The Science of Making Flavor with Fire | Techniquely with Lan Lam

Cook’s Illustrated's Lan Lam shows you how cooking with fire can be fun and add flavor to your food.
Recipes:
Best Grilled Chicken Thighs with Gochujang: cooks.io/44omRtd
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How to Flambé Safely: cooks.io/3E95WA7
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  • @jvepps
    @jvepps9 ай бұрын

    I love how well spoken Lan is. So easy to watch.

  • @jonslg240

    @jonslg240

    9 ай бұрын

    It's pretty funny she used Brandy from Normandy, France when she wants to liberate the alcohol from the dish.. 😉

  • @broganjosh4729

    @broganjosh4729

    9 ай бұрын

    Teleprompter and a pre-written script. Let me peel back the layers of professional content creation.

  • @niko1even

    @niko1even

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@broganjosh4729scripts are only part of it. The speaker is equally, if not, more important.

  • @PhuongLe-re8cm

    @PhuongLe-re8cm

    8 ай бұрын

    So well spoken that she says “gochujang” phonetically 🤣

  • @agudam

    @agudam

    7 ай бұрын

    Her voice is very soothing indeed

  • @sunnyoo4
    @sunnyoo49 ай бұрын

    Lan is the Prometheus of the kitchen. She has stolen the hidden techniques of fire from the cooking gods and have shown its secrets to us mere mortals. I love every one of her videos!

  • @shaydowplay7992

    @shaydowplay7992

    8 ай бұрын

    BEHOLD! How to use an ORANGE IN YOUR DRINK! WITH FIRE!

  • @soulrebel2
    @soulrebel29 ай бұрын

    I love Lan's videos. I always learn so much. She's fantastic!

  • @gilbertmoreno2173

    @gilbertmoreno2173

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m agree 😊!…….

  • @gilbertmoreno2173

    @gilbertmoreno2173

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m agree 😊!…….

  • @augustoveiga5152

    @augustoveiga5152

    9 ай бұрын

    Try her eggplant recipe! It’s fantastic!

  • @EliotHochberg
    @EliotHochberg9 ай бұрын

    This is my favorite video series on America’s Test Kitchen. The host is great, of course, and I like her presentation very well. But what’s best about this series is I learn things that are never explained by manufactures or other cooking shows. It’s the little details that can make a real difference in using the tools of the kitchen. I put this up alongside Good Eats as far as making techniques clear and understandable. More of these, please!

  • @ChIGuY-town22_
    @ChIGuY-town22_9 ай бұрын

    Lan is amazing. She's a great teacher. I always learn new things from her.

  • @rohanlg790
    @rohanlg7909 ай бұрын

    I love how lan is just so easy to listen to. There's no extraness , there's no faking there's no umming and aaring about the delicious flavour that I can't taste 😂 it's just simple and straight to the point. Honestly really enjoy listening to her advice and knowledge.

  • @BitteVati
    @BitteVati9 ай бұрын

    Lan is so cool and calm during that flambé, she's actually giving me confidence to try these techniques. I would die in a fire for Lan Lam from America's Test Kitchen.

  • @ShingInAction
    @ShingInAction4 ай бұрын

    My favorite way of cooking is watching Lan showing me how to cook.

  • @JamesJones-ql3kr
    @JamesJones-ql3kr9 ай бұрын

    Cooking is chemistry. (Chemistry is molecular engineering). I suspect that Lan is a better cook because she understands chemistry. She had a great discussion on myosin, a muscle protein. She also frequently refers to the the Maillard reaction, perhaps the most important reaction in cooking. I've got a PhD in biochemistry, something that has certainly helped me become a better cook. Perhaps we should incorporate cooking in chemistry classes.

  • @julienrocher1
    @julienrocher19 ай бұрын

    There is only one thing I do not like about Lan. There are too few lessons. I wish there were thousands. Thank you Lan for all your videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @sarahmunoz7134
    @sarahmunoz71344 ай бұрын

    I just recently discovered Lan Lam and she comes across as VERY intelligent not only as a chef but in general and I love how she gives scientific explanations of how cooking reallty works.

