Perfect Egg Rolls: Homemade vs Takeout | Taking On Takeout | Bon Appétit

Crispy, golden egg rolls are a perennial go-to Chinese restaurant appetizer and every place seems to have their own take on them. We challenged professional chef Harold Villarosa to sample a selection of takeout egg rolls and create his own recipe, making a homemade version that stands toe to toe with the restaurant ones. Unkle Harold is ready to break out the duck sauce and get it done.
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[@Killert0fuu]

“I had an egg roll before I came in” idk why that made me giggle but more chef Harold he’s so wholesome.

[@ElleAlexandria]

😂 me too! I cracked up

[@CarlGorn]

Likable, fun, and real, sure. But wholesome? Not with that mouth. lol

[@yeadogthazmyboi]

@@CarlGorn it’s trendy to call people wholesome. It doesn’t have to make sense

[@CarlGorn]

@@yeadogthazmyboi I've always cared about the actual meaning of words more than trends. Trends are worthless, and in this case, literally meaningless.

[@yeadogthazmyboi]

@@CarlGorn I agree. I was being tongue in cheek.

[@Chef_PC]

Easily one of the best “new” chefs on after the whole BA fiasco. More of this guy please.

[@susie2289]

AGREE

[@defaltgamer1524]

What is BA Fiasco ? Enlighten me senpai

[@ruvin7023]

@@defaltgamer1524 BA underpaid POC employees compared to the white employees.

[@defaltgamer1524]

@@ruvin7023 such a shame

[@filda2005]

Hi i am Harold, i am chef. Yeeeh, yeah i bet you are mr fluffy XD

[@jessicam6946]

I love that he is so real. Someone you can actually relate to and follow. Sometimes pro chefs can get stuffy and get wrapped up in doing whatever seems fanciest and it's unrealistic to most viewers. We need more of this!

[@pagesoflines]

I'm going to keep asking for this - I need Harold & Brad on a video producing maximum chaos energy plz

[@jamesburns679]

Best part about chef Harold is that his ability to cook is so versatile. Probably the best chef on the roster right?

[@junior123456776]

Dude yes. I wish he was here since the beginning

[@EntrigenT]

The best new real relatable person.

[@fucktard710]

@@EntrigenT I agree with you, the new roster lacks character. So many snowflakes it’s hard to keep count

[@CufflinksAndChuckles]

He worked at a lot of impressive places, like Per Se, Noma, and Batard, each of them being Michelin star restaurants. The foremost being Noma which had been touted as one of the best restaurants in the world for several years.

[@nia-yl7lq]

@@fucktard710 The original bunch lacked character, so I don’t even know what your comment even means. Especially the snowflakes part

[@travisjo801]

This guy needs a "Gourmet Makes" show where he just makes stuff like the egg rolls. He's great.

[@RR_1138]

Yes, he’s not disgusting like Munchies Matty

[@rivendoto]

as far as the current flow of these series are going, I think this is his show now

[@shamusot00le]

My guy, this is that! Taking on Take out

[@MargaritaaaaaZzZ]

this guy ROCKS I like him even more than Chris!! GIVE HIM HIS OWN SHOW ALREADY

[@lukebarforosh8656]

i love unc so much, i wish he was here with the old crew, that would've been an awesome dynamic

[@lethalkrab]

This dudes got super chill vibes

[@crowofcrius]

Worst thing about this show is, that after watching this, im hungry for some takeout and usually end up ordering some in.

[@jurgeysamuel]

Just about to get on grubhub

[@iamfilipinas]

Omg yes lol especially when he bit on all of them egg rolls. Nom nom

[@AskMiko]

Agree… the crunch alone made me place an order!

[@christianhenrriquez1354]

I love that Harold doesn’t front. He loves what he does and he tells you how it is. He makes cooking feel less scary!

[@charlieybaltimore8017]

You know you’re a great chef when you’re cooking and the person watching this doesn’t even like egg rolls but my mouth is watering!!!

[@nonyabeeswax366]

“the fan is on so we dont die” I like this guy- he’s speaking my language xD

[@AGTsakumis]

One of the best chef presenters EVER! Charismatic, humorous and informative. Super easy to follow. Wonderful video.

[@AGTsakumis]

Harold is so relatable and appealing as a character, you should consider giving him his own regular segment.

