$151 vs $19 Fried Chicken Sandwich: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

[@mikecascone3579]

Out of every home cook they decided to give Lorenzo a blow torch, kudos.

[@chilibreath]

I can hear him laughing from here, and I know he's using the torch.

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

I hope he buys his own

[@melon-pie4801]

@@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776 he will

[@frankpasek3024]

Ik it’s hilarious

[@lukeeatschicken]

Lol yea

[@FakhriaNoori]

“It’s spicy but it’s not hot.. it’s interesting because.. oh.. I’m wrong..” -Lorenzo

[@RichardCampbell_DotNetRocks]

Lorenzo is the best!

[@Mrbink01]

@@RichardCampbell_DotNetRocks best male Level 2 chef...Beth is my vote for #1 on the female side

[@_meIody_]

Pff-t😆

[@joshuajohnson2216]

I love Lorenzo so much. He's the funniest guy ever.

[@b10nc09]

You forgot the ☝🏽

[@RambutanRam]

Me: "that chicken doesn't fit onto the bun" Esther: *doubles the chicken*

[@oneoranota]

That's when I fell in love

[@daveteves]

Esther, she crazy.

[@ylio_66t]

Meat is the most important thing, the more the better

[@shhh_sun9134]

Bru

[@JustSomeGuy009]

@@ylio_66t that's what she said

[@sadreality2470]

Ive been watching all these videos just to watch Chef Ester cook , the fact that she makes everything from scratch and doesn’t waste anything shows u how much she loves food and cooking .

[@Aiibh]

The fried rice video was top tier. The shrimp sauce is one the the best things I've tried.

[@angiew2324]

@@Aiibh It just can't do fish or shrimp sauce, I'm sure it's fine but it sounds gross. Lol That was an amazing video though, she's extraordinarily talented! I went to culinary school but I bet I'd learn soo much more from her.

[@kendohawj1063]

It really show how a person really know the foods universe not to waste anything

[@BOREDOM6969]

I love Ester's respect for all quality of ingredients. High end or affordable, it doesn't matter. She'll make the most of whatever is in front of her. She's so talented and respectable.

[@stacyhedrick3412]

That’s part of her ethnicity, and how she was brought up in her family. I’m sure. Absolutely love it too. She’s just an absolute dream to watch every episode in a love how she doesn’t add extra things to every dish she just uses what’s provided other than spices

[@sealdew5348]

Lorenzo playing with the blowtorch is the most lorenzo thing ever

[@TheLadyBlerd]

"I LOVE THIS... I LOVE THIS... I AM A MAD SCIENTIST!!!"

[@sssssshj743]

*Krusty the Klown laugh intensifies*

[@jerryjones8470]

Playing with fire literally

[@sinon-chan1434]

lorenzo is legit your far uncle whos the best at jokes and making people laugh

[@N0rmal_Teen]

He reminds me of my scienece teacher, a girl who liked to play with fire

[@zolaxx4267]

YAAASSS More of Esther, please!! We need more of the Pros being really creative with the provided ingredients rather than adding a bunch of stuff. It’s more educational and entertaining this way. Kudos to Chef Esther!

[@LOL-pb2if]

I feel Frank does a better job.He is simple as well as creative

[@giselleb5499]

I remember the ramen video where she made stock out of rotisserie chicken. That blew me away

[@FlamingTrashRiver]

Esther and Frank are my favorite chefs.

[@apollotheodore2560]

@@LOL-pb2if No. There are episodes where he adds stuff that aren’t from the ingredients. It’s kinda annoying and defeats the purpose of this series

[@evewhoo]

@@apollotheodore2560 Tbh I watch this because I find the pro and home chefs entertaining. Not because the chefs should be restricted to only the ingredients given

[@peterflom6878]

Lorenzo is such a delight. Cooking gives him joy, we can tell

[@kamanarai3413]

That gives us joy too

[@deric35_personal]

He's the reason i started watching this channel bro 😂

[@googlewasmyidea5577]

I just wanna know how they remember exactly what Rosemary says(the instructions) bc I would assume it’s a lot of steps…

[@giggusgaming4834]

@@deric35_personal same 😆😆

[@VulpineRainbow]

The joy is his sanity being drained.