  • @bolognacow
    @bolognacow9 ай бұрын

    Lan just seems so cool and interesting. She's like the teacher I never had. Terrific.

  • @wink9970
    @wink99709 ай бұрын

    Superior content makes you stand out. Thank you for what you do !!!

  • @seebenny2562
    @seebenny25629 ай бұрын

    Lan Lam never misses! Great video as usual!

  • @cdawg_sf
    @cdawg_sf9 ай бұрын

    Another gem from Lan. Was hoping to see her wok he hacks in the home kitchen.

  • @user-ke4kz3in9j
    @user-ke4kz3in9j9 ай бұрын

    Every time I watch Lan’s videos, I know I’m gonna have to head to the grocery store immediately after to try out the recipes!

  • @lawrencemay8671
    @lawrencemay86719 ай бұрын

    I’m just going to have to try that Old Fashion trick. It’ll impress my guests. Thanks LAN.

  • @rishithachowdary7215
    @rishithachowdary72159 ай бұрын

    Happy to see her back , I almost unsubscribed but good that you guys posted her video . Pls don't stop this series

  • @Locke99GS
    @Locke99GS9 ай бұрын

    I have an electric stove and cook in a flat bottomed wok frequently. I often will hit the surface of the food briefly with a propane torch at the end to try to get some wok hei into the food.

  • @bernesto2468
    @bernesto24688 ай бұрын

    Lan is such a great communicator, now I need to try a Negroni

  • @alexanderclaylavin
    @alexanderclaylavin8 ай бұрын

    Always an educational pleasure Chef

  • @coleeckenstein8372
    @coleeckenstein83727 ай бұрын

    Love LOVE The hot side / cool side cooking technique. ❤❤❤❤

  • @marijkeschellenbach2680
    @marijkeschellenbach26809 ай бұрын

    Keep these great videos coming Lan, I love them and always learn something.

  • @billbouldin2969
    @billbouldin29699 ай бұрын

    Lam is on fire!❣❣❣

  • @bjorksven
    @bjorksven9 ай бұрын

    Brûlée-ing stuff is also great! Not just desserts, I've had brûléed chèvre that was to die for.

  • @aegis0924
    @aegis09249 ай бұрын

    Lan Lam does a great job. I first discovered her skill with the cold sear for beef. Only one critique - when sparking the match, one should always let the igniter burn off before lighting the flammable material. That phosphorous sulfide should burn off first. You would not want that in your food.

  • @skikid00
    @skikid009 ай бұрын

    Fire is fun and it makes great food too. I love it!!!

  • @ericthompson3982
    @ericthompson39829 ай бұрын

    Lan is a genius, and I'll watch anything she does

  • @aragregorian6039
    @aragregorian60399 ай бұрын

    And this is why I love you!

  • @markw208
    @markw2089 ай бұрын

    Lan has a special gift and talent 🪄

  • @justpeachy4938
    @justpeachy49389 ай бұрын

    Creme brule, roasted coffee beans, potatoes (or fish) cooked in coals, skewers of rabbit by an open fire, or a seafood bake on a deserted stretch of beach-some of my faves.

  • @joedesando4440
    @joedesando44409 ай бұрын

    You are such a wonderful presenter of great content.

  • @juandenz2008
    @juandenz20089 ай бұрын

    I love Lan Lam, she has a great personality and is so informative !

  • @HideBuz
    @HideBuz9 ай бұрын

    This channel is so scientific, so please do provide temperature and other units in metric as well.

  • @samualzurich3648
    @samualzurich36488 ай бұрын

    Lan lam would make a great person to be around. Makes cooking look so fun! Inspires me to bring my cooking to proper temperatures.

