Kimchi Cheese & Pork Belly Fries | What's in the Fridge?

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[@muraddiab6393]

We have a rule here that if you make fully loaded fries to share one person can’t hog all the ones with all the pork belly and stuff

[@boxlad7583]

"did you tell him to say that??"

[@farlan2935]

we're gonna be so early for the movie

[@MrPepelongstockings]

What?

[@pandoraeeris7860]

I don't play by the rules and you're not my dad!

[@anr5525]

@@pandoraeeris7860 not yet

[@anotherkenlon]

These are not fully loaded fries, these are Fully Armed and Operational fries.

[@andoli1646]

Battlestation fries, if you would.

[@piripir1saysuwu397]

Certainly not moon fries...

[@peinek]

​@andoli1646 now I can hear the 1MC on my last ship call for general quarters to consume these fries

[@nemo-zl1vm]

Oh, I'm afraid the kimcheese fries will be quite devoured when your friends arrive.

[@jeromethiel4323]

@@peinek Chow stations! Chow stations! All hands man your bibs. Give your plate a clean lickdown. Chow stations!

[@crunchyfrog1709]

Poutine uses cheese curds and disco fries use mozzarella. That's pretty much the big difference

[@seansimpkins668]

Flavorless gummy cheeses

[@Legendary_sartorian]

buuut mozerella is just cheese curds pressed together as a ball in salty water

[@ashakydd1]

So, what I am hearing is that it is a Vastly. Inferior. version of the Canadian Classic Poutine. That is very American.

[@thraceburk1683]

you think he would've learned that after the poutine episode of botched.

[@Legendary_sartorian]

that i cant say ive never had poutine so i dont know what the cheese curds for poutine taste like @@ashakydd1

[@Heartless8604]

I want to say I really like these casual episodes of just you guys messing around in the kitchen.

[@connor6140]

This is my favorite form of Babish. Love the format. Fun. Casual. Banter.

[@NicholasNeilio]

This looks amazing! I live in Korea, and some things I love here are kimchi jjigae, kimchi fried rice and dubu kimchi, among other kimchi dishes. The common thread with all of those is cooked kimchi. I would fry the kimchi before throwing it in the cheese. It’s a game changer. I can get fried kimchi at the store here and I put that in Mac and cheese and its’s like it’s from another planet where I know how to make delicious things. Do it Babsy! Fry that kimchi first!!!

[@sophtware_slump]

I'm Korean, born and raised but sadly, I can't eat uncooked kimchi. Why? I don't know but I just can't eat something cold and somewhat brine-y. But cooked kimchi? Fried in oil? All day, everyday 😋

[@thedorkknight9684]

american here, i've been dying to try kimchi, it sounds BOMB, fried kimchi mac & cheese?! SIGN ME UP

[@thedorkknight9684]

Happy to update that i've tried Kimchi! DELICIOUS. FRIED KIMCHI MAC AND CHEESE HERE I COME

[@Densoro]

You have opened my eyes. I need to do this

[@PrincessFalchetto]

So, BWB accidentally created a Korean classic. My mom used to make a thing we called Saturday Morning Special every weekend. Leftover rice, Velveeta and chopped kimchi. Melt Velveeta, add kimchi and rice and combine until everything is hot. It's so comforting. Toss in hot dogs if you want to make it fancy.

[@samanthabroadbent686]

Did you not learn anything from your Botched Poutine episode??😉 Poutine is only poutine if it's made with cheese curds. I'm telling Matty!

[@adamkane4217]

MATTY!!!!

[@AKAalicecullen]

Uh no. Poutine is fries cheese and gravy, it doesn't matter what kinda cheese you use.

[@angusfraser-brown1663]

@@AKAalicecullenThe original comment is correct though...

[@adamkane4217]

@@AKAalicecullen The whole reason that Botched episode exists is because Babish used mozzarella and not cheese curds in the first poutine video.

[@TheFoox]

​@@AKAalicecullen You are factually incorrect.

[@TrainOfDarkness]

Brad is one of the best characters on this show please never lose him

[@jreedy21]

WHAT ABOUT YOU, BRAD

[@eskim_97]

These look amazing! The only change I would make would be to add more fresh kimchi on top with the other toppings. Definitely gonna have to make these some time soon.

