I fell in love with cooking because of the intimate connection you build over food. Whether you are cooking my recipes or I’m asking you about your favorite food, food is often my way of connecting with other people, and I’m grateful that I get to share my life, stories, and flavors through different recipes.
My proudest accomplishment is writing a cookbook, dedicated to one of my favorite things in the world: chili crisp! It was so wonderful to share this magical ingredient from my Korean immigrant perspective. Chili Crisp was named one of the best cookbooks of 2023 in various outlets and chosen as a Barnes & Noble’s Book of the Year Finalist.
I am passionate about exploring different cultures through recipes. Whether you are using an ingredient that you are not familiar with or building confidence in cooking something out of your comfort zone, I hope to encourage you to find the joy of cooking.