  • @mayurpatel2901
    @mayurpatel29018 ай бұрын

    Sometimes you don't understand how far ahead the teacher is, but this video was a great example how much we all have to learn.

  • @davidhalldurham
    @davidhalldurham9 ай бұрын

    Wow, that pork chop recipe looks wonderful!

  • @MannyFontes1968
    @MannyFontes19689 ай бұрын

    Always a pleasure seeing you Lan do your thing...I'll have an old fashion with you any day...😉

  • @PongKingKong
    @PongKingKong8 ай бұрын

    She’s so easy to learn from.😊

  • @richardpedersen9189
    @richardpedersen91895 ай бұрын

    Love Lan! 🔥 Lady!!

  • @georgebartholemew8444
    @georgebartholemew84449 ай бұрын

    Lan Lam is one of my favourite chefs.

  • @Crackalacking_Z
    @Crackalacking_Z9 ай бұрын

    Lan's videos are always a treat, gotta try the flamed orange soon

  • @billshellenberger4300
    @billshellenberger43009 ай бұрын

    Excellent presenter!

  • @tawadrouses
    @tawadrouses9 ай бұрын

    This is very very good! Thank you

  • @frankyates5412
    @frankyates54129 ай бұрын

    Loving this series!

  • @JoshuaFinancialPL
    @JoshuaFinancialPL29 күн бұрын

    if you have the space and the means install a wood fired oven at home by that i mean the igloo shaped type. it can do so much from grilling to pizza to bread, stews, cookies and pies (all on the same bake day using residual heat from the pizza bake) but you also get ash and its great

  • @jlo10000
    @jlo100009 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Lan

  • @chrisneyman
    @chrisneyman9 ай бұрын

    Love Lan Lam!

  • @aries8402
    @aries84029 ай бұрын

    Her mini series are the best! Plus, all I could think about was saganaki cheese and them lighting it on fire! OPA! Major staple here in Metro Detroit with all our Coney Island Restaurants!

  • @reuelwarkov1418
    @reuelwarkov14188 ай бұрын

    Love your videos, always. Why no example of the original flame cooking? Spit cooking over a wood fire, not briquettes or gas. Keep up the good work!

  • @houchi69
    @houchi699 ай бұрын

    Yay! More Lan!

  • @dennisang5608
    @dennisang56089 ай бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you.

  • @Scott_Atlanta
    @Scott_Atlanta9 ай бұрын

    Lan is always 💯💯

  • @ianlee7786
    @ianlee77869 ай бұрын

    Love these videos!

  • @boxen2000
    @boxen20009 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Lan! Great video :)

  • @howardlipsitz8597
    @howardlipsitz85979 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to try the orange flamed cocktails.....big thank you for your knowledge and presentation .

  • @chrisandersen5635
    @chrisandersen56359 ай бұрын

    Fantastic. Very Autumnal from the nice to all the apple things. That sauce sounds delicious for many occasions, and now I must have a negroni. Thank you Lan. You are fantastic.

  • @matthewyoung6740
    @matthewyoung67408 ай бұрын

    Just made this gochujang chicken recipe this weekend - super fast marinade ! thank Lan

  • @jetizon
    @jetizon9 ай бұрын

    I love.. love.. love sources sited for inspiration (eg the fiery cocktail technique).

  • @baleeet7323
    @baleeet73239 ай бұрын

    Lan is the best!

  • @AntonJakovlev-je6ct
    @AntonJakovlev-je6ct8 ай бұрын

    Lan is a f!cking rock star!

  • @29JoeBoo
    @29JoeBoo9 ай бұрын

    She's neat! Always enjoy watching these videos.

  • @DiarraHarris
    @DiarraHarris9 ай бұрын

    Fire Good!

  • @squaresphere
    @squaresphere9 ай бұрын

    I'm a big fan of using a larger kitchen torch for fried rice cooked indoors on a normal stove. I torched the food close to the end before I add sauces to get that nice fire flavor.

