This recipe for a kimchi seafood pot keeps Esther Choi’s mom coming back for more

Food

October 31, 2026

By By ESTHER CHOI Voracious 

Chef Esther Choi says her recipe for Kimchi Seafood Pot is one of her mother’s favorites and is part of her Korean Italian American repertoire. It’s in her cookbook “Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother.” The dish combines seafood with tomato sauce, kimchi and fish sauce, creating a Korean twist on cioppino. Choi prefers using tomato passata for its smooth texture. She advises using the best quality seafood available. You might sub in clams and shrimp, for example, if scallops are too expensive. The dish is served with crusty bread, pasta or rice.

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