$116 vs $11 Ramen: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

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  • @rickirae7819
    @rickirae7819 3 года назад +20740

    I love how Chef Esther doesn’t let things go to waste. She deserves her own cooking show, I can hear her talk all day.

    • @chanycekane4034
      @chanycekane4034 2 года назад +320

      Yess I agree. Lol I would watch it all the time... and gain like 50 pounds in the process because I am always hungry after I watch these videos 😂😂

    • @pennyck9468
      @pennyck9468 2 года назад +45

      I know, I keep looking for her

    • @williamkrause4580
      @williamkrause4580 2 года назад +6

      agreed

    • @ehoa1984
      @ehoa1984 2 года назад +2

      Her***

    • @jnsbing
      @jnsbing 2 года назад +10

      @@ehoa1984 who are you correcting?

  • @Sarah-by2rt
    @Sarah-by2rt 3 года назад +24123

    I love how the pro chef had respect for the ingredients and was able to bring out their best qualities and make a beautiful dish, even though she normally works with high quality stuff. That’s the sign that she’s talented bc she’s able to bring up the ingredients to her level

    • @Maoki
      @Maoki 3 года назад +945

      Because everyone starts out with the basic ingredients she was given, and she herself respects her humble beginnings, hence why she brought out the best in them by utilizing the years of experiences she's accumulated.

    • @slkbfly0183
      @slkbfly0183 3 года назад +77

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @colbyshannon6548
      @colbyshannon6548 3 года назад +480

      And despite her being accustomed to high quality ingredients, she still had so much appreciation for the ramen flavor packet XD

    • @anon_234
      @anon_234 3 года назад +133

      The thing that stands out for me in ALL of these videos is the sheer amount of wasted ingredients the pro chefs end up with. They throw garlic in a broth, fish it out and put new garlic in other parts of the dish. What do they do with the old stuff, just throw it away? Or in the videos where they use just half a pineapple or piece of fruit as a garnish. Not enough attention goes to how much the pro chefs waste vs the home chefs, who use everything they bring.

    • @deebaabidi5106
      @deebaabidi5106 3 года назад +53

      @@Maoki yeah, with all these videos the pro chef has been a home chef before, I mean the minute they started baking they didn’t just go to culinary school ! Which is why I think with these types of cheaper foods , like ramen * instant ramen is REALLY cheap at least in the us I mean like the generic ones not the super fine ones! *

  • @biancarosa4953
    @biancarosa4953 3 года назад +12579

    I LOVE the way they were soooo respectful, and no one made mean comments on the ingredients they chose for each other

    • @MayBlake_Channel
      @MayBlake_Channel 3 года назад +143

      Better than I would've done. I would've been 💩-talking the MSG the whole time ;P
      Probably would've wound up using it anyway and then being embarrassed with myself for all the shade followed by hypocrisy

    • @biancarosa4953
      @biancarosa4953 3 года назад +99

      @@MayBlake_Channel PFFFTT ladies and gents that's honestly

    • @TheStepmonkey
      @TheStepmonkey 3 года назад +22

      @@MayBlake_Channel LOL

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад +2

      ruclips.net/video/gzQPH3ub2bs/видео.html

    • @anshumansingh8631
      @anshumansingh8631 3 года назад +25

      Yup every human should learn 1 thing in life- being down to earth

  • @emsii678
    @emsii678 2 года назад +2560

    i love how chaotically fun daniel is and calming esther is, polar opposite as it finest

    • @thesevenkingswelove9554
      @thesevenkingswelove9554 Год назад +14

      Exactly in mbti Daniel would be ESFP and Esther is ISTJ

    • @RealNeonPlayz
      @RealNeonPlayz Год назад +20

      ^oh boy

    • @manalkhan3224
      @manalkhan3224 Год назад +3

      @@thesevenkingswelove9554 I'm glad I wasn't the only one silently trying to to type them 😅

  • @Fridanextdoor
    @Fridanextdoor 3 года назад +6200

    She's soooo good at talking. Her voice is so smoothing and calming!

    • @nanochic
      @nanochic 3 года назад +25

      Yes love when she explained things.

    • @cementeater6149
      @cementeater6149 3 года назад +8

      @@nanochic 7 years ago🙀🙀🙀

    • @nanochic
      @nanochic 3 года назад +14

      @@cementeater6149 am a time traveler.

    • @thisisme4074
      @thisisme4074 3 года назад +3

      @@nanochic ooh just realised what you did. weird…

    • @thisisme4074
      @thisisme4074 3 года назад +1

      love hearing her pronounce the ingredients and explain things… i’m so gay.

  • @andrewleeadkins93
    @andrewleeadkins93 3 года назад +2302

    Also, finally the pro chef was able to taste the home chefs creation and vice versa. That’s all I had ever asked of this. And also the fact that Ester took a rotisserie chicken from the deli and turned it into like 6 different elements is very impressive.

    • @xDistructer
      @xDistructer 3 года назад +27

      What you mean finally? They already did it in the first episodes as well... I think there was the Corona think and the social distancing that stopped it for a while

  • @A1phaz0ne
    @A1phaz0ne 3 года назад +5545

    Honestly, it was extremely cool seeing what Ms Choi did with the 11 bucks worth of ingredients. That something that I could learn to do and apply to my own budget ramen lol. Its insane how amazing she got that to look.

    • @Marianna2877
      @Marianna2877 3 года назад +60

      And you can use that leftover chicken and other ingredients for other foods too.

    • @tbhidk8693
      @tbhidk8693 3 года назад +13

      Hey don’t forgot what Daniel did with his saying he was a home chef

    • @Marianna2877
      @Marianna2877 3 года назад +16

      @@tbhidk8693 I'm a home chef and I know how to cook many things with scratch and come out to be restaurant worth of foods. But I agree both of them did something different than usual.

    • @dinobeans4347
      @dinobeans4347 3 года назад +1

      literally same lmaoo

    • @jeffwells641
      @jeffwells641 3 года назад +13

      One of the key takeaways I think is that, while a true high quality broth takes time and effort (48 hours for Chef Choi's), you can get 80% of the way there pretty easily if you're smart about it (2 hours for a basic but tasty chicken broth).
      A lot of this was just knowing what to do with the ingredients available. That's why I really like shows like this, where you get to see what a pro would do with simple ingredients. There are a few other channels where a restaurant chef shares their home cooking, so they're taking all the shortcuts they wouldn't in a restaurant but then putting in the effort where it has the most impact.

  • @KnightlyNerds
    @KnightlyNerds 2 года назад +1348

    As someone who is untrained and works with cheap ingredients when cooking, I really appreciated Chef Esther's approach to cooking that ramen. It is the kinda thing I do all the time, definitely not to her level, jazzing up cheap simple meals is a lot of fun and satisfying.

    • @ايناسعامر-ث6ش
      @ايناسعامر-ث6ش 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/9goX4NadHFE/видео.html woww😋😋😋

    • @christophertaylor9100
      @christophertaylor9100 Год назад +14

      Yeah, the ingredients, they do count, but the preparation and skill matters much more. Many really good recipes are quite simple, but its the execution that makes the difference.

