$151 vs $19 Fried Chicken Sandwich: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious
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Pro chef Esther Choi, owner of Mŏkbar in New York and home cook Lorenzo are swapping ingredients and hitting the kitchen. We set Lorenzo up with all of the supplies he’d need to make Chef Esther’s out-of-this-world $151 fried chicken sandwich while sending his more modest $19 worth of ingredients back the other direction. While Esther was working her magic, food scientist Rose dialed in to assist her old friend Lorenzo with a few questions he had along her way. Watch and find out whose chicken sandwich is worth clucking over.
Follow Chef Esther on Instagram at @choibites & @mokbar_nyc
Rose is on Instagram at @rosemarytrout_foodscience
Keep up with Lorenzo at @rollinabenzo
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“It’s spicy but it’s not hot.. it’s interesting because.. oh.. I’m wrong..” -Lorenzo
@RichardCampbell_DotNetRocks
2 жыл бұрын
Lorenzo is the best!
@Mrbink01
2 жыл бұрын
@@RichardCampbell_DotNetRocks best male Level 2 chef...Beth is my vote for #1 on the female side
@_meIody_
2 жыл бұрын
Pff-t😆
@joshuajohnson2216
2 жыл бұрын
I love Lorenzo so much. He's the funniest guy ever.
@b10nc09
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot the ☝🏽
Me: "that chicken doesn't fit onto the bun" Esther: *doubles the chicken*
@alexgac1801
2 жыл бұрын
That's when I fell in love
@daveteves
2 жыл бұрын
Esther, she crazy.
@ylio_66t60
2 жыл бұрын
Meat is the most important thing, the more the better
@shhh_sun9134
2 жыл бұрын
Bru
@jgould30
2 жыл бұрын
@@ylio_66t60 that's what she said
Ive been watching all these videos just to watch Chef Ester cook , the fact that she makes everything from scratch and doesn’t waste anything shows u how much she loves food and cooking .
@Aiibh
2 жыл бұрын
The fried rice video was top tier. The shrimp sauce is one the the best things I've tried.
@angiew2324
Жыл бұрын
@@Aiibh It just can't do fish or shrimp sauce, I'm sure it's fine but it sounds gross. Lol That was an amazing video though, she's extraordinarily talented! I went to culinary school but I bet I'd learn soo much more from her.
@kendohawj1063
9 ай бұрын
It really show how a person really know the foods universe not to waste anything
I love Ester's respect for all quality of ingredients. High end or affordable, it doesn't matter. She'll make the most of whatever is in front of her. She's so talented and respectable.
@stacyhedrick3412
Жыл бұрын
That’s part of her ethnicity, and how she was brought up in her family. I’m sure. Absolutely love it too. She’s just an absolute dream to watch every episode in a love how she doesn’t add extra things to every dish she just uses what’s provided other than spices
Out of every home cook they decided to give Lorenzo a blow torch, kudos.
@chilibreath
2 жыл бұрын
I can hear him laughing from here, and I know he's using the torch.
@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776
2 жыл бұрын
I hope he buys his own
@melon-pie4801
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776 he will
@frankpasek3024
2 жыл бұрын
Ik it’s hilarious
@lukeeatschicken
2 жыл бұрын
Lol yea
Lorenzo playing with the blowtorch is the most lorenzo thing ever
@TheLadyBlerd
2 жыл бұрын
"I LOVE THIS... I LOVE THIS... I AM A MAD SCIENTIST!!!"
@sssssshj743
2 жыл бұрын
*Krusty the Klown laugh intensifies*
@jerryjones8470
2 жыл бұрын
Playing with fire literally
@sinon-chan1434
2 жыл бұрын
lorenzo is legit your far uncle whos the best at jokes and making people laugh
@N0rmal_Teen
2 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of my scienece teacher, a girl who liked to play with fire
Esther: Cooking requires patience Lorenzo: I AM A MAD SCIENTIST MUA HAHAHAHAHAHA
Esther is SO informative & confident in the kitchen. You can tell her expertise come from not only her technical training but also her family kitchen. And Lorenzo really enjoys himself in the kitchen! Such an entertaining duo! Loved this and I can't wait to try her cucumber kimchi recipe!
