$343 vs $28 Dim Sum: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Professional chef Eric Huang and home cook Gabi are trading recipes and hitting the kitchen to make dim sum! We set Gabi up with $343 worth of the finest ingredients from chef Eric’s kitchen along with instructions on how to make 3 of his expert-level dim sum dishes. Meanwhile over with our pro chef, Eric was finessing Gabi’s recipe and $28 worth of more common using his skill and professional know-how to make something gourmet. Which dim sum is giving you something to talk about?
Director: Chris Principe
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Manolo Moreno
Host: Eric Huang
Guest: Gabi Chappel
Sr. Culinary Producer: Kelly Janke
Producer: Belle Roman
Senior Producer: Ali Inglese
Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Caleb Weiss
Audio: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Alden DeBouter
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
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[@itssharktime6560]

Eric is now one of my favorite pro chefs here, sitting comfortably with Frank and Saul.

[@yurei_toshinome6]

sameeeee

[@xxPenjoxx]

Absolutely 💯

[@DriveBySusy]

I agree!!! sll my faves too

[@bellehimechan]

Same!

[@monicascott3636]

Gabi has the best go getter, let’s try it, open-minded attitude. She’s great.

[@MrSinister718]

She's a national treasure that must be protected

[@daquantavius7924]

and pretty

[@AlvinAu148]

Chef Eric worked at Eleven Madison Park one of the best restaurants in the world calling him a pro chef is an understatement.

[@NaOds50]

I know what you are trying to get at but this would actually be a perfect time to use the word Pro Chef wouldnt you say? That sentence doesnt make sense he is most definitely a pro chef and to say less would make him insignificant.

[@AlvinAu148]

@@NaOds50 Anyone can be a pro chef if you are doing it and earning money off of it. There are levels to being a chef and he is elite having worked at 3 star restaurants.

[@ThatGassettGuy]

He called himself a pro

[@Patterner]

pro^2 chef?

[@Wvk5zc]

Pro chef is enough. There is no need for elitism here. Michelin star is overrated anyway

[@garyanderson4653]

And why does Gabi NOT have her own cooking show yet? She's 10/10.

[@Douglas-bg1qt]

In more ways than one.

[@mattheology]

Gabi just won Next Level Chef s3! She will get lots of cooking shows and projects 😊

[@xxPenjoxx]

The positivity in this episode is off the charts. Excellent duo in Gabi and Eric 😊

[@sofie3221]

I just rewatched eric using the cleaver to transfer the shrimp to the bowl 5 times and I’m still impressed. Love these two!

[@christopherwilson88]

Chinese chefs, especially here in China, are absolute ninjas with those things. It's never not impressive

[@Diastrefo]

I absolutely LOVE this duo. At the end together, their matching energy is just fantastic. Love to see more with them!

[@clispyleaf]

These two have just such an incredible chemistry. Amazing chefs in their own leagues, both lively fun people, yes, more!

[@trevorthai1685]

9/10 comments here are about Gabi and I’m totally here for her positive contagious energy too ❤

[@chibbyylol]

She reminds me of Jordana brewster

[@king_ltc_]

We demand more Gabi

[@BabyIshii]

Eggzackty

[@NYOB650]

Lorenzo vs Gabby!

[@alanmoreno2482]

No thanks

[@funnysunday8167]

No

[@kinnikuzero]

Yes!

[@m00sewhisperer]

I've always liked Gabi. Her quoting Napoleon Dynamite just took her up to 11.

[@maunarose]

This has to be one of my fave episodes of swapping ingredients!! So many dishes, so much fun. I loved what Chef Eric did with Gabi’s ingredients, and I loved how Gabi tackled the techniques and ingredients of Chef Eric’s ingredients.

[@Raso8k]

The first thing I noticed off the bat was that the cheaper ingredients had the premium brand of oyster sauce while the expensive ingredients had a cheap one. Very proud of myself for knowing that lol.