    • @Insharai
      @Insharai Год назад +6

      Right, this is probably the most informative of these I've seen, and it is so accessible. Beyond technique it's such a good philosophy and approach.

  • @derrickzehr4154
    @derrickzehr4154 3 года назад +7136

    I love the fact the Esther doesnt add a bunch of her own ingredients
    She adds basic things like water or seasoning but she doesnt completely change ingredients

    • @aisha02a
      @aisha02a 3 года назад +469

      i think epicurious got some of our feedback on that! the recent eps have been this way with the pros. they've been using less and less extra ingredients :>

    • @aaroncohenour559
      @aaroncohenour559 3 года назад +29

      That’s what makes it a challenge

    • @Bergen98
      @Bergen98 3 года назад +160

      I mean, water, sugar, salt, pepper and oil- are more than fine. Those are basics ingredients that anyone can use

    • @greninjafw
      @greninjafw 3 года назад +41

      It's probably because they are no longer doing this in their own homes where they would have other things

    • @derrickzehr4154
      @derrickzehr4154 3 года назад +13

      @@greninjafw the epicurious crew gets them everything they need
      Even if it's not part of the low end meal

  • @clanisham3221
    @clanisham3221 3 года назад +1699

    I'm impressed with how the home cook can make the restaurant quality ramen and how the chef can take cheap ingredients to the next level with technique

    • @runed0s86
      @runed0s86 3 года назад +26

      Technique and RUclips videos.
      He also knew how to use chopsticks correctly

    • @khyatisrivastava3542
      @khyatisrivastava3542 3 года назад +1

      @@runed0s86 everyone knows

    • @gennysherard
      @gennysherard 3 года назад +57

      @@khyatisrivastava3542 You overestimate a lot of people lol

    • @culturedbeegames1685
      @culturedbeegames1685 3 года назад +16

      @@khyatisrivastava3542 I am not a part of everyone, or so i have been told

    • @leahc545
      @leahc545 3 года назад +11

      @@khyatisrivastava3542 nope, I just recently learned how to correctly use chopstick and I’m 24

  • @gjaeigjiajeg
    @gjaeigjiajeg 3 года назад +13963

    There is a guy out there who can cook minute rice in 58 seconds. Then there is Esther, who can cook 2 Min packet noodles in 2 hrs. Equally impressive.

    • @mo0man
      @mo0man 2 года назад +684

      I can make 2 minute noodles take 2 hours too! But in a very different way

    • @sabest4971
      @sabest4971 2 года назад +175

      Her cooking noodles is not long though
      Only the preparations

    • @alpreviation7281
      @alpreviation7281 2 года назад +425

      It’s because she puts in the rice, she puts in the flour, she may be hunger, but won’t devour, she puts in the wok, puts in more flour than she takes what’s ours.

    • @genjibone6076
      @genjibone6076 2 года назад +125

      @@alpreviation7281 IT TOOK ME SO LONG TO GET THE REFRENCE

    • @xelacormier5236
      @xelacormier5236 2 года назад +21

      and then there’s the “extra” home-cookers who are right in the middle

  • @emmarose6877
    @emmarose6877 Год назад +455

    [recipe below]
    Just tried making Esther's $11 version (only without meat and then we added mushrooms at the end) with my sister. We had it for lunch and I would highly recommend it. Our mom and our other sister were very impressed with us doing this by ourselves, and it's actually pretty doable for younglings like me. So don't be intimidated by it!
    My sister and I's version of Esther's $11 version :
    (serves 4 and takes ~2 hours)
    Ingrediets :
    -veggie broth from walmart [it already had 4 servings] (fight us, we decided to make this today. what did you expect?)
    -3 stems of scallions
    -4 eggs
    -5 cups of water
    -1/4 cup veggie oil
    -4 cloves of garlic (minced)
    -2 tablespoons of peeled and chopped ginger
    -4 ramen noodle servings
    -1/3 cup soy sauce
    -red pepper flakes (to taste)
    -mushrooms (to taste)
    -fried onion bits that we already had (to taste)
    ~broth~
    1. dump broth into a pot. leave be for now
    ~tare~
    2. in a different (and cold) sauce pot, add 1/3 soy sauce, 2 out of 4 cloves of garlic, and half of your chopped ginger (1 tablespoon)
    3. take out a small bowl and a strainer for later
    4. now turn the heat on to boil for 5 mins
    5. take it off heat and strain your tare into a small bowl
    6. in the strainer, you still have garlic and ginger bits. dump these bits into your sitting broth for flavor, leave broth be for now
    ~aromatic oil~
    7. mince the rest of your garlic and chop the rest of your ginger, leave on cutting board for now
    8. take out a small bowl with a strainer in it and a small plate with a paper towel on it for later
    9. take a large pan and add 1/4 cups of veggie oil and 2 of your scallion stems (cut with kitchen scissors)
    10. heat this until its starts to bubble
    11. when it starts to bubble, add your garlic and ginger, don't leave
    12. when the garlic starts to turn, take it off heat, then strain it
    13. in the strainer, you have scallion, garlic, and ginger pieces. dump them onto the plate with the paper towel to dry. they will become crispy. leave be your oil and yummy bits for now.
    ~eggs~
    14. take out a small pot and add 4 cups of water and bring this to a boil
    15. take out your eggs, and get 1 cup of cold water from the sink
    16. dump cold water into the pot then take it off heat
    17. gently add your eggs in then cover the pot
    18. let sit for 15 minutes
    19. during those 15 minutes, take out a medium bowl and fill it with ice and water
    20. after 15 minutes, gently take the eggs out and into the ice bowl
    21. let it until cool
    ~noodles~
    22. cook your noodles (i think we all know how to cook instant ramen, right? if not ask google, it's easy)
    23. put strained noodles into your ramen bowl
    ~assembly~
    24. add broth (to taste) into your ramen
    25. lightly drizzle your tare and your aromatic oil into the bowl then mix (to taste)
    26. add your fried aromatic oil yummy bits (to taste)
    27. add fried onion bits (to taste)
    28. add mushrooms (to taste)
    29. crack your egg into the bowl
    30. add red pepper flakes (to taste)
    31. have a wonderful time eating this because it takes 2 hours
    hope this oversimplification and unnecessary specification helps anyone!