[@Taric25]

Hardly, he swears all the time, when he knows they're gonna beep it out anyway. You can accomplish a lot without swearing.

[@TheGPFilmMaker]

The world does not deserve Chef Harold. What a freaking gem!

[@GlendaOllero]

Chef Harold perfected his egg rolling technique at Lola Villarosa’s lumpia boot camp. Great video. Best presenter on the BA channel.

[@bbyvie]

You basically have, in the order of most meticulous/precise to least meticulous/precise (imo): Chris -> Andy -> Brad -> Harold What a range of all types of chefs!!

[@jonathanterry0]

So how do you get over not using a recipe? Chef Harold: "Just don't give a f&%#." lol

[@OsirusHandle]

Recipes are only "needed" for really technical chemistry things like baking perfect cakes or making caramel or something, everything else is just experiencing flavour!

[@cameoshmameo]

we need more harold pls!!! i wanna see him w his own series like brad just cooking food he wants to cook:))

[@pamowen3452]

I love this chef! Gonna make these!

[@kimbarbeaureads]

I love making egg rolls and lumpia. Basically anything that involves rolling and frying.

[@michaelappler5902]

My guy said that packet of duck sauce is New York. He right.

[@moeruss2726]

I really enjoy Harold’s videos. He’s not pretentious like some other Chefs are and his dishes look amazing. More videos with him cooking please.❤

[@theresathorne1030]

God I love him so refreshing to just go with the flow that’s what real cooking is all about and making it fun

[@leygonz2084]

"as long as you don't give af" had me rollin'

[@Gouldius]

I absolutely love this guy, do more with Harold please!

[@mattfillmore6297]

in Chicago they put a lil bit of peanut butter in the mixture that goes into the egg rolls and its a game changer

[@jasminegallegos8280]

More chef Harold please!! He’s hilarious and refreshingly real.

[@beatmaniaboy]

I like this guy! Best chef on since the ba fiasco more of him please

[@jadeencarnacion.b2570]

When he said "MA man I have no idea 😂😂😂😂" made me so happy idk why 🤭

[@cececola]

More take out recreation recipes please by Chef Harold! He's so wholesome and chill

[@boogalo781]

Shoutout to Harold for the Crenshaw tee. RIP Nipsey

[@carolinaqgtz]

I would like to see a video about the people who restock the pantry :)

[@kinesta]

I love him. More of these please

[@airyfairypoet]

I see Harold, I hit like.

[@cathyburckhardt2787]

this was a great video. Gave me the confidence to try making my own egg rolls. Thanks

[@oleksandrkryshtalov3563]

love this guy.

[@PixelleHearts]

"Look, m'man, I have no idea." 🤣🤣🤣

[@NinjaKai34]

Harold is great. love these tutorial vids.

[@caitlinreed2640]

Ugh now it’s 1am and I want egg rolls 🥲

[@dacresni]

lol, the text commentary seems to have found a humor that meshes with his own.

[@SugarHimRly]

TMC on BA, chef got them moving different. Respect! 👌🏽

[@lion037]

Cheater tip: Use bag coleslaw for quick veggie prep.

[@lighttraveler7514]

Harold rocks it again! Best of BA!

[@Astronautin]

I love him and his catchphrase.

[@shockalockabocka]

Saute the cabbage etc to evaporate some of the moisture. Blanching seems like it would waterlog the veggies so when they fry, steam gets trapped inside and they either bust or they get soggy too quickly. This is def the case when u make OG Vietnamese style egg rolls w rice paper which are a lil more finicky than wheat wrappers.

[@SaMoaSix8Five]

Love this chef haha Seen a few videos with him in it and was hooked! More videos of Chef Harold please :-)

[@Aleks-kz2lc]

We need more Brad and Harold 🤣🤣 Harold's awesome 🤝🙌

[@yukjellybeans]

If anyone is interested there is a very interesting episode of the podcast "why we eat what we eat" called what the heck is duck sauce? about it's origins. Check it out :)

[@liveandl8ve]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@theshmee]

i love chef Harold

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Always presenting entertaining content!

[@lingpang7209]

Danggg Harold cracks me up and keeps it so real.

