Derek Chen

Tomato Egg Ingredients * 4 eggs * Salt to taste * Neutral oil * 2 scallions(sliced) * 3-4 tomatoes(cut into chunks) * 2 tbsp water * 1 tsp soy sauce * 2 tsp oyster sauce * 2 tsp sugar * 2 tbsp ketchup * 1/4 tsp white pepper * 1/4 tsp msg * 1 tsp sesame oil Instructions 1. Prep ingredients by slicing scallions and cutting tomatoes into chunks. 2. Whisk eggs and season with a pinch of salt. 3. Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a wok on medium high heat. Pour eggs and scramble and once the eggs are set but are still slightly runny, set it aside(30-45 seconds). 4. Add 2 tbsp oil to the same wok and sauté the white portion of scallions(30 seconds). 5. Once fragrant, add the tomatoes and a splash of water. 6. Let that simmer and once the tomatoes become soft and release their juices, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ketchup, white pepper, and msg. 7. Let that simmer and once thickened, incorporate the scrambled eggs. 8. Finish with a little sesame oil and garnish with the green portion of scallions. #30minutemeals #tomatoegg #tomatoeggstir-fry #tomatoeggstirfry #recipe #cooking #food #stir-fry #stirfry #recipevideo #cookingvideo #foodvideo #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #easyrecipeideas #quickrecipe #quickrecipes #quickrecipeideas #tomato #egg #asianfood #comfortfood #cookingathome

Smash Burger Ingredients * Onion(thinly sliced) * 75/25 or 80/20 ground beef * Salt and pepper * American Cheese * Brioche Buns * Pickles Sauce * 3/4 cup mayonnaise * 1/3 cup ketchup * 1/4 tbsp mustard * 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce * 1/2 tbsp pickle juice * 1/2 tsp smoked paprika * 1/2 tsp garlic powder * 1/2 tsp onion powder Instructions 1. Thinly slice onion using a mandolin or a knife. 2. Form ground beef into 4oz balls. 3. Combine burger sauce ingredients. 4. Heat cast iron/stainless steel pan on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes. It’s hot when water beads up. 5. Place balls on pan and season with salt and pepper. 6. Add a small handful of onions on top and smash down as hard as you can to make a thin patty. 7. Cook for two minutes, scrape and flip over. 8. Add cheese and buns(top bun first then bottom bun). 9. Once the cheese is melted(1-2 minutes), assemble burger with pickles and sauce. #30minutemeals #burger #smashburger #cheeseburger #burgers #cheeseburgers #smashburgers #recipe #cooking #food #recipevideo #cookingvideo #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #easyrecipeideas #quickrecipes #quickrecipe #foodie #foodvideo #fastmeals #quickrecipeideas

Garlic String Beans Ingredients * 1 lbs string beans * 8-10 garlic cloves * Neutral oil for frying * Salt to taste * 1/2 tsp msg * 1/4 White pepper Instructions 1. Wash and cut the ends off of string beans then thoroughly dry them with a paper towel. 2. Finely mince garlic and heat a wok or pot filled half way with oil until it reaches 375°F. 3. Flash fry string beans in batches for 45 seconds or until they start to blister. Remove and place on a paper towel lined tray. Wait for oil to reheat before frying next batch. 4. Remove oil saving a couple of tbsp to sauté the garlic. On medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant(1 min) then add the string beans. 5. Season with salt, msg, and white pepper then thoroughly toss until fully incorporated. #garlicgreenbeans #garlicstringbeans #30minutemeals #stringbeans #greenbeans #dintaifung #recipe #cooking #food #foodie #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial #recipevideo #cookingvideo #easyrecipes #easyrecipeideas #easyrecipe #quickrecipeideas #quickrecipes #quickrecipe #comfortfood #vegeterian #msg

Shakshuka Get the full recipe on derekkchen.com Ingredients * 1 onion(minced) * 1 red bell pepper(diced) * 2 red chilies(minced) * 4 cloves garlic(minced) * 4 tbsp olive oil * 2 tsp cumin seed or powder * 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp red chili powder * 3 tbsp tomato paste * 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes * Salt and pepper * 4 eggs * Feta cheese * Cilantro(chopped) * Crusty bread #tablefor2 #shakshuka #breakfast #brunch #breakfastrecipe #brunchrecipe #breakfastinbed #quickrecipe #quickrecipes #datenight #datenightrecipe #datenightrecipes #recipe #cooking #food #recipevideo #cookingvideo #foodvideo #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial #foodtutorial

Panang Curry Ingredients * 1.3 lbs chicken thigh(sliced) * 4 oz panang curry paste * 14oz coconut milk * 4-5 kaffir lime leaves * 1 tbsp palm sugar * 1 tbsp fish sauce * Red chilies Instructions 1. Heat half of 14oz can coconut milk in a deep pan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. 2. Once slightly thickened, add curry paste and stir. Once incorporated, simmer on medium low for 5-6 minutes until the coconut milk makes a bright red oil with the curry paste. 3. Add sliced chicken thigh and stir so the chicken is coated in the curry mixture. 4. Add coconut milk, and 3-4 torn kaffir lime leaves. 5. Cover and simmer on medium low heat for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