Experience the fusion of flavors with Kimchi Mac and Cheese and a variety of other delicious banchan side dishes.

Korean American chef Caroline Choe suggests replacing traditional Thanksgiving dishes with Korean banchan side dishes, inspired by her family’s blend of Korean and American cuisines. Her cookbook, “Banchan: 60 Korean American Recipes for Delicious, Shareable Sides,” includes traditional banchan recipes and some of her own creations. Examples include a maple doenjang dip, vegetable anchovy broth, kimchi mac and cheese, seasoned broccoli salad, and smoky gochujang chicken salad. Choe’s family learned to cook a Korean American Thanksgiving spread with whatever ingredients they could find, creating unique dishes like kimchi mashed potatoes. The recipes in the cookbook are a mix of Korean and American flavors, offering a twist on traditional Thanksgiving fare. These dishes provide alternative options for a Thanksgiving meal and are easy to make with leftovers for the days following the holiday. Choe’s recipes combine Korean ingredients like kimchi, doenjang, and gochujang with American staples for a delicious and innovative holiday meal.

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