Jang
The Soul of Korean Cooking (More than 60 Recipes Featuring Gochujang, Doenjang, and Ganjang)
Published on 28. March 2024
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-64829-186-9 (ISBN)
Description
In the first book on the subject in English, South Korea's best chef shows readers how to cook with jangs-the sauces that are the essential building blocks of all Korean cuisine. In the 60 home-cook-friendly dishes, he demystifies jangs while showing how they can be used to make both Korean and Western dishes more delicious.
Like butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian, jangs are the soul of Korean cuisine. These umami sauces are found in every meal, from soups and stews, to salads, marinades, and even desserts, adding depth and complexity to every dish. The foundation of the three main jangs- gochujang, doenjang, or ganjang-is simple. Soybeans, water, and salt are dried, aged, and fermented in earthenware pots, extracting flavor from their environment and slowly blossoming into intensely flavored jangs. Few understand these ingredients better than chef Mingoo Kang, who has dedicated his Seoul restaurant to the exploration of jangs. In his first cookbook, Kang expertly weaves jangs' history and methods into 60 accessible recipes to bring the sauces to life. Dishes like Fish Dumplings and Gang-Doenjang Bibimbap showcase the sauces' traditional Korean roots, while Western-inspired recipes like Doenjang Creme Brulee and Ssamjang Cacio e Pepe reinvent favorite meals. Through artisan profiles, sidebars, and step-by-step photographs, Jang uncovers one the culinary world's best-hidden secrets.
Like butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian, jangs are the soul of Korean cuisine. These umami sauces are found in every meal, from soups and stews, to salads, marinades, and even desserts, adding depth and complexity to every dish. The foundation of the three main jangs- gochujang, doenjang, or ganjang-is simple. Soybeans, water, and salt are dried, aged, and fermented in earthenware pots, extracting flavor from their environment and slowly blossoming into intensely flavored jangs. Few understand these ingredients better than chef Mingoo Kang, who has dedicated his Seoul restaurant to the exploration of jangs. In his first cookbook, Kang expertly weaves jangs' history and methods into 60 accessible recipes to bring the sauces to life. Dishes like Fish Dumplings and Gang-Doenjang Bibimbap showcase the sauces' traditional Korean roots, while Western-inspired recipes like Doenjang Creme Brulee and Ssamjang Cacio e Pepe reinvent favorite meals. Through artisan profiles, sidebars, and step-by-step photographs, Jang uncovers one the culinary world's best-hidden secrets.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
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Trade binding
Illustrations
100 photographs
Dimensions
Height: 268 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
908 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64829-186-9 (9781648291869)
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The Soul of Korean Cooking (More than 60 Recipes Featuring Gochujang, Doenjang, and Ganjang)
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Mingoo Kang is one of the most important and respected chefs in Korea. Since he opened his Michelin-starred restaurant, Mingles, in 2014, he has been both a champion of traditional Korean cuisine and a restless innovator, continually pushing the cuisine forward. Mingles is one of the most-awarded and highly regarded restaurants in South Korea, the holder of a pair of Michelin stars and ranked #10 on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. Since 2016, Mingles has been named the best restaurant in Korea. Chef Kang was also recently named winner of the Innedit Damm Chef's Choice Award, determined by a jury of his peers. He lives in Seoul with his wife and children.
