Late Night Migas

[@dbe_manny]

Kenji's fridge: a cornucopia of crisp and delicious fresh ingredients My fridge: an empty bottle of ketchup, 3 beers, and an expired yogurt Update: 2 beers

[@alimbicancoban9003]

these late night videos look like I'm watching a very intellectual badger raiding someone's kitchen

[@nakagawa7647]

Like Remi from Ratatouille. 😄

[@albieatsworld3744]

@@nakagawa7647 Loool truth. So amazing though!

[@volcanobeard8668]

Lmfao spot on

[@filtered_1886]

that’s actual so accurate

[@kobe24OBCity]

I don’t get it

[@Roggbon]

ive seen grocery stores less stocked than Kenji's fridge

[@inisus]

It's a quantum field where every ingredient manifests itself when he opens the door.

[@obamas007goat]

This comment made me laugh

[@Dad-lu1oi]

Was it really that stocked

[@Dad-lu1oi]

My fridge is usually like that

[@omeraktas4821]

@@Dad-lu1oi Woooowww dad stop flexin Oh and, who asked?

[@deadbones6729]

There’s just something special about these “late night” episodes, can’t put my finger on it, but I love em, can’t wait to see more

[@HijabsandAprons]

i agree! they feel even more real or intimate!

[@michaelluther3884]

It's the silence and the shortness of the video

[@nothing11558]

It's the very audible breathing sounds.

[@albieatsworld3744]

Perhaps it makes us feel like we are there with him late at night making a snack :D

[@ryanliauw3994]

Kenji’s ASMR; LOL.

[@Michael-vq1lk]

> Doesn't talk so that he doesn't wake up his wife and child > *Slams* the cast iron skillet down like it insulted his parentage > Chops vegetables like he's trying to ward off angry spirits with the noise Love you bro. Also, that's my favorite hot sauce, el yucateco is the shit.

[@luisbrito2367]

Fr I put that on almost everything...

[@taquito2606]

My family is hypersensitive to noise when they sleep, excluding my mum. Honestly, it puts a smile on my face to know that if anyone wakes up, they can go right back to sleep because it's "just dad cooking."

[@light_skit]

Bruh the smell would’ve had me running to the kitchen🏃

[@MC_Cokezero]

These late night videos are literally the stoner versions of his cooking show.

[@hashmin0]

It's like Brothers Green Eats before they split

[@mezalong]

I'm a drinker, one of these after a session would be dope.

[@Viercey]

Drunk version. You can tell in most of these that he's plastered. In this one, the stirring of the egg with the chopsticks and the jalapeno cutting give it away. Also, the breathing is because he has shallow breathe, from alcohol. No judgment though, I've been on a Quarantine Bender myself. Shit times equate to self-medicating.

[@astro2191]

You can see how much he sways that he's pretty drunk in this lol. We've all been there late night drunk and wanting some good and easy eats haha

[@Faltzy]

I want to leave a like on this comment, but it's currently at 420 and that's just too perfect

[@snitkofb]

Me: Isn't he going to burn that tortilla? Kenji: Yes. Yes I am.

[@ndw1991]

*watching him clean the board * me: Ok now go check on the tortilla *starts grating cheese* me: Ok now go check on the tortilla *starts cutting onion* RIP

[@ivzchannel]

Tortillas taste better with the burn marks. 🔥🔥

[@SteveNashty131]

@@ivzchannel yes but not because it has turned into charcoal like the 1st one did lol

[@scottrowe533]

@@ivzchannel They taste better with a few tiny burned marks. Not with large, scorched patches.

[@wetcake9092]

I think the dog got the burned tortilla, he whistled then got a replacement from the fridge

[@markbotefur4936]

Your Dog is always there, day or night, you'll always see him or her pass by, waiting for a midnight snack.

[@lth5015]

Her name is Shabu. The other dog you see from time to time is Jamon and he is a he

[@apullcan]

lol my dog does the exact same thing. Whenever I'm in my kitchen (to get food or not) she always magically appears behind me, looking extremely hopeful.

[@deadfr0g]

She protec She not attac Helo Kenji Pleas gibe snac

[@jamie_d0g978]

It's like a furry version of the Flintstones pelican

[@TehCommunistDuck]

watching kenji put more effort into his late night food than I ever feel like doing for my main meal of the day

[@epistte]

Exactly. There are days when I dont put this much effort into making dinner. His snacks make me feel guilty.

