Level 1 is level 2 today

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

and level 2 is level 0.5

@NataliaSteck98

2 ай бұрын

Soon he's going to level up, just like Emily

@jbearclowater

2 ай бұрын

I feel like John has been like a level 1.5-1.9 more so than a level one for a long time now. He's a very talented cook in the kitchen! There's a lot of times his dishes are better than the level 2 I find (today included)

@midnightcsy

Ай бұрын

Inflation is everywhere

@elisabasta

Ай бұрын

YES.

2nd person didn't make risotto, they just made rice with shrimps.

@lauraqueentint

2 ай бұрын

nah level 2 is just asian mom cooking what she thinks is risotto lol

@AstolfoGayming

2 ай бұрын

It's probably tasty, but definitely not risotto

@aldrensiscar3988

2 ай бұрын

I think its jambalaya?

@AmyBluesoul

2 ай бұрын

It was very confused. It had a Mexican feel and then toss with basil because risotto is Italian and basil is used in Italian cooking. Also her add butter because it gives that je ne sais quoi? Maybe because it needs it because it was dry and needs the moisture after the abuse she did.

@ZeldaOtaku1

2 ай бұрын

what happened is she messed up early by not cooking the shallots and onions so I think after that it was like F it

Everytime someone in the west made an Asian ancestor cry with their rice cooking methods, but this time it was an Asian who made the Italian ancestors cry with her rice dish. 😂

The level 2 chef really made some choices

@2knano992

2 ай бұрын

Why is she even level 2? 😭

@mts.camilo

2 ай бұрын

@@2knano992she really should switch places with the level 1.

@eXJonSnow

Ай бұрын

@@mts.camilo she really should not have been on this episode and not actually made risotto

i think john is slowly turning into a level 2 chef...

@_Toxicity

2 ай бұрын

John being the second Epicurious chef to get promoted after Emily would be a VERY amazing and fun day! :D

@interchris

2 ай бұрын

It’s just the juxtaposition that gets him the promotion

@moviejeff08

2 ай бұрын

Honestly, John's was the best-looking dish here...

@jbearclowater

2 ай бұрын

John did better than the level two chef here, in my opinion

Lish is probably the coolest level 3 chef after frank. She acts and speaks like a regular person, while using her expertise and technique. Does not aim to feel better than everyone else just because of her knowledge. Please bring her more often!

@veronicacuratolatobar186

2 ай бұрын

Her, Saul and Frank are Epicurious holy trinity!

@deenaallen7668

2 ай бұрын

Completely agree with everything you said. Her risotto looks incredible!

@kalin962

2 ай бұрын

Lish is awesome but you HAVE to put Saul in there as well.

@pagandreamer5584

2 ай бұрын

You can hear her pure passion in her voice when ever she talks about food

@iRaps1

Ай бұрын

bruh

I feel like Diane made more of a rice pilaf than a risotto. I think risotto needs that creaminess and her rice looks a little dry on the plate.

@canaisyoung3601

2 ай бұрын

That is the main difference between risotto and pilaf. And why I find making risotto easier than making pilaf (even if it's the store-bought, Rice-Aroni, San Francisco treat pilaf).

@lucaskobain

2 ай бұрын

It looks like a warm cous cous salad

I can tell that Rose did NOT approve of the no stir method at ALL!

@amydeel8653

2 ай бұрын

Came here to say that!

@caglr88

2 ай бұрын

Well if you dont stir the rice - liquid mixture and leave it to slowly cook, it happens to be 'pilaff' not risotto.

@davinar34

2 ай бұрын

I haven't gotten to that point of the video yet but I can already guess who

@cronoz-sensei4259

2 ай бұрын

@@caglr88 technically this is also the paella method of cooking rice.

Lol at everyone in the comments waiting for the Italians to complain. On that note, John is elevating his game. He stuck to the traditional risotto recipe and did the dish justice. I've watched Lish before so she's got liberty to riff on the dish.

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

Lis has Liberty to riff b/c she's a professional chef and that's what they do.

@TheMrCC21

2 ай бұрын

@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 There are many variations of a traditional risotto. It's all about execution and knowing what you're doing.