YAAASSS More of Esther, please!! We need more of the Pros being really creative with the provided ingredients rather than adding a bunch of stuff. It’s more educational and entertaining this way. Kudos to Chef Esther!
@LOL-pb2if
2 жыл бұрын
I feel Frank does a better job.He is simple as well as creative
@giselleb5499
2 жыл бұрын
I remember the ramen video where she made stock out of rotisserie chicken. That blew me away
@FlamingTrashRiver
2 жыл бұрын
Esther and Frank are my favorite chefs.
@apollotheodore2560
Жыл бұрын
@@LOL-pb2if No. There are episodes where he adds stuff that aren’t from the ingredients. It’s kinda annoying and defeats the purpose of this series
@evewhoo
Жыл бұрын
@@apollotheodore2560 Tbh I watch this because I find the pro and home chefs entertaining. Not because the chefs should be restricted to only the ingredients given
Mom: Why have you not cleaned your room yet? Me: Doing nothing means doing everything
@akmalhaziq419
2 жыл бұрын
just gotta live with that principle now
@retro2712
2 жыл бұрын
adhd
@AYA-ti3nv
2 жыл бұрын
this has got to be one of the wittiest comment i've everrrr read HAHAHAHAHA
@AnthonyJonathan
2 жыл бұрын
and that's my folks, how i get kicked out of the house
@donotlike4anonymus594
2 жыл бұрын
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I love this pairing! Lorenzo is a riot and Esther comes off super knowledgeable and I enjoy her Korean takes on the food! It’s good to learn about other cultures’ culinary tricks and foods
@morgankemp483
Жыл бұрын
Me to
I can’t tell if Lorenzo is super happy, high, or insane Whatever it is, he is by far the best person on this channel
@ChiefBret
Жыл бұрын
He seems high on life fr
Lorenzo: “It’s spicy but it’s not hot.... well I’m wrong” This had me dying 🤣🤣🤣
@kamilahdouglas1609
2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Lorenzo is hilarious!!!
@giggusgaming4834
2 жыл бұрын
Ik right?!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lorenzo is such a delight. Cooking gives him joy, we can tell
@kamanarai3413
2 жыл бұрын
That gives us joy too
@deric35
2 жыл бұрын
He's the reason i started watching this channel bro 😂
@googlewasmyidea5577
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanna know how they remember exactly what Rosemary says(the instructions) bc I would assume it’s a lot of steps…
@giggusgaming4834
2 жыл бұрын
@@deric35 same 😆😆
@VulpineRainbow
2 жыл бұрын
The joy is his sanity being drained.
Lorenzo reminds me of that dad whose kids say is embarrassing but all their friends think is cool.
The moment she topped the oversized schnitzel with another one - I fell in love. Love you too, Lorenzo.
I love how Esther's Recipe respected all the ingredients she used throughout the cooking, that red oil topping was a pleasant unexpected surprise.
@sarinamayari8309
2 жыл бұрын
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@bored5859
2 жыл бұрын
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@dinurijayasinghe8374
2 жыл бұрын
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@samuelpastrana2149
2 жыл бұрын
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@adyashasharma4279
2 жыл бұрын
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When Lorenzo pretended to be micheal Jackson I just lost it
@TfVictor
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@biggyboi8130
2 жыл бұрын
@@TfVictor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@biggestwanderer8827
2 жыл бұрын
@@biggyboi8130 Can you stamp the time?
@HermanVonPetri
2 жыл бұрын
@@biggestwanderer8827 9:20 Lorenzo putting on the one white glove.
@biggestwanderer8827
2 жыл бұрын
@@HermanVonPetri Thank you. Here’s a subscribe for your troubles.
Esther is an actual artist i love her 😭 can we make her make her own youtube channel?
@Glyzinien
Жыл бұрын
She has a channel but doesn't upload so much anymore it's called choibites if you ever see this 💀
Esther is so insane with how she utilizes the full potential of all the ingredients. Absolutely remarkable chef!
Loved that this pro chef used the ingredients she was given and went in different directions with them, rather than adding stuff like others have done. Thats how it should be done!
