"snap peas are my favourite" "I'm only saying that because they're in front of me and I don't want to hurt their feelings"

@bigbyallsmay8992

4 жыл бұрын

he says as he beheads them D:

And for the $200 plate version, you carefully open the pea pods, remove the peas, and replace them with pomegranate seeds.

We need a whole episode from Shabu's POV

@chris999999999999

4 жыл бұрын

Suggest that closer to April 1st next year.

@njc2o

4 жыл бұрын

Shabu is a metaphor for KZread viewers

Really loving the daily uploads and seeing how you home cook. Much more attainable for the everyday cook

in season 3 episode 12 (Platanos Maduros con Bocadillo y Queso) you did indeed use the "burnie" joke in reference to your own mouth, having committed the eternal mortal sin of eating food that really was way too gosh darn hot oof ah ah ow

“Working with what you got” has been the name of the game for a couple months

@ytreece

3 жыл бұрын

It still is...

I myself am Lebanese, and this is a great recipe! The only thing missing is sumac :D

@chriseid

4 жыл бұрын

Layal Chehade yea, I’m just not sure this would actually taste like fattoush without the sumac. Along with the fried pita, it’s what sets this apart from other salads.

@ytreece

3 жыл бұрын

The sumac is key.

@NafaratMiyaMiya

3 жыл бұрын

Good callout!

@mijydu18

Жыл бұрын

exactly what I was thinking ! Can't be perfect without sumac :)

Something that even most Lebanese people don't know is that fattoush comes from the word "fattesh" which means search as in search for whatever you have in your fridge.

Protip: spread a boatload of Za'atar on the fried pita as you remove it from the oil.

@JKenjiLopezAlt

4 жыл бұрын

Ooooh good idea!

@maxvetter1336

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, unknowledgeable American here, what’s Za’atar? Apparently it tastes good, but what’s it made out of? What do you put it on?

@Nissimke

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxvetter1336 Za'atar is the name of the herb itself (a relative of Oregano but quite different, as far as I know) and the spice blend, which also includes some other herbs and usually sesame seeds. You'll prob be able to find it in any spice shop or Mediterranean products market, if you have any nearby. You can put it on anything, but it goes well with acidic cheese products and with fried things. Hope you find some to try!

@maxvetter1336

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nissimke Thanks! I’ll check it out!

@noura4839

3 жыл бұрын

Or sumac! :D

"to prove that i don't eat carbs and cheese all the time i'm going to make 100 salad videos" -- kenji, probably (not complaining, love me a good salad)

@maragrace820

3 жыл бұрын

Cucumber is a carb. Stop believing BS diets

17:20 “ and there’s the salad!” Child immediately screams.

Every day I watch these videos and I get so inspired to make new things. It's extremely helpful to see it all being done in real time. I feel like it gives me a much more realistic glimpse of the process it takes to cook something.

"People who live their lives in fear are destined for uncomfortable feet" - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, 2020

@lorenpeterson5255

4 жыл бұрын

Very wise

@iczyg

4 жыл бұрын

Should we live in fear of hot pan/pot handles though?

@bravotangosierra6518

3 жыл бұрын

Now he has a kitchen mat whith that written 😂

There’s Shabu and sous chef Erik is nowhere in sight. Hmmmm

I love that he has the kitchen of an average man that robbed a whole entire bed bath & beyond

@ytreece

3 жыл бұрын

It makes me feel good somehow that we have the same toaster oven and blender. And his spice storage was the same as mine before he upgraded the cabinet with the vertical pull out. Now I’m jealous.

Yesterday I was making a Greek salad when I sadly realized that I'd forgotten to buy the red wine vinegar I needed. I also knew it wouldn't be responsible to go back to the store for just one item, and then I remembered what you said in this video; "Work with what you've got." So I went ahead and put in some balsalmic vinegar instead, and I actually preferred it! Definitely trying this salad next.

Somehow quarantine led me to these videos and it's been the best 9 weeks ever. I'm really gonna miss when Kenji is back to the crazy grind of restaurant life and there aren't daily uploads like this anymore.

I'm Lebanese and this is one of the most faithful renditions of fattoush on KZread. A lot of people would advocate for putting only certain vegetables, but it really is whatever you have on hand + pita, lemon juice, olive oil and pomegranate molasses. I love your videos!

I am lebanese and we are in Ramadan now and there's always a bowl of either fattoush or tabouleh on iftar table. I enjoy your videos btw👍

@ikhlasmkheiber

4 жыл бұрын

@@fantommm I'm in no place defending or explaining anything to a person so close minded

@Alex-ii9sp

4 жыл бұрын

Allah we lebnan

@amirakhan9731

4 жыл бұрын

@@ikhlasmkheiber what had they said?

@ytreece

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the absolute best salads. Especially tabouleh. I like mine with heavy on the parsley and mint, light on the wheat. I’m now craving it immensely.

You're on fire with these middle eastern dishes kenji!