@Thatonegirl989

24 күн бұрын

To be fair Italians are constantly in the comments complaining. Not just on this channel, all over the internet

I wonder if Diane (Level 2 Chef) has ever even seen risotto before, let alone eaten it, lmao

Chef John's risotto is my favorite balance of easy to make and great flavor

@MGD313

2 ай бұрын

John will follow Emily's path and become Level 2 at some point.

Level 2 is a hot mess. I was shaking my head throughout!

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

same

Why didn’t they bring Beth. My favorite Italian grandma

@jarrottbarker7135

2 ай бұрын

I love this series but admittedly I kind of wish it was entirely made up of episodes featuring Emily, Saul, Beth, Lorenzo and of course Frank.

@maromania7

2 ай бұрын

Because Beth is smart and probably turned them down. Every part of Italy has strong opinions on the only correct way to make any dish. Italy is one of the countries famous for barely tolerate a neighboring city's way of doing things. They're also notorious for hating other country's ways with a BURNING passion. Doubly so since she should know how to do it their way. Would not surprise me if she just decided to dodge this, especially since she has her own channel now.

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

possibly b/c Risotto is more of a Northern Italian dish and Beth makes Southern Italian dishes? I grew up in the most heavily populated by Italian Americans in the US and never saw any of my friend's mothers or g'mas make it nor was it on any of the family style Italian restaurant menus. maybe that has changed, but I think of this as a more technique driven dish rather than homey

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

Beth doesn't care what people in Italy think....she's grounded in her Italian American heritage which is slightly different@@maromania7

@WeDwellinaFiefdom

2 ай бұрын

@@maromania7Beth has a channel???

Level 2 chef lied on her resume. What on earth did she make, this is outrageous.

rinsing the rice with stock.... wait what 😰 Whenever Lish explains the rationale behind making risotto, the lady breaks every single rule, and Rose confirms what Diane did was the opposite of what she wants to achieve 😂

Level 2 Chef traumatized me.

Level 1 and 2 need to switch because that lady don’t know what she doing😭

Chef Lish is so much fun. Seems like a very heart warming, honest and energetic person to be around.. and she was so happy throughout the video!

I love the dynamic of John and Lish in this. John with the traditional approach, while I love Chef Lish showing the "once you know the rules of cooking, you can break those rules" in her way of using a different type of rice or creme fraiche instead of butter. Diane's was fun to show the no-stir method and I loved the idea of using summery veg to kind of lighten a typically decadent dish!

@warmtoiletseat7362

2 ай бұрын

Dianes dish wasn't even risotto...

The parmesan rinds in the stock is a great call. I save them for when I'm making tomato sauce and they add such a nice salty/creaminess. And yes, they're a great snack for when it's all finished too.

@jamccc671

2 ай бұрын

My grandmom use to use parmesan rinds in her broth....yummy.

Level 2 pissed me off, like it looks so dry risotto supposed to be creamy, they should switched level 2 and 1

Chef Johns risotto was not level 1 at all, he really put a lot of effort into it

Level 1: what you'd actually make on a weeknight dinner Level 2: What your asian mom makes you Level 3: What you actually get at a restaurant

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

nah, your Asian mom *knows how to cook rice properly* and would never serve you that mush

@Rudy2k5

2 ай бұрын

To be fair, the broth looks very simple. Surely I'll try this week or next week :p

I´m so glad lvl 3 Chef showed us how Risotto is actually supposed to look like. Wavy, kinda loose but creamy, not supposed to have much height. Most people don´t know about this, even in professional kitchens

They have switched level 1 and 2...😂 Also, John, Beth, Frank would be great for this episode.

@mattcarlucci

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, was expecting this to be a Frank.

@ericjensen7580

2 ай бұрын

He's still busy growing the rice in Italy

lv3 - ruins delicate caviar with parm and fennel lv2 - cooks some random rice dish lv1 - actually makes a nice reasonable risotto what a twist, Epicurious

This video was a whole experience to watch, let's just say that.

@candyleroy2423

2 ай бұрын

i can swear in italian now and im not even italian

level 2 chef made an incomplete creole jambalaya

Whenever I think of Risotto, all I hear is Gordon Ramsey yelling, "where's the Risotto!"

@Metroid22540

2 ай бұрын

♪ And that's how you make a perfect risotto ♪

@Gambit17

2 ай бұрын

"The Risotto is burned! Shut it down! Shut it down!"

