photos guide every step—no guesswork. - • **Fermentation Secrets Unlocked:** Explore traditional kimchis and soybean pastes for authentic flavors. - • **Inclusive & Adaptable Recipes:** Meat, seafood, and plant-based options to suit every lifestyle. - • **Cultural Context & Cooking Tips:** Understand Korean dining traditions and ingredient swaps for global kitchens. - • **Master Korean Classics with Ease:** From Bibimbap to Bulgogi, cook iconic dishes confidently. ## Overview Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking is a top-rated cookbook featuring over 800 step-by-step photos and a full glossary, offering authentic Korean recipes from beginner-friendly dishes to complex fermented staples. Celebrated by millions and ranked #14 in Korean Cooking, it blends cultural insights with practical tips, making Korean cuisine accessible and irresistible for home cooks worldwide. ## Description A complete course on Korean cuisine for the home cook by the YouTube star and the world's foremost authority on Korean cooking— Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking is a must-have for your kitchen. Her millions of fans compare her to Julia Child. An Internet sensation, Maangchi has won the admiration of home cooks and chefs alike with her trademark combination of good technique and good cheer as she demonstrates the vast and delicious cuisine of Korea. In Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking, she shows how to cook all the country’s best dishes, from few-ingredient dishes (Spicy Napa Cabbage) to those made familiar by Korean restaurants (L.A. Galbi, Bulgogi, Korean Fried Chicken) to homey one-pots like Bibimbap. For beginners, there are dishes like Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup and Seafood Scallion Pancake. Maangchi includes a whole chapter of quick, spicy, sour kimchis and quick pickles as well. Banchan , or side dishes (Steamed Eggplant, Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Seasoning Sauce, and refreshing Cold Cucumber Soup) are mainstays of the Korean table and can comprise a meal. With her step-by-step photos—800 in all—Maangchi makes every dish a snap. A full glossary, complete with photos, explains ingredients. Throughout, Maangchi suggests substitutions where appropriate and provides tips based on her readers’ questions. Review: Even if you don't know anything about Korean food, take the plunge! - I'm new to Korean food, but I am an experienced cook. Our home is very open and fascinated by other cuisines and cultures and, since we lack the funds for real world travel, I often endeavor to track down truly authentic recipes to bring the fun closer to home. If you're like us, then this book is for you. If you're even interested in Korean cuisine, this will be a great start for you. The entire book is worth sitting down and reading as Maangchi put forth every effort to explain the history, culture, traditions, and even health information behind each dish. She takes the time to explain how Koreans take their meals, which is helpful because her book is organized in a way that most Americans might find confusing for not knowing any better. Everything outside the central bowl of rice, soup, or porridge is considered a "side dish", including the meat dishes, which most Americans regard as central to every meal. I would recommend not skipping all she has written in the front of the book before you begin and make a shopping trip to your local Asian market to get as many ingredients as you can from her shopping list. I tend to be well stocked in a variety of spices, condiments, and other elements, but I did have to make note to buy special items for these recipes. All this said, the recipes themselves are actually quite simple and most do not require a large list of items. The main flavorings seem to be centered around soy sauce and other soy ferments. That brings me to what I love most about her book - the FERMENTS! Several wonderful ferment recipes are provided in her book, including the soy bean paste. I plan to undertake that as soon as my soy beans are ready for harvest, but if you're not up to that (and don't want to wait up to a year to enjoy some homemade Korean food!), I recommend Wholly Doenjang products. They are the real deal, live ferments, and very flavorful. I would probably just go ahead and order their soybean paste, soy sauce, and hot pepper paste with this book. You'll be glad you did! I also recommend Red Boat fish sauce if you're not ready to take on dried anchovies or squid just yet. To me fish sauce makes a fine substitute. I hope my review is helpful, especially if you're new to Korean food. I was looking for authentic Asian and Oriental cookbooks when I came across her book. I'm glad I took the plunge, because we're in love with what I've turned out so far! Review: More than a cookbook, definitely a must have book for anyone interested in Korean food! - I've been a fan of Maangchi's website and YouTube channel for a couple of years. I think she is charming and down to earth, and she makes everything she does seem easy and accessible to the rest of us. I was so excited to get this cookbook, and I'm not disappointed! This book is beautiful to look at, with color photos and brightly colored pages, as well as informative and fun to read. Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking is so much more than a cookbook. It's a true primer on authentic Korean cooking and I wish I had this book when I began cooking Korean foods. A glossary of ingredients includes photos, descriptions, and food names in both English and Korean. Info on acceptable substitutes is also available when possible. Tips and techniques are dotted throughout the book, making everything guess-free. Included is also a fascinating introduction to the basics of traditional Korean meals and the culture that surrounds them. This book is also filled with color photographs of finished recipes, as well as some step by step photos. I think there are over 400 photos in all! Like many people, I prefer cookbooks with photos to entice me into trying them. Yes, it's food porn. And it's so good! The recipes are varied and include many basic Korean mainstays, as well as some unique recipes. I was particularly thrilled to find recipes for making kitchen staples such as