[@jkuhl2492]

Esther: Cooking requires patience Lorenzo: I AM A MAD SCIENTIST MUA HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@YazTheHomegirl]

Esther is SO informative & confident in the kitchen. You can tell her expertise come from not only her technical training but also her family kitchen. And Lorenzo really enjoys himself in the kitchen! Such an entertaining duo! Loved this and I can't wait to try her cucumber kimchi recipe!

[@markdamaniac6041]

Loved that this pro chef used the ingredients she was given and went in different directions with them, rather than adding stuff like others have done. Thats how it should be done!

[@adhambeldad2513]

Yeah, I was looking in the list of ingredients whenever she do a step in the cooking process and there's no additional ingredients. She just used the ingredients to amplify other parts of the dish.

[@aldohorn1704]

I love it when the chefs do this. I think it shows a lot about their skills when they don't add anything new.

[@cathylee5173]

I think Epi implemented some rules on the pros to not add in things. I've noticed a lack of adding on things lately. Lol.

[@novacentorium4943]

@@cathylee5173 yeah

[@yeti25934]

I'm usually ok with them adding basic seasonings and spices that anyone should have in their pantry, but when they go "well, I'm going to replace this piece of regular ham with this 300$ artisanal prosciutto imported straight from Italy that I just had lying around!" Is when they lose me haha

[@GeneralOdium]

I really like Esther, good personality, good cook, and used Lorenzo's ingredients, staying true. Great add!

[@markzenith1441]

Totally, I hope we see much more of her.

[@ivamanral989]

@@joesguitargear7742 it's not a stand up comedy show. She's professional and extremely talented. If you want entertainment watch SNL lmao

[@Aiibh]

@@ivamanral989 lmao how u ended him even if i am not able to see his comment anymore 😂

[@ivamanral989]

@@Aiibh 💀💀💀plsss he deleted it

[@olivamodak1724]

@@Aiibh what did he say! I'm curious now

[@nirmolmunvar6939]

Chef Esther: we have chicken thighs and we will cook it with the recipe described by ancient gods Lorenzo: you are thighs, why are u thighs

[@kristianstevens6694]

I can’t tell if Lorenzo is super happy, high, or insane Whatever it is, he is by far the best person on this channel

[@ChiefBret]

He seems high on life fr

[@bubblyabby]

all 3 in the best way possible.

[@dan907]

i like this duo. lorenzo's personality is so fitting for a show. and esther's execution and attitude to cooking is good too. they make a great combo. and the sandwiches look so goood.

[@sammykat2hb]

The dynamic in this episode is amazing!! Chef Esther is having fun teaching, and Lorenzo is having fun learning... and impersonating MJ... and playing with a blowtorch...

[@jordanvaldez3470]

I love how Esther's Recipe respected all the ingredients she used throughout the cooking, that red oil topping was a pleasant unexpected surprise.

[@sarinamayari8309]

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[@bored5859]

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[@dinurijayasinghe8374]

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[@samuelpastrana2149]

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[@Kuki564]

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[@howto-camden8659]

When Lorenzo pretended to be micheal Jackson I just lost it

[@TfVictor]

😂😂😂😂

[@biggyboi8130]

@@TfVictor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@biggestwanderer8827]

@@biggyboi8130 Can you stamp the time?

[@HermanVonPetri]

@@biggestwanderer8827 9:20 Lorenzo putting on the one white glove.

[@biggestwanderer8827]

@@HermanVonPetri Thank you. Here’s a subscribe for your troubles.

[@ggc4183]

Esther is so insane with how she utilizes the full potential of all the ingredients. Absolutely remarkable chef!

[@TheBest6431]

Esther is an actual artist i love her 😭 can we make her make her own youtube channel?

[@Glyzinien]

She has a channel but doesn't upload so much anymore it's called choibites if you ever see this 💀

[@tixzame]

Lorenzo: “It’s spicy but it’s not hot.... well I’m wrong” This had me dying 🤣🤣🤣

[@kamilahdouglas1609]

Me too! Lorenzo is hilarious!!!

[@giggusgaming4834]

Ik right?!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ronalyndacuno2146]

Mom: Why have you not cleaned your room yet? Me: Doing nothing means doing everything

[@akmalhaziq419]

just gotta live with that principle now

[@retro2712]

adhd

[@AYA-ti3nv]

this has got to be one of the wittiest comment i've everrrr read HAHAHAHAHA

[@AnthonyJonathan]

and that's my folks, how i get kicked out of the house

[@donotlike4anonymus594]

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[@fyrebolt8555]

I love how Lorenzo maniacally stares at the buns he is blow torching and just saying how much he loves it 😂

[@Yogripper]

Lorenzo reminds me of that dad whose kids say is embarrassing but all their friends think is cool.

