Namok Cookbook – Everyday Korean Home Cooking

Namok Cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to the author’s mother, Namok, whose food shaped the foundation of taste and comfort in her family. Blending memory with flavor, the book captures the essence of Korean home cooking—simple, healthy, and deeply personal.

Through family recipes, adapted traditions, and stories from the author’s journey abroad, readers are invited to discover how Korean food can be both timeless and adaptable. Whether prepared in South Korea or recreated with local ingredients overseas, the dishes embody the spirit of son-mat—the “taste of the hand,” infused with love, care, and individuality.

Designed to make Korean cooking approachable for everyday life, the cookbook demonstrates that you don’t need to follow rigid rules or source rare ingredients to create delicious, nourishing meals. Instead, it encourages readers to experiment, personalize, and enjoy.