Level 2 chef genuinely made what we call in France a "salade de riz"

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

actually I believe it is called "salade de merde"

13:33 C'mon Diane, taste the rice too... not only the shrimp 😂

John's risotto had too much asparagus in large pieces, Diane's was dry but Lish's was perfect. Risotto is never thick or dry but has a slight creamy liquid as was shown with Lish's dish. I never thought of fennel in risotto, it is a must try.

@olihargrave7366

2 ай бұрын

At least John made risotto, cough level 2 👀

@Ifechukwuadeshina-cj2hf

29 күн бұрын

Lish made the risotto. That's professional

I like John's simplicity of ingredients, it's the most relatable to me. I enjoyed Diane's presentation the most, even though I don't enjoy seafood, and I also liked Lish's selection of ingredients and flavor strategies. All three have something pleasing about them!

I can see why "level 2" was more of a cross between paella and pilaf than actual risotto since she used bamba rice.

I would be so SAD if someone served me risotto #2 ...

This "level 2 chef" is a great example of "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing 😂 Sometimes you just have to follow the rules instead of getting cocky and thinking you know better. I still can't believe that she said "looks great" when she unveiled a "risotto" that was dry as the desert, with every grain separated and no creaminess in sight.

That level 2 risotto was an actual nightmare

Chef Lish is always warm and comforting to watch! ❤

I want John's risotto 😊

@beeble2003

2 ай бұрын

I want Lish's. John's looks delicious but I feel I could do as well myself (though he really needs to use freshly grated cheese -- pre-greated smells gross). Diane's looks tasty but not stirring means not really risotto.

Arboreo rice is the way to go. Level 2 only ate and talked about the shrimp (13:30). For the first time, my choice to eat is the level 1's plate.

Epicurious makes great videos with explanations as always, thanks for this one!

Frank would have grown his own rice.... just sayin 😏

@Monster1472580

2 ай бұрын

He would also hand dive for his own scallops

@melbell0865

2 ай бұрын

He’d also ferment his own wine.

@nnooaaahhh

2 ай бұрын

Frank would make another Frank to cook for him

@Cherry01449

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 facts

So happy to see John again! He makes me smile. John... you did great!!!! I wish i could try some! 😋

Welcome back John! Welcome back Lish! :)

The only dish I can still think of for 4 Levels is Spinach Dip. Maybe for the Super Bowl next year?

love lish's energy !!!!

John actually did a pretty nice job: simple, but all the elements were there. Diane made a nice rice dish, but calling it risotto I feel it would be a bit of a stretch.

level 1 - really great attempt, just piled it up high so presentation didnt look as tasty as it could have level 2 - gonna need multiple glasses of water cuz it looks dryy but i dont doubt the flavors are great level 3 - not surprised that lish nails yet another thing textbook

I was wonder if Rose was going to admit that number 2 wasn't risotto. She didn't disappoint.

On Level 2, it remined me of like the difference between I like for oatmeal while what my younger sister likes for oatmeal. Mines is more creamy/soupy, while my sisters method it's more together and thick. Basically Level 2 is like a thicker oatmeal/porrige the kind that is more solid and less soupy/creamy.

Love all the dishes. I thing Lish should do one of Frank Protos 101 Lessons 😍

tip for the lvl "1" chef John, if you hold the asparagus on each end and bend it, it will break at the "edible" part.

13:33 The tasting is my favorite part of this video series. That's the moment you fully realize it's not a competition against one another, but simply each chef making what they consider to be a fantastic dish meant to be enjoyed. They are all great in their own way. 4 levels is a very enjoyable show with a great format.

Props to the editors for making this coheasive while telling a story

Risotto with scallops and fennel is divine ❤

If they ever put me on this show as a level 1, I'm bringing caviar and chives and everything to put on at the end too!

Level 3 please all the way, looks like actual risotto...and i have a weakness for caviar lol

John shines here and he definitely deserved it, rooting for you, chef level 2 🎉

I would eat them all! I do feel like John made the one I wanted to try the most, I've never had asparagus in risotto before. I am okay with fennel, but I don't love it and Lish (who is awesome, always) seemed to be making a very fennel-forward risotto. The level 2 chef made a dish I would 100% eat, but I agree with everyone here who says it looked more like a pilaf.