[@hayliepollard5025]

fresh or fried!

[@jackdeavers1198]

What is kimchi?

[@a2daj]

I know you had kimchi in the cheese sauce, but presentation-wise, it would have been nice to have some more kimchi sprinkled on top for more color.

[@psychedelicgazelle1588]

This ended up very similar to an Austin restaurant chain called Chi'lantro. Their signature dish is their kimchi fries, which are topped with caramelized kimchi, queso, and Korean BBQ. They're a local favorite, and rightfully so imo.

[@Mike_219]

I think that pork belly would've been next level if you glazed it with gochujang when reheating in the pan!

[@Hadyss]

As a Bradley, I can say I feel extra awesome when you address Brad by name on camera, feels like your talking to me a little too.

[@wassimdarwich5918]

Watsindafridge

[@lordfireguy1999]

My family does this! Except we use bulgogi beef cubes, full on kimchi, kewpie Mayo and sriracha.

[@araminrain]

Honestly I should get frozen fries more often. The hardest part is getting potatos prepped and it'd be nice to just be able to toss them ready to go into some oil. :D Great fun dish. Easy enough to put together. I might try mine with some costco shredded rotisserie chicken in a gochujang sauce or something!

[@pBlackcoat]

I use sweet potato fries (straight cut and waffle) as basically the way to easily throw some starch under sauteed veggies.

[@ragebb_2.0]

i was actually surprised to see him fry them! i always just bake 'em, yknow? probably taste better fried though...

[@QuackZack]

Frozen can never hold a candle to fresh BUT I find fries to be one of the best frozen food items to eat, so versatile too. Eat them up as is, use them as a side, or mix them (like bab) into something. The seasoned ones especially? Yummmmmm

[@mikegmcg]

Poutine is made with curds not just cheese. Blasphemy to call cheese and gravy poutine!

[@nisnast]

What are curds?

[@TheCyberBunnny]

@@nisnast alas, they are cheese

[@RSkies]

​@@nisnast they're leftover from the cheese making process. when milk is pasteurized and cooked to become cheese, it separates into curds and whey. the curd is put into a mold to become cheese. whatever doesn't go thru the mold becomes cheese curds.

[@jeromethiel4323]

@@RSkies Still cheese. All cheese is curds at some point, but not all curds make it to that stage. Some are eaten as is, and are delightful.

[@RSkies]

@@jeromethiel4323 never said it wasnt cheese. Just cheese that doesnt make it into the cheese mold. Thanks for repeating my original comment.

[@egriffin4164]

Local food truck did a kimchi cheese fry thing years ago. Owner took a job with a local company to do work in their kitchen around the start of the lockdowns. I just learned the owner is getting a new truck and I hope the kimchi fries make a come back.

[@thomascollette6322]

I described this to my Korean mother-in-law, and I know just enough Korean to understand the profanity in what she had to say about it. Anyways, definitely trying this one! And with homemade kimchi. 😁

[@itwasidio1736]

you have angered the korean mothers, your time is limited

[@thomascollette6322]

@@itwasidio1736 nah, she loves me. Even when I put ketchup on yakimandu.

[@Hiyama420]

"Disco fries are just poutine." [Quebec is rapidly approaching your location]

[@Happidood]

Fun fact. Here in Sweden it’s called a ”bakislåda”, wich translates to a hangover box. wich you can order in a popular hamburger resturant called ”max”. wich contains Fries, a heckton of cheese and bacon and usually some roasted onion

[@Jumpsuit56]

Looks delicious😊

[@KolourfulGurl]

I've always wondered what it was like when Alvin has to find people in the studio to share his food with. Now I know

[@cassandrakarpinski9416]

Cilantro/coriander soapiness is a due to the turpine linalool. Turpines are classified as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. This is why cooked coriander doesn't taste soapy, because the linalool decomposes with the heat

[@flingage]

I'd definitely give this a try

[@collapsingStars26]

So I usually watch all these extra shows outside of the recipe videos because it's fantastic entertainment, but this look SO SO amazing I am planning this one for dinner asap

[@ZunkleFunkle]

There's a ramen place I go to called Rayaki and one of their appetizers are "Rayaki Fries', which are waffle fries topped with chasu, spicy mayo, garlic aioli, onions, masago, and scallions and I can only imagine that these are as -if not more- delicious.