[@priyanshusahu001]

Yep 💕

[@maryrosa6825]

Lorenzo made me laugh so much, he's very funny, been watching these shows back to back and I love all the home cooks.

[@AquaAtia]

I love this pairing! Lorenzo is a riot and Esther comes off super knowledgeable and I enjoy her Korean takes on the food! It’s good to learn about other cultures’ culinary tricks and foods

[@morgankemp483]

Me to

[@renata6002]

Lorenzo laughing like a cartoon mad scientist while using the torch is everything XD

[@xvii713]

Don’t go to 5:19 and skip 10seconds

[@chriscook509]

I had visions of Chang from Community.

[@mslululu98]

I love Esther, she’s great at using the given ingredients and taking every element of the sandwich to the next level, one of the best at doing this of all the chefs. I also loved the Asian inspiration for both chicken sandwiches, they looked amazing.

[@ashleyfrederick3292]

I’ve been binge watching this series and let me tell you I LOVE chef Esther! She is so creative and explains things in a simple way. More of her PLEASE!!!!

[@janebruce3495]

Seeing the professional make an outstanding dish with so little ingredients is amazing and the home cook always has a quote of the year exactly what a show needs

[@Nikolas_kloudas]

- Producer : how much chicken you want? - Esther : Yes

[@jesseb5710]

Esther: the whole bird

[@hantea5430]

Lorenzo is just next level of a chef

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I’m no great cook, so I love how Lorenzo can handle anything you throw at him. She did double chicken. I’m in love. The chicken is the main thing.

[@NubaaaZen]

I love watching chef Esther, she’s cooking with basic ingredients but she uses her advance skills and I learn a lot from her.

[@guardiandevil3]

his sheer excitement over a tool you can get at any hardware store brings satisfaction to my brain

[@davidoh709]

You literally can't find someone more likeable than Lorenzo. That's science.

[@raymondjames57]

Bob Ross, mr. Rodgers, I could do this science all day🙂

[@davidoh709]

@@raymondjames57 touche, brother, touche

[@shubhangisharma12]

I agree

[@raideranimator6091]

lynja from cooking with lynja ties

[@mpls1982]

@@raymondjames57 I don't think the comment was meant to be debunked pal.

[@rebecca1191]

The fact that she said, “Good luck Lorenzo,” looks up and down, “you’re going to need it.”-

[@majornija]

LOL meanwhile, he’s disgusted by the ingredients

[@ktvindicare]

@@majornija and yet the sandwhich she made with them makes my mouth water.

[@SwedBaben]

When she said we should vision someone we're annoyed with having their face in the chicken was hilarious 😂 she's amazing

[@cspo]

Esther's technique/knowledge and Lorenzo's continuous childlike wonderment are both *chef's kiss*. I could myself to death on both sandwiches.

[@Fikavision]

Producers: let's give Lorenzo a blow torch WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

Magic

[@sufferingsun5704]

Magic

[@sufferingsun5704]

Magic

[@lisk_2552]

Magic

[@ItsJingyi]

Magic

[@SaarN1337]

The moment she topped the oversized schnitzel with another one - I fell in love. Love you too, Lorenzo.

[@CC-si3cr]

These two were just a delight to watch! Lorenzo always has fun in the kitchen and embraces every challenge. Pro chef Esther is a true talent. I understand she is a professionally trained chef, but I am more than sure she learned a lot of her technique watching family cook in the kitchen when she was growing up. Love her organization! I do not enjoy cooking, but one thing I am glad my mom taught me was clean as you go! It really does make a world of difference when it's time to clean up the kitchen.

[@nicholasherrera2742]

I really would love to just hangout with Lorenzo one day. His energy just always makes me happy and smile during these videos!!

[@rossy3lo]

Lorenzo is a pro level of home cook. He made the beautiful milk bun and fried the chicken perfectly, etc.,etc. He's very proficient in cooking (of course).

[@skinchip]

Lorenzo had pure evil in his eyes while he was blowtorching that mozzarella lmao

[@Fishingbayarea]

Lorenzo has been on this show so much he is now being upgraded to a professional chef haha. he is awesome!