  • @kristysteffens
    @kristysteffens 2 года назад +6987

    I wrote down Chef Esther's recipe for myself if anyone else wants it!
    *Ingredients:*
    Instant Ramen
    Garlic
    Ginger
    Rotisserie Chicken
    Eggs
    Scallions
    Soy Sauce
    Sesame Seeds
    *Making the Broth:*
    Pull off all the meat from the chicken, separating the skin from the meat.
    The meat on the wings might be too tough for the topping, use it in the broth with the bones & carcass of the chicken. Dismantle the carcass to extract more flavor from the bones. Add water to your stock.
    For aromatics, loosely chop scallion and ginger (skin on) and smashed garlic and add to pot
    Boil for an hour or two.
    *Making Tare:*
    Add soy sauce to the pot and add in chopped ginger, garlic, and ramen packet and boil for five minutes to make sure that the seasoning packet is fully incorporated, and ginger & garlic is fully extracted.
    Strain out the ginger and the garlic.
    *Aromatic Oil:*
    Chop up the scallions and add them to a cold pan, add vegetable oil, and turn on medium-high heat. While that gets hot, mince ginger and garlic. For ginger, you can peel it with a spoon to minimize waste. You can add scraps to stock. Add minced garlic & ginger to the pan.
    Do not walk away from the pan, the color will darken VERY QUICKLY. Watch closely and as soon as it starts to turn light brown, take off heat into a new container. Strain to separate the aromatic oil from the crispy topping bits.
    *Boiled Eggs (Onsen Tamago):*
    Put one cup of cold water into 4 cups of boiling water (this way the water is about 75-ish degrees Celsius) and let the egg hang out there for 15 minutes in a covered pan to keep the temperature in there. That way you get that super runny silky egg in the broth.
    Remove from water and put into a bowl with cold water & ice to cool completely before cracking (make sure to account for elevation).
    *After finishing the above steps, move on to the following:*
    - Strain the broth through a Shinwa and push down on the carcass with the ladle to get all the good stuff.
    - Add body to the broth with egg yolks. Separate out yolks from eggs and temper the egg yolks with the broth and slowly whisk. Add egg & broth mixture back into the main broth bowl. Avoid adding the hot broth too quickly, the eggs might begin to cook and curdle.
    - Fry the chicken skin by adding in vegetable oil and get to a high temperature. Test the heat by holding the chicken skin barely into the pan and waiting to hear a sizzle.
    - Fry the skin and put it into paper towels. Add some flavoring packet onto the skin for seasoning.
    - Add half a cup of tare to the chicken meat and put chicken meat back into the pan that was used for frying the skin. When the chicken starts to caramelize, it is ready.
    - Lightly toast the sesame seeds to release oil, and grind them up in a spice grinder.
    - Slice up some scallions into sexy scallions.
    - Boil noodles.
    *Assembling:*
    Add sesame seed to the bottom of the bowl and add broth. Add broth and noodles. Then chicken, some of the crispy mixture, and skin. Add egg and scallions and top with aromatic oil. Enjoy!

    • @-e.rose-
      @-e.rose- 2 года назад +139

      this is awesome, thank you :D needs more likes lol

    • @Callmehmesoma
      @Callmehmesoma 2 года назад +29

      You're right

    • @peaceporter9089
      @peaceporter9089 2 года назад +79

      This should be pinned. Thanks so much 🙏🍜🍜😁😁🍜🍜

    • @Cash4Fruit
      @Cash4Fruit 2 года назад +59

      I appreciate you! -a broke college student

    • @milovera19
      @milovera19 2 года назад +26

      You’re an angel

  • @Vivising
    @Vivising 3 года назад +5590

    The man brought so much positive energy, that I had to smile watching him.

    • @CarsonCheeley
      @CarsonCheeley 3 года назад +45

      Honestly same

    • @turtlesrprettycool3379
      @turtlesrprettycool3379 3 года назад +2

      Copied

    • @CarsonCheeley
      @CarsonCheeley 3 года назад +28

      @@turtlesrprettycool3379 shut up

    • @Vivising
      @Vivising 3 года назад +35

      @@turtlesrprettycool3379 I did not copy, he actually brought positive energy in the video

    • @shirochii
      @shirochii 3 года назад +5

      @@turtlesrprettycool3379 Stolen comment 😒

  • @rowanmelton7643
    @rowanmelton7643 2 года назад +4655

    I like how Esther's not ashamed to admit she likes the chicken flavouring. You'd think lots of pro chefs would look down on artificial flavourings

    • @hannah2048
      @hannah2048 2 года назад +134

      Maruchan has *very* nice seasoning packets. Much better than any other I've tried.

    • @Troglodyte
      @Troglodyte 2 года назад +138

      My father was a chef and used the packets all the time. They're essentially powdered bullion.

    • @frosty1515
      @frosty1515 2 года назад +81

      It has msg in it. Who wouldn’t like msg

    • @dimitrijestanisic3478
      @dimitrijestanisic3478 Год назад +43

      I mean those things are specifically made to be tasty, the other pro chefs are just damn pretentious

    • @TheFi3nd
      @TheFi3nd Год назад

      Ahemm Marco pierre white

  • @michellemarion3077
    @michellemarion3077 2 года назад +311

    Daniel is so funny, I love his commentary. I also love how Esther explained everything she did in detail

  • @coconutsoda92
    @coconutsoda92 2 года назад +1792

    Esther should make a cookbook with recipes like this where she takes just a couple cheap basic ingredients and makes masterpieces with them.

  • @AC-xt9ut
    @AC-xt9ut 2 года назад +6112

    I attempted chef Esther's $11 recipe and it was so good! Took awhile and had another person helping, but it was so worth it.

    • @crusniksimsman
      @crusniksimsman 2 года назад +116

      any idea where I can find like a written list of her measurements for the ingredients? I want to try and make it

    • @Alexxldr
      @Alexxldr 2 года назад +37

      @@crusniksimsman is in the video

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk 2 года назад +33

      it looks really yummy, but i feel that if you're going to spend that much time to make instant noodles, then you might as well cook "real food" (to my family, instant noodle has no nutritional value and is just emergency food, to hold you over until you get real food)

    • @AndyStarzs1
      @AndyStarzs1 2 года назад +294

      @@lang-ed3bk this was real food though. She didn’t just open a ramen packet and make instant noodles. She spent 2 hours extracting the flavor from chicken bones and making a nice stock, this is a full meal.

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk 2 года назад +9

      @@AndyStarzs1 the most filling part, the noodles, is not real food. if you add a bunch of ingredients to candy, does it make it real food? no, it may be jazzed up, but it's still not considered real food, only dessert or candy.
      besides, my cousin got leukemia from eating too much instant noodles; it's just something i try not to treat as real food.

  • @HoneyRa8bit
    @HoneyRa8bit 3 года назад +587

    I love how when Rose explains, they show what to do. Then they show it AGAIN with detail. Small details like that really help

  • @littlelizzyann
    @littlelizzyann 2 года назад +311

    I love Esther's comment on the rotisserie chicken: "this is like a nice gift." :D It's the backbone of the ingredients: it becomes both the stock and the meat component of the finished dish.

    • @MrAsaqe
      @MrAsaqe 2 года назад +11

      I bet David knew about it as well. He doesn't make stock but know she would make a stock

  • @JollyRedGiant00
    @JollyRedGiant00 3 года назад +557

    Glad to see a pro chef that doesnt act like theyre too good for a cheaper alternative to what they usually make. With the right attention, you can really elevate any cheap food and this is a beautiful example.

    • @kgsjk
      @kgsjk 2 года назад +3

      THIS!!!!! EXACTLY

  • @sagessp7519
    @sagessp7519 3 года назад +8227

    Daniel: *sends ingredients to pro chef*
    Pro chef: *NEW RECIPE.*

  • @ajaxx664
    @ajaxx664 3 года назад +6666

    I love when the pro chefs ONLY use the ingredients given to them and just gets really creative with them. Its a little less impressive when they start pulling their own ingredients out of their kitchens.

    • @0927kira
      @0927kira 2 года назад +249

      yeah when the others do that I feel like the challenge loses its essence

    • @foster-uz5rt
      @foster-uz5rt 2 года назад +161

      Her techniques with the eggs blew my mind. I will not be making broth any other way now.