@adhambeldad2513
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was looking in the list of ingredients whenever she do a step in the cooking process and there's no additional ingredients. She just used the ingredients to amplify other parts of the dish.
@aldohorn1704
2 жыл бұрын
I love it when the chefs do this. I think it shows a lot about their skills when they don't add anything new.
@cathylee5173
2 жыл бұрын
I think Epi implemented some rules on the pros to not add in things. I've noticed a lack of adding on things lately. Lol.
@novacentorium4943
2 жыл бұрын
@@cathylee5173 yeah
@yeti25934
2 жыл бұрын
I'm usually ok with them adding basic seasonings and spices that anyone should have in their pantry, but when they go "well, I'm going to replace this piece of regular ham with this 300$ artisanal prosciutto imported straight from Italy that I just had lying around!" Is when they lose me haha
Chef Esther: we have chicken thighs and we will cook it with the recipe described by ancient gods Lorenzo: you are thighs, why are u thighs
i like this duo. lorenzo's personality is so fitting for a show. and esther's execution and attitude to cooking is good too. they make a great combo. and the sandwiches look so goood.
Lorenzo made me laugh so much, he's very funny, been watching these shows back to back and I love all the home cooks.
I love how Lorenzo maniacally stares at the buns he is blow torching and just saying how much he loves it 😂
I really like Esther, good personality, good cook, and used Lorenzo's ingredients, staying true. Great add!
@markzenith1441
2 жыл бұрын
Totally, I hope we see much more of her.
@ivamanral989
2 жыл бұрын
@@joesguitargear7742 it's not a stand up comedy show. She's professional and extremely talented. If you want entertainment watch SNL lmao
@Aiibh
2 жыл бұрын
@@ivamanral989 lmao how u ended him even if i am not able to see his comment anymore 😂
@ivamanral989
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aiibh 💀💀💀plsss he deleted it
@olivamodak1724
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aiibh what did he say! I'm curious now
Lorenzo looks so happy cooking,it also makes me happy.
@miuyuu_1041
2 жыл бұрын
What am i saying?It makes us all happy!
Esther: calm and confident Lorenzo: WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO--
- Producer : how much chicken you want? - Esther : Yes
@jesseb5710
2 жыл бұрын
Esther: the whole bird
The dynamic in this episode is amazing!! Chef Esther is having fun teaching, and Lorenzo is having fun learning... and impersonating MJ... and playing with a blowtorch...
his sheer excitement over a tool you can get at any hardware store brings satisfaction to my brain
Seeing the professional make an outstanding dish with so little ingredients is amazing and the home cook always has a quote of the year exactly what a show needs
Lorenzo laughing like a cartoon mad scientist while using the torch is everything XD
@xvii713
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t go to 5:19 and skip 10seconds
@chriscook509
2 жыл бұрын
I had visions of Chang from Community.
I love watching chef Esther, she’s cooking with basic ingredients but she uses her advance skills and I learn a lot from her.
Esther's technique/knowledge and Lorenzo's continuous childlike wonderment are both *chef's kiss*. I could myself to death on both sandwiches.
"You're a thigh, why are you a thigh" - Lorenzo in Thailand, presumably
@HermanVonPetri
2 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for snorting hysterically at this!
@MonalisaS
2 жыл бұрын
LMAO I laughed way too hard at this
@writbanalim2715
2 жыл бұрын
@@ytho4426 In the video Lorenzo says "You're a thigh, why are you a thigh" Thigh sounds a lot like "Thai", which is the nationality of people from Thailand. So I made a pun on that
@abhishekxiss75
2 жыл бұрын
Pls🤣
You literally can't find someone more likeable than Lorenzo. That's science.
@raymondjames57
2 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross, mr. Rodgers, I could do this science all day🙂
@davidoh709
2 жыл бұрын
@@raymondjames57 touche, brother, touche
@shubhangisharma12
2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@raideranimator6091
2 жыл бұрын
lynja from cooking with lynja ties
@mpls1982
2 жыл бұрын
@@raymondjames57 I don't think the comment was meant to be debunked pal.
When she said we should vision someone we're annoyed with having their face in the chicken was hilarious 😂 she's amazing
I’ve been binge watching this series and let me tell you I LOVE chef Esther! She is so creative and explains things in a simple way. More of her PLEASE!!!!