[@DazeKaze]

Kenji - *puts tortilla on fire and turns around* Me - "OH NO KENJI TURN BACK!!"

[@HKim0072]

He does that a lot. Makes me nervous since I need to have all my ingredients prepped before I start cooking. I’ve ruined too many things try to multi-task prepping and cooking.

[@scottrowe533]

Yeah, about the time he was finished chopping the scallion, I was fairly sure the smoke alarm was about to go off.

[@scottrowe533]

@@HKim0072 Same here. I'm a good home cook, but if I try to start cooking while still prepping the final ingredients there is a better-than-even chance I'll screw-up the dish. So I've learned not to do that.

[@wastrelway3226]

@@HKim0072 Yeah, it's called "mise en place."

[@GlebRysanov]

Easily the best cooking channel on YT. No ad, no staged shots, no fancy BS, no nothing except what matters: you, your kitchen and your food. Thank you, Kenji, for letting us in.

kenji cutting onions: *DEEP BREATHING NOISES*

[@MrChrissofer]

The most impressive thing about kenji’s videos is that his green onions are always fresh. I swear mine go floppy 2 hours after I buy them

[@KitchenDruski]

Or just buy organic ones. I had the same issue until I switched

[@MrChrissofer]

@@JohnVC I didnt know helpful and kind youtube replies existed, thanks guys

[@adrianlindsaylohan]

Mine does that too unless I keep them in them in the bag

[@MrChrissofer]

@@adrianlindsaylohan I've kept them in the bag,out of the bag, transferred to a new bag with the air taken out and it's always the same. Gon a try trimming and buying organic like these guys suggested. Love me some green onion right at the end

[@Marsx4]

Along with all these other great suggestions, you might also try storing the cleaned scallions in a damp paper towel inside a baggie. I always cut off the roots before bagging them. Then you can put the roots in water for a few days to sprout and plant for more green onions if you want to be a little extra.

[@georgiospyrgiotakisphd4563]

Kenji I hope that once the whole stay at home order is lifted you will keep making these videos. I enjoy the cooking but I love the stories behind it.

[@deadfr0g]

Us in the comments section: “Ha ha, carbs and cheese! Always with the carbs and the cheese.” Midnight Kenji: *EGG*

[@VidGamer123]

D'egg

[@Al-fm8kh]

Eggs with cheese.... And carbs

[@mariowilliams2012]

Also he’s a genius for adjusting the food in the tortilla for that perfect thumbnail 👌🏼

[@KellyS_77]

I thought he adjusted it so he could pinch the bottom of the taco closed.

[@svenislegend]

Kenji I just wanna say that finding your channel has been the best discovery of the year for me and you seem like one hell of a solid dude. If I ever find myself in San Mateo, Wursthall is at the top of my eatery list!

[@nataliezuercher5249]

Seeing him burn that first tortilla makes me feel a lot better about when I burn stuff

[@paulm3952]

Same. I had a brief moment where I wondered if I was undercooking tortillas.

[@HEETSEEKAH]

"It's not burned, it's charred" -All Chefs

[@celyda2]

all his videos make me feel better about myself in the kitchen, he's so cool about showing the real world process warts and all.

[@ivzchannel]

Nah mate. He meant to get those burn marks. Taste way better that way! 🔥🔥

[@SuperAdamh1]

@@celyda2 Absolutely. This is the best part of these videos. There is one where he starts and then figures out that he has the wrong size bowl. I do this regularly. It would never be seen in a 'fancy edited' cooking show.

[@ThatKidWithSwaG1]

it’s almost like this family man smokes hella weed & makes these videos while he satisfies his munchies. respect.

[@caitsophie3181]

i know this comment is old but when i'm stoned my breathing gets kinda heavier/more sniffly like his in this video because smoking makes my mouth + nose dry out. sounds a lot like this. i suspect you may be right :p

[@silentlou4375]

One of the very few youtube subscriptions that do not require skipping of the 1st 30-60 seconds. Much appreciated.

