Dinner Banchans IV: Cucumber Beef Stir Fry, Spicy Braised Tofu, Squid Radish Soup

[@elizabethshaw734]

People don't realize that cucumbers and radishes especially absolutely wonderful when cooked.

[@FutureNeighbor]

That's right. If you squeeze the water out of cucumbers and put them in any stir-fry... makes it taste so good! Love the crunch!

[@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

I've never had either one cooked.

[@shaunlee8491]

Daniel, like the new set up. Looks more open. You're the D.J. of Korean food. I don't care what anyone says, love your hand gestures. Makes you an exception of food tubers and the music,,, love it !!!! It's your signature move. But always enjoy your recipes and Katie. Thanks for yalls weekly show !!!!!

[@tatiana.f.6937]

I made the stir fry today for lunch, used some veggie ground beef and it was a hit. Never knew that cooked cucumber could be so tasty! Thanks!

[@mitchjason4135]

You are so refreshing to watch!!!! So real! Please don’t change now that you’re 5M views!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@Csb1289]

😍😍😍😍that cucumber and beef dish looks perfect for summer. light and hearty at the same time!

[@missbonnyray]

Yay... Another good cooking video from you guys just saved my otherwise regular day. Thank you Future neighbor.

[@FutureNeighbor]

Happy you enjoying it Nei'bor! 🏘

[@sonaryhat6053]

Thanks for making things look so easy! Meal time ideas!!

[@FutureNeighbor]

Our please. Try it out if you get a chance this weekend :0

[@tamakun808]

dude hell yeah

[@FutureNeighbor]

I saved the SPAM for another night ;)

[@jiimbles]

Dan-yul! I love you for adding water to the bowl and using all the sauce at 4:25 ❤️

[@will-qs1up]

Always happy to see when you've uploaded another video. You're awesome :)

[@FutureNeighbor]

Glad to see that youre enjoying them... Join us in the kitchen too 🕺

[@JJ-yu6og]

Love you and Katie!!😍😍You two make me happy!!...시원해!!🙌😍

[@joannearthur3837]

Oh and by the I love the back ground music

[@Alice429800]

Seeing other people's recipes are awesome too!! Love the dinner banchan series--it adds a lot of options that are easy for me to make for my meal prep.

[@FutureNeighbor]

Oh, for sure. What kind of food do you usually meal prep? Asian food? I want to try soon as well.

[@Alice429800]

Future Neighbor It's usually a lot of chicken breast!! When I'm lazy, I boil all of the chicken breasts at once and make a quick chicken salad with some seasoning and add some easy stir fried or steamed veggies ☺️; so banchans are a good way of mixing things up for me! And yes it's mostly Asian food or Asian inspired recipes like bulgolgi or Japanese curry and instead of rice I've been eating quinoa and cauliflower rice instead. I'm trying to keep my carbs low and my protein and fat content high so meal prep is a really good way for me to save money and eat healthier! 😊

[@Alice429800]

Future Neighbor when I have a bit more time, I will do recipes for chicken thighs and make them with chicken breast instead for the same flavor profile even though they're not as juicy.

[@jessicurry2010]

I've become addicted to making this recipe of fried tofu. It is delicious!!

[@lydiafelicia4761]

Loved the cucumber and beef... Yumm.. fans of your channel.. bring my day

[@xdeadheadx]

5:10 the smirk on that radish 😆😆😆

[@ChiChiBean49]

Pan fried tofu is my FAV!!!! Can never have too much gochugaru! 🌶🌶🌶

[@FutureNeighbor]

One of my go-to ingredients as well! Simple but filling :)

[@baseeratuswatahir9796]

I live for these videos!

[@dear_totheheart]

"We're baptizing it with spice, give it that Korean rage!" Looks fantastic! I can't wait to try cooking these myself, I can't believe how simple the cucumber dish is. Also, I wish my family would be willing to try new things. Unfortunately they don't go beyond plain things. Like every night we have steak, asparagus, and potatoes D: They're so missing out on a world of flavors!

[@mitchell190]

I found this video particularly incredible. well done.

[@kartivijay1109]

I love squid!! This is a great dish, I'll definitely have a go!

[@bajka91]

Thank you future neighbour. Love love love your recipes ♥️♥️♥️

[@FutureNeighbor]

Thanks weronika!! Appreciate the support thru the year. You Rock! ⚡️

[@deliamv]

I love yours recipes. You and your wife are very nice. From Spain a lover of Korean food and culture. I am learning a lot of korean food with yours videos

[@FutureNeighbor]

Happy to hear that you are cooking along with us! Makes my day Delia!!