Lish is one of my favorite chefs. You can tell she's a pro yet she's humble and really cool! I love the videos on this channel in general, but I gotta say, I absolutely love the ones with Frank and Lish 👩‍🍳

John has been improving!!! Go john!! 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

I love how bubbly Jon is and I squealed when I saw Lish again. Love her to pieces ❤

Petition for Rosemary to actually cook in one of these:

Thank you for your great video❤

The only thing I feel like this series is missing is if everyone got to taste everyone else's dish.

@carmenneumann9479

2 ай бұрын

And say truthful reaction

@Becausing

Ай бұрын

Level 2 wouldn’t have made it out alive 😂

Honestly, I feel like John could pretty reasonably make the move up to level 2 chef in time, like Emily.

As an Italian Level 1 I approve! Job well done! Thank you for replicating such a delicious dish!

@kopiovastaava4648

Ай бұрын

You being an Italian means absolutely nothing

The level 3 dish is truly beautiful. Really want to make that. I would absolutely buy that dish

Love seeing Lish!!!

I must say I am proud of John. He really stepped up.

Level 2 makes my italian heart cry. This is definitely not risotto. Level 1 was much better. John should be on Level 2 next time.

i love john SO much lol!! what a vibe of a human!!

every episode: level 1: i'd eat this level 2: i'd definitely eat this level 3: i'd eat this every day

TBH, Jhon need to become a lvl 2 chef

Imma sit here and let the italians form an opinion 🍿

@thatreddude7700

2 ай бұрын

Same

@PakoVero

2 ай бұрын

I didn't watch the video yet, but I'm sure they're gonna complaing and yelling.

@ErC0411

2 ай бұрын

Spoiler: the opinion won't be too nice😅

@lauraqueentint

2 ай бұрын

level 3 is what its supposed to be like

@toosei4296

2 ай бұрын

im having an italian "watching" with me and hes angry at the pronunciation

More of this chef. She was fantastic.

Lish never fails to make my mouth water

wow, this is very similar to korean traditional juk. there are tons of juk recipes.

I would be curious to know the result-o, on the no-stir risotto

@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

2 ай бұрын

I think we saw what the result was- mushy overcooked yet somehow too dry to be risotto rice

Im so happy we all agree in the comments that level 2 was a big mistake

That level 2 looked great.

Lv1 did a great job really ☺️☺️ just smaller pieces of asparagus and would be top 👍🏻

More Lish please 🎉

Does the Level 3 chef have a restaurant? Her risotto looks delicious!

"I'm just gonna add most of my stock, save a cup and let it sit" had me 😦

John is very close to being promoted to level 2 chef

If Chef Lish would share where she got that amazing Tee Shirt that would be amazing

As an italian, level 2 sent me through all 5 stages of grief.

@kopiovastaava4648

Ай бұрын

You being an Italian means nothing

Scallops Fennel Chives Fennel seeds Bay leaf Garlic Thyme Lemon zest Shallots Parm Rice Bubbles Crème fre Caviar Fennel pollen

I've been watching for years and lv-1 chefs are still lv 1.

It just amazes me how someone can stand in front of the camera and commit a literal crime and then put that in the internet for posterity

Lish’s recipe looks great

14:45 "Arborio rice is... 2-3 times as *wide* as it is *long."* -The Expert Should we tell her? 🤷🤷‍♂🤷‍♀

Did john use pre-grated parmesan? If he graduates to level 2, I hope he'll grate the real stuff.

Molten lava is my description of texture at the end adjusted if necessary with stock. I love to make fresh tomato basil risotto using chicken stock. Simple fresh beautiful. Everyone adds flavors they like. These did not appeal to me but they like them so it’s ok. Way too much fennel for me. No stir = not risotto to me. Just flavored rice. No need to constantly stir though, a little after stock is added, increasing when it is ready for more stock.

i would be PISSEDD!!! if i ordered risotto at a restaurant and was served #2

@maddelise2110

2 ай бұрын

I would be pissed if anyone anywhere severed me that 😂

If any of you watch Sorted, I feel like Ben would love the attitude of these chefs!

Love the 3, they all explain so well and with joy

You waited an Italian to comment, I m here, I wanted to comment yesterday, but I had an heart attack while I watched the level 2 chef recipe, now I m okay and I can confirm there is nothing shocking in this video ... Can I have my money now?

Taste testers would be a cool addition to this series