    • @ajaxx664
      @ajaxx664 2 года назад +82

      @@foster-uz5rt Dude i actually did that trick and my broth came out amazing! It was so creamy and made it just the right consistency

    • @foster-uz5rt
      @foster-uz5rt 2 года назад +23

      @@ajaxx664 i would not have known about it, if it wasn't for her! These are super good videos!

    • @moonsauce480
      @moonsauce480 2 года назад +27

      Those are the makings of a true cook/chef. Being able to transform ingredients not just use expensive ones.

  • @theprousteffect9717
    @theprousteffect9717 2 года назад +129

    I'm amazed how she built so many levels of flavor and texture. I've watched several episodes and am amazed every time how they elevate these simple ingredients.

  • @hypernature
    @hypernature 3 года назад +778

    OMG! My heart melted when Ester said she loved the instant ramen packet ... and then she sprinkled on EVERYTHING!
    Ramen is one of my fave dishes, I never get tired of it. Imma try to be brave and do both versions.

    • @rengenobta2857
      @rengenobta2857 3 года назад +11

      The other day I was watching my grandma cook fish stew and I saw her holding something silver… it was a used ramen flavoring packet

    • @shadow_realm47
      @shadow_realm47 3 года назад

      @@MelodyWisp you must watch Shokugeki!!!!!!!:3

    • @joshuapittman5208
      @joshuapittman5208 3 года назад +3

      Indeed. There is never a situation when ramen isn't appropriate. I'm jealous of Japan, it's on ever corner there.

    • @janemagsayo3997
      @janemagsayo3997 3 года назад

      Do it!!! 😁

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/PS_-DguuEkw/видео.html

  • @angieterc2701
    @angieterc2701 3 года назад +4804

    Anyone else ever look at the home cooks and think there’s no way they are just home cooks? Like the way he slayed that ramen really has me doubting his credentials

    • @jamesmcgarvey2261
      @jamesmcgarvey2261 3 года назад +34

      Yeah I do

    • @Jacopski
      @Jacopski 3 года назад +131

      yeah also they ate their ramen separately and together somehow?

    • @Z0Z33KY
      @Z0Z33KY 3 года назад +234

      @@Jacopski u could see them preparing extra ingredients for a 2nd bowl.

    • @KittyBeeViolinT
      @KittyBeeViolinT 3 года назад +93

      I’m pretty sure they get directions

    • @aragon2235
      @aragon2235 3 года назад +86

      I'm glad it wasn't just me.. I'm like this guy must be seriously underselling himself on his resume lmfao 😂

  • @WizardGirlzRule
    @WizardGirlzRule 3 года назад +1802

    I love literally everything about this video. The editing is beautiful and smooth, I've never seen a better transition. The chefs are so great, they are both learning and teaching and we love to see it. Also they're both entertaining and keep my short attention span The recipe choice is great, because I literally want to do both. Keep doing what you're doing!!!

    • @Bluue_3
      @Bluue_3 3 года назад +2

      🌝

    • @evelynrodriguez4770
      @evelynrodriguez4770 3 года назад +5

      Tbh I felt like the transitions could be better. I had a little trouble sometimes. Aside from that I agree.

    • @princessloveheartglitter
      @princessloveheartglitter 2 года назад +2

      Really I thought they kept on cutting the guy off at bits.

  • @pensieve8489
    @pensieve8489 2 года назад +332

    Fell in love with Daniel when he mentioned Appa haha, such a fun guy. Also, Chef Esther never stops to amaze me! Can’t wait to eat ramen noww

  • @rylietinajero8827
    @rylietinajero8827 3 года назад +8757

    Are we just ignoring Daniel tasting the stuff, and then literally going, “ooh. Mommy”

    • @hungry6677
      @hungry6677 3 года назад +332

      maybe he tried to make a bad pun
      edit: mom I'm famous

    • @rachel-wx5tv
      @rachel-wx5tv 3 года назад +684

      @@hungry6677 yeah he tried to say umami LOL

    • @dallasapollo
      @dallasapollo 3 года назад +567

      Good thing the flavor is called “umami” and not “udaddi”.

    • @bruhdude6168
      @bruhdude6168 3 года назад +39

      @@dallasapollo ikr

    • @RyyFoo
      @RyyFoo 3 года назад +45

      That cracked me up 😂

  • @ChefJulieYoon
    @ChefJulieYoon 3 года назад +2100

    This was a fun watch. I love Chef Esther and I can verify her ramen at Mokbar is next level. Didn’t realize how much work went into it. But I am seriously impressed with her resourcefulness and technique with the instant ramen! 😳 I’m definitely going to have to try to make a copycat version of that. The crushed sesame seeds to add creaminess and the crispy rotisserie chicken skin…genius!

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад +2

      ruclips.net/video/iUOURtuNIUs/видео.html

    • @AzeriZuriA
      @AzeriZuriA 3 года назад +10

      I wanna visit Mokbar

    • @yorkiyorkxx
      @yorkiyorkxx 3 года назад +5

      She used to work at Café de la Esquina in Brooklyn

    • @AzeriZuriA
      @AzeriZuriA 3 года назад

      That is indeed correct

    • @wonderyearsdouche475
      @wonderyearsdouche475 3 года назад +2

      Girl, You're Thicker Than A Bowl Of Oatmeal🌟

  • @DatBoiE
    @DatBoiE 3 года назад +4486

    Rose literally knows EVERYTHING she’s like a food preparation god

  • @elefantindaroom3543
    @elefantindaroom3543 2 года назад +419

    This guy should be a voice actor. I love his voice. Or really any actor. I love his energy and expression too!

    • @cptswagger
      @cptswagger 2 года назад +23

      Reminds me of andrew garfield

    • @Carnomus
      @Carnomus Год назад +1

      Agree

    • @estebangutierrez1458
      @estebangutierrez1458 Год назад +1

      I just seen him in a body wash commercial or something, good for him

    • @RippleR24
      @RippleR24 Год назад +1

      @@guru5382 What’s his IG?! I’d love to follow!

    • @onetwothreefourfivesix789
      @onetwothreefourfivesix789 Год назад

      @@RippleR24 It’s in the description I think.

  • @supertetleman
    @supertetleman 3 года назад +699

    I just finished making my own ramen for the first time roughly based off this recipe. I took my time to make my own broth and everything came out great. But dang do you guys make this look easy; this turned into a 3 or 4 day affair for me inbetween all the visits to the market, letting things sit overnight, and boiling that broth. Thanks for the video, it led to a fun project!

    • @crazymarkmc
      @crazymarkmc 3 года назад +18

      Damn that's awesome

    • @madee.6831
      @madee.6831 2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 3 to 4 days for ramen noodles and rotisserie chicken? damn imma just microwave everything bam 10mins done😂😫😫😂

  • @SavageGreywolf
    @SavageGreywolf 3 года назад +10496

    "Do you want to come work at my restaurant?"
    Next episode:
    "Hi, I'm Daniel, I'm a level 3 chef"

    • @maggotbitch
      @maggotbitch 3 года назад +474

      I mean, at this point...he's pretty pro

    • @69putana
      @69putana 3 года назад +10

      LOLOLOL

    • @Serouzo
      @Serouzo 3 года назад +253

      "And I have been working at Mokbar for 3 weeks"

    • @saraymolina6637
      @saraymolina6637 3 года назад +3

      @@69putana
      Pppp

    • @fathiali6326
      @fathiali6326 3 года назад +2

      @@ashanein llllllllllllllllllllllll

  • @maimee1
    @maimee1 3 года назад +7262

    Maybe the reason why we like Esther so much here is because she's extra but not so extra to do things we can't reasonably do at our own homes.