  • @aarongibbs9259
    @aarongibbs92597 ай бұрын

    Can we get more of Lan?!

  • @PovlKvols
    @PovlKvols9 ай бұрын

    Great video as always. Please add international units, that would make it awesome. Thank you for sharing!

  • @timskufca8039
    @timskufca80398 ай бұрын

    it's hard to beat an open flame for roasting chilis, especially if you want a consistent char so the chili stays whole to stuff for chili rellenos

  • @duaneking2081
    @duaneking20816 ай бұрын

    Sometimes I use a lp or butane torch to Finnish the dish or desert, I have never successfully roasted a pepper but I keep trying when I make Nachos.

  • @jofis912
    @jofis9129 ай бұрын

    My most common use of fire is tripping the fire alarm when I am searing a steak

  • @JeffHoo13
    @JeffHoo139 ай бұрын

    "Fire isn't just fun..." "Oh it's going to be one of those dates"

  • @JeffHoo13

    @JeffHoo13

    9 ай бұрын

    (great vid as always)

  • @HeyHey_HC
    @HeyHey_HC9 ай бұрын

    Crepe Suzette, flambé right before serving, is my fave use of fire (tho citrus peels on cocktails is a really close runner up)

  • @mishapete
    @mishapete9 ай бұрын

    So fun to watch Lan do the grilling in person! Filmed at our wonderful neighbor’s house with our flowers in the background. Lam, you’ve taught me more about fire. Thanks!

  • @umakegoodcookies
    @umakegoodcookies8 ай бұрын

    What kind of saucepan is Lan using in this video? I see something similar on ATK all of the time. It looks like just aluminum with a steel liner. I'd love to get some.

  • @tallbikercat
    @tallbikercat9 ай бұрын

    fire good.

  • @Ahmad-os3si
    @Ahmad-os3siАй бұрын

    Nice

  • @huangnator
    @huangnator9 ай бұрын

    Me before the explanation: "how did an orange peel become a mini flamethrower!?"

  • @deeannhansen1469
    @deeannhansen14699 ай бұрын

    Amazing!!! Come cook for me!!

  • @javieraleman3611
    @javieraleman36119 ай бұрын

    Hello I loved the video, great as always. I have a question, what other methods to incorporate fire into a recipe are there? I would like you to look into indoor propane grills or ways to use food grade propane torches. and thank you!

  • @robertarguello1115
    @robertarguello11158 ай бұрын

    I hope you've taken the time to make a cookbook. The chicken recipe and the pork chop recipe in this video looked really delicious. By the way, in altering the flavor of 🍊orange in your cocktails, it appeared that the flame rose dangerously quick toward your fingers. Maybe, it would be safer to use tongs to squeeze the orange peel?

  • @stevef.8708
    @stevef.87088 ай бұрын

    I’m still hankering for a Lam and Dan collab! Please ATK, make it happen.

  • @brianhearden459
    @brianhearden4599 ай бұрын

    Good job Lan! One of your best... now do smoking..

  • @jopro2000
    @jopro20008 ай бұрын

    Could you also do a video on the science of sauces? E.g. thickening agents, like a roux, pectin, gelatine, etc.

  • @sandrah7512

    @sandrah7512

    8 ай бұрын

    🤨Lan has a video on pan sauces that was added here two months ago. There's also a Cook's Country segment by Jack Bishop from last year on thickeners for sweet applications like pies and puddings. And ATK also has an entire cookbook devoted to the subject that was published a few years ago. It's called "Just Add Sauce". 🙃🔎🔎

  • @jopro2000

    @jopro2000

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks@@sandrah7512 for letting me know!! the book seems really interesting!!

  • @AskAScreenwriter
    @AskAScreenwriter9 ай бұрын

    Another favorite way: roasting marshmallows over a campfire and making S'Mores

  • @CaravelClerihew
    @CaravelClerihew9 ай бұрын

    Lan Lam, secret pyromaniac.