[@karenb1430]

We call it plum sauce in Canada (I believe they call it Plum sauce in Australia as well). As far as I know plum sauce is an actual thing that originated in China but the duck sauce was a North American invention. And now in North America and Australia it’s all become the same as the duck sauce. I wonder what different people call the mystery packs of yellow orange sauce they get with egg rolls in different areas?

[@lindsayoakes]

I assume plum sauce is made with plums not apricots though

[@ES-ls5tc]

We love Harold!

[@bula288]

I like this guy!

[@tangentofaj]

14:56 -- The fact that you have so many cuts of you saying your ending catchphrase... you don't even need to say it anymore. Bon Appetit can add in a super cut of you saying it instead. 😂

[@8cupsCoffee]

I actually couldn’t understand what he was saying 😅

[@agregaletusazon]

I love harold!!

[@denokdeblong3358]

In Indonesia we have Lumpia Semarang, we use “young” bamboo mixed with chopped chicken, you have to try 👍🏿

[@CasaDuroTinyHome]

Man I love Chef Harold so much

[@SergioLopez-jc7ce]

Need more Harold !

[@beamersisland-8877]

best chef and he’s repping yams 🗣

[@catluva2285]

Love how he reps our hometown, the BX!

[@taylorp6643]

Love this! I hope BA makes him a regular show like Claire has

[@Onlythetruth247]

OMG! I do believe that he is my FAV!!!!!!

[@juicebox86]

The sweat glands comment at the very end! LOLOLOLOL

[@ktbead1detroit171]

Love you! South Bronx all day! Be safe.

[@erikadowdy686]

I lve his personality

[@zaratani]

This guy is great!

[@NoFoxGivenWaitWhat]

Harold pinoooyyy, man hes amazing

[@devinbookert3313]

UNKLE HAROLD THA GOAT

[@relosapulso]

Love that invicta man solid watch!

[@pamelasmith9225]

Amen brother! Cook with abandon!!

[@jmason61]

Ha he doesn't even bother to put the shears off his cook board - next step! - I'm totally like that

[@AMAFUNCOOKING]

Your egg rolls look delicious and crunchy. In our country there are many recipes like this and they are very tasty.

[@theresathorne1030]

Haven’t used a recipe in so many years , and I keep getting asked when are you opening your own little restaurant your food is always so good

[@amandavee0x]

Harold is the boost 😂

[@mallison9251]

Harold! 🥰🥰🥰

[@kevinkim298]

Awesome video!

[@Jcc8t7]

i enjoy the first 3 minutes as like a standalone experience

[@eatoneh]

He needs his own show!!

[@callthespread]

this guy gets it

[@ILOVEMONEY1618]

Chef Harold for the win

[@TheRaptor700Rider]

you're supposed to use metal spatulas on cast irons, it helps the season.

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

I'm salivating. I wanna eat those so bad.

[@preponement]

I enjoyed this. I've never blanched the veggies, always quick stir-fried them. I'll try the blanche method. A tip: let the veg/filling sit in a fine strainer for 30 minutes to drain more liquid before rolling.

[@Aqvabeam]

i feel like im hanging out with my homie watching him cook. chef harold a real one

[@sheteg1]

Chef Harold should have his own show.

[@andreasimmons4483]

The catch phrase is back!

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

This series rocks, love this guy, much respect.

[@FoodSteam]

quick and easy recipe that's what we also try to while making our recipe videos!

[@bhullar21]

Harold has been the best new addition to BA

[@bushman398]

More videos with this guy

[@kathyb2201]

I think the “duck sauce” is what we call “plum sauce” in Western Canada.

[@ricecracked7565]

It comes with eggroll

[@KeithOcean]

I use A metal scraper/cutter on the cast iron!! ALL GOOD!!! do what works, for me it doesn't mess up seasoning @6:48

[@OneTwentyOver80]

This guy is cool af.

[@bobbypentland5764]

Taking on take out! You the man! No body comes close to you! Love egg rolls and my ears are opened, my eyes are opened.! Thanks for sharing this Harold , I really got it down now. See you next time! Which you had your own show. 🧑‍🍳🔥🫑

[@BlackJesus8463]

yup

[@JPzizou]

Can you do this with Vietnamese summer rolls? And the peanut sauce

[@JPzizou]

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 you fool. A recreation video...