[@An0rak09]

That tortilla chip crunch would have woken up my whole house and the neighbors

[@Mercur1c]

woulda copped a noise complaint lmao

[@ko10koreanching]

The chopping alone would’ve done it for me💀

[@pouya.yorksell]

I don’t know why these are so calming to watch! Love these

[@mmarksz86]

Migas is one of those dishes that I wish more people knew about. I make it for my family when I visit for holidays and everyone loves it. I will usually be lazy and use salsa rather than the pepper and onion chopping and sauteeing. Eggs, tortilla chips, salsa. That's all you need. But cheese and other accouterment are very welcome.

[@rev5774]

Kenji, thanks to my son, Sam, I found your channel and am thrilled! Your migas would sell easy in San Antonio, TX. Blessings.

[@mikepayne759]

For real this guy's great. He knows so much more than he's saying but dumbs it down enough that I feel I could cook most of what he's making. Going to try some of these Migas mañana!

[@berglibooks]

Just discovered you, Kenji! Best cooking channel yet. Just the right amount of banter and digression, and you’ve got lovely arms

[@takticalpickles]

this video with soft and simple piano music in the background is the most satisfying thing i've seen all year

[@justincase7524]

I just love how many styles of cooking you seem to love and display. I learned to cook from all of Gordon Ramsay’s instructional videos, but really haven’t watched many cooking vids since then until now, and I’ve been binging on your vids and trying to make some of them which turn out great. Your getting me almost to the point of trying Chinese or Asian cooking. I’ve always been psyched out by the unfamiliar ingredients and unfamiliar methods compared to the basic French stuff that learned from Ramsay.

[@JayQuek]

Kenji: i use a cloth to hold the handles of pots and pans cuz i rather not take the chance that they'll burn me Also kenji: puts hand onto an open flame

[@fordhouse8b]

Momentarily grabbing a hot pot handle: 100% chance of burning yourself. Momentarily holding your hand over an small open flame: 0% chance of burning yourself.

[@theanonymouschef1557]

Hot pots leave scars dudr

[@mattgomez115]

No joke, I moved my head toward the screen when he went in for that first bite.

[@Whiteplumee]

Simple, easy, and delicious! Love this!! You inspire me everyday; to try new things, and to continue to expand my knowledge and love of cooking!

[@shmalexshmanderson280]

i love how he’s so quiet hence the late night but his pans are creating a chorus :) just joshing lots of love man

[@DaMorg3]

The loudness of the chewing and the little grunt of deliciousness at the end of these late night videos in particular always gets me. 😝 I guess it’s just the GoPro, but man, it sounds like there’s a boom mic in your mouth. Really sells the moment.

[@brycewulf9741]

Your kitchen is a representation of a optimal level I aspire to live in every aspect of my life.. Bravo good sir.

[@caitbrewer1194]

LATE NIIIGHT! This is in no way to disparage your thoughtful, informative, well-planned and executed daytime videos. But, I love the silent late night stuff.

[@Greyswyndir]

I like the mini-trashcan on the countertop, that's a good idea. I love keeping my cooking/cutting area free from clutter and cuttings, and it beats walking back and fourth between the cutting board and the trash can.

[@christopherdigirolamo9879]

Yup, but more specifically, that little trashcan is for all of his compostable items. (His city's compost company picks it up)

[@IronChefBoyardee]

POV: You're J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's nose while he silently cooks late night snacks. ASMR 10hrs

[@scottmitcheltree4182]

Love migas! Great quick recipe. Digging your channel too.

[@4wut_its_worth]

I don’t know why, but i just can’t have enough of these videos

[@samingram8886]

Just watching this takes me back to all those Saturday mornings when my former roommate would whip these up

[@vaporz109]

When he took that bite I lost all self-control and discipline. I'm gonna go make myself some spam and egg tacos now. Never watching him at 2 am again...

[@sandorclegane6844]

My late night, heating up left overs in a skillet at best. Kenji, always creating masterpieces.. it’s just not fair.

[@samdin3560]

I secretly relate to the breathing sounds.

[@GwynneDear]

Sam Din, me too. I’m usually doing this same thing at 4 am when I can’t sleep.

[@glucosina]

That first tortilla is the way my mom like hers, we call them “newly wed” tortillas in Mexico 😅

[@jst3w670]

Your mother burnt the first tortilla of her marriage. Your father said "wtf?!". Your mother said "uh... that one is for me... i like it that way" and has committed to the lie ever since.