THE BOB ROSS REFERENCE. I feel like so many parts of my life are merging now.

@ytreece

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr?

love your attitude towards life Kenji.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE bread in salad. Lightly toasted, plenty of oil/salt, still with a hint of chewiness. PS, your cookbook happens to be the most used on my shelf right now. It has completely enriched my cooking life. Namaste!

Great recipe, Kenji. I am a hardcore fan of your carnivore recipes and scientific approach to reach optimization which entice me to suggest Sumac powder (a must ingredient for a traditional Lebanese Fattoush) to be generously sprinkled over the pita crips and in the dressing with the lemon juice, EV olive oil and optional pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. The addition of the snap peas makes it less traditional IMO. Otherwise, it can't get closer... thank you.

@JKenjiLopezAlt

4 жыл бұрын

I forgot the sumac!! I actually added it at the table after.

@Xbig74

4 жыл бұрын

@@JKenjiLopezAlt I am glad that you did! looking forward to your next creation! keep safe!

Really digging the cheerful, sunny vibe in this video ❤️

These videos are so relaxing

Im lebanese and fatouch is one of my favourite salads . Good work!

Finally! I found the source of the “Those who live their life in fear, are destined to have uncomfortable feet” quote. Legendary!

Love your book and your videos Kenji!!

thanks for recommending the Kan core! Mine came in the mail yesterday. its amazing!

As a Lebanese person, I can confirm that you nailed it

Wow damn man, u keep makin my day (night though, since im from south east asia). Awesome vid as always mr kenji

This man is yet to fail to amaze me in a video of his...

Strawberry nerds seriously kills me every time he says it.

I guess Kenji is feeling the Middle Eastern Vibe lately

Rockin the subtle Weird Al references! Love it!

Wow. Me and my girlfriend are just watching one of your videos. And now you got another one fired up. Your contents really great and comforting Kenji.

As soon as the pita hit the cutting board Shabu appeared 🥰 Jamon has been hanging out more which is sweet. Love the term plantery! Logical!

Love your free masterclasses! One day you may show us that badass knife drawer that you have!

I love that Jamón comes and gets his fair share of goodies now. At least in the recent videos!

Forgot the spices, Cumin, sumak, dried mint, chillies Sumak is very important and it's what makes fattoush unique, otherwise it's just a salad And in some areas they add white cheese cubes on top like feta

@SHeltFC

4 жыл бұрын

It that traditional? Genuinely curious

@aaa89h

4 жыл бұрын

@@SHeltFC as traditional as it gets

@batatakful

4 жыл бұрын

@@aaa89h I don't think cumin is that traditional for fattoush at least in most areas of Lebanon, but sumac is pretty standard. Fresh zaatar is also super common and makes it 2x better imo.

@hugitkissitloveit8640

4 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a fattoush wth mint or cumin or cheese or chillies. Maybe a mountain salad🤷🏻‍♀️but agree on the sumac

@aaa89h

4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how different it is from one region to the other, i guess it goes without cumin, and i crush the mint with garlic when i mix it with lemon juice

Love fattoush. That is one fine plate of fattoush.

Hi Kenji! Hopefully you'll get to read this. Just wanted to say you are an inspiration and watching you cook is really a privilege! Thank you for uploading these videos - I've tried a number of your recipes. I was wondering if you know any Brazilian dishes ? Would love to see you cook anything from my country :D

"Fear is the feet killer" - Frank Herbert

I worked in a lot of restaurants in the '80s. One common thing in most of them was once a week tacos would be made by the, mostly Mexican, kitchen staff. This was usually in the brief lull between lunch and dinner service. It was served buffet style in the kitchen out of public sight. Always right in the middle was and inordinately large bowl of shredded iceburg lettuce tossed with fresh lemon/lime juice. Some times there were leftovers of a few things but NEVER leftover shredduce. Girls from front of the house would heap up the iceburg and make taco salads some would just stand aroud the bowl and eat it with their hands. But that huge bowl always ended up empty. Never understood the disatain for shredduce.

Gonna need a full version of that tomato love song Kenji

One of the best things about lockdown/quarantine has been your more regular uploads! Thank you Kenji!

I learn so much from you

Lucky dogs 😊. Always tasting delicious food.

5:13 Kenji over here trying to turn a parody song about Oreos into something healthy.

@tucsonrides4851

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for confirming that it was that weird al song.

Chimichurri is a great way to use up extra parsley. Especially good with sesame seeds and lasts for about a month in the fridge

I like how shaboo listened when you said not to touch the spider that fell on the floor because it was hot almost like he understands english perfectly

Kenji shouting out bob ross = the world is a better place now

Strawberry nerds... 😄 Now I definitely need to get that pomegranate molasses and make this salad.

Wife and I didn't realize just how popular Backhaus is... Finally able to get a heavy seeded rye loaf today.

First! Love the show Kenji!

We usually get it with sumac and diced/grated feta cheese on top.

