K-Quick: Korean Food in 30 Minutes or Less

by Judy Joo

Chef, restaurateur, writer, and connoisseur of Korean fried chicken, Judy Joo has gained widespread acclaim for her vibrant approach to Korean cuisine. Now, she presents her latest collection of fresh, exciting recipes in K-Quick.

Korean culture is everywhere, and luckily for us, so is its cuisine. With interest in K-Food at an all-time high, there has never been a better time to explore the incredible, diverse flavours of East Asia. K-Quick focuses on recipes that blend creative flair with accessibility, ensuring every mealtime is a success. Some mouth-watering examples

The Crispiest Korean Fried Chicken BitesSpicy Gochujang SalmonSilken Tofu BanchanWatermelon Rind PickleFolded KimbapKimchi-fried RiceTruly Royal TteokbokkiBanoffee Misugaru & Soy Caramel Tarts
Showcasing a variety of quick-to-prepare dishes alongside a selection of traditional recipes, K-Quick offers a solution for the adventurous foodie who’s strapped for time, ensuring that there’s truly a dish for every mood. Each recipe features clear, time-specific instructions, and Judy will guide you through the process as you create delicious Korean treats in under 30 minutes. With K-Quick, it’s never been this easy to bring the essence of Korean cuisine into your home.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2025

Reviews

[Nicki Markus · Rating 4 out of 5]

K-Quick by Judy Joo offers a delightful collection of recipes from side dishes to desserts and everything in between. I enjoyed the diversity of the recipes, but my principal focus in reading this book was the fact that they can each be prepared within thirty minutes. I am always searching for quick and easy recipes, as I have limited time for making dinner. I don't 'enjoy' cooking either, so I want the task completed as quickly as possible for that reason too. Although completed in thirty minutes, some of these recipes do require a bit of a process, but they seem simple enough in most cases. One slight negative for me is that a few have a long-ish list of ingredients, many of which are Korean/Asian staples but not used in Western cooking. You will likely have them to hand if you cook a lot of Asian dishes at home, but if, like me, you don't, some of these recipes could be pricey, as you will have to go out to search for and buy a lot of things before you can start. Just something to bear in mind for those newer to preparing Asian cuisine. Despite that, there were certainly a few recipes here I'd like to try, though, so I have made a note of those to give them a go soon. I am giving this book 4 stars. Definitely worth a look for K-food enthusiasts.

I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is worth it for the apple kimchi alone! Made several recipes all good, all quick. My only gripe would be it’s going to take a couple of hours to make a few banchan before you make an entree. However once made, you’re good for a couple of days, so there is that.