[@The_Monteiro91]

watching these late-night cooking videos always relaxes me. LIke a form of ASMR kind of

[@jedfreeman1471]

I've got to get one of those dough scrapers...looks so convenient for scooping stuff up

[@hopsonkim4952]

Jed Freeman they’re great

[@stooge81]

Days (Videos) Without Shabu Missing A Food Drop: 47 *unofficial*

[@evanwang328]

It's nice to know even the greats burn their tortillas sometimes.

[@isaacgalicia6721]

that’s not burning that’s charring

[@joshualee3438]

That’s not burnt lmao

[@evanwang328]

@@joshualee3438 At around 2:51 he took his first tortilla off the stove and grabbed another because, I think, he burned it

[@nomars11]

briantoogee He probably fed it to the dog offscreen.

[@angellover02171]

@@isaacgalicia6721 it has rich smokey quality.

[@Chef_PC]

Man, I love that El Yucatecan “dirt” sauce. My favorite of theirs.

[@MrPodium01]

Is it the jalapeno or habanero one?

[@banditligroin]

@@MrPodium01 habanero

[@volcanobeard8668]

Kenji be breathing like he might be slightly tipsy still. Love the the video, your the best home chef on KZbin. Lol Edit: was that Romano, parm, or feta at the end? And btw I made your saurcrout quesadillas and added feta to the mix and they were amazing. Also had the idea of shredding some corned beef and using thousand island and making rueban quesadillas too.

[@ColinMacIver]

Thank you for that zen experience. Looks totally yummy.

[@tommyt8867]

Finally a guy with good knife skills , thank you

[@papalord258]

This is an incredible dish to make, and extremely cheap. Back when I was in college I used to buy 2 pounds of corn tortillas, eggs, onions and vegetables for about 3 dollars. I would fry the tortillas and break them up and in the same oil throw in the eggs with the vegetables. Could do like 3 days or more worth of meals from that, I sometimes added deseeded tomatoes, and always had a habanero, serrano, tomatillo and avocado sauce I made. I also always had black beans in my refrigerator because it was soo cheap. 2 pounds of uncooked beans could last me like 2 weeks lol. Good times

[@TheForbiddenDance]

A video on food storage in the refrigerator would be pretty cool - to optimize shelf life on veggies and herbs especially.

[@aakashpatel7990]

most underrated channel out there - feel bad for anyone who doesn’t know about it

[@igwtaowm]

My mom woulda smacked me if i made migas like this! This looks like an awesome late night munchie recipe.

[@geoffreyschau7693]

Caught the Aardvark Sauce in the fridge. Kinda expected it on the migas. Thank you for this amazing late-night drunk food idea.

[@CptSaveAH03]

Made that last night and let me tell you that is one of the best late night meals to have

[@jjmurray8236]

Love migas! As a Texan I shared this simple delicious dish to my Ohio wife. She's a convert... I've made these many times as a last minute supper

[@yurapit88]

Just like me when I have a few too many drinks. Lol anything you say can and will be used against you. Absolutely love it.

[@johnathanrivers]

love the little run the dog does to get out of the way

[@WaxyLT]

I'm so glad that migas actually exist because they're one of three greatest foods I've ever tasted but I only had them once. I thought it was just dream all along. Although I will admit that they were not like this at all

[@fernandocosta9320]

As a portuguese person I read the title and got super excited only to be disappointed as it started, still always love the vids.

[@fernandocosta9320]

@saigonbond I did, but i read the title first which made me excited as migas is a traditional portuguese dish only for me to realize it was tex-mex migas which as nothing to do with our migas.

[@fernandocosta9320]

@saigonbond I know m8.

[@farmiluc]

In my family migas are a big plate of fine semolina with black pudding,garlic, grilled red pepper and lard

[@halvatube]

Looks like a great lane to be in, delicious food and ASMR

[@akardad32]

Goodness gracious the sounds of you biting into all that amazigness (sry for the fake word 😂) warms my soul 🙌🏽

[@cookman08]

You Kenji, Let's see a video on storing fruits, vegetables, greens, etc in the fridge. What goes in high humidity and what goes in low. What's can be stored in closed containers vs what needs air.

[@iczyg]

How does Kenji manage to use all that food in the fridge before it goes bad? That's insane to me.

[@Gruvmpy]

I imagine alot of it is when hes doing up recipes or experimenting, def no way just for family meals

[@Emeryx]

authenticity at its finest!