Producers: let's give Lorenzo a blow torch WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!
@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776
2 жыл бұрын
Magic
@sufferingsun5704
2 жыл бұрын
Magic
@sufferingsun5704
2 жыл бұрын
Magic
@lisk_2552
2 жыл бұрын
Magic
@ItsJingyi
2 жыл бұрын
Magic
The fact that she said, “Good luck Lorenzo,” looks up and down, “you’re going to need it.”-
@majornija
2 жыл бұрын
LOL meanwhile, he’s disgusted by the ingredients
@ktvindicare
2 жыл бұрын
@@majornija and yet the sandwhich she made with them makes my mouth water.
Lorenzo is a pro level of home cook. He made the beautiful milk bun and fried the chicken perfectly, etc.,etc. He's very proficient in cooking (of course).
I just know that an episode with Chef Raul and Lorenzo would be hilariously chaotic 😂😂😂 looking forward to it!!
I love Esther, she’s great at using the given ingredients and taking every element of the sandwich to the next level, one of the best at doing this of all the chefs. I also loved the Asian inspiration for both chicken sandwiches, they looked amazing.
Lorenzo is just next level of a chef
Lorenzo is honestly one of my favorite people on earth. and Esther is kinda my hero. I really love how she...chefs up her side of the recipe without entirely changing what she's been given...but also she makes her recipes look doable. Like...I feel like I could do her version (not her 151 dollar version, but the version she chefs up) without blowing my wallet out. She's willing to come down to a level two to show that you can still make great food at a lower price and I appreciate that. Also, side note: i know I'm an adult, but can Lorenzo adopt me
I really would love to just hangout with Lorenzo one day. His energy just always makes me happy and smile during these videos!!
Frank still waiting for his eggs to hatch to make his chicken sandwich
@megajohntomahawk9878
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@unknownplayer445
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@omarlewis7576
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@yanielacevedo654
2 жыл бұрын
That was funny!!
@unHingedOYT
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
I’m no great cook, so I love how Lorenzo can handle anything you throw at him. She did double chicken. I’m in love. The chicken is the main thing.
love the transition from "IM A MAD SCIENTIST" to chef esther's calming plating xD
Lorenzo sweating profusely with the blowtorch in hand: "I love this"
Lorenzo had pure evil in his eyes while he was blowtorching that mozzarella lmao
I feel like Lorenzo could clean a toilet and still have fun somehow
@SilverGamingFI
2 жыл бұрын
He could have fun watching grass grow or paint dry
@Adorbsxfairy2.0
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
Lorenzo is just pure chaotic good energy
Lorenzo is just having fun man, he's having the time of his life in every each and one of these videos
Whose bright idea was it to let Lorenzo use a blowtorch? You have created a monster!!
I love seeing a pro chef actually presenting something satisfying, size wise. That sandwich was huge !
@Mister_Clean
Жыл бұрын
That woman knows how to eat
lorenzo is such a fun guy omgg his laugh never fails to make me laugh as well
i love saul and frank on the 4 levels of food. but esther is amazing at these cook swap . she just makes you wonder what new thing shes going to create with the next batch of ingredients. she keeps it real and all you have to do is get the ingredients shes using and you have a video showing you what you need to do to make the meal shes making than your basic whatever you were gona make
I’m crying at the shade Lorenzo is throwing 😂😂😂
@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like it's a mutual throwing of the shade
I like her. I mean, she is no Frank, obviousley, but she is a worthy "second most sympathic chef". Hope we'll see more from her.
@joeees7790
2 жыл бұрын
I thought her performance on the cooking appliance/gadget reviews as lackluster.