[@nicholascrow8133]

Notice how they price them? The cheaper ingredients are priced as to what you need per portion, the expensive ingredients are priced as to the whole unit (e.g full bottle), look at the price of the shrimp and how much ends up on the plate. They always do this to make the expensive ingredients seem even more so

[@Deevamom28]

Did anyone notice that she used chef Frank’s method for using the grater? I was so happy that somebody listened. 😂😂

[@morganbrasee5639]

Gabi's knife skills have noticably improved! Looking much more comfortable

[@lazy_apple4893]

i was so impressed w her cutting the scallion

[@CodeDonut]

I love Gabi, her happiness and attitude just radiates and makes you happy!

[@515aleon]

Epicurious-- this is a great pair. Do this again (well different food). Gabi is a lot of fun (and has great skills), and Eric is awesome.

[@leonwong4767]

We need more of Chef Eric, very entertaining, makes cooking more fun.

[@Straydogification]

There's something endearing with Eric almost hiding when he eats while Gabi essentially headbutts the food, going full python on those veggies and claws. Great video! Learned some new stuff.

[@raynabarnard5528]

eric is so fun to watch

[@rexiuadeus]

Yay Gabi's back!

[@MissLizaMay]

Congrats on your win, Gabi! Enjoy your mentorship with Gordon Ramsay!

[@monicatoro2286]

Chef Eric is so attractive! I don't know what is about him I think he just looks and acts like a genuinely kind guy.

[@richybooo7415]

what a great episode, showing much works behind the dish of dim sum for others to appreciate. these two Chef and Guest has great chemistry while they share tea and compliment each other

[@ForbiddenFoodTV]

Gabi with the most visceral growl at the start 😂 Any episodes with Gabi are always a favorite.

[@rodrigul3]

Hahaha he just jumped up to top 3 chefs with his quote “As long as she doesn’t **ck this up!” 😂🤣😂🤣, that’s what my head tells me every time I cook!

[@jrco1010]

I love Gabi's energy. for sure Asian Moms will approve her lol

[@kerropioff-brand8991]

These two make such a power team! Excited to see more Gabi and Eric in the future

[@roastbeef93abubadubdubwhoo74]

What a great episode! Thank you for the smile you gave me.

[@fragrance418]

Gabi is so pretty😳.....so is Chef Eric😭 It was such a wonderful video! Love it🙌

[@mattsathrohan288]

Gabi I'm so happy to see you on Next Level Chef!

[@JackTse]

More Eric yo, this guy is a natural

[@julesjacobs8931]

Loved this episode

[@nunyabidnesss]

No matter how bad your day might be going, watching Gabi do one of these episodes will make it slightly better

[@marcos.bastos1905]

Great episode!

[@_Toxicity]

We need an episode of this where they make trout with rosemary. Then Rosemary Trout needs to actually get a chance to taste the end results.

[@sunsetkizz1]

This is so cute! I ❤ this series.

[@AmberGonzalesQuiban]

Eric, Esther, and Frank are my holy trinity of Epicurious chefs!!!

[@naveenramkumar6123]

When are we getting the Pro Chef vs Pro Chef duels?

[@udamya]

we need thiss!!!!

[@duckyanddonut772]

i think we can all collectively agree that gabi is the favorite guest

[@yurei_toshinome6]

Emily as well

[@blueblue5752]

@@yurei_toshinome6 yes my favorite

[@defaultuser1447]

Emily for me.

[@duckyanddonut772]

@@defaultuser1447 oh wait i forgot about emily

[@defaultuser1447]

@@duckyanddonut772 Emily had a live stream on her channel today. Always fun.

[@j9670]

We Want More Gabi! 🙂❤️🙂

[@joyyyhuu]

loved it, amazing duo

[@edilions]

Great to see Gabby again 😊

[@Bored0720]

Oh hey, Gabi's back ☺️

[@RedElegance]

Looks so amazing

[@ColombianLNP]

Interesting episode!

[@Callithyia]

Gabi starts chopping and our household erupts in cheers! Rocking those culinary school techniques!!!

