This is a great "cook with me" format and what I like about it is it's relatable and realistic. Most of these types of shows have all their mise en place already prepped before the video starts (and that's usually the part that takes the most time) and they start the video when they turn on the heat and say it takes 10 or 15 mins. This is much more real with the difficult to peel garlic and the noodles that take ages to pull apart and the need to clean up as you go. I'd like to see more of these types of videos. I think this is one of few "cook with me" format videos that I would actually cook along with.
@Wilsuuun3 ай бұрын
Nice mise en place reference
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
I figured if we were going to make a 'cook along' it needed to show everything from start to finish. Glad you enjoyed it!
@littledoseTM3 ай бұрын
Yea the infamous 15min recipes with 1h prepp and 2h cleaning 😂
@Kitkatrey3 ай бұрын
Wholeheartedly agree!
@RobbieBolog3 ай бұрын
Same. It’s the reason I feel in love with Kenji’s videos during the pandemic. You pick up on so many more little tricks of the trade when it’s unedited as well. It’s made me a way better home chef. More like this please!
@thisisd28913 ай бұрын
Back of House enjoyers already have Andy Cook Alongs. We are the real ones.
@paulvenn44473 ай бұрын
I'm Back of House Drinkalongs with Katelyn gang lolol
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
100% - good to see the Back of House enjoyers here!
@JamesFFiT3 ай бұрын
@@paulvenn4447 I'm back of house with the Ducks 🦆 gang sniffing for treats from Andy with my choc lab.
@JD-lz2uq3 ай бұрын
The most fun here is seeing Chef under a little pressure and making a mess like a real human. So relatable! Love this format Chef!
@hummus61503 ай бұрын
Love that you actually included the prep ❤
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
wouldn't be a true cook along if I didn't
@polinastaneva14453 ай бұрын
Same here. For me that’s the important part before you start cooking it.
@CrustaceousB3 ай бұрын
You run one of the best cooking channels on KZbin! It's been awesome watching you grow Andy! I hope Mitch and "Babe" are doing good too! 💪
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
thank you, really appreciate it! and the team are doing well
@obie_red3 ай бұрын
It's nice to be reminded that top notch chefs are still humans that forget the pepper and burn their mouths sometimes. The world needs more of this, unscripted, unprepped, normal cooking. Thanks Andy and the team!
@beepboop_993 ай бұрын
I love this concept! Love your channel!
@BarryKelly233 ай бұрын
I 2nd this.
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed this one!
@SapphicSon2 ай бұрын
My mom and I cooked this together tonight, and we had so much fun! Personally a big fan of this format.
@Methodman883 ай бұрын
What's good about this concept? The fact that you just film all at once, and you don't really need much editing. Very smart and efficient way to film content as the prep work is being done on the fly rather than in advance
@PavLover-i2z3 ай бұрын
Good to see you and I wear the same safety shoes in the kitchen
@puebloblau2 ай бұрын
Look how far we have come lads, from KZbin shorts to full uncut videos. Either way, still one of the best cooking channels on this platform, keep up the great work Andy!
@inkichae56913 ай бұрын
I know it's an experimental video, but i followed this recipe step by step! Thank you for giving me an oppprtunity to cook with a fantastic chef!!
@candym0nz8263 ай бұрын
I love the interaction and banter between Andy, Mitch and Daz in this video
@nickfantasiaphotography37273 ай бұрын
I’m ready for the next one of these. Just a suggestion is doing a poll for what the people want to make with you next. Keep up the good work and thank you for being such a helpful and awesome crew.
@ladyjane5703053 ай бұрын
LOL... you've been watching too much Sorted Food!
@bubble88293 ай бұрын
I pour hot water over my wide fresh rice noodles and after sitting for a little they came apart nicely. Then drain them and toss in a little bit of oil so they don't stick together again while preparing other parts of the dish. Much quicker and more even than putting them in the microwave.
