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The Choi of Cooking

Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life: A Cookbook

by Roy Choi
Tien Nguyen
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Culinary icon, founder of the Kogi food truck, New York Times bestselling author of L.A. Son, and star of Netflix's The Chef Show shares 100 flavor-packed recipes that empower you to eat healthy—or, at least, healthier—without ditching your go-to favorites.
Built on a foundation of balance and compassion, The Choi of Cooking is Roy Choi’s magnum opus, reflecting his personal journey of cooking, living, and learning from mistakes. When Choi realized that falling victim to his greasy cravings was not sustainable, he began to eat more nutritious foods—but he did it his way, to build a more realistic lifestyle not based on extreme dieting or deprivation. This equates to vegetable-forward recipes, with plenty of pit stops of comfort along the way, and tons of flavors layered in every single bite.
The Choi of Cooking focuses on foods that fuel your body, and Choi meets readers wherever they are, recognizing that eating healthy isn’t all or nothing. Yes, that Kimchi Philly Cheesesteak recipe is real, and exactly as good as it sounds. But Choi also can make vegetables the star of the meal with Calabrian Chile Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Harissa and Garlic Herbed Butter. And there are comforting, naturally vegetable-heavy rice and noodle bowls like Cold Bibim Noodle “Salad” and Veggie on the Lo Mein Spaghetti. Since this book is about taking steps, not leaps, there’s also plenty of inspiration for when you’re craving something indulgent, like Crispy Mashed Potatoes, but with "Power Up" modifications to make it healthier when you're ready.
Reaching for healthier foods is like flexing a muscle, and the work begins with having the confidence to cook at all. To encourage readers to take those first steps in the kitchen, Choi shares his culinary philosophy, including bits of wisdom and stories that expand on his approach to food. The Choi of Cooking is more than a collection of recipes; it’s a guide to creating a more balanced life.

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    • Library Journal

      February 1, 2025

      Choi, founder of the Kogi food truck, which is credited with popularizing the food truck revolution, and star of The Chef Show on Netflix, has combined his own life lessons and culinary adventures, to create this personal and unique cookbook, written with Tien Nguyen and Natasha Phan (with whom Choi also collaborated on the 2013 book L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food). His goal is to offer delicious recipes that serve as a roadmap, urging readers to focus more on healthy eating, with a Korean and broader Asian influence, that makes vegetables the star of most dishes. His own story is woven throughout the book in a no-holds-barred manner, adding authenticity to his stated desire to help others embrace his philosophy and join him on the journey. Choi advocates for home cooks to dive into any dish and to embrace the occasional indulgence, including a kimchi Philly steak. Each recipe is enhanced with advice for making the recipes healthier and for using up leftovers. A standout is the shabu shabu, which encourages eaters to gather around a community hotpot. VERDICT A sensible and approachable collection that encourages healthier eating and makes home cooks feel like they have a mentor showing them the way.--Ron Block

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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