Explore the spices, textures and harmonious tastes of this remarkable cuisine in more than 50 authentic Korean dishes. A fascinating introduction explains the distinctive Korean approach to food, cooking and eating, and the importance of vegetables, beans and tofu. The recipes then follow in several chapters covering Kimchi and Quick Bites; Soups; Rice and Noodles; Vegetables, Salads and Tofu; and Sweets, Cakes and Drinks. Kimchi, the national dish, features large, and other dishes include salads with spicy dressings and side servings called namul and sangchae. Try them to sample and enjoy the fiery vegetarian magic of this delectable Asian cuisine. Young Jin Song is a professional chef and all of his recipes have been properly tested in his kitchen. The ingredients are given in metric, imperial and cup measurement