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast 3 года назад +428

      That's what an actual skilled chef is,cooking better not just buying more expensive ingredients

    • @eshav.3552
      @eshav.3552 3 года назад +7

      Agreed

    • @skar9556
      @skar9556 3 года назад +27

      Hey, Chef Frank has a name.!!

    • @lunar5842
      @lunar5842 3 года назад +170

      We stan a queen who respects the Maruchan seasoning packages!

    • @vandaway1
      @vandaway1 3 года назад +105

      I also love the fact that she's showing us how to up our cooking skills WITHOUT having to buy all kinds of special machines/knives/mixers/etc.... like I know he's using a kitchenaid mixer with the 2 pasta attachments aka (around $280-300 for the machine and around $80 per attachment) $450 worth of gear just for this one recipe because he's making noodles from scratch but she's showing us that not only can you make an amazing meal for $11 bucks worth of ingredients but also with items most adults already have in their kitchen.

  • @tonyduranjr6570
    @tonyduranjr6570 2 года назад +83

    If Chef Esther had a cooking show I would binge watch the entire thing impatiently wait for more episodes

  • @georginashanti4605
    @georginashanti4605 2 года назад +959

    I love how Chef Ester uses the ingredients she's given and uses her technical wizardry to make it fancy. It's so interesting to watch. Such a learning opportunity to watch both chef and cook in tandem.

    • @stephanc6138
      @stephanc6138 2 года назад +4

      probably why they don't write any instructions with their ingredients. 😉

    • @ha-pe8jt
      @ha-pe8jt 2 года назад +2

      *Auntie Esther

    • @ايناسعامر-ث6ش
      @ايناسعامر-ث6ش 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/9goX4NadHFE/видео.html woww😋😋😋

    • @amylouise3044
      @amylouise3044 2 года назад +2

      @@ha-pe8jt you thought you did something, huh?

    • @sarahwatson2813
      @sarahwatson2813 2 года назад +1

      Pppp

  • @Green_87
    @Green_87 3 года назад +462

    I could feel how happy Daniel was after Esther complemented him on how good his ramen tasted. :D

  • @WastedSunRise
    @WastedSunRise 2 года назад +11

    i love this chef, she shows how easy you can make things, and explains the more difficult ingredients but shes not a snob about it, love her!

  • @anirbanchakraborty1464
    @anirbanchakraborty1464 3 года назад +3895

    Finally a home cook who doesn't freak out at every ingredient.
    "Ohh waterrrrr.... What do I do with it... HELPPPP"

    • @oldcowbb
      @oldcowbb 3 года назад +486

      finally a pro chef that actually use what they got and doesn't sub all the ingredients to more fancy stuff

    • @anirbanchakraborty1464
      @anirbanchakraborty1464 3 года назад +226

      @@oldcowbb yup.. I was really surprised that she didn't use the dragon tears...

    • @bedrijesuljaj3322
      @bedrijesuljaj3322 3 года назад +15

      Fax

    • @Immortal_BP
      @Immortal_BP 3 года назад +67

      "What is this... oxygen?! How do I even use this, just breathe it in? Im totally screwing this up."

    • @joker-ze2tm
      @joker-ze2tm 3 года назад +9

      yup I need to call rose 😱

  • @ShugoAWay
    @ShugoAWay 3 года назад +3874

    I feel like a interesting version would be to total the cost of the home cook's version and that's how much the pro can spend to show where the viewer could focus the budget for a particular meal (so apparently this all ready exists but sense when has that stopped or even slowed showakers)

    • @sierraparaham4454
      @sierraparaham4454 3 года назад +50

      Oh wow I like this idea a lot more!!

    • @richard35791
      @richard35791 3 года назад +38

      well, with limited budget, even pro chef most likely buy things similar with home cook chef

    • @ShugoAWay
      @ShugoAWay 3 года назад +119

      @@richard35791 but where do they focus it on do they go for a cheaper oil so they can get pink salt...does Frank cheat and grow his own cinnamon tree...do they sacrifice an entire ingredient so they can use a super fancy meat

    • @daltigoth3970
      @daltigoth3970 3 года назад +17

      @@ShugoAWay Pink salt isn't anything special, mostly just a marketing gimmick. Its pink simply because it hasn't been refined to remove the impurities that naturally occur in salt, and it doesn't have any iodine or anti-caking agents added to it because it is sold in rock form, but the rock form also makes it a pain to use in cooking, as you have to first grind the salt into a separate container before you can accurately measure it for whatever your cooking. You directly grind into the dish because you'll never know how much salt actually came out from the grinding, so the level 3 chef isn't going to opt for pink salt unless they are going purely for presentation with some salt crystals on top of whatever they are making, which would be fiscally wasteful since pink salt tends to cost significantly more than other options.
      The size/shape of the grain has more bearing than the color/source for a chef on a budget. The level 3 chef would be more inclined to purchase salt with larger grains than your standard table salt, so Kosher salt would be the better all-purpose option, as it is cheaper and usually doesn't contain the iodine and anti-caking agents found in regular table salt.
      I suspect some of the level 3 chefs would handle things differently, but most are going to opt for the most cost-effective options for ingredients and simply use their knowledge and skills to bolster the flavors and presentation with those cheaper ingredients, as was done in this episode, or will create a recipe with less ingredients but use higher quality ingredients. It still would be fun to see what they would do.

    • @ShugoAWay
      @ShugoAWay 3 года назад +45

      @@daltigoth3970 yes ik it was a sarcastic example i thought it would be obvious next to the cinnamon tree joke

  • @SEELE-ONE
    @SEELE-ONE 3 года назад +6085

    “I’m dismantling the carcass to extract more flavor from the bones” is the most necromancer thing I’ve ever heard a chef say…

    • @jeanetten.s.8557
      @jeanetten.s.8557 3 года назад +158

      Is your... Is your necromancer trying to eat the body?

    • @linebrunelle1004
      @linebrunelle1004 3 года назад +117

      well said. Generations of global home cooks have been extracting extra flavours by boiling animal bones. With one medium size rotisserie chicken (save on my electricity bill by buying cooked chicken) I was able to feed a family of ravenous teenagers at least 4 meals. Soup, stew, pot pies, sandwiches, etc.

    • @killa4hire
      @killa4hire 3 года назад +29

      @@linebrunelle1004 I am fascinated (and broke). Please elaborate if you are willing.

