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  • Book page showing Korean kimchi fermentation and a clay pot steaming outdoors
  • Cooked kimchi stew in a black pot with hands tossing food; side bowl on white
  • Outdoor kimchi fermenting jars lined up on a rooftop with a person under an umbrella
  • Fresh lemons and lemon slices arranged side by side in two panels
  • Large metal pot cooking with steam and a bowl of hot broth with a dish
  • Book spread of hanging autumn persimmons in orange bunches
  • Chopped green vegetables on wood with a dark bowl containing sliced kimchi
  • Book page showing a white kimchi dish with black sesame seeds in a dark bowl
  • Book page with bamboo grove and a person in light robes standing among plants
  • Woman in light robe holding a brown bag indoors near a window with red curtains
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Jeong Kwan Snim

Korean Temple Cooking

Korean Temple Cooking

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Highlights

Lessons on Life and Buddhism, with Recipes, the Life and Work of Jeongkwan Snim

  • By Hoo Nam Seelmann
  • Photography by Véronique Hoegger
  • Hardcover, 448 pages
  • Features seasonal recipes and teachings from Jeongkwan Snim
Description

Korean Temple Cooking is a beautiful photographic journey through the food, traditions, and daily life of Korea’s Baekyangsa Temple.

Through interviews and recipes from Jeongkwan Snim, the renowned Buddhist monk and temple cook featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table, the book explores a way of cooking rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and a deep connection to nature.

Recipes are organized by season, with additional sections dedicated to rice, noodles, tofu, kimchi, seasonings, and more. Essays throughout the book also offer insight into Korean Buddhism, temple life, architecture, traditions, and Jeongkwan Snim’s philosophy toward food.

Both a cookbook and a visual exploration of Korean temple culture, Korean Temple Cooking is designed to be enjoyed in the kitchen and on the coffee table.

About

About the Author

Dr. Hoo Nam Seelmann is a journalist and author who was born and raised in South Korea and currently lives in Switzerland.

About Jeongkwan Snim

Jeongkwan Snim is a Buddhist monk and renowned temple cook at Baekyangsa Temple in South Korea. Her approach to food and Buddhist philosophy gained international recognition after she was featured in Season 3 of Netflix’s Chef’s Table.

About the Photographer

Véronique Hoegger is a Swiss photographer specializing in portraiture, reportage, interiors, food still life, and fashion.

About the Publisher

Hardie Grant North America publishes beautifully designed books across food, lifestyle, travel, and culture.

Details
  • ISBN: 9781964786186
  • Format: Hardback
  • Page Count: 448
  • Dimensions: 24 × 17.3 cm
  • Weight: 1,328 g
  • Publisher: Hardie Grant North America
  • Genre: Food & Drink, Travel
  • Published: September 16, 2025
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