You ever seen a man toss some chicken in one hand, torch it in another hand, whilst recording using his head? Welcome to the club.
@manwithafork
4 жыл бұрын
@Sosa Kenji is next level coordinated.
@amontpetit
4 жыл бұрын
Lemme just break out the F16 afterburner for my chicken...
@neobanjolix
2 ай бұрын
😊😊@@manwithafork
@PyronicEX
4 жыл бұрын
It took me a second but when I realized the joke "peppers FLOORentine" I almost snarfed.
@phorcep
4 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced he dropped that pepper just to make the joke.
@garrynjames7977
4 жыл бұрын
I only got it when I read your comment
@RadiantFeline
4 жыл бұрын
Top tier dad jokes. I love it
@theonlyalecazam2947
4 жыл бұрын
s n a r f
@lucassanchez5133
2 жыл бұрын
This joke caught me so off guard. Definitely adopting that bit for dropped food.
@flattrack33
4 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite ASMR channel
@Colston2112
4 жыл бұрын
I really can't stand eating noises, so i'm always out before the first bite :) But i'm totally loving this channel...
@emoranger37
4 жыл бұрын
The Nintendo Switch click at 1:09
@TheSwampLordGG
4 жыл бұрын
ColstonDK couldn’t agree more! That always makes my stomach churn.
@lafroing
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, it's a bit much with headphones especially. BUT, small price to pay for a great channel.
@johnnylockwood
4 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite BDSM channel
@samw776
4 жыл бұрын
Jamon is so cute 😍 The way he always carefully sniffs the food
@genericembarrassingusernam7843
4 жыл бұрын
I got my first chef's knife a couple days ago, and it was the first knife I could actually slice a tomato with. Also, I cut a chunk out of my thumb without it bleeding. Best purchase I've ever made.
@JohnyScissors
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah good knives are mostly a great thing but it's easy to underestimate how easily they can cut skin. Just pay attention when you're cutting an you'll be good. Take it for someone who gave themselves a couple new scars for being dumb lol
@ehuremovic526
4 жыл бұрын
I once cut my thumb whilst slicing potatoes into wedge shapes. The knife went through so smoothly I had enough time to gasp, look at the cut then hold it to stop the bleeding whilst I finished cutting the potatoes and put them in the oven. Sharp knives are great, you'll really reduce your chances of cutting yourself when knives are properly sharp.
@jpaxonreyes
4 жыл бұрын
How did you cook the thumb chunk? Didn't let it go to waste, did you?
@Sosuhhhh
4 жыл бұрын
@@jpaxonreyes I usually like to de-bone mine, and stuff it with cheese. Then deep fry. The family loves it 💜
@ehuremovic526
4 жыл бұрын
@@jpaxonreyes No thumb chunk, just a deep deep cut
@stooge81
4 жыл бұрын
3:55 "Peppers Floor-entine" That floored me.
@mr.cooper2031
4 жыл бұрын
Wok cam is truly a great teaching tool. Definitely shows good technique for keeping the pan moving from a unique perspective.
@tyerker
2 жыл бұрын
"Peppers floor-entine"... Your dad joke / pun game is strong, Kenji. Love the channel! Definitely my favorite cooking channel on KZitem these days.
@charthepirate
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kenji, small piece of feeback. In your earlier videos you showed actually getting all the ingredients out. While I can understand why you've removed it (It was a little chaotic and vertigo inducing) it was something I learned a tremendous amount from how you moved in the kitchen and how your space was organized.. I know it's probably harder to do and less "professional" but after watching you I actually changed some of my kitchen layout and it helped me keep things organized in my kitchen better. Great vids overall and keep up the great work!
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
I sometimes leave it in and sometimes cut it. Depends on how long the video already is.
@williamwawro
4 жыл бұрын
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Just wanted to echo his sentiment that seeing you move around a kitchen and utilize everything was extremely instructive and encouraging to see someone move with such fluidity and confidence in their kitchen. Love the videos.
@bnix420
4 жыл бұрын
I third this. Actually reorganized my whole kitchen after starting to watch this channel, really helped my efficiency
@Michael-cv5wk
4 жыл бұрын
I think that's more the theme of his late night videos, which makes sense.. But yeah I agree that's motivated me a lot! I bought a set of those round plastic half pint food containers and it's really motivated me to prep!
@ytreece
4 жыл бұрын
Once you cook a lot you kind of already do what he does. Seeing him gather the stuff is definitely instructive, especially for new cooks. Keeping organized, and gathering everything you need, and cleaning as you go is a HUGE timesaver!
