Chef Judy Joo Talks to Simon Kim About Life In and Out of the Kitchen
usmagazine.comFrom the kitchen to spending time with family! Celebrity chef Judy Joo sat down with culinary icon Simon Kim to discuss his food, success and family traditions.Although he is now known as the mastermind behind the Michelin Star Korean steakhouse COTE, Kim cites his childhood growing up in Seoul as “building the foundation” for where he is now.“My love for food and dining started there,” the restaurateur explained. “But both experiences have shaped me into who I am and led me to the creation of COTE, the perfect marriage of Korean and American dining, in a super authentic way.”The Seoul native, who is also a father and humanitarian, talked to Joo about his successful career exclusively for Us Weekly.
Read their chat below and scroll down for a delicious recipe.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Judy Joo: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
What was it like growing up in Seoul? Simon Kim: [I was] surrounded by casual Korean comfort food.
I would use my allowance to eat everything from Korean blood sausage to rice cakes.JJ: Any family traditions you still follow?SK: Food is very important to my family, so we try to incorporate traditional cuisine and dishes whenever we can.
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