[@jeaned62803]

Yay, you guys finally made one of my favorite korean soups, ojingeoguk! Love it! Thank you again for your recipes! 😀

[@MimiFlieder]

For anybody interested: i tried to make the cucumber-beef stir fry vegan! I worked with soy granulates (or TVP)! You need to soften in with hot water and some salt (or vegetable broth powder), then drain it when it's soft enough, then follow the rest of the recipe! (Soy granulates absorb flavour faster than meat, so you don't have to marinade as long, maybe a few minutes before you toss it into the pan)

[@Grim.Grimoire]

ooo maybe tofu and spinach soup? :) I love this channel so fun to watch

[@j.setzer7101]

Beautiful DAN-YULLLL

[@FutureNeighbor]

Thanks Josh! 👍👍👍

[@latifa4600]

I think I never had cooked cucumber, I guess I have to try now :) , and braised tofu is the best way to start eating tofu as the texture is not too soft

[@arkonite]

I think I need to do a 60 mile round trip to my Asian supermarket! Yum as always 😍

[@MimiFlieder]

You have come to my rescue!! I was visiting my parents this week and cucumbers are ripe in their garden so I went home with 3 cucumbers.. and now i'm trying to figure out how to eat all of those without making cucumer salad every single day. And I never considered frying cucumbers (it's just not something we do here in germany) but I will try this for sure!!

[@BakaButterfly]

"Pat it [tofu] down once more with some water-" are you SuRe?! Lol looks delicious.

[@FutureNeighbor]

It's a masterful technique. To be able put something down with water... I think I cheated with paper towels this time, but I'll keep practicing!

[@juneseongmin]

LOL ! I thought I heard it wrong I played it back

[@megzlibrary]

Ohhhhh my goodness 😄

[@nikolsan15]

I definitely have to go shopping.

[@quinteraquinn]

"We're baptizing it with SPICE! Give it that Korean RAGE!" Lol!

[@tigerfish4628]

Made the spicy braised tofu today... so ono! I'll be making this one often :)

[@jessbox360]

Everything looks so delicious!! Ever since I discovered your channel I've been cooking way more and trying out these wonderful recipes you provide. The only thing holding me back is the lack of ingredients I can get my hands on. :( I really want to try that soup...I doubt I'll be able to find fresh squid so I'll probably have to settle for pre-cut frozen squid. :( I hope that will still work!

[@FutureNeighbor]

Oh, makes my day to hear that. Glad you're enjoying cooking more & more! You can use pre-cut frozen squid as well. But that Korean Radish (무) is a must-have. It adds that layer of 시원해-ness. Sorry for the Konglish heh

[@000ml]

Daniel! Show us how to make Korean Soybean paste soup! 😍

[@miyoungmbenson]

Will definitely make the squid and radish soup for my parents and myself!!!

[@FutureNeighbor]

Oh, I hope they will enjoy it. One of my favorite feel-good soups!

[@monicas2461]

Why do you upload yummy food recipes this late at night? (T ^ T) That tofu looks amazing!!!

[@JJ-yu6og]

Monica S ㅎㅎㅎㅎ

[@FutureNeighbor]

Hehe, I usually start editing starting dinner time. Upload and sleep right away 💆‍♂️Enjoy waking up and reading these comments!

[@mahafawzy8263]

And it's shewonheh 😁😋😋😋omg you always make it simple and delicious 👌and fun😂

[@sunday2049]

those were some awesome banchans... im definetly gonna try spicy tofu Daniel 😋😋😋😋

[@maymassey72]

Well done!!!! 😍

[@leticiasoto1622]

Game On! Simple Secret Weapons🔥🔥👍

[@sassafras_smith]

Here for these banchans 🤤

[@lilacshefi4084]

The tofu looks really delicious 😋I will make it … can you make more Korean vegan dishes?

[@faithjoy9638]

Could I use Cod fish instead of the squid in the soup ? Thank you for another great banchan recipes

[@DianeH2038]

oh, that tofu looks amazing.

[@clari6233]

Im a simple person, I see future neighbor I click like

[@torimcinnes7172]

What’s korean food without green onion!? Love ban chans!!!!