    • @StoneThaProfit
      @StoneThaProfit 3 года назад +22

      @@killa4hire seriously we all wanna know

    • @kotic79
      @kotic79 3 года назад +13

      Gonna bring that chicken back to life halfway through your meal

  • @Krayziie
    @Krayziie Год назад +10

    It’s always the level one home cooks who have personality and aren’t serious all the time which is what makes me love them

  • @ThePandaWarrior
    @ThePandaWarrior 3 года назад +480

    Esther is the best Level 3 Chef, especially for Pro vs Home episodes because she didn't add ridiculous amount of extra stuff, she tried to stick as close as possible to Daniel's ingredients, and didn't do anything super crazy fancy stuff

    • @randomgirl6178
      @randomgirl6178 3 года назад +5

      Except for the blowtorch, everything else was something that is available at the average home

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/ZFnlwsz_Spw/видео.html

  • @ginny9577
    @ginny9577 3 года назад +424

    I love how encouraging the pro chefs are in this series and how really good the home cooks are

  • @Kuulpb
    @Kuulpb 3 года назад +2260

    no matter how often I see her name, I still cannot believe the food scientist's name is just perfect for food scientists, Rosemary ( a herb) and Trout ( a fish), like, I don't know if it could be more fitting.

    • @LowSlungBadBitch
      @LowSlungBadBitch 3 года назад +120

      Her parents likely loved to cook. That’s so beautiful, she tells such a story.

    • @QQzs
      @QQzs 3 года назад +40

      Nominative determinism!

    • @karga9014
      @karga9014 3 года назад +3

      S A M E

    • @jessicaluk74
      @jessicaluk74 3 года назад

      Right

    • @oneofyou6773
      @oneofyou6773 3 года назад +16

      I thought it was a joke till I Googled her. lol

  • @iheartm4ri
    @iheartm4ri 2 года назад +48

    Honestly, Esther & Saul are the best

  • @minerthreat8921
    @minerthreat8921 3 года назад +2570

    I love that she isn't afraid to mention MSG as an ingredient! The stigma surrounding MSG is unfounded and unfortunate because it is SUCH an effective flavor enhancer!
    I was recently at a Japanese-Fusion resturant and they had the typical MSG warning at the bottom of the menu but this one said WARNING: Our food absolutely contains MSG and we are PROUD to use it!
    I was in love!

    • @ArmyNavyAcademy
      @ArmyNavyAcademy 3 года назад +266

      Yeah it's like if people freaked out too learn dishes added salt, pepper, or sugar. They are just enhancers to flavor.

    • @minerthreat8921
      @minerthreat8921 3 года назад +177

      @Catalina Ramos MSG is not unhealthy. Do some research.

    • @minerthreat8921
      @minerthreat8921 3 года назад +171

      @Catalina Ramos oh I see. Sorry, I didn't realize you were one of 'them'. Carry on.

    • @alkasaket379
      @alkasaket379 3 года назад +29

      I... don't know what MSG is... can you please tell me...? Very sorry!

    • @blobfish2611
      @blobfish2611 3 года назад +152

      @@alkasaket379 monosodium glutamate, basically just a really umami-ish salt like substance used in a lot japanese and asian foods

  • @MAMorelli
    @MAMorelli 3 года назад +420

    I love how Esther emphasizes less waste. I really need to go back to freezing my vegetable scraps to be used for broth.

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/iUOURtuNIUs/видео.html

    • @smamy8686
      @smamy8686 3 года назад +6

      I'm pretty sure if it's veggies you can turn it into fertilizer. Idk that's what my teachers told me

    • @_.BlackArmor._
      @_.BlackArmor._ 3 года назад +4

      @@smamy8686 along with any egg leftovers

  • @happyhatebot
    @happyhatebot 3 года назад +664

    That ending was super wholesome. I mean they generally are, but this one was especially so.

    • @kasrsilva96
      @kasrsilva96 3 года назад +22

      Big "did we just become best friends?" Vibes.

    • @CookingwithYarda
      @CookingwithYarda 3 года назад +1

      Hi, if you like cooking, feel free to check out my recipes ;-)

  • @rustyhowe3907
    @rustyhowe3907 2 года назад +5

    The effort Chef Esther put into making Daniel's dish was such a nice touch, she really brought his dish up to her level then complimented him on his efforts with her recipe, that makes people feel special.🤗
    He must've felt on top of the world.

  • @nabe8866
    @nabe8866 3 года назад +506

    she is back... She is so cool and good cook. Her take on Ramen looks very delicious

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/vVgC1OPc9EI/видео.html

  • @im7510
    @im7510 2 года назад +347

    I literally love Esther her attitude is amazing and she’s so good at explaining things. I respect her.

  • @nishantjoshi1027
    @nishantjoshi1027 3 года назад +8446

    I really want an episode where the home cook just butchers everything completely lol

    • @okotoksmarkh
      @okotoksmarkh 3 года назад +89

      Yes that would be great

    • @benbauer7866
      @benbauer7866 3 года назад +426

      They shouldn’t be allowed to phone a friend lol

    • @andrewthezeppo
      @andrewthezeppo 3 года назад +307

      Level 1 and Level 2 swap.
      Level 1: I'm going to attempt to make a basic home dish
      Level 2: I'm going to attempt to make this trash edible.

    • @stacycole1935
      @stacycole1935 3 года назад +55

      Throw Steven and a cheesecake in there.

    • @Josh-ss2ww
      @Josh-ss2ww 3 года назад +34

      Watch the 3 levels of burger you’ll find exactly what your looking for

  • @michaellk2254
    @michaellk2254 Год назад +11

    Makes me so happy that Daniel just explores even though it might be weird like biting into the ingredients to try them. Feels like he's learning and so is Esther as she explores within he constraints.
    Awesome

  • @Quackks00
    @Quackks00 3 года назад +201

    I love Esther Choi, she grabs flavor everywhere she can from what she's made. It's great for people on budget to get BIG flavor from these stuff.

  • @videosfavoritosdegle
    @videosfavoritosdegle 3 года назад +582

    I like her, and how she managed the recipe. That's what pro chefs are supposed to do with the recipes

  • @Lucy-fn9rj
    @Lucy-fn9rj 3 года назад +402

    i’d love to see two pro chefs switch ingredients! it would be so cool to se what someone who doesn’t need a recipe would do

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/gzQPH3ub2bs/видео.html

  • @lmaoitsmitch7388
    @lmaoitsmitch7388 Год назад +4

    Esther and Daniel are some of my favorite chefs I’ve ever seen, they are just so fun!

  • @ohmaryam9150
    @ohmaryam9150 3 года назад +1714

    Finally they made them try each others dishes

    • @kiera2850
      @kiera2850 3 года назад +38

      They did it last episode too!

    • @rowie4585
      @rowie4585 3 года назад +99

      They done this since the first episode of pro & home cook swap ingredients. They kinda stop for a while when the pandemic started due to lockdown, i guess, but now they back at it again. First episode is Frank and Lorenzo swaps ingredients for steak.

    • @amanda-nm2rd
      @amanda-nm2rd 3 года назад +9

      They have been doing this?

    • @redace4821
      @redace4821 3 года назад +7

      Is the 3 level recipes they do not taste each others food
      Ingredients swap they always do that, due to lock down they stop that for a while

    • @neoalex
      @neoalex 3 года назад +9

      yay for vaccines

  • @alexgrae8226
    @alexgrae8226 3 года назад +497

    Daniel is such a positive guy. He seem always ready for any challenge.

