“Cook Asian by Chris Joe is a welcoming introduction to the diverse flavors of Asian cooking. From restaurant favorites like hot and sour soup, pho, and tom yum goong to Korean classics such as bulgogi, seolleongtang, and bibimbap, this book brings together many of Asia’s most beloved dishes in one approachable collection. It’s an excellent guide for home cooks who want to explore a wide range of Asian cuisines in their own kitchens.”
—MAANGCHI, author of Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking
“Chris’s book and body of work do us all a great service, capturing the spirit of his Yeh-Yeh and a vibrant love for cooking that we can all re-create in our own homes.”
—RANDY LAU, creator of Made With Lau and two-time James Beard Award winner
“A comprehensive debut cookbook that brings passion, flavor, and vitality to all your favorite Asian classics, but with a fresh eye and love for cooking. Simple enough for any home cook but delicious enough to impress the most discerning chef.”
—EDWARD LEE, chef and author of Bourbon Land, and James Beard Award winner
“Chris Joe’s terrific new cookbook Cook Asian is an homage to classic dishes of Asia that no doubt you’ve enjoyed at your favorite restaurant. But, before you delve into the recipes, make sure you start with the vital chapter on stocking your pantry. Once it’s stocked properly, you’ll be ready to make these Chinese, Thai, Korean and other dishes from a chef who calls himself 100% American. Chris Joe begins with a thank you tribute to his Chinese grandparents, Yeh-Yeh and Nen-Nen, who opened his eyes to the wonders of cooking Asian food. Now, you can thank Chris Joe for these easy to follow, beautifully photographed delicious recipes.”
—NANCY SILVERTON, New York Times Bestseller, James Beard Award Winner, chef, and co-owner of the Mozza Restaurant Group
“What I love about Cook Asian is how Chris Joe makes flavors I grew up with feel so approachable and fun for home cooks. He’s bringing together dishes from across Asia in a way that feels both authentic and totally doable. You can taste the respect for tradition and the excitement to share it. This book’s not just a collection of recipes – it’s an invitation to cook, explore, and fall in love with Asian food all over again.”
—JET TILA, award-winning chef and author of 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die
“Cook Asian is like opening the menu of a restaurant that has all of your favorite Asian dishes! Chris’s cookbook is sure to inspire the same excitement we all feel sitting down at our favorite restaurants and give you the confidence to cook these dishes at home.”
—KAITLIN, SARAH, BILL, AND JUDY LEUNG, New York Times bestselling authors of The Woks of Life
