TikTok Star The Korean Vegan Releases Debut Cookbook

Joanne Molinaro, also known as The Korean Vegan, has released her debut cookbook after finding success on TikTok with her unique recipe videos. With over 2.7 million followers on TikTok and 583K on Instagram, her storytelling and inspiration have resonated with a wide audience. The cookbook, titled The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma’s Kitchen, features over 80 veganized traditional Korean recipes that Molinaro grew up with.

In addition to the recipes, the cookbook also includes personal stories about how food and family have shaped her identity. Molinaro shares her journey of adopting a vegan diet without losing her Korean identity, and educates readers on traditional Korean ingredients and cooking staples. The cookbook has already found success, ranking at #3 on the New York Times Bestseller list in the Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous category.