@bendelbridge3 ай бұрын
I work from home 99% of the time, plus I love cooking. These videos are giving me ideas for meals I can cook at lunchtime without having to spend 10 times as much to be lazy and just go and buy it! Lol
@ShouterOfSanity3 ай бұрын
YES THIS IS GREAT. I've been requesting realtime videos for a while. It's one thing to read something in a recipe or see rapid shaky cam edits showing 12 steps in as many seconds. But learning cooking is about learning to do it by feel, sensing the timing, the color and texture changes. Good food can't be rushed and neither should the video process!
@ShouterOfSanity2 ай бұрын
I am sad to report that I 100% cannot keep up lol, but I've made this twice and I'm getting faster. First time was 100 minutes for four portions, all kinds of problems. Second time was about 50 min for four portions. pro tips (ok amateur tips, but w/e) 1. for dry noodles start those FIRST before ANYTHING else. Don't be like me and wait 10+ minutes for those things to hydrate lol 2. buy BONELESS SKINLESS thighs, and the QUALITY ones so you don't need to spend 10 minutes trimming off sinew 3. GET ORGANIZED. Your sauces should be in ONE place in the fridge so you can quickly pull them out 4. (controversial) buy the pre-peeled garlic cloves to save on garlic prep time 5. work cooking is not a precision science, do NOT spend 5 minutes on precise measurements. USE FEELING 6. lay out the ingredients in the order they're added clockwise or counterclockwise around the wok so you remember what goes in when 7. have a mini trash can on the countertop so you can throw stuff away without constantly moving to the trashcan and back 8. get your SPICE RACK NEXT TO THE RAMIKENS and NEXT TO THE MEASURING STUFF so you don't walk across the kitchen 20 times 9. remember what the sauce tastes like and the volumes then MAKE THE SAUCE WITHOUT MEASURING. That's how Andy does it so fast The first time I spent WAY too much time just waiting around for noodles, precisely measuring stuff, etc. I guess that was good to know what it's supposed to be. Second time I played it faster and looser with the sauce, did the noodles closer to the start, etc. Next time I'm sure I'll be faster.
@jampsonn18263 ай бұрын
Okay I already love this style of follow-along cooking video. Not only is it awesome to the process in real time from prep to cook to finish but also it's kind of nice to see the little things that us home cooks prob encounter that you don't see pros doing online. Like the cutting board moving while cutting, a veg not peeling quite right, the interruptions to wash hands or clean the work station, slowly taking the noodles apart, etc. It just makes it more relatable. I'd deff watch more of these!
@paulbonge66173 ай бұрын
Instead of Magi which is entirely acceptable, I use Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce in my Thai dishes that require it, as well a little fish sauce in Pad See Ew, BTW once the noodles go in, let them rest (less tossing and stirring) to get a little char/crisp randomly on some noodles, then toss/flip over and char a few more then plate! I'm in no way finding fault with your PSE it's 100% accurate and most certainly delicious. Like the Andy-Cam, gives a new perspective and playfulness. You may have been nervous for some reason but with the Andy-Cam and the RT aspect, this video was fresh and very real which is nice to see! Thanks Chef 🙏Sawadee Krup🙏
@MegM-o7i2 ай бұрын
so ever since I moved in with my boyfriend this past spring I've been determined to up my cooking game, (we both love food but aren't particularly gifted in the kitchen) ...I can't tell u how much this channel is helping me. there are so many videos on here for recipes that would typically seem daunting and breaks them down into something that's doable in my kitchen. ❤
@labarbaroja2 ай бұрын
Love this idea! Also, Pad see ew is one of my favorite Thai noodle dishes! 😋
@AM-ni3sz3 ай бұрын
Also, I love how you involve your back of camera staff in the content. They are part of the channel.
@ericnippard56983 ай бұрын
I love your presentation style, mistakes and all. Realistic and a great connection with the viewer. Also an excellent sense of humour. The tempo and pacing was fine. Easy enough for a novice h9me chef to follow. Thanks Chef!