[@its_pheonix8706]

I 100% agree

[@cliquemate6453]

great love that definitely not disappointed at all

[@ktvindicare]

Whose bright idea was it to let Lorenzo use a blowtorch? You have created a monster!!

[@creakimoi2958]

Lorenzo is honestly one of my favorite people on earth. and Esther is kinda my hero. I really love how she...chefs up her side of the recipe without entirely changing what she's been given...but also she makes her recipes look doable. Like...I feel like I could do her version (not her 151 dollar version, but the version she chefs up) without blowing my wallet out. She's willing to come down to a level two to show that you can still make great food at a lower price and I appreciate that. Also, side note: i know I'm an adult, but can Lorenzo adopt me

[@miuyuu_1041]

Lorenzo looks so happy cooking,it also makes me happy.

[@miuyuu_1041]

What am i saying?It makes us all happy!

[@Barry_TopG]

Lorenzo always makes my day better whenever I see a new video with him his soul is just overwhelmed with laughter

[@vinayakshahdeo7578]

The shine in Lorenzo's eyes were like he is gonna burn corona out of the world

[@writbanalim2715]

"You're a thigh, why are you a thigh" - Lorenzo in Thailand, presumably

[@HermanVonPetri]

I feel bad for snorting hysterically at this!

[@MonalisaS]

LMAO I laughed way too hard at this

[@writbanalim2715]

@@ytho4426 In the video Lorenzo says "You're a thigh, why are you a thigh" Thigh sounds a lot like "Thai", which is the nationality of people from Thailand. So I made a pun on that

[@abhishekxiss75]

Pls🤣

[@katl8825]

Esther: calm and confident Lorenzo: WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO--

[@EpicTacoSenpai]

i love saul and frank on the 4 levels of food. but esther is amazing at these cook swap . she just makes you wonder what new thing shes going to create with the next batch of ingredients. she keeps it real and all you have to do is get the ingredients shes using and you have a video showing you what you need to do to make the meal shes making than your basic whatever you were gona make

[@Darrky92]

Always love Lorenzo being himself, and really enjoyed Chef Choi's attitude towards the food she's cooking.

[@Jordan-he4ry]

Two of my faves in 1 video! I love it!! Lorenzo is hysterical and is just really there for a good time & Esther is one of the best pro chefs. She stays true to the home cook’s ingredients

[@thibautisserant]

I love seeing a pro chef actually presenting something satisfying, size wise. That sandwich was huge !

[@Mister_Clean]

That woman knows how to eat

[@tylielizabeth]

I like how both of them keep such an open mind and no one had anything to say about each other’s ingredients! Both are such kind souls

[@Someone-fn3ij]

love the transition from "IM A MAD SCIENTIST" to chef esther's calming plating xD

[@feuerteufel7813]

I like her. I mean, she is no Frank, obviousley, but she is a worthy "second most sympathic chef". Hope we'll see more from her.

[@joeees7790]

I thought her performance on the cooking appliance/gadget reviews as lackluster.

[@bobsaul4568]

Nah. She’s pretty boring

[@KNIFERCOD4]

Saul/King are sending their regards

[@jadejaguar69]

I find her interesting

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

I like the Spanish chef. He seems relatable

[@josephpaterson8274]

I feel like Lorenzo could clean a toilet and still have fun somehow

[@SilverGamingFI]

He could have fun watching grass grow or paint dry

[@Adorbsxfairy2.0]

Lol

[@GoldenStarXD24]

Rose is like the godmother of food. She’s so pretty and sweet. I love her 🥺✨

[@zainab-ic3ip]

Lorenzo just has such a happy and positive vibe, love it!

[@princessyear]

lorenzo is such a fun guy omgg his laugh never fails to make me laugh as well

[@rafaelsuetsugu6027]

Give this man a torch every video, that is pure entertainment.

[@delvisgomez2124]

I love the fact I was able to work for Esther Choi in her NYC restaurant Mokbar✨✨ she’s an AMAZING CHEF

[@bethbayless5652]

Lorenzo's "Mwahaha I'm a mad scientist!" Is so relatable to me.

[@tansioeluan4786]

Lorenzo is just having fun man, he's having the time of his life in every each and one of these videos

[@keribailey6193]

I say this on every episode with him, but Lorenzo really does make my day better.🖤 his energy is contagious

[@Salma.Salma.Salma.]