@iamDBA1
4 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a dog give up a piece of chicken in my life. I wish my boys were as self-restrained as your dog haha.
@Commievn
4 жыл бұрын
He is just old... And it is probably too spicy for him.
@calebangell77
4 жыл бұрын
@@Commievn as far as I know, dogs either can't detect spice, or they just ignore it. They can get heartburn though if fed too much spicy food, but one piece of spicy chicken should be fine.
@SeguinMtl
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji: Do you want a piece of chicken ? Dog: Nah. It doesn't look very good Kenji: Are you sure ? It is very good Dog: I told you. Not interested. Kenji: Ok then. | | | Dog one minute later: What an idiot I am.
@sxd-215
4 жыл бұрын
@@Commievn Also, the vinegar is prob off putting for them.
@Daftmachine
4 жыл бұрын
It looks like a chinese breed. Its probaly a kung pao purist. 🐶🇨🇳
@RBuckminsterFuller
4 жыл бұрын
I've been playing around with gas-torching food while cooking it in a frying pan for some time now. Though I don't think it's revolutionary, it's funny how everyone comes up with the same tricks!
@oneill9
4 жыл бұрын
This recipe has been a weeknight favourite for the last five years - just when I thought I had nailed down the technique there is another piece to make it even better! Awesome, you are my favourite teacher
@greentag50
5 ай бұрын
Just watched some of the NYT and Wired content, while it was good, there's nothing quite as great as watching you cook POV and talking in your kitchen. Keep doing what you're doing, it's great.
@nickpanayiotou684
4 жыл бұрын
I've been cooking so many of your recipes in my university dorm that I've been given the title as the dorm chef 😅 I usually add my own style to some of your recipes (which mostly turns out to be pretty bad) but I'm learning I guess as I'm only 22. Still a long ways to go. Thanks you for your videos. You are easily one of my favourite KZitem channels.
@bobjohnson3144
4 жыл бұрын
even though 500k subs is quite a lot this channel’s still very underrated and underexposed for the quality of the content
@SJtoobsox
3 жыл бұрын
So spread the word man
@JoelGonzalez-ud7qo
4 жыл бұрын
Always cracks me up when you say "oops!" You're an amazing chef AND also real to your followers. 🤩
@robertliu94
4 жыл бұрын
Jamon seems like the absolute sweetest pup.
@vector222
4 жыл бұрын
Just fyi, if you make a sauce out of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, chicken stock, tblspoon of sugar, and a bit of chinkiang vinegar and chili sauce, it would make a shoe taste delicious.
@618033988749
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@timelinemc
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for being such a great (and socially responsible) creator, Kenji. Don't let insta get you down!
@donnellylv
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kenji! Can't wait to try that!
@sdragon21
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kenji, would it be possible for you to do a video on General Tso's chicken??? I've gotten down how to fry said chicken up, but putting together the sauce is like rocket science to me.
@hhhhzk
4 жыл бұрын
Binging with Babish has an episode on it. Worth a watch!
@yeahj6633
4 жыл бұрын
Serious Eats actually has an article/recipe for General Tsos chicken. i think Kenji wrote it a few years back
@GovenorMcLovin
4 жыл бұрын
@@yeahj6633 Thank you so much. I don't know how I missed that. Tso's was always my go to take out dish, and I have been missing it like crazy.
@sybrwookie
4 жыл бұрын
@@hhhhzk Second the recommendation about Babish. We've made his multiple times, it's really a great recipe. Just a couple of notes: You probably want to about double the sauce i his recipe. If you're worried about it being too much, don't, you just toss it at the end, so if you see it's too much for you, just don't add it all. But the first time we made it, it was WAY too dry for it. If you're planning on putting it over rice and/or adding broccoli, you probably want to triple it so there's sauce for the other stuff as well. If you're like us and want to make some extra for leftovers the next day, don't toss it all in sauce. There's basically no way for the outside to be crisp the second time. Toss what you want to eat in sauce, then leave the rest separate. Heat up the chicken in the oven/toaster oven at like 400 so it crisps up while it heats, then toss it in the sauce just before eating.
@anem2434
4 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/y6Sn3WWef3d4i5w thank me later
@sandorclegane6844
4 жыл бұрын
See a Kenji video.. always like and watch instantly. Always informative and you learn new recipes.
