Caroline Choe's BANCHAN In-Store Event To Celebrate Her New Cookbook

Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's bookstore on Thursday, October 24th when chef and author Caroline Choe comes to the store to present her new cookbook Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides. Caroline will discuss her recipes, share some of her accompanying stories of growing up as a first generation Korean American, and will sign copies of her book after the presentation.

Banchan, the shared side dishes that accompany a Korean meal, are often the real stars of the table, and it's time we celebrate them. This first-of-its-kind cookbook showcases the wide world of banchan, from traditional staples to modern Korean American renditions, with 60 recipes from the kitchen of chef Caroline Choe.
Highlighting this underrepresented aspect of Korean cuisine, Banchan offers 60 mouthwatering recipes for classic and modern banchan dishes so home cooks everywhere can get in on the deliciousness. From namul (fresh vegetables) to buchimgae (pancakes), these tasty sides are proof that big flavor can be found in small bites:

• Smoky Gochujang Chicken Salad rounds out a delightful midweek lunch.
• Perfectly tender-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside Hobakjeon (Zucchini Pancakes) are what dreams are made of.
• Pa Muchim (Shaved Green Onion Salad) is a must-have with a Korean barbecue meal or an unexpected pizza topping.
• And, of course, a favorite: Kimchi! Use Mom and Dad’s Kimchi, a favorite recipe passed down through Caroline’s family, to make Kimchi Mac & Cheese or Creamy Kimchi Bacon Dip for a crowd-pleasing party dish.

With tips on stocking a Korean American pantry and ideas for making banchan into a meal—add to a quiche, wrap in a kimbap, pile on a sandwich—Banchan shares an ancient and beloved feature of Korean cooking that will make every meal sing.

MODERN KOREAN COOKING: In addition to traditional recipes, the book showcases chef Caroline Choe's original renditions and modern applications of banchan, such as a grilled "Kimcheese" sandwich, Tomato Potato Miso Soup, Smoky Gochujang Chicken Salad, and Pa Muchim Pizza.

DELICIOUS SHAREABLE RECIPES: These recipes are tasty and easy to make, written with the home cook in mind. Anyone can bring the essential banchan into their home kitchen!

FIRST OF ITS KIND: The first U.S. cookbook covering this topic, Banchan elevates a beloved aspect of Korean cooking that deserves the spotlight for both its significance to the cuisine as well as its undeniable deliciousness.

A CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST-GENERATION EXPERIENCE: In addition to a trove of new and old recipes, Caroline shares stories about her background and upbringing as a first-generation Korean American. Following in the footsteps of successful cookbook authors such as Eric Kim and Andrea Nguyen, Caroline joins a strong tradition of authors passionately sharing their experiences and the cuisines of their heritage with American readers.

Perfect for:

• Home cooks of all skill levels interested in learning more about Korean American cooking
• Korean food enthusiasts
• First-generation cooks
• Shoppers who frequent H-Mart and other popular Asian markets
• Fans of Korean American, My Korea, First Generation, Crying in H Mart, or Chili Crisp

CAROLINE CHOE is a chef, artist, teacher and writer based in New York City, and is a proud daughter of Korean American immigrants. After a long career in education, she continued her journey into a culinary and creative career. She is the creator of The Exploratorians illustration series, and the founder of Create & Plate, a business devoted to helping create community through arts and food education. Both she and her work have been featured in Food & Wine, NPR, Food52, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Glamour, and NBC's Today Show.

THIS EVENT is free but pre-registration is requested. Registration ends at 5:30 pm on October 24th.

BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.

DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.

WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows.

WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM for the event.

PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home.

OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mrs Dalloway's, 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, United States