  • @sadreality2470
    @sadreality2470 3 года назад +446

    I love watching Chef Ester cook , she looks so appreciative of every ingredient its amazing how much respect she has for each and every small ingredient

    • @ايناسعامر-ث6ش
      @ايناسعامر-ث6ش 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/9goX4NadHFE/видео.html woww😋😋😋

    • @blueorgin
      @blueorgin 2 года назад +1

      This! She is very respectful towards food.

  • @ciguapa-me
    @ciguapa-me Месяц назад +1

    Replicated Chef Esther's take on Daniel's recipe and it was A MA ZING! The fried spices + chicken skin really added a special something to a common recipe! LOVE

  • @wikiwoof9590
    @wikiwoof9590 3 года назад +176

    No shortcuts. Love her. She is such an obvious power of knowledge and dedication. She can do any damn thing she wants.

  • @LaughterOnWater
    @LaughterOnWater 3 года назад +320

    You two are on the same wavelength! It's amazing what Esther was able to do, still using _only_ the ingredients Daniel gave her. That's incredible! Daniel is totally ready for this next level challenge. That Esther asked him if he wanted to work at her restaurant is testament to how he's really becoming more than a home cook. Epic episode!

  • @ahmademad9696
    @ahmademad9696 3 года назад +437

    Her plate shows how a pro she is
    She made a beautiful plate and most likely full of flavour out of really simple ingredients

  • @toratorazumi
    @toratorazumi Год назад +2

    I love each and everyone of the chefs and cooks that appear in these series.
    You guys are all amazing. you brighten my days when I watch these vids.

  • @hard_candy
    @hard_candy 3 года назад +805

    Esther looked like that really hurt her when they slid her ingredients away. 😂

    • @alaaosama1133
      @alaaosama1133 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/iUOURtuNIUs/видео.html

  • @kaleblewis4575
    @kaleblewis4575 3 года назад +537

    This guy literally made my day so much better, dude was cheesing and joking the whole time! LOVE IT! We need more Daniels in this world!
    Also Esther was a badass with minimal ingredients, defiantly would of watched a video of her making her ramen!!!!!!!

    • @terrancekayton007
      @terrancekayton007 2 года назад +7

      Yea, Daniel was a goofball. He had me rollin’ the whole time. Seems like a ton of fun!

    • @ايناسعامر-ث6ش
      @ايناسعامر-ث6ش 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/9goX4NadHFE/видео.html woww😋😋😋

    • @cuppntea
      @cuppntea 2 года назад

      really nice seeing a guy like that happy over delicious and best foods😭❣️

  • @mageonyx1703
    @mageonyx1703 3 года назад +818

    "Appas furryless Body"
    Oh god I cannot unsee now

    • @roguevector1268
      @roguevector1268 3 года назад +5

      Same.

    • @picklepirate
      @picklepirate 3 года назад +21

      Right, he has such great energy

    • @leahc545
      @leahc545 3 года назад +5

      Oh my god I can’t unsee that now😂😂he’s so funny

    • @leahc545
      @leahc545 3 года назад +4

      @@picklepirate I’ve only seen one vid but I already love him😂

    • @asterphobia
      @asterphobia 3 года назад +1

      I couldn’t Unser it and I wanted to cry so badly now 😭😭

  • @henrysanji3989
    @henrysanji3989 2 года назад +1

    By far the best episode, the more respectful and humble chef showed by far the best skills I’ve seen so far on the show.

  • @SunflowerElk
    @SunflowerElk 3 года назад +297

    I love it how he’s having so much fun with this and she is so serious lol

  • @shawnrudzik8735
    @shawnrudzik8735 3 года назад +157

    This is seriously one of my favorite ingredient swaps. I just made Ms. Esther's idea (with a twist or two of my own of course) for some friends last week, it was an absolute HIT. Thank you Ms. Esther and Epicurious for sharing great ideas for those of us who tinker with food. This is an AWESOME video.

  • @ichisuke7100
    @ichisuke7100 3 года назад +69

    I love this channel! It’s like teaching total noob a real experience of a good meal! Esther is overwhelmingly instructive with the details! I could listen to her attentively all day and learn such good recipe!

  • @ferrous719
    @ferrous719 2 года назад +2

    I love this series because it teaches you both how to level up cheap ingredients with good techniques, and how to stretch your techniques to accommodate better ingredients (and what some worthwhile indulgences might be)

  • @shelbyheinreis9160
    @shelbyheinreis9160 3 года назад +2222

    Me who always thought Daniel to be too "broish" for my taste, suddenly hear a Last Airbender reference...
    "I see you are a man of taste, sir..."

    • @andrewthezeppo
      @andrewthezeppo 3 года назад +112

      I never thought of him as a "bro" type to me he's more an attention starved metroxexual. I think of "bro" as cargo shorts, polo shirts and beer whereas Daniel is more designer jeans, button downs and fancy cocktails.

    • @leyadil
      @leyadil 3 года назад +55

      @@andrewthezeppo A “bro” can be anyone. They don’t only wear cargo shorts and polo shirts-obviously.

    • @mecube9148
      @mecube9148 3 года назад +33

      Never got bro vibes but fake hipster vibes

    • @andrewthezeppo
      @andrewthezeppo 3 года назад +14

      @@leyadil it's more than just what one wears, it's an attitude mostly and not one I associate Daniel with.

    • @dominiqueetienne8529
      @dominiqueetienne8529 3 года назад +43

      @@andrewthezeppo what's a subway sexual??

  • @Chocolatemilkshake786
    @Chocolatemilkshake786 3 года назад +169

    I like how Daniel is the representation of the dog who’s in the middle of the apartment fire and says ‘this is fine’. Like the type of person who hides his sadness behind a smile.

  • @joshflores6605
    @joshflores6605 3 года назад +102

    Chef Esther is the best professional chef y’all get for these shows, and is one of the best chefs I’ve seen. She turned instant ramen and rotisserie chicken into literal fu*king art and something I would actually look forward to eating

  • @pamalamb5230
    @pamalamb5230 Год назад +1

    daniel and esther are both so charming, but in such different ways. i could watch them forever, this was so fun and tbh informative

  • @MeiZ125
    @MeiZ125 3 года назад +261

    I could listen the Esther explain cooking all day, she is such an amazing chef 🙏🏼

  • @vanessaholder1791
    @vanessaholder1791 3 года назад +827

    No he did not mention Appa. I’ll never be able to look at that friendly beast the same way 😅😅

    • @samanthayeager6721
      @samanthayeager6721 3 года назад +98

      Daniel very much gives Sokka vibes and I know that’s something he’d say too 😂😂🤣

    • @FlagCutie
      @FlagCutie 3 года назад +24

      @@samanthayeager6721 And now I can't unsee that lol

    • @brianng3414
      @brianng3414 3 года назад +23

      I can't believe he mentioned Appa and then continue to cook the pork. That is very sad... hahaha...!

    • @CreepyChris_66
      @CreepyChris_66 3 года назад +9

      I couldn't believe he did Appa like that. I was horrified when he cooked him

    • @diannevita4574
      @diannevita4574 3 года назад +7

      Which friendly beast - Appa or Daniel???