Content
Foreword by Eric Ripert
Introduction
The History of Jang
How Jang Is Made
How to Use This Book
The Korean Pantry
Jang Variations
Ganjang
Jangajji (Preserved Vegetables in Jang)
Angelica Namul
Steamed Zucchini
Dubu Endive Salad with Sesame Ganjang Dressing
Kong Guksu (Chilled Soybean Noodle Soup)
Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)
Mandu Jeongol (Dumpling Hotpot)
Asparagus Bibimbap
Stir-Fried Tteokbokki with Mushrooms
Japchae
Ganjang Ragù
Fish Mandu
Seafood Scallion Pancake with Pickled Onions
Ganjang-Marinated Shrimp
Mackerel Jorim
Galbijjim
LA-Style Charcoal-Grilled Short Ribs
Tteokgalbi (Short Rib Burgers)
Yakbap
Ganjang Granola Yogurt
Artisan Profile: Amisan Sookti
Doenjang
Green Bean Namul
Root Vegetable Salad
Greek Barley Salad with Doenjang Vinaigrette
Doenjang Hummus
Cabbage and Beef Doenjang Jeongol
Mussel Doenjang Soup
Gang Doenjang Bibimbap
Doenjang Jjajangmyeon
Ssamjang Cacio e Pepe
Steamed Fish with Doenjang Béarnaise
Dover Sole with Doenjang Caper Sauce
BBQ-Glazed Chicken with Doenjang Risotto
Pork Belly with Quick Radish Kimchi
Doenjang BBQ Lamb with Couscous
Almond Doenjang Croissant
Doenjang Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Brie with Doenjang Compote
Artisan Profile: Mcgguroom
Gochujang
Cucumber Muchim
Stir-Fried Dried Anchovies
Crudité with Korean Ranch Dressing
Gochujang Jjigae (Gochujang Stew)
Dakbokkeumtang (Spicy Chicken Stew)
Beef Tartare Bibimbap
Kimchi Fried Rice with Coleslaw
Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Kimchi Noodle Soup)
Seafood Platter with Jang Accoutrements
Snapper Crudo with Chogochujang Dressing
Seared Scallop with Spicy Spinach Salad
Korean Fried Chicken
Gochujang BBQ Cookout
Gochujang-Marinated Stir-Fried Pork
Gochujang Pulled Pork Sandwich
Gochujang Chocolate Mousse
Artisan Profile: Jangbonga
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
Introduction
The History of Jang
How Jang Is Made
How to Use This Book
The Korean Pantry
Jang Variations
Ganjang
Jangajji (Preserved Vegetables in Jang)
Angelica Namul
Steamed Zucchini
Dubu Endive Salad with Sesame Ganjang Dressing
Kong Guksu (Chilled Soybean Noodle Soup)
Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)
Mandu Jeongol (Dumpling Hotpot)
Asparagus Bibimbap
Stir-Fried Tteokbokki with Mushrooms
Japchae
Ganjang Ragù
Fish Mandu
Seafood Scallion Pancake with Pickled Onions
Ganjang-Marinated Shrimp
Mackerel Jorim
Galbijjim
LA-Style Charcoal-Grilled Short Ribs
Tteokgalbi (Short Rib Burgers)
Yakbap
Ganjang Granola Yogurt
Artisan Profile: Amisan Sookti
Doenjang
Green Bean Namul
Root Vegetable Salad
Greek Barley Salad with Doenjang Vinaigrette
Doenjang Hummus
Cabbage and Beef Doenjang Jeongol
Mussel Doenjang Soup
Gang Doenjang Bibimbap
Doenjang Jjajangmyeon
Ssamjang Cacio e Pepe
Steamed Fish with Doenjang Béarnaise
Dover Sole with Doenjang Caper Sauce
BBQ-Glazed Chicken with Doenjang Risotto
Pork Belly with Quick Radish Kimchi
Doenjang BBQ Lamb with Couscous
Almond Doenjang Croissant
Doenjang Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Brie with Doenjang Compote
Artisan Profile: Mcgguroom
Gochujang
Cucumber Muchim
Stir-Fried Dried Anchovies
Crudité with Korean Ranch Dressing
Gochujang Jjigae (Gochujang Stew)
Dakbokkeumtang (Spicy Chicken Stew)
Beef Tartare Bibimbap
Kimchi Fried Rice with Coleslaw
Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Kimchi Noodle Soup)
Seafood Platter with Jang Accoutrements
Snapper Crudo with Chogochujang Dressing
Seared Scallop with Spicy Spinach Salad
Korean Fried Chicken
Gochujang BBQ Cookout
Gochujang-Marinated Stir-Fried Pork
Gochujang Pulled Pork Sandwich
Gochujang Chocolate Mousse
Artisan Profile: Jangbonga
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index