@susanlowry7013 ай бұрын
So you’ve answered the question as to which came first, the chicken or the egg. Now I can breath easy. Love this format. I especially love seeing you prep all the ingredients. It really demonstrates the amount of work and the time required for the recipe. I know I would be more likely to attempt to make the dish now. Can’t wait to see the next one.
@bwilllundgren3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure which food I would like but I really dig this style. I would be super happy with tons more of these. KZbin cooking shows don't show how cooking really goes. It can be tedious when you're peeling apart noodles.
@turkibelurki3 ай бұрын
I've always wondered why more content creators haven't adopted Kenji's approach. He's taught me so many practical cooking techniques by including little tricks of the trade that often get left out, and by giving a sort of 'stream of conciousness' through his own process. Great video, Andy! Thanks!
@d.j.tiltsound44763 ай бұрын
Ive watched and loved your content for song long now and now i got my own mother hooked on your videos andy! Thank you for this! I cant wait to cook the next one with you!
@spellcaster78933 ай бұрын
This was a great format. It was kind of cool to see Andy with a little nervousness happening, with the no editing of the session. Would love to see more of these kinds of videos. 🖤
@lifeisbeautiful_nz3 ай бұрын
For Khow soi (Northern curry noodles) You can fine Khow soi curry paste from Asian grocery right now. (If not ask them to get some in) It make life so easy and cook faster. I love this dish the most. 😊
@metazero232 ай бұрын
I love the new format. It's great to also see the mistakes and it makes everything so much more approachable. Thanks for giving it a go even if it is much more stressful to film that way! The Andy-cam is a nice idea some of the time but I am grateful you didn't cut too much footage from it into the video. Those shots are often so wobbly that I get a headache from watching too much of it. For example with Kenjis POV videos I only ever manage to watch one before needing an extended break to sooth the wooziness.
@rwbmusicuk3 ай бұрын
i have been watching your videos 24/7 over the past week, become a comfort watch in the background🤣
@akidnamedjake2 ай бұрын
Love these longer videos. This and the chicken and the stock videos are all great
@cassieoz17023 ай бұрын
Great to see a chef who uses Maggi seasoning. I grew up with it being a pantry staple in out house
@KieranGhost923 ай бұрын
I made this recipe from your cookbook and thought I had stuffed it up until right at the end when the sauce made it all happen. Delicious! Only addition was a wedge of fresh lime
@alexmomeyer93 ай бұрын
24:17 Love the nod to Chef John!
@soaringwhiteraven3 ай бұрын
I like videos in this style! I'd love to see more like this 😊
@DJtheChemist3 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! I just wanted to say that ... yep I kept up 100%. okay.. I've made this several times before so I guess I had no excuse not to keep up. That aside, I really loved the tone and tempo of this video. The little comments, the stuff that gets edited out all seen... simply fantastic. I hope you have yourself a good day!
@piccoleitor3 ай бұрын
As a chef, I can relate with the struggle of peeling garlic. Like, I've been working as a cook for more than 12 years but I still feel as a rookie when I peel garlic
@pauljordan14573 ай бұрын
Brilliant video. Well done Andy. Great idea to show you the ‘real time’ cocking time of a dish rather than a half and half that some shows do. So saying that I do realise that some dishes that have a long ‘prep-time or make time’ have to be done as a half and half. More of this format if possible please. It’s also a great way of teaching and introducing non-cooks to cooking fresh meals that are simple but good and balanced. Thank you for this recipe as a first one. Aim to try it. Paul.
@kyleallen48493 ай бұрын
Great format! I love that you did a dish that seems simple enough for home cooks yet sophisticated enough to really bring something different to the table for the family. Thank you!
@SomeoneBeginingWithI3 ай бұрын
I like this format, including all the prep. I know I wouldn't be quite as fast as you, but seeing the whole process gives me a more realistic idea of how long it would take
@ethans65603 ай бұрын
I love the way this channel evolves, sick episode!!!
@stephentoumi3 ай бұрын
Love the AndyCAM! Also love the longer content making a full recipe. Think this is great. Keep up the good work mate!
