“Achieving harmony and balance is everything in life, definitely,” laughs chef, cookbook writer, television personality, and restaurant owner Judy Joo. Her life demonstrates her commitment to these qualities, from her career choices to the cuisine she is known for popularizing worldwide. Joo is best known for making Korean cuisine familiar and accessible to Westerners. In her cookbooks, she teaches cooks to become more confident using Korean ingredients. On popular American programs like the “Wendy Williams Show,” she demonstrates how Korean flavors can be used in flexible and modern ways. In her own cooking show, “Korean Food Made Simple,” she uses a mix of traditional and modern recipes to educate and encourage Westerners to try Korean cuisine.
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