[@luisasheldon7091]

I love how the dog is hanging out expecting manna from heaven.

[@nickpanaro498]

you forgot to put the part where i stare at an open fridge for 5 minutes forgetting what i’m cooking

[@alyssagibson799]

YES with the el yucateco finish & giving the good girl a treat. Love these videos.

[@jackh577]

I had never heard of migas before this video. I did used to crumble Doritos into my scrambled eggs though. :)

[@cellobarney]

Ok, I'm gonna have to have a whole section on my website where you're just using the KAN knife. :) ...and I'm making this in the morning.

[@e1lio1t]

Mine has been incredible! Thanks Barney!

[@cellobarney]

e1lio1t Glad to hear it! Happy cooking!

[@GuyWhatley]

I love my KAN knife.

[@cellobarney]

Guy Whatley Thanks for saying so! I love to hear it.

[@son623]

Do you guys ship to Europe?

[@aliabdullah5203]

Kenji ur videos are simply satisfying

[@comsci2491]

I was so inspired making this at 2 o clock in the morning. I was so ready to do it! Then I opened my fridge and saw I only had water and eggs... Well, time to watch Kenji again lol.

[@sewer_king]

i love the late night series so much

[@derekjohnston2129]

If you toast the chips in oil or butter beforehand you can keep the chips crunchier once you mix them with the eggs

[@JeffreyMusk]

Migas have been a breakfast staple in my house for years. So damn good!

[@Knightfall23]

That spoon trick for the tortilla has changed my life 4:50

[@unknownengines]

your dog is like a little assistant, cleaning up after you in the event that you drop any food on the ground!

[@lucas-9840]

Your videos are really satisfying to watch.

[@mattkenny7995]

Kenji not saying a word and heavy breathing like a serial killer. WE BACK. Love these late night videos.

[@unvexis]

Migas are a day-after dish for me. I use leftover tortillas and salsa bandera. Tear/cut tortillas, fry in oil. Add eggs, scramble. Add salsa, stir, cook briefly. Serve with cilantro and queso fresco next to leftover refritos. Variants: If no salsa, remove tortillas once cooked, fry fresh veg (onion+chiles+?), then reintroduce tortillas with eggs. If no tortillas, use chips instead. Can add leftover meat.

[@iannlb]

Hi Kenji, that knife tho. Do you sharpen it? Would you do a video of your method? Love your book and the channel, thank you!

[@xmnemonic]

this guy has good energy.

[@mr-black-sheep]

Wouldnt be great to have a video about what and what not to keep in the fridge !

[@esauer25]

He seems too modest to ask for this but make sure you guys thumbs up his videos. Quarantine is hitting restaurant owners hard and I’m sure liking the videos helps him and his family out financially. Also they’re amazing videos!

[@TangoWhsky_]

Late-night munchies with loud but competent chef

[@Andre-il8ru]

I got super excited when I saw 'Migas' on the title and thought I was about to watch you make the portuguese dish with the same name.

[@KanecoV]

same bro, would like to see Kenji doing some Portuguese cuisine, the lack of "Bacalhau" on this channel is very upsetting

[@pinshigat0]

Migas are a godlike comfort/hangover food.

[@nicolasgilly1452]

Oh yeahhh, that ASMR crisp crunch at the start 🤤🤤

[@Maxaldojo]

This is a-dor-a-ble! Thanks, Kenji! Nite-nite...

[@neochen7235]

Hey Kenji, can you show us what's in your fridge? Or roughly what do you regularly keep in your fridge? :)

[@PiGrAmRaM]

When he breathed, I felt that

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I like the choice of hot sauce. Looks so good.

[@cinodigital3999]

That looked so good!! Can i ask does the crushed tortilla chips remain crispy once drenced in the egg batter or does it go soft? Edit: sorry i know watched with sound on and can clearly hear the crunch lol!

[@nicks3350]

As soon as Kinji walked away at 3:00 “RIP that burrito” 🤣

[@VazM512]

Looks beyond delicious!!! 😋 😃

[@Gabebox]

Hi kenji! I believe you recently started using the motion stabilization tool a bit more frequently (maybe youve always used it) because some viewers were complaining about the shake. However... I am of the opinion that during times when the stabilization ends up cropping and zooming a lot (like around @2:20) the viewing experience is not worth the tradeoff. my 2c! love u thanks for teaching me everything i know