Book - Korean Temple Cooking

Korean Temple Cooking is a gentle celebration of simple, nourishing vegetarian food inspired by the teachings and traditions of Jeongkwan Snim, often described as “the Philosopher Chef”. Organised by season, the recipes reflect a mindful approach to cooking and eating, with dedicated sections on rice, noodles, tofu, kimchi, seasonings and more. Alongside the food, essays and interviews offer a rare insight into temple life, exploring the history of Buddhism in Korea, its philosophies, rituals, architecture and dress. Thoughtful, meditative and deeply rooted in tradition, this is a book about far more than cooking alone.