[@ashnoz793]

This was so wholesome to watch

[@raidcrhonos]

Great episode of Agents of Chaos!

[@ZmenitBussler]

Wild to see Gabi on Next Level Chef

[@adonis6332]

Great job everyone it looks very beautiful ❤

[@benjaminmurray455]

I have made chicken feet in a variety of different dishes 😋 but not like that though... I'm gonna be doing this real soon! Thank you Epicurious for giving me this treasure today!! 😮😊😊❤

[@FutureCommentary1]

Oh she's back :D Nice to see you again Gabrielle Chappel.

[@jim.pearsall]

Epic!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@alejandromart747]

Love you Gabi ❤ you're so dinámica

[@FrostyFrostySnow]

Many delicious dishes

[@_Toxicity]

Welcome back Gabby!

[@Hortonscakes]

Yay Gabi! ❤️ ❤❤

[@ornj3536]

i'm so allergic to all of this and yet i watched the whole video

[@ichaiah6612]

1:28 loved that reference😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@fashionmwah]

13:45 Shoutout to Chef Frank!!!

[@HelloMoto_]

Gabi looked so tired by the end.. they both did so well though yummm!

[@nyangsteefies]

i love gabi so much she always makes my day

[@katl8825]

Go Gaby for tackling dim sum! 👏

[@Famezonen]

9:25 gabs crazy look was so cute lol

[@direng]

Every chef who uses a Chinese clever just looks super pro

[@iyanuoluwasola-falana437]

chef eric is so brilliant wow

[@idontknowwhattocallthis5235]

Gabi’s personality is so charming and adorbs omg I’m lit in love

[@Masonerick]

Gabi is back \o/ Big fan of her and her style :)

[@glasssofOJ]

“Do the chicken’s have large talons?” Girrrrrl just marry me now!

[@abearzola9708]

Wasn’t Gabi a 2nd level cook? Anyways, I’m glad she is back

[@rossanderson7416]

Deep appreciation for the Napoleon Dynamite reference! 👏👏👏

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Amazing to see how well Eric uses that cleaver.

[@lesyeuxdelion]

i love gabi so much

[@stvsueoka1]

Gabi is my favorite. Love her.

[@cooking_ha]

I like this❤

[@theaznbob]

15:27 I'm surprised how accurately pronounced this was.

[@RunicMike]

Gabi is the spiritual successor of Emily

[@mazzZificashun]

What is the 'kreller' thing?? The oil stick thing in the spring rollsmm

[@nahidaluvss]

gabi is absolutely my fav person like she's so fun to be around

[@Marscandy1]

He seems like such a nice guy!

[@_inked_out]

Gabi deserves a national holiday 🙏❤

[@econme]

Gabi is stunning. You too chef Eric ❤

[@insanehawk13]

my grandfather loves chicken feet lol as for me i cannot stand the smell of cooking lo bak go, and i’m a bit disappointed that my favorite (the creamy custard buns, nai wong bao) aren’t there, but still cool to watch

[@zaturn9434]

I think you guys should have the chefs create both dishes so we can see the difference of how they use the same ingredients

[@andy313131313136]

I love food!

[@ishan_singh]

EPIC

[@iankobe]

You know she wifey when she ain't scared of them chicken feet!

[@NMN_CP]

dream on

[@fmontoy2]

Gotta love Gabi!

[@yuvals]

Hey Gabi, we missed you!

[@adonis6332]

Yummy

[@amitaikatz5929]

A dish served with jasmine tea. General Iroh would be so proud.

[@blueblue5752]

omg i love gabi

[@NM-vw6xq]

I love love love gabi!

[@rockgrlfrever]

This was intense

[@HarshKumar-dn9xo]

Gabi is soo cute!!! She makes my heart jump a beat everytime ❣️

[@karuneshtongbram8230]

Gabi got even more gorgeous. How is that even possible?

[@MatthiaGryffine]

Welcome back Gabi :)

[@alanyoung159]

Cleaver time!! Double Cleaver!!!!

[@donaldofsdahl3297]

Girl got some solid knife skills