[@chvdu]

"Simply watch from a distance, like a worried parent" 😂😂😂

[@sammy9817]

At first i was confused you said pat down with water. When you were drying little bit of the tofu 🤣, great video like always

[@charlesblake2280]

As you get older you start to see people for who they really are! Your no model Daniel, but lovely personality! :P

[@chrissythornhill]

🌿🌺🌿. Oooooooh Yes , please . 👍🏼

[@MrOrazze]

Nice

[@StrawberryCakeey]

i want to try that tofu recipe tomorrow it looks so tempting ;-;

[@celestemaaneet987]

Hungry mid work!!! 😂

[@Janine.Najarian]

i always wondered about a cooked korean cucumber dish o_O

[@CountryMama337]

Looks very good. Where's Katie?

[@iAmBearHands]

❤

[@Sunshine-rc7ow]

What can we substitute for squid?

[@acolley2891]

My 8 year old son is watching this and begging me to buy squid. 👍😋

[@evelyngibson7939]

Will make That Spicy Tofu recipe... even if it turns me into a worry mother... :D That and a bowl of rice sounds like dinner to me! Thank you Dan-yul! :)

[@FutureNeighbor]

Hehe...I like that you like my cheessy joke Evelyn. You #1!

[@evelyngibson7939]

@@FutureNeighbor 당연하지! :D

[@SuperBookMonkey]

What is this genre of music called at the beginning?

[@matthias8122]

I would not have thought of pairing beef with cucumber.

[@FutureNeighbor]

Wonderful combination - if you squeeze the water out of the cucumber beforehand. Give it a shot if you get time :D

[@DrMustacheQueen]

That spicy tofu thoooo

[@FutureNeighbor]

Wickedly good! Try it out sometime 🙃

[@atman1173]

Reminded me of Salvador Dali....when you slunk away at the end!

[@rebecca7722]

Is daikon radish an OK substitute for Korean radish?

[@FutureNeighbor]

Hmm, it can be used. But Korean radish is filled with naturual juices - much more than daikon. So the broth will be heavier with daikon - you loose that 시원해-ness.

[@LuizFelipe-lk1hs]

Any practical reason to cut the tip of the tentacles or just because?

[@FutureNeighbor]

They usually poking into things with it, dancing on the ocean floor, dragging it into all sort of crevices. 🦑

[@LuizFelipe-lk1hs]

And they probably have a lot of calluses from all the dancing, it is for the best to avoid

[@AB-kg9hq]

Daniel, Where do you get everything same size as your forearm? What is the concept behind it lolz

[@mpatberg7623]

When will you start using gochu-garu?😜

[@juneseongmin]

Is that a bed frame at the back against the wall cos it's looks like one, LOL

[@lillycollier7915]

You think you can use courgette instead of cucumber?

[@jeannette4365]

Oh man! I am really craving some braised tofu now, sadly my local asian store fu**ed up their fresh batch q.q Also that cucumber dish looks so good! You can't really get asian pear here (neither fresh nor in juice form), but I got to try some asian pear sorbet which was so delicous and refreshing. Can't really compare that flavor to any other fruit I know ^^' Oh and I love the reshare Instagram and forum idea :D Kepp up the good work ^-^👍🏼

[@FutureNeighbor]

Thanks Clyde! Woah... the Asian store actually makes their tofu in-house? Props to them - its quite an laborious process. And yes, a touch of pear (juice) to soy-sauce adds the right level of sweetness. I loved this cucumber recipe ‼️

[@jeannette4365]

Normal grocerie stores don't really sell tofu here, and if they happen to do their so called "tofu" tastes more like a brick than anything else. Also the tofu that they import from other countries is often pretty good but suppliers tend to be not the most punctual ones. Customers wouldn't be able to get their hands on tofu for days, if the supplier messed smth up again (which happens fairly often). So their in-house made tofu is one of THE main reasons ppl even go to those asian stores here ^.^

[@hasa8491]

Never thought of frying cucumber. Cucumber is meant to be eaten cold, ice cold in a salad

[@Naiuhz]

Sprite can substitute Korean pear

[@talooshh]

this little jigglypuff looolll

[@elizabethshaw734]

Is that your own kitchen as a kitchen Studio or is it a kitchen set somewhere else?

[@JJ-yu6og]

Elizabeth Shaw It's an office-tel. They live there. Basically, a tiny tiny apartment without a bedroom.

[@abdusshahid5305]

I think I love you :)

[@Herbypeppy]

Lol korean rage i like that

[@FutureNeighbor]

Ahjusssi RRRAAGGEE!

[@ARMYKPOP-ji2vk]

😂👏👏👍

[@thenextguy32]

Hey can you add text for the ingredient names, my hard of hearing friends can't watch with me.

[@xxLadyMystraxx]

I don't know why, but cook cucumber always seems weird to me.