@Myrddraal123 ай бұрын
I like this format. Love to see more.
@TheMrGoncharov2 ай бұрын
You got this, Andy! 💪
@PopcornPlaya85893 ай бұрын
Love this style of video. Helps a ton
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@cookiecutter83043 ай бұрын
Andy, this format is absolutely fantastic. Would love to see more of this.
@sambaraps3 ай бұрын
Love this concept Andy please make more!! I never even had this dish and was watching start to finish you’re a great cook man
@philharnett28843 ай бұрын
As a wok cook for 6 years cause in a small country town with no Chinese people, our local Chinese cook used to hire us locals and give us the education of a lifetime, I reckon I'd hit myself in the throat trying to toss that high. My multiple wok station was at least 8-10 inches lower. You did great mate.
@blamb99772 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video, the lofi-esque vibe, and the cook-along. Great video!
@jamesali92513 ай бұрын
I Know for a fact I cant keep up but I will watch.
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
😆 should give it a try
@MelkarAslan3 ай бұрын
I like how real this is and it shows you can make a meal in 30 mintues that include chopping your the vegetables and aromatic that you need in a dish. Could you maybe show cooking a dish in a crock pot? Like a chilli
@jonathantash75963 ай бұрын
I love this! Excited to give it a try. Thanks so much.
@JamesFFiT3 ай бұрын
Ooh Mithell! Yes chef lmao 😅 Daz - jump on his shoulders Mitch lol Love the raw commentry ❤
@SimoneBurge3 ай бұрын
Love this!
@nicholasanderson2353 ай бұрын
Love the real time video format and would love to see more of this! Haven't tried this but I'll definitely give it a go in the next week.
@benclayton37623 ай бұрын
Andy, another great video. When it comes to wok alternatives, I've used a heavy cast iron pan from a tangine, which when red hot held a lot of heat really well when adding cold vegetables and liquids during cooking and had a great finished meal.
@tangolin3 ай бұрын
Love this, watching the whole process really shows skill even in a laid back atmosphere.
@adfjasjhf3 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this format, please make more of these :) I'm waaay more inspired to do this by myself when I see the whole process including the prep :)
@DO-wq8wr3 ай бұрын
Kool with this new style ..Thanks for make it authentic thai pad see ew with all authentic Sauces!
@chadmangham4733 ай бұрын
Thus video format is excellent! It really makes me feel confident i can cook this meal. Including the prep is awesome as that is usually where most of my time is spent trying to follow along. Looks like my family will be having this for dinner this week!
@winstonc.25093 ай бұрын
My favorite format by far. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
🙏
@korbi61853 ай бұрын
Great Video, i love the New Format and cant wait to see another episode. Maybe nextime at the outdoor kitchen.
@bgradeactor903 ай бұрын
Thanks for making all of these videos Andy. Im from Whanganui NZ, so I think that the stuff you are doing is incredible brother!
@elidaniel9568Ай бұрын
Love the fact you left the entire content in there!
@kristie-leathompson743 ай бұрын
Favourite time of the week 😊
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
thanks for being here!
@annabeljgriffin98373 ай бұрын
Loved this type of video too
@kerrydruce22123 ай бұрын
Oooh this is great, my Andy(4yo) is excited to make this with me for the family next week 🤘 thanks Andy & team!
@Feebeeee3 ай бұрын
Love it! Relatable garlic peeling & noodle separating, nice to see my skill level isn’t that bad after all & totally add some swearing at my house 🤣 An easy to make at home favourite, thanks Chef
@mtbakes22Ай бұрын
Watched yesterday, went out and bought a cheap wok from my Asian grocer this morning and did the cook along for lunch! Was delicious and I’ll be cooking it again tomorrow if not tonight! Love your work Andy 😎
@xTheWildmanx3 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this format definitely need to do more of these please!
@HeatherHawkes3 ай бұрын
Loved this! And loved the Andy cam. More of this format please.
@HardLyght3 ай бұрын
Great vid. Love watching the whole process start to finish.