Kenji is the first person on the planet who agrees with my lettuce flavor argument ... Iceberg has heaps of flavor and romaine has less, the main difference is that most commonly romaine is used on its own with a much heavier more flavorful dressing (Caesar salad) and Iceberg is frequently used with brighter dressings and other more flavorful veggies that might take away from the Iceberg flavor

Kenji is a Costco man and i'm HERE for it.

I eat the heck out of this when I'm in Saudi Arabia. Thanks Kenji!

Love you kenji

5:00 That sourdough bread looks amazing.

Kenji: god of cooking and dad jokes.

I feel like I know Kenji's kitchen almost as well (if not better) than my own at this point.

Great recipe, we make Fattoush very similar. I agree that Iceberg gets a bad rap, I love it. We seed the pomegranate just like you do.

We love your dumb jokes!

Lots of great Lebanese restaurants in California

The Bob Ross reference was beautiful, he was nice

I love your videos and I watch almost all of them. Fattoush without Sumac and purslane is just panzannia.

Papa Kenji, you having that slip confusing fattoush with fatteh really makes me want to see you make fatteh. You must have a recipe.

Kenji smoking that dank Skywalker OG.

Thanks to all the quesa videos I've been making them using lebanese flat bread as a substitute, it works well enough and it's what I've got. It's taking all the willpower not to make and eat them as a late night snack like a certain person with a go pro strapped to their head. :>

Keep those low key Weird Al references coming!!

OMG you sang new kids on the block with tomatoes... I can't

Now I need a bench scraper!

That creepy guy from ATK was on yesterday telling us to wash and salad spin herbs and store in paper towels. Thanks for restoring balance.

all round incredible channel .... your food looks just perfect ..... best wishes from bengaluru india .... thank you for inspiring to cook at home for family

"more inexpensive" Totally Californeen. Hilarious!

I think kenji might have smoked a lil weed before this video his humor was on point today 😂

I was planning to visit lebanon JUST before coronavirus became a big deal. I'll use your recent recipes to pretend I'm there haha

Thank you kenji for the justice for iceberg

We don't get pomegranates that often cause they're quite expensive where I live, and not always fresh either, but when we do, our family of four will finish off two whole fruits with evening coffee.

sick dinosaur coloring on the fridge also

Looks delicious! In Lebanon we don’t usually add peas. We also add sumac for a lot more flavor!

@cmcull987

Жыл бұрын

I bought ground sumac at a Mediterranean store in the US. It was bland. I think it was old. But it did have a unique flavor that could have been amazing. Can people grow sumac on their own?

"People who live their life in fear are destined for uncomfortable... feet" - How profound

I've seen you wear that tshirt before and I would chuckle at that phrase. But now I connected the dots, Wurst oh ya ... and it hall makes much more sense now.

I love the advice to wash the veg the day you get them. Seems like a PIA at the time, but so much less grief later. Says me who has a kitchen full of drying veg the day the CSA comes in.

Kenji says he doesn't want to hurt the snap peas feelings just as he rips the spine off of them 😂

Finally some iceberg love!!!!

Loved the Weird Al reference

Welp, now that pomegranate molasses is in the cupboard you have to make fesenjun Kenji

Well done Kenji. I would suggest using lime instead and adding sumac.

I commened you on the way you opened that pomegranate. My family had cultivating pomegranate for as long as we remember and that is how we open it. It shocks me how some people cut it all the way through.

Looks delicious. Loving the uploads and your educational commentary. I aspire to be as good as you one day. You are one of my inspirations. My video style is a bit dfferent tho.

Sixty years ago, y first grade teacher chastised me for coloring a sheet of geometric shapes in black and red only. It's still my favorite color scheme.

This is how you learn to cook, you don't learn anything with the cooking competition shows that are now on tv

I'm here with my grilled cheese and overcooked omelette

Pretty good recipe Id usually use toasted pita bread, less oily and much less effort But great job anyway Greetings from lebanon

@kathleeninkansas1770

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking ready made pita chips for easy prep and similar flavor.

@gc1121

4 жыл бұрын

@@kathleeninkansas1770 here in lebanon pita is widely available so it would cost less and take less effort to find and make toasted pitas rather than buying them ready

@charlietudju8238

4 жыл бұрын

Would you toast them on a pan or in the oven ? Looking forward to trying this but I don't really like frying stuff.

@gc1121

4 жыл бұрын

@@charlietudju8238 i use a panini press But i guess the oven would be ideal You want them evenly toasted and in the pan they might be hard to deal with once one side is toasted Just put them in the oven on low heat and flip them throughout toasting

@charlietudju8238

4 жыл бұрын

@@gc1121 Thank you !

Now I really want to try pomegranate molasses

@hugitkissitloveit8640

4 жыл бұрын

It's literally so delicious that I add it to everything from fattoush to pomegranate steak tacos 👌🏼

Your videos and quarantine gonna make me FATTOUSH, alright.