@garrettluu9541
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a Chinese-American stir fry that doesn't suck! I've seen so many recipes get it wrong by overcrowding the wok or stir frying on too low of a heat but you nailed it! The blowtorch idea is genius and I'll definitely be using that to get a little more wok hei out of my stir fries
@ScottLKN
4 жыл бұрын
That oil comment at the 6 min mark was a little nugget of gold! Thanks for sharing the tip.
@seanlynch5026
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kenji, I'd like to apologize for the rude comment I left on a previous video. Took a bad day out on your channel and that was wrong and I deleted it. Love your channel, already love this dish even though I haven't cooked it yet. Kung Pao is amazing, keep the good content coming!
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@ytreece
4 жыл бұрын
That’s really sweet of you.
@seattlerinis8249
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen that knife he's using.. Can't remember the name of the maker, but the maker is a well regarded master, his knives are all handmade and the when he produces a set of knives he auctions them to the highest bidder.. They go for a lot!
@michaelerasmus9064
4 жыл бұрын
I made this tonight and it was delicious, the best home stir-fry ever.
@6rasta6bhoy6
4 жыл бұрын
Alex: *rebuilds a portable gas burner to crank up the BTUs and also makes a charcoal stove for the Wok Hei* Kenji: "Torch machine goes *BSHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGHHHHHHH* "
@woagurt9367
4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to be tossed in a wok by Kenji
@jly8228
4 жыл бұрын
I bet you're into the wok hei effect..😂
@tomjones6944
4 жыл бұрын
Floorentine, that's how I prepare most of my food :D :D
@Peepeepoopoo1000
3 жыл бұрын
This recipe is killer! I cooked it for a bunch of friends and family and they were blown away haha! Thank you kenji!!!
@danielmargolis3210
4 жыл бұрын
This dish was my favorite for years. I like take out style recipes in general. It’s what I grew up eating. Thanks, Kenji!
@Matelk
4 жыл бұрын
I think my favorite thing is how you'll drop stuff, rinse it off and throw it right back in. Little floor never hurt anybody.
@ytreece
4 жыл бұрын
I never thought anyone did any different! But it’s nice to see unscripted videos that include stuff like that. Let’s you know everyone is human.
@LiquidRetro
4 жыл бұрын
I have heard a turkey fryer burner outside works pretty well too for wok work. It also has the benefit of keeping the smells outside if your SO doesn't care for them.
@Andy-em5kd
4 жыл бұрын
This wok hei via blowtorch technique is absolutely genius!! Can't wait for your book on cooking with a wok. Thank you Kenji for all these amazing tricks and culinary pearls you teach us =]
@Magpie7681
2 жыл бұрын
My daughter said this is one of her favorites! Thank you, Kenji!
@orifox1629
4 жыл бұрын
It's always interesting seeing the variations on american-chinese food. Growing up I used to go to the same chinese restaurant every sunday. The owners were from Hunan so theirs wasn't the traditional Sichuan style or the way a lot of american chinese restaurants cook it. Just like yours it didn't have the numbingness of Sichuan Peppercorns as would be traditional, but it also didn't have the bell peppers or celery that yours has. They instead went for an addition of broccoli stems and water chestnuts (they really liked water chestnuts based on how much they used them). That and their Firecracker Chicken, which is also nothing like what i'm seeing as the standard in a lot of other places, were my favourites. Their Firecracker Chicken was a narrow strips of chicken (their menu said shredded but i wouldn't describe it like that) and it was cooked with long strips of celery and carrots. But what I see for a lot of other places is cubes of chicken. That place was really unique and special and it's a shame they had to close cause their parents got sickly. They moved back to Hunan and that was that :/
@marijkeschellenbach2680
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for introducing chef Wang Gang to us, he is a joy to watch.
@kohnhead72
Жыл бұрын
I love your cooking videos! Definitely trying this recipe soon The little clips at the end of you feeding your dogs puts a smile on my face every time! 100/10 cooking video 👏
@KitchenOnTheLeft
4 жыл бұрын
I made this tonight with shrimp instead of chicken and it was delicious! I used like half the number of chiles de arbol that you used though and it was still on the upper limit of my comfortable heat tolerance 😅
@nicholasbailey2991
4 жыл бұрын
Where is Shabu?!
@SJtoobsox
3 жыл бұрын
I made this and the broc beef last 2 nights. Spectacular! I do want to note that for me, I CAN taste the bitterness of the slurry well after eating. Ive noticed this in chili that I have made also. Just a thought
@antonboyce1
4 жыл бұрын
I watched that many of your videos I've started rummaging through my drawers like you. Next step to be able to cook like you 😂
@jamessheeler5200
4 жыл бұрын
I've been watching a lot of your First Person view videos. It's nice to see that you drop food on the floor as much as I do.
