Caroline Choe, a Korean American chef and author of a new cookbook, “Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides,” suggests replacing traditional Thanksgiving dishes with Korean banchan. Choe’s family learned to cook a Korean American Thanksgiving meal with available ingredients, creating dishes like kimchi mashed potatoes and kimchi mac and cheese. Her cookbook includes traditional banchan recipes from family members and some original creations like Maple Doenjang Dip and hot vegetable anchovy broth, both versatile and flavorful options for Thanksgiving meals. Choe’s kimchi mac and cheese recipe, featuring fermented kimchi, cheddar, and Gruyere, is a fermentation-heavy dish that is always a hit. Additionally, she recommends a seasoned broccoli salad and a smoky gochujang chicken salad as light and easy-to-make dishes that can complement the heaviness of a Thanksgiving meal. Overall, Choe’s cookbook offers a unique and flavorful take on Thanksgiving side dishes, incorporating Korean flavors into the traditional holiday spread.
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