A charming introduction to the basics of Korean cooking in graphic novel form, with 64 recipes, ingredient profiles, and more, presented through light-hearted comics.
Born in Seoul, Korea,Robin Hagrew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comics anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. Her blog Banchan in 2 Pages features Korean recipe comics. She currently resides in Falls Church, Virginia.
“Simple, straightforward, and totally charming, Robin Ha’s Cook
Korean! is yet another example of why every cookbook should
actually be a comic book.”
—Amanda Cohen, chef/owner Dirt Candy
"Do you feel left out when all your cool friends mention their
latest Korean food adventure talking about things like galbi,
doenjang and different types of kimchi? Well, fear not, as Robin Ha
made it her personal mission in her graphic novel cookbook filled
with colorful illustrations, incredible stories, and insightful
Korean recipes to not only educate but to instill confidence. So go
pick up your copy of Cook Korean! and
confidently engage in your next conversation about the hottest
cuisine in America."
—Deuki Hong, chef and author of Koreatown: A Cookbook
"Cook Korean! is not just a wonderful collection of easy-to-follow
recipes in comic form, it's also a delightful introduction to
Korean culture. I can't decide what's more mouthwatering--the
food or Robin Ha's art!"
—Michael Cho, cartoonist and illustrator
"Illustrator Robin Ha's cheeky cartoon characters (a cape-clad
superhero Spam can, a group of signing bean sprouts) guide the
reader through the basics of Korean food in comic-book-style panels
and drawings. [...] Her cheerful main character, Dengki, coaches
readers through each step. Before you know it, you're cooking along
with her."
—Food & Wine magazine
"This highly recommended collection is a solid introduction for
readers who feel daunted by Korean cooking and ingredients."
—Library Journal
"Robin Ha has done a huge favor for anyone intimidated by the
exotic ingredients and techniques of Korean cuisine. She’s created
a comic book that lays out the fundamentals of kimchi, bibimbap and
Korean barbecue in the form of recipe-cartoons.
One of the most delightful cookbooks I’ve seen all year, “Cook
Korean!” makes me want to drive to Buford Highway and fill a buggy
with soybean paste, dried anchovies, green onions and
tofu."
—Wendell Brock, Atlanta-Journal Constitution
"The imaginative Ha, who emigrated from South Korea to Alabama as a
teenager during the ’90s, fills the colorful pages
of Cook Korean! with detailed images, ingredients, and
step-by-step instructions for even the novice chef. The
result is a super-comprehensive guide to literally every kind
of Korean meal you could want, from the everyday sides (i.e.
banchan) to the more elaborate noodle and rice dishes that could
rival anything you’d find at a Korean restaurant."
—Jinnie Lee and Maura M. Lynch, MyDomaine
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