"The Korean Vegan" Dinner Party

We tried out an amazing book - Joanne Lee Molinaro's The Korean Vegan - to explore a new cuisine. The book is very accessible but pushed us to try new flavors, techniques, and ingredients. An absolute win! San Francisco's Richmond neighborhood has a plethora of Korean / Asian grocery stores, so it is easy to navigate the ingredient list. However, be prepared to go to a specialized markets as several components won't be available in a typical American supermarket.

Friends enjoying a Saturday night dinner party.

I cooked this meal alongside my partner, and it was a fairly light load between two people. Much of the chopping and ingredient prep can be done night before / morning of. The recipes benefit from having ingredients well prepped before cooking.

Menu:

• Stir Fried Mung Bean Sprouts (page 93)

• Perilla Leaf Pancakes (page 103-4)

• Kimchi Fried Rice (page 255)

• Veggie Slaw (julienned carrots, red cabbage, edamame, and herbs with a light soy sauce dressing)