Lorenzo is the type of person that can make you smile even if you’re having the worst day ever

[@markm1514]

Lorenzo is a damn good cook, good instincts with the ingredients he's given. I always learn something from these recipe swaps.

[@d16771]

드디어 한국분이 나오시다니ㅠㅠ 익숙한 재료로 국뽕이 차오르면서 더 재미있게봤네요:) I really glad to see Korean chef in this channel:). all of ingredients are familiar with me so I felt proud and enjoyed more.

[@denzelmusic4297]

20:10 One of Lorenzo's best laughs of epicurious! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jaiannejadevargas3779]

I just know that an episode with Chef Raul and Lorenzo would be hilariously chaotic 😂😂😂 looking forward to it!!

[@maxsaboofpiu]

Nothing screams "I love chicken sandwich" Like Esther's version of Lorenzo's chicken sandwich

[@majornija]

I’m crying at the shade Lorenzo is throwing 😂😂😂

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

I feel like it's a mutual throwing of the shade

[@12344duhdnf]

*pounding a chicken* Esther: I like to pretend this is someone's face that I hate. Person off camera: Who would that be? Esther: *stares into his soul* Wouldn't you like to know.

[@KaixoDenek]

What if she's thinking about that person off camera

[@Joseph-tl5nw]

Lorenzo is like a Golden Retriever , Esther is like a German Shepherd 😭

[@xebec.1569]

@@KaixoDenek 😳

[@annavidana]

"That's why I need to protect myself with a *WOO*.... (wheezing) I've lost it" - Lorenzo

[@AnnFernando-w8e]

The best pro chef in this channel is Esther.🥰 I really like it the way she use ingredients to make the exact food, other than ruining it by making a whole different version of the food. Once in a video on cheese pasta a pro chef fried the freaking pasta. It looked fancy at the end but that wasn't what I was looking for

[@BlackJungleCake]

"Be gentle but fierce" it's truly a life lesson 😌💫

[@seananthonyaguilar6307]

Chef Esther radiates this powerful girl boss energy and I'm here for it!!!

[@InnerDness]

lady chef energy

[@onederb71nln83]

She KILLS on the new Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend

[@pizzacuthd7559]

Me, who uses anything I can find in the fridge for a sandwich: *Confused screaming*

[@AshiyaWhitley-ShawVeganAthlete]

I love these two. They’re so creative, and their personalities are top tier.👏🏽

[@inyowalls]

Lorenzo is so oddly wholesome and heartwarming, he just seems like such a nice person😭

[@ladydais]

Lorenzo needs his own show. He just steals the spotlight with that awesome energy of his.

[@Nicole-rn6tq]

I just want a blooper reel of all the times the amateur cooks miss catching the notebook

[@mirojone]

Lorenzo is the MAN! Seriously the best. I wish he was in every video. We must protect him at all costs.

[@towelamumba6362]

Lorenzo is a whole mad scientist😂😂😂😂 Both Chefs were Amazing

[@hollyambler9772]

I love Lorenzo! His laugh made ME laugh. What a lovely person.

[@pisangngepot12]

Every pro chef when they see a bread. Breadcrumbs: my time has comes

[@CLB30ROX]

Lorenzo, Frank, and Julie are the best part of this whole channel. I said what I said.

[@wongweijian8800]

Lorenzo: casually poking the thigh with a carrot and questioning its existence

[@kenallenswag]

I love watching Ester cook! Every video she is in looks so tasty! A true natural in her element 😊

[@glossaria2]

Kudos to Lorenzo for nailing those milk buns!! I knew he could do it. I made milk bread for the first time this year, and it was MUCH easier than I expected it to be. ^_^

[@ReksonGames]

Lorenzo isn't a treasure. He's THE treasure of Epicurious

[@cskok2097]

Lorenzo's energy level: getting a call half way show about his 30% salary raise

[@StephenShepherdOfficial]

Lorenzo is such a joy. I hope he is paid well.

[@hogrida8713]

Lorenzo is just the best, easily the most entertaining home cook, or cook in general

[@genesisrivera9491]

'We'll be right back' 😂🥲 I love you Lorenzo I swear

[@patriotsfan122480]

"Patience is the key to cooking... I'm actually not patient at all, but I will for the food!" 🤣 love it and love Esther!