@bobsaul4568
2 жыл бұрын
Nah. She’s pretty boring
@KNIFERCOD4
2 жыл бұрын
Saul/King are sending their regards
@jadejaguar69
2 жыл бұрын
I find her interesting
@kombokhan
2 жыл бұрын
I like the Spanish chef. He seems relatable
I love these two. They’re so creative, and their personalities are top tier.👏🏽
Lorenzo after 1 second of holding the blowtorch:*litterally laughs* 1 hour of Lorenzo holding the blowtorch:hell
Lorenzo always makes my day better whenever I see a new video with him his soul is just overwhelmed with laughter
Lorenzo is the type of person that can make you smile even if you’re having the worst day ever
Kudos to Lorenzo for nailing those milk buns!! I knew he could do it. I made milk bread for the first time this year, and it was MUCH easier than I expected it to be. ^_^
I like how both of them keep such an open mind and no one had anything to say about each other’s ingredients! Both are such kind souls
Lorenzo has been on this show so much he is now being upgraded to a professional chef haha. he is awesome!
@its_pheonix8706
2 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree
@cliquemate6453
8 ай бұрын
great love that definitely not disappointed at all
Always love Lorenzo being himself, and really enjoyed Chef Choi's attitude towards the food she's cooking.
20:05 go lorenzo go
Lorenzo just has such a happy and positive vibe, love it!
The shine in Lorenzo's eyes were like he is gonna burn corona out of the world
Rose is like the godmother of food. She’s so pretty and sweet. I love her 🥺✨
Lorenzo is a whole mad scientist😂😂😂😂 Both Chefs were Amazing
Give this man a torch every video, that is pure entertainment.
"Be gentle but fierce" it's truly a life lesson 😌💫
Esther is so calm and chill in the kitchen, and then we see Lorenzo lighting things on fire with a blowtorch 🤣🤣
I say this on every episode with him, but Lorenzo really does make my day better.🖤 his energy is contagious
Lorenzo's "Mwahaha I'm a mad scientist!" Is so relatable to me.
These two were just a delight to watch! Lorenzo always has fun in the kitchen and embraces every challenge. Pro chef Esther is a true talent. I understand she is a professionally trained chef, but I am more than sure she learned a lot of her technique watching family cook in the kitchen when she was growing up. Love her organization! I do not enjoy cooking, but one thing I am glad my mom taught me was clean as you go! It really does make a world of difference when it's time to clean up the kitchen.
I love the sheer joy in his face whenever he got to use the blowtorch. Please never change. 😂❤
Such a well made video Love the enthusiasm of both chefs
드디어 한국분이 나오시다니ㅠㅠ 익숙한 재료로 국뽕이 차오르면서 더 재미있게봤네요:) I really glad to see Korean chef in this channel:). all of ingredients are familiar with me so I felt proud and enjoyed more.
Lorenzo, it's unanimous: "We the people decree, that you are worthy and certainly deserved of having your own cooking show!" 👋👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻👋
@alektotten
2 жыл бұрын
I would pay a daily subscription fee to have that
@phoenixmysticised88
2 жыл бұрын
@@alektotten So would I Cheers👍
@weskintime4177
2 жыл бұрын
@@alektotten who wouldn’t?
@mothercain..
2 жыл бұрын
He will be on top chef amateurs starts July 1st
These two are the best, more of them please!!
20:10 One of Lorenzo's best laughs of epicurious! 🤣🤣🤣
“Doing nothing is doing everything” *Tell my Mother that*
@supertacticaldroid1751
2 жыл бұрын
Plz do
@theonlymarshab.13
2 жыл бұрын
😭😭
Nothing screams "I love chicken sandwich" Like Esther's version of Lorenzo's chicken sandwich
Lorenzo is just the best, easily the most entertaining home cook, or cook in general
I just found this series and I'm obsessed with chef esther
I love the fact I was able to work for Esther Choi in her NYC restaurant Mokbar✨✨ she’s an AMAZING CHEF
Lorenzo needs his own show. He just steals the spotlight with that awesome energy of his.
genuinely thinking Lorenzo is some form of drunk in this episode but still absolutely crushing it
I like how chef Ester is calm and compost, but lorenzo on the other side is pump up and energetic
Lorenzo: casually poking the thigh with a carrot and questioning its existence
Lorenzo is such a joy. I hope he is paid well.
Lorenzo is so full of energy i love him so much ♡
We are here for Lorenzos energy🤣🤣 But this chef also seems super sweet and nice 😌💞
I just want a blooper reel of all the times the amateur cooks miss catching the notebook
Lorenzo is a damn good cook, good instincts with the ingredients he's given. I always learn something from these recipe swaps.