@xnonsuchx
4 жыл бұрын
Most of my favorite restaurant Kung Pao Chicken came from Vietnamese restaurants that also did Chinese and Thai dishes...and used dried red chiles and water chestnuts w/ celery (no fresh peppers/chiles or onions).
@-B0-
3 жыл бұрын
I love this recipe!!! (I add roasted salted cashews, instead of peanuts. So delicious!) Thank you very much! ❤
@abhishes
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes. finally the day has come. Kung pao with lot of sauce!!!! yeah!!!
@tashihishey34
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think torching food creates Wok Hei. Wok Hei can be created using a shallow steel fry pan instead of a traditional wok. The trick is to allow the flame from the stove to catch the oil in the pan as it sears the food. This can only happen when one side of the pan is isolated and made super hot while cooking. The wok is too deep for the flame to catch the oil, for that you will need a restaurant style gas cooker that resembles a flame thrower.
@laalknight
4 жыл бұрын
the cut of the bell pepper was exotic ASMR!
@benvertising
4 жыл бұрын
I use the same torch for my sous vide steaks. The flavor is awesome! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks, Kenji!
@meathead919
2 жыл бұрын
Love the wok-hei action!
@zanedietlin7645
2 жыл бұрын
jamon says 'thanks kenji, but no thanks ;)' looks amazing man
@DavidJones-xf5ff
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never lived anywhere that could handle this much smoke. Microwave “vents” just suck.
@ytreece
4 жыл бұрын
I was so happy when I bought my current house. It has a powerful hood and double ovens 😁. I lived with the microwave vent for 11 years.
@mobility63
2 жыл бұрын
What No Szechuan peppercorns? That's THE distinctive flavor of this dish.
@ShredST
4 жыл бұрын
His pronunciation of wok hei is pretty much perfect. To get it 100%, he just has to make the "k" in wok silent. Basically, you get your mouth to get ready to make the "k" sound, and then you just don't actually make the sound. What you end up with is a glottal stop. That kind of glottal stops is everywhere in Cantonese.
@exalt.
4 жыл бұрын
I can feel his hunger in the vid
@mikemontgomery8892
4 жыл бұрын
If I tried those sweeping wok moves, everything would be in the burner instead of on it. Great content and I really enjoy this channel.
@AreteZoe
4 жыл бұрын
tell ya man watching this dude makes me want to cook.
@R6Squad
4 жыл бұрын
I finally have an excuse to buy a blow torch. Thanks, Kenji!
@GovenorMcLovin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the torch trick. I have an induction stove which I love, but I do miss gas for stir fry.
@bbrockert
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the ends of these videos where the one dog is ready to eat anything out of midair and the other dog will gently take it if he likes the smell. I'm sure dog #1 was sad to miss out on this one.
@d.sylvester5492
4 жыл бұрын
Unintended GOOD consequence of COVID. Kenji’s YT cooking!!!! Look forward to every post!!!
@Wolverine3660
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji- thank you for the recipe, I just cooked using it last night for dinner, and it turned out very well. Though, my family thought I was kinda nuts when I used the propane torch to cook the chicken and the peppers!!!!!! Thank you very much!!!! Peace.
@docclabo6350
4 жыл бұрын
As long as you are doing regional American-Chinese dishes, please do Boston-style shrimp and lobster sauce. Man, I miss that stuff!
@jonstout9236
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like my whole life has been vindicated! J Kenji preps bell peppers the same way as I do!!! :D
@pianoforte611
4 жыл бұрын
Woah that blowtorch wok hei technique is brilliant.
@chaybergeron2473
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your content! It's so educational and fun. Your dogs are absolutely adorable.
@scottrowe533
4 жыл бұрын
* calls brother-in-law, who is a plumber * "Hey, dude, how you doin? Can I borrow your propane torch?" BiL: "Sure thing. Whaddaya up to?" Me: "Not much. I'm cooking take-out-style Chinese food for dinner." BiL: "Wait... _what?_ "
@SJtoobsox
3 жыл бұрын
Im addicted to the corn starch lid fail
@TheSlowMusicMovement
4 жыл бұрын
On the menu, just what I need tonight...
