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Hooni Kim Sauce Recipes

Independent adaptations of Hooni Kim's publicly published recipes. Not created by, affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hooni Kim.

Korean chef of Danji and Cote in New York; James Beard Best Chef New York State 2026. Korean steakhouse format at Cote earned Michelin recognition.

Recipes

Korean-Scallion Ssamjang

Korean-Scallion SsamjangOn the jar: SSAMJANGHooni Kim's ssamjang for Korean BBQ, lettuce wraps.Sake-Garlic MarinadeOn the jar: BULGOGIHooni Kim's bulgogi marinade for grilled beef, sliders.Ginger-Garlic MarinadeOn the jar: GINGER-SOYHooni Kim's galbi marinade for short ribs, lettuce wraps.Classic SsamjangOn the jar: CLASSIC SSAMHooni Kim's classic ssamjang for lettuce wraps.Soy Ginger VinaigretteOn the jar: GINGER-SOYHooni Kim's soy-ginger vinaigrette for scallion salad.Baek Kimchi Marinade JuiceOn the jar: BAEK KIMCHIHooni Kim's brine for mild, juicy white kimchi.Baechu Kimchi Gochugaru Marinade PasteOn the jar: BAECHUHooni Kim's gochugaru paste for classic baechu kimchi.Kkakdugi / Chonggak Kimchi MarinadeOn the jar: KKAKDUGIHooni Kim's paste for diced-radish kkakdugi kimchi.Kohlrabi Kimchi MarinadeOn the jar: KOHLRABIHooni Kim's kimchi paste, adapted for kohlrabi.

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Kitchens

Cote · New York
Danji · New York

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Awards

James Beard Best Chef New York State 2026

Citations

Korean-Scallion Ssamjang · adapted from Hooni Kim / Saveur & Epicurious
Sake-Garlic Marinade · adapted from My Korea / Greatist
Ginger-Garlic Marinade · adapted from My Korea (galbi marinade writeups)
Classic Ssamjang · adapted from Milk Street reprint of Hooni Kim My Korea ssamjang
Soy Ginger Vinaigrette · adapted from Hooni Kim / Tasting Table (adapted from Danji scallion salad)
Baek Kimchi Marinade Juice · adapted from Hooni Kim / Korean Cultural Center NY Kimjang EP.03
Baechu Kimchi Gochugaru Marinade Paste · adapted from Hooni Kim / Korean Cultural Center NY Kimjang EP.01
Kkakdugi / Chonggak Kimchi Marinade · adapted from Hooni Kim / Korean Cultural Center NY Kimjang EP.02
Kohlrabi Kimchi Marinade · adapted from Hooni Kim / Korean Cultural Center NY Kimjang EP.04

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