  • @DoughboyGod
    @DoughboyGod9 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @qcsupport2594
    @qcsupport25949 ай бұрын

    I'd love some shortcuts wok-hei in the american kitchen - for those of us who stir-fry without the massive burners that restaurant woks use. Like maybe there's a way to cook only the onions in a separate skillet and burn off some cooking wine to develop some of that traditional wok flavor? Kung Pao just isn't quite right without that charred taste.

  • @guchieskitchen
    @guchieskitchen9 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @victorbenner539
    @victorbenner5399 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. As someone who enjoys grilling/bbq I truly enjoy using the flavors created with high heat and fire. Flambe in at least the USA is not discussed enough. Why it's important, safty and the theatrics it can creat table side( the only thing missing from this video was the last point,but still a great video) This was a great explanation of this technique. I was unaware of the citrus oil style, very interesting. Thanks for doing this video. Have a great day. 🔥😋🔥😋🔥

  • @rosyap2431
    @rosyap24319 ай бұрын

    Thank you for very much for sharing! Very well spoken with clear and precise instructions. Please enlighten us more!\ ^0^/

  • @user-rk8yv2pq2e
    @user-rk8yv2pq2e7 ай бұрын

    Definitely the fire on my barbecue 😅

  • @reide96
    @reide969 ай бұрын

    Anyone else get the impression this was Chef Lan Lam creating an excuse to have some cocktails at work? 😁

  • @Vintage_geek

    @Vintage_geek

    9 ай бұрын

    How dare you question Lan's selfless commitment to culinary science!?!?!? 😂😂😂

  • @pkhame
    @pkhameАй бұрын

    Teach me how to lit coals!!! I always end up using nearly all of the lighter fluid.

  • @neztoro24
    @neztoro249 ай бұрын

    I am skeptical if a flambee would really be detectable in a blind side-by-side. It seems like the perfect grounds for a placebo simply because of the "wow" factor

  • @ryanfranz6715
    @ryanfranz67158 ай бұрын

    0:10 Switching from chemistry to cooking, I’d think setting things on fire would be much more steaks

  • @ldenorio
    @ldenorio9 ай бұрын

    what temp were the pork chops cook till, 145f?

  • @sandrah7512

    @sandrah7512

    9 ай бұрын

    135°F to 140°F. This recipe was featured in an episode from Season 16 of ATK TV.

  • @houchi69
    @houchi699 ай бұрын

    Why has ATK been having a much higher temperature with cooked food lately? 185F? That's a dry chicken, even with chicken thighs.

  • @elizabeth930

    @elizabeth930

    9 ай бұрын

    right? 185F BEFORE putting it on the hot side??

  • @sandrah7512

    @sandrah7512

    9 ай бұрын

    Dark meat is food safe at 165°F, but it's a bit chewy. Cooking to 185°F or even 195°F allows the abundant connective tissue in the dark meat to break down into collagen making the meat more juicy and tender.

  • @cervgiovanni
    @cervgiovanni9 ай бұрын

    Oranges are flammable. Huh

  • @mikelindsey1587
    @mikelindsey15879 ай бұрын

    Doesn't grilling with flare-ups cause carcinogens?

  • @julienrocher1

    @julienrocher1

    9 ай бұрын

    If you over do it and create carbon then yes. If you are caramelising then no.

  • @geraldtompkins5775
    @geraldtompkins57759 ай бұрын

    185 degrees?

  • @tommypain

    @tommypain

    9 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I was thinking more around 155-165° - especially if you’re going to go throw it on the hot side for a little bit afterwards. What say you, Chef?

  • @sandrah7512

    @sandrah7512

    9 ай бұрын

    Dark meat is food safe at 165°F, but it's a bit chewy. Cooking to 185°F or even 195°F allows the abundant connective tissue in the dark meat to break down into collagen making the meat more juicy and tender.

  • @someyoutube
    @someyoutube9 ай бұрын

    Wrapping everything in banana leaf and throw it in wood fire