@gilbetron
4 жыл бұрын
Internet: Cooking shows are getting boring Kenji: Imma put a gopro on my wok
@matttommurphy
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji that blow torch technique is brilliant damn
@jly8228
4 жыл бұрын
I am using that blowtorch to make my sunny side eggs in small cast iron (6") pan with oil. I torch the whites so they are done with the yolks at max runniness.... I get that wok hei affect from the extra oil. Didn't know what it was called till today. Thanks.
@ytreece
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad Kenji is fine with the gallon of vinegar like me. Use it for cleaning OR eating.
@nihavd
4 жыл бұрын
Man, this blow torch thing is genius!
@crystallyman202
Жыл бұрын
Made this tonight and it is so delicious!!!
@speljester
4 жыл бұрын
That wok camera is a little much. prefer the head cam. Had to look away during the heavy motion. Love the quick simple meals though, keep them coming.
@stevietse257
4 жыл бұрын
That Wok hei explanation and technique blew my mind and I'm Chinese so I'm supposed to know that stuff lmfao
@hy5718
4 жыл бұрын
The dishes always look restaurant quality even though it's homemade. I would ask how you do it if i didnt just witness it. Mine never turns out like yours though :(
@jabroni1498
4 жыл бұрын
Love the outro on the newer videos!
@davidkim4858
3 жыл бұрын
Kenji, where are your prep bowls from? I am trying to find inexpensive deep, stackable bowls. What I see online is predominantly much wider than it is tall. And deep bowls usually only come in large sizes or are expensive.
@theflyingcrud
3 жыл бұрын
That cutting board trick is great. Deep cleaning a whole butcher's block isn't my favorite activity
@GuyWhatley
4 жыл бұрын
Yay. You and Tim Chin are my favorite cooking teachers. Thanks again for the awesome content and teaching me how to cook :)
@yongjin96
4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, I'm super hyped to try making this. Thank you for all the useful videos Kenji!
@designator99
4 жыл бұрын
for a takeout style recipe there's a distinct lack of MSG, any particular reason why you left it out?
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
No reason. I use it sometimes. I have a jar of it by the salt next to my stove.
@jt5747
4 жыл бұрын
@@JKenjiLopezAlt how much msg would you use in a recipe this size?
@CbrigBear87
4 жыл бұрын
@@jt5747 i'd use half teaspoon. add when frying veg and chicken together before sauce
@lindaobrien2659
2 жыл бұрын
Making this tomarrow for my husband.
@idiobox
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji is the Bob Ross of cooking.
@JohnDoe-xo2yf
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, the secret to the home kitchen wok hei!!!
@oleksiivlasiuk9893
4 жыл бұрын
outtro is fire
@broomar
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji, really appreciate you sharing the torching, can you please show us how to do it with chicken fried rice.
@vtk_jnr
4 жыл бұрын
My dog would be like, "You have that piece, I'll have the whole plate thank yu.
@hotvision
4 жыл бұрын
I really think the key are videos with sexy foods we all love, or want to learn to make. A dank thumbnail, some delicious classic food (somewhat sinful), done the Kenji way POV and educational...That's the recipe I think. Keep it up! Love these vids.
@kevinriley5337
4 жыл бұрын
Torching your stir fries to emulate wok hei is just plane smart.
@theapprenticecook3795
4 жыл бұрын
What and interesting take on this famous recipe, wish I had seen your videos before uploading mine!
@danhabib7539
4 жыл бұрын
Would love a video on your composting process!
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
I put it out on the street and they collect it. We have city composting.
@danhabib7539
4 жыл бұрын
@@JKenjiLopezAlt Oh cool! Love your videos!
@jamiew-4265
4 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on sharpening knives? I recently purchased some nice ones, but fear I have blunted one from incorrect technique
@tanveerhora
2 жыл бұрын
Just a word of caution guys, if you are watching this India, in my friend's restaurant (professional M hotel restaurant), the butane tank of the blow torch blew up, resulting in 2 people getting hospitalized due to burns. Please be careful and invest in good equipment.
@Eric-bc8mz
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of stainless steel bowls are those? I like the size of them.
@Shamanmanwow
4 жыл бұрын
With the torch-wok technique your outro is finally complete!
@dashboots376
4 жыл бұрын
The recipe looks great and I'll keep in mind that technique for the future, but damn that dog was so cute I forgot about most of the video.
@randomloginnamebtw7759
4 жыл бұрын
Everytime I watch one of your videos all I can think the entire time is "Im #@%$ing jealous of your kitchen.
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