  • @CatherineLing
    @CatherineLing 3 года назад +98

    I’ve always adored Daniel’s cheery, goofy, positive energy 💕 but I’m thrilled to discover Sensei Esther. She totally inspires with culinary wizardry you can use in your own kitchen. And she’s so humble! 😀

  • @FoodandFrolic
    @FoodandFrolic 6 месяцев назад +3

    Omg Daniel is so funny!! “Equal parts of excitement and sheer terror”😂😂😂

  • @projectk9470
    @projectk9470 3 года назад +341

    Meanwhile here I am: *Opens lid of cup* - *pours hot water in* - It's perfection!

    • @jajajajalaclaclac373
      @jajajajalaclaclac373 3 года назад +19

      Awww i can make some actual ramen for you if you want.

    • @projectk9470
      @projectk9470 3 года назад +14

      @@jajajajalaclaclac373 That would be absolutely lovely of you! Thank you.

  • @dachocolatfishe8386
    @dachocolatfishe8386 3 года назад +401

    I love it how they are making ramen so professionally while im sitting here in the corner of my room chewing raw noodles from the cabinet thats old

    • @Luvelyeen
      @Luvelyeen 3 года назад

      That sounds really good ngl 😶

    • @fantasy2reality717
      @fantasy2reality717 2 года назад

      I mean we all have those days

    • @MarkyTeriyakiShorts
      @MarkyTeriyakiShorts 2 года назад +2

      You made me remember I had an old packet of ramen in my cabinet so I'm eating it raw rn thanks g

    • @dachocolatfishe8386
      @dachocolatfishe8386 2 года назад

      @@MarkyTeriyakiShorts np bro we all have it once

  • @1995marixsa
    @1995marixsa 3 года назад +77

    The way she still respected the cheap ingredients is just awesome, I want her to be my chef, she is not only good at what she do, utilizes everything (no wastage), and gives clear instructions but she also respect every ingredient no matter how cheap or expensive.😍 love it

  • @Vitoreba
    @Vitoreba 2 года назад +4

    Chef Esther never fails to entertain and impress me! And Kudos to Daniel, he seems to nailed it!

  • @Passionforfoodrecipes
    @Passionforfoodrecipes 3 года назад +744

    I'll be honest my first thought was, $11 ramen?! So expensive 🤣

    • @mnels5214
      @mnels5214 3 года назад +20

      SAME

    • @tasorodri
      @tasorodri 3 года назад +120

      Yeah, but with most of the ingredients you buy it once and get 20 ramens

    • @BrosMinecraft2
      @BrosMinecraft2 3 года назад +9

      @@tasorodri and that's what makes ramen so great

    • @tackywacky99
      @tackywacky99 3 года назад +24

      i gladly pay $20 for a bowl of top notch ramen where I live. xD nothing beats it

    • @MrAsaqe
      @MrAsaqe 3 года назад +2

      @@tackywacky99 welcome to LA and Jinya

  • @ajoyner614
    @ajoyner614 2 года назад +230

    He has the most wonderful, bright energy. He seems like a joy to be around.

    • @jacquelinej143
      @jacquelinej143 2 года назад +6

      Ikr! He made me laugh and that made me start thinking, he's actually pretty cute! 😅

  • @hospitalgal101
    @hospitalgal101 3 года назад +1278

    "It's supposed to give umami"
    "Ooh mommy"
    I died.

  • @tomugetsu5947
    @tomugetsu5947 2 года назад +1

    Can we just appreciate the video transitions/synchronizations in this video? Truly God's work. And Daniel, I hope you got that job with Esther's restaurant.

  • @MyThinkerHurts2
    @MyThinkerHurts2 3 года назад +91

    I love how she's so respectful to the ingredients ughh I love her sm she's so passionate🥲❤

  • @RainierFajardoProduction
    @RainierFajardoProduction 3 года назад +420

    Esther: Professional educational chef
    Daniel: Funny playful chef

  • @thedynamicmc1508
    @thedynamicmc1508 2 года назад +50

    Chef Esther is like the living chef form of the 3Rs(reduce,reuse,recycle)
    I love how she uses everything to maximize the flavor and doesn't complain about basic ingredients

  • @Bakesuta
    @Bakesuta 2 года назад +4

    That feeling when a pro chef compliments your cooking and you can tell they're being honest.

  • @ailporf
    @ailporf 3 года назад +126

    I love how the pro chef always overestimates costs and the home chef always underestimates costs.

  • @eloisaf.a.michaelsen3837
    @eloisaf.a.michaelsen3837 3 года назад +311

    Now I’m feeling like a need a recipe for Esther’s cheap but whole other level ramen 🥺

    • @puffyfaith8312
      @puffyfaith8312 2 года назад +67

      Broth:
      One whole rotisserie chicken carcass
      2 scallion w roots
      slices ginger(thumb size, a knob)
      4 clove garlic with skin smashed
      2 hours rolling boil
      Strained after 2 hours,
      Gradually add stock to a bowl with an egg yolk(constantly stirring)
      Add seasoned soy sauce(tarrei, it doesn’t show how much)
      “tarrei(?)” seasoned soy sauce:
      A whole measuring cup (maybe 2 cups?) Soy sauce
      A knob of Ginger
      3 clove garlic
      Ramen seasoning packet
      Aromatic oil:
      Fat, veggie oil (1-2 cups maybe?)
      2 (big boy) scallion chopped
      3-4 garlic minced
      A knob of ginger minced
      Separate chunks from oil
      Hot spring egg:
      4 cup boiling water
      1 cup cold or lukewarm?
      2 eggs in for 15 minutes
      Toppings for ramen:
      Fry chicken skin coated with lil sprinkle of ramen seasoning
      Slightly caramelize rotisserie chicken with tarrei
      1 scallion finely sliced
      Powdered toasted sesame seeds
      Noodles:
      In boiling water bij
      Ramen:
      1 heaping tsp or tbsp of sesame powder as base
      Noodles
      Broth
      Chicken
      Aromatic oil
      Egg scallion
      Chicken skin

    • @eloisaf.a.michaelsen3837
      @eloisaf.a.michaelsen3837 2 года назад +2

      @@puffyfaith8312 omg!!! Thank you!! 😍😍

    • @yayaya-in2gp
      @yayaya-in2gp 2 года назад +2

      commenting so that i can park here

    • @tishanimje5915
      @tishanimje5915 2 года назад

      thank you!! ❤️

    • @boredom4475
      @boredom4475 2 года назад +2

      gonna comment so i can go back when i make this

  • @rocketblaster8701
    @rocketblaster8701 3 года назад +114

    i love how the professional chefs get REALLY creative when they have a limited set of ingredients so that even if they have just 10$ they can make something absolutely delicious that is on level with standard gourmet food

  • @eeveedee3702
    @eeveedee3702 Год назад +1

    I love how they actually use the ingredients they have. Some people add stuff that wasn’t part of the original recipe they were given.

  • @domhemingway5888
    @domhemingway5888 3 года назад +52

    1st time seeing this and I love it. I got insight on what it takes to make ramen from scratch and how to upgrade store bought in a very clear easy to understand way by 2 very likable people. Esther's breakdown is dope and Daniel's positivity is infectious. ^_^