[@truthhasteeth1427]

Thank you Babish, that was the laugh I needed today; "Don't look at me...DON'T LOOK AT MEEEEE!!!!"

[@zakirstocks9514]

Nice! Bet those taste Super Delicious and Scrumptious! 😋🤤

[@LordTerigan]

There's a place in Austin that does Kimchi Fries with Korean bbq on top. They're amazing. The place is called Chi'lantro.

[@pj307]

My wife’s name is Kim and she loves cheese and fries. Your name you created made her perk up lol

[@caylahall1402]

Really loved this episode. Please keep the casual vibes

[@reginaldthe2nd]

“We have more American cheese then we have anything else” Average college student looking for a midnight snack

[@sapphiresong7]

there's a local spot that does bulgogi kimchi fries with a fried egg on top, real chefs kiss stuff would like to try these too because I feel like I'm missing out

[@cassandrascanlon1378]

Thank you for your honesty and sharing your struggle over the last year on last meals with chef Josh 🙏🙌🥹

[@cassandrascanlon1378]

So sorry you went through all that

[@DigiRangerScott]

Kimcheese Fries

[@TheYokai79]

Hey babish, thanks for uploading so much. Been watching u for a bit now and honestly watching these videos is comforting. im 17 rn in a toxic home environment and these videos are one of the few things im able to wake up and look forward to watching. Appreciate it.

[@armdar]

When I started watching BWB (back when it first started), I was in the greatest depression of my life. Fun food vids brought me a safe escape and I felt productive too because I was learning / honing skills in some way. In 5 years your life will be totally different, mine is. Godspeed ✨

[@Burke76]

Love the energy in this vid

[@Jorts1737]

Thanks for leaving it in. We did need to see it. It made me laugh.

[@ONCIE_Lee]

김치 치즈 후라이.... 맛있을 것 같아요.!!! (well done with the food.!!!

[@user-nk8ft3nn8z]

둘 다 발효식품이라 그런지 김치하고 치즈가 생각보다 잘 어울리더라

[@parkersuczynski4092]

6:20 Whoa, it's Steve! I love that guy's Game of Thrones videos (and others)!

[@Emaciatedcadaver]

ive actually tried almost this exact dish when i lived in korea

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

This looks amazing!

[@Syrkyth]

Mmm, looks great! I wonder if a minimalist meal series would leave you with less left overs? It'd certainly fit with what feels like a "hard times" stretch in the food aisles. Maybe a bit too much of a downbeat subject though, being instructed on how to make the most of money and calories probably ends up feeling like a lecture - even if most people could use a lecture.

[@jennahaley3473]

I loved this series!!!

[@McNasty43]

I went to PF Changs once. The only thing I liked were the kimchi cheese fries that they served as an appetizer. This looks much better than that.

[@martinkasemsan9099]

They actually had that???

[@bhambabean1192]

"Kendall keep your distance please." Brad: "What about me?!" "..What about you, Brad?"

[@salvadorestrada1013]

9:13 thats gonna live rent free in my head forever

[@itz-Ender]

I love these more real and very creative videos. Also creating new dishes!

[@jmurray886]

Would I be wrong in thinking Andrew might possibly be *ahem* "herbally compromised" when he makes these episodes?

[@zaphikel4578]

It might as well just be 2 in the morning

[@icebox369]

Does'nt matter if I just ate, every BCU video makes me hungry again.

[@Bigglesworth_OWeezer]

I was also a cottage cheese hater but my friend made a buffalo chicken dip with it and it changed my perspective.

[@OSheaDean]

Looks & sounds great.

[@brianmoyachiuz905]

I made kimcheese ramen thanks to your ideas, and my mind exploded from the flavor with added runny fried egg and fresh green onions

[@c2bienaime]

Oh that’s so yummy!!! Very scrumptious

[@Deltaenthalpy]

There’s a Korean fusion restaurant where I live that does loaded fries with kimchi, bulgogi, and a mayo based sauce that is 🔥🔥🔥

[@supermansdaddy7019]

There's a place in Oakland, Da Sung Sa, that has a variation on these. The name is NSFW, but the fries definitely aren't. Unless your boss hates fries, or something.

