Table of Contents

Forward    XI

Returning to My Childhood Home    XIII

The Korean Kitchen    1

At Home    3

Ingredients, Equipment, and Techniques    9

Essential Sauces and Pastes    24

Garnishing    33

Main Dishes    37

Rice and Cereal    39

Stocks, Soups, and Porridges    57

Noodles and Dumplings    81

Kimchi and Changatchi: The Korean Way of Pickling    93

Side Dishes    113

Fresh Salads and Vegetable Dishes    115

Stews, Braised Dishes, and Hot Pots    137

Pan-Fried Dishes and Pancakes    157

The Art of Korean Barbecue    177

Dishes for Special Occasions    191

Preserved Dishes    207

Desserts and Drinks    221

Desserts and Confections    223   

Teas    241

Acknowledgements    248

Index    249