homemade gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste) and rice liquor. I make kimchi all the time, which I learned from Maangchi's YouTube channel, but never thought about making other fermented foods and pastes. Now I will! I live on a mostly plant based diet, with occasional seafood. Many of the recipes in this cookbook include beef and pork, but plenty are meatless or include seafood. Everything is rich in vegetables and many can be easily adapted to a meat free meal. In fact, that's one of the things I appreciate about the Korean diet - plenty of vegetables at every meal. If you are a meat eater, you'll find more than enough to keep you happy, including the secret to that famous Korean fried chicken everyone loves so much. Tonight we made vegetable leaf wraps with rice and apple dipping sauce, and stir fried kale with soybean paste. These were recipes that I already had ingredients for, since I couldn't wait to try a few new dishes. The apple dipping sauce was very new to me and I really enjoyed it. Finely diced sweet apples were combined with savory soybean paste, red pepper paste, sesame oil, garlic, and scallions. I spread a small amount of this on leafy greens and rolled it around a bit of rice for bite sized packets that made my mouth burst from all the flavor! Even my granddaughter loved this one. The kale recipe was also new to me. The seasoning mixture was similar to what I use on spinach, and it was surprisingly good on the kale. Cooking unfamiliar foods can be intimidating, but "Real Korean Cooking" will give you the knowledge and confidence to create a meal that is authentic and delicious. If you are unsure about anything, her online community is there to help. I'm much more pleased with this cookbook than I expected to be. I highly recommend it! ## Features - A complete course on Korean cuisine for the home cook by the YouTube star and the world's foremost authority on Korean cooking - Her millions of fans compare her to Julia Child. An Internet sensation, Maangchi has won the admiration of home cooks and chefs alike with her trademark combination of good technique and good cheer as she demonstrates the vast and delicious cuisine of Korea. - In Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking, she shows how to cook all the country’s best dishes, from few-ingredient dishes (Spicy Napa Cabbage) to those made familiar by Korean restaurants (L.A. Galbi, Bulgogi, Korean Fried Chicken) to homey one-pots like Bibimbap. - For beginners, there are dishes like Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup and Seafood Scallion Pancake. Maangchi includes a whole chapter of quick, spicy, sour kimchis and quick pickles as well. Banchan, or side dishes (Steamed Eggplant, Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Seasoning Sauce, and refreshing Cold Cucumber Soup) are mainstays of the Korean table and can comprise a meal. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #62,187 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Korean Cooking, Food & Wine #385 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks #438 in Quick & Easy Cooking (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,358 Reviews | ## Images ![Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Korean Recipes for Home Cooks, from Bibimbap and Bulgogi to Kimchi and Classic Banchan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sMNMC7lYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even if you don't know anything about Korean food, take the plunge! *by R***R on July 13, 2016* I'm new to Korean food, but I am an experienced cook. Our home is very open and fascinated by other cuisines and cultures and, since we lack the funds for real world travel, I often endeavor to track down truly authentic recipes to bring the fun closer to home. If you're like us, then this book is for you. If you're even interested in Korean cuisine, this will be a great start for you. The entire book is worth sitting down and reading as Maangchi put forth every effort to explain the history, culture, traditions, and even health information behind each dish. She takes the time to explain how Koreans take their meals, which is helpful because her book is organized in a way that most Americans might find confusing for not knowing any better. Everything outside the central bowl of rice, soup, or porridge is considered a "side dish", including the meat dishes, which most Americans regard as central to every meal. I would recommend not skipping all she has written in the front of the book before you begin and make a shopping trip to your local Asian market to get as many ingredients as you can from her shopping list. I tend to be well stocked in a variety of spices, condiments, and other elements, but I did have to make note to buy special items for these recipes. All this said, the recipes themselves are actually quite simple and most do not require a large list of items. The main flavorings seem to be centered around soy sauce and other soy ferments. That brings me to what I love most about her book - the FERMENTS! Several wonderful ferment recipes are provided in her book, including the soy bean paste. I plan to undertake that as soon as my soy beans are ready for harvest, but if you're not up to that (and don't want to wait up to a year to enjoy some homemade Korean food!), I recommend Wholly Doenjang products. They are the real deal, live ferments, and very flavorful. I would probably just go ahead and order their soybean paste, soy sauce, and hot pepper paste with this book. You'll be glad you did! I also recommend Red Boat fish sauce if you're not ready to take on dried anchovies or squid just yet. To me fish sauce makes a fine substitute. I hope my review is helpful, especially if you're new to Korean food. I was looking for authentic Asian and Oriental cookbooks when I came across her book. I'm glad I took the plunge, because we're in love with what I've turned out so far! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than a cookbook, definitely a must have book for anyone interested in Korean food! *by A***R on May 20, 2015* I've been a fan of Maangchi's website and YouTube channel for a couple of years. I think she is charming and down to earth, and she makes everything she does seem easy and accessible to the rest of us. I was so excited to get this cookbook, and I'm not disappointed! This book is beautiful to look at, with color photos and brightly colored pages, as well as informative and fun to read. Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking is so much more than a cookbook. It's a true primer on authentic Korean cooking and I wish I had this book when I began cooking Korean foods. A glossary of ingredients includes photos, descriptions, and food names in both English and Korean. Info on acceptable substitutes is also available when possible. Tips and techniques are dotted throughout the book, making everything guess-free. Included is also a fascinating introduction to the basics of traditional Korean meals and the culture that surrounds them. This book is also filled with color photographs of finished recipes, as well as some step by step photos. I think there are over 400 photos in all! Like many people, I prefer cookbooks with photos to entice me into trying them. Yes, it's food porn. And it's so good! The recipes are varied and include many basic Korean mainstays, as well as some unique recipes. I was particularly thrilled to find recipes for making kitchen staples such as homemade gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste) and rice liquor. I make kimchi all the time, which I learned from Maangchi's YouTube channel, but never thought about making other fermented foods and pastes. Now I will! I live on a mostly plant based diet, with occasional seafood. Many of the recipes in this cookbook include beef and pork, but plenty are meatless or include seafood. Everything is rich in vegetables and many can be easily adapted to a meat free meal. In fact, that's one of the things I appreciate about the Korean diet - plenty of vegetables at every meal. If you are a meat eater, you'll find more than enough to keep you happy, including the secret to that famous Korean fried chicken everyone loves so much. Tonight we made vegetable leaf wraps with rice and apple dipping sauce, and stir fried kale with soybean paste. These were recipes that I already had ingredients for, since I couldn't wait to try a few new dishes. The apple dipping sauce was very new to me and I really enjoyed it. Finely diced sweet apples were combined with savory soybean paste, red pepper paste, sesame oil, garlic, and scallions. I spread a small amount of this on leafy greens and rolled it around a bit of rice for bite sized packets that made my mouth burst from all the flavor! Even my granddaughter loved this one. The kale recipe was also new to me. The seasoning mixture was similar to what I use on spinach, and it was surprisingly good on the kale. Cooking unfamiliar foods can be intimidating, but "Real Korean Cooking" will give you the knowledge and confidence to create a meal that is authentic and delicious. If you are unsure about anything, her online community is there to help. I'm much more pleased with this cookbook than I expected to be. I highly recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FAB COOKBOOK, WELL WRITTEN, AUTHENTIC KOREAN WITH SO MUCH INFORMATION. EASY TO READ *by C***N on July 24, 2024* WANT TO LEARN TO COOK KOREAN FOODS? TOO INTIMIDATED TO TRY & DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START? Start here! European-born, former Chef who loves to cook all manner of world cuisine here: this is an easy to use, clearly written, perfect Korean cookbook good for both a novice AND an old used-up chef! I have been following the Author's website for a while now, & finally decided that I needed her basic book. Glad I got it! I love Korean food, & have prepared many traditional recipes given to me by Korean families: they & I all agree that it's very authentic, with adaptations always provided for ingredients possibly hard to find in the US. I especially loved the lesser known fermented foods & even drinks. I am lucky enough that I have an H-Mart not far from me (a Korean grocery store chain in the US, at least on the Left Coast), so have both ingredients AND tools such as clay fermenting pots easily available at decent prices. I love fermented foods, as we eat them almost daily where I'm from, same as most Asian countries, & have been preparing a variety of kimchis (kimchi literally means submerged vegetables, i.e. salted & fermented) for years, & it was nice to find a few new versions in this book. I love ferments so much that I actually bought a Korean LG Kimchi / Ferment refrigerator, with different drawers for the various stages & types of ferments, dedicated to JUST all my ferments! Currently, I have Makgeolli - a fermented, slightly alcoholic rice drink - brewing in a clay pot. Can't wait to taste it in a few days! I have tried the commercial ones, and they are ok, but nothing beats a home-made one, with no weird & unnecessary ingredients, right? Mind you, this book is clearly written for an American readership: all measurements are given in Imperial system. If another edition is ever written, my suggestion would be to include Metric measurements, to make it easily usable by a wider audience The pictures are beautiful & informative, often showing not just the finished product, but the steps to get there, which will be very helpful to novice cooks. While there are some personal stories & commentaries on the recipes, historical context, & traditional uses, do not expect one of those maudling, cooking-blog-type long writings that seem to goo on and on and on and... She gests down to the recipes very quickly. If you want more writing before a recipe, follow her posts on her website! All in all, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to all who love Korean foods, & want something more authentic, easy to prepare than stuff you find at very Americanized restaurants. ## Frequently Bought Together - Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Dishes for the Home Cook - Maangchi's Big Book Of Korean Cooking: From Everyday Meals to Celebration Cuisine - Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14698386-maangchis-real-korean-cooking-authentic-korean-recipes-for-home-cooks](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14698386-maangchis-real-korean-cooking-authentic-korean-recipes-for-home-cooks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*