[@spzaruba5089]

With kimchi cheese fries the fries have to be firm and crisp to hold up the sauce.

[@austinhall3981]

alvin comes in with the clutch!! lol that turn out was unreal! another amazing job, my guy!

[@joeofloath]

"I ripped off a hunk and ate it" those are teeth marks my dude, you're not fooling me.

[@Teauma]

Alvin with his giant batches, forcing the crew to gorge on delicious foods

[@pandoraeeris7860]

That actually looks amazing.

[@giausjulius4]

Ima do something like this with potato rounds and ground beef flavored with a kimchi ramen packet. Minnesota would be happy.

[@Teauma]

fun fact: the stripes on the American flag represent gochujang

[@Always-Hangry]

Too delicious, gotta try it out sometime

[@acaseymonster]

I’ve had loaded kimchi tots that also have a fried egg on top. Mmmm

[@gabesickler3692]

this is still my favorite series on this channel

[@DonovanPresents]

I love these more rustic style videos! 😂 Thank you!

[@tonyli7752]

Iknow there is a korean burger place in Berlin that already has the name Kim-Cheese fries. But they have actually kimchi, bulgogi meat and cheese on fries.

[@Av4ta7]

Such a soothing voice

[@Sophe-Moth]

This was fun to watch

[@JMD3M410]

I love that you made a show out of trying to reduce food waste.

[@NerdMiGerd]

Kimcheese fries is something they serve at my local arcade bar, real tasty.

[@untallucas84]

Kudos to you that you are are putting yourself out there. Its cringey fun!

[@dennisklegin2788]

My wife and I make Mac & Kimcheese all the time.

[@masont1535]

This is a great take on to cooking! I would try but I’d just end up having a regular sandwich 😅

[@psychoalert6551]

I love how American these FRENCH fries with KIMCHI, CHACHU, and GOCHUJANG turned out

[@crushedcranium]

We have a brewery that serves kimchi fries, lots of kimchi piled high 😋

[@HandTightGarage]

These and 'Botched by Babish' are my favorite episodes.

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

2:00 AM stoner munchies must be amazing at the Babish household.

[@naufalkusumah2192]

8:54 Brad should've known the fact that the cameraman can't die

[@rebeccagharis-gallo8155]

I'll bet you that the kimcheese sauce would make amazing mac & cheese too.

[@adampavelec857]

Big hugs, man! We can all feel the love!

[@user-qt6ot7tk1b]

Brad was like yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@scottneusen9601]

Never in my life have I needed something so badly and not known it until this moment.

[@alain99v6]

add some cheese curds and you would have the ultimate loaded poutine

[@HAMMERofLUCERNE]

The kimchi cheese is basically a kimchi queso

[@jimbozimbabwe8674]

I'm so happy I'm crying!

[@TheEpictrooper]

Where I live we would call this "dirty fries" though this is way fancier than what is typically in restaurants here.

[@VeeLiamDK]

Try making enoki mushrooms deep fried with flour

[@MangoGMango]

the thyme joke took years of my life (mainly because it reminded me that my co-workers call it th-ime and think im gaslighting them when i tell them its pronounced time)

[@alextrollip7707]

I love how proud Babish was about the Kim-Cheese fries joke.

[@arzeboy]

i ... loved .. this ...

[@aj-zz1ut]

I just saw a ad with this guy in it, and it was a surreal moment

[@RobertoGonzalez-px5yz]

Now make some Gojuchang ranch to go with it!

[@marissastockton793]

My actual thought: "Wonder where Alvin is for some of these?" Alvin literally walks up stairs. "Ah... They put him in the basement!"

[@BaneofSauron]

How come sandwiches cut in triangles taste better than just a whole sandwich?

[@martinkasemsan9099]

Cuz the point hits the tongue first and doesn't have to get thru the teeth. I just made that up but it sounds right.

[@halcyondraconis7437]

This is probably the best thing he's made in years.

[@c-5921]

5:50 I like how a joke ended up identifying a fire hazard