Irene Yoo
Irene Yoo is a food writer, recipe developer, creator (Yooeating), YouTube co-host (KA KA Studio), and the chef and co-owner of Orion Bar in Brooklyn. Raised in Los Angeles and Seoul, she graduated from University of Pennsylvania and previously worked as a photo & video producer for Food Network. Her recipes and essays have appeared on the Food Network, Food52, and Food & Wine, and she has spoken about Korean culinary history at The Korea Society and The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD). She has been featured in the New York Times, The Korea Times, and Bon Appétit.
Find her online at @yooeating.
Recipes
Kimchi Bloody Mary
The kimchi brine is the secret hero here; just a splash of it brightens the cocktail while deepening it with a little funky je ne sais quoi.
Recipes
Kimchi Gim Bugak (Fried Seaweed Chips)
Bugak is the ideal light beer snack: It’s crunchy, salty, and the fresher it’s made, the better. Thin sheets of kimchi add an extra spicy savory layer.
Recipes
Kimchi Carbonara
Tangy caramelized kimchi adds much appreciated acidity to an Italian classic. This version will soon become your new favorite.