@Soomezz3 ай бұрын
Hey Andy, love this concept of video! Would be nice to go over what utensils and equipment you use before starting to make sure that people following along have everything ready :)
@wooshylooshy3 ай бұрын
Very nice!! Good to see the entire process
@alex.andraos3 ай бұрын
Love the Kenji cam! More of this please!!!
@julialucas14822 ай бұрын
It is always a great day when I watch an Andy Cooks video. You inspire me to do more home cooking. The noodle sorting took too long, IMO.
@ShouterOfSanity3 ай бұрын
Fun garlic peeling tip: put a clove under the flat of your knife and heel strike it with medium force, just enough to deform the garlic. The skin comes right off, but the clove remains mostly intact for even dicing, mincing, or microplaning. If you're okay with a smashed clove then heel strike it hard. Skin comes off even easier but I find it's harder to evenly mince a smashed clove because all the "strands come apart." There's another trick where you shake the cloves inside two bowls or something but I've found that in practice to be more of a pain than the knife.
@AJ-of5dw2 ай бұрын
Made this tonight and HOLY CRAP it was tasty as hell! 😮❤
@Bickobickobicko3 ай бұрын
I probably will not try this dish but this is an awesome concept! Looking forward to other recipes in the future!
@ginganuts81593 ай бұрын
I love the difficulty you had with the garlic and noodles, so relatable. I like this format for these quick cooking items, frying, side dishes or grilling would work well I think. Don't think I would find the time to watch you do anything much more then 40mim once or twice a week.
@gfrylives2 ай бұрын
abc kecap manis is rubish mate. Go the Bango. And try to get the noodle that has been delivered to the shop and left out of fridge. Makes separating the noodle much easier.
@pinkytaylor58453 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this format. ❤❤
@andy_cooks3 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the feedback
@erinappleby54453 ай бұрын
I made this for the first time the other day and loved it! I'd followed "recipe tin eats" recipe which was very similar. Love your work Andy! ❤
@abi_nguyen3 ай бұрын
this sounds so fun!!! i’ll definitely have to follow along next time!😊
@jeffwilliams82772 ай бұрын
I like the cook along format. Now I am torn between you and Chef John Pierre. Excellent job.
@cez24373 ай бұрын
2:50-2:54, “its called the Andy-Cam, I’m channeling my inner Kenji.” That literally made my heart sing ❤️. P.S. If they cook together that would be a collab of the ages
@ColinDagwell3 ай бұрын
This absolutely works for me! Don't stop!
@geoffsteuer44973 ай бұрын
Love this style of video
@namarbabhanongbri29343 ай бұрын
This is a great concept Andy. Loved it!
@2by2 ай бұрын
Andy, please give us a kitchen tour of your kitchen and all the tools you use. I see a lot of stainless steel, quality brands like Made In and so on, would be super interesting to see :)
@jrw07073 ай бұрын
More of this!!
@jorgelima81103 ай бұрын
Huge fan of the format
@chrismackenzie31842 ай бұрын
My wife pointed out Samila Gaeng the other day. Will defs be heading there asap. Cheers for the heads up. Also love this format.
@jogywhite53893 ай бұрын
This was an awesome video :) I loved how I could follow along as I actually prepared the dish!!!
@davisverboon81193 ай бұрын
Made this on Thursday and definitely learned a few things for next time!!!
@grugparty3 ай бұрын
I love that you shout out Kenji.
@NateyCat3 ай бұрын
Love this format! ❤❤ Edit to add: definitely enjoy the mise en place and the literal step by step process and talking about every ingredient, and alternatives for what I can get. For example here in the US I can really only get Bok Choi where I’m located. I could also only get vermicelli rice noodles. Added sesame oil at the end after cooking (on the plate). I tried not to deviate all that much. My point is it was delicious and great tips; coming from a college culinary grad.
@UpTheVilla7213 ай бұрын
Love your content sir. This is a great format for you(even if it makes you a bit nervous). The “What am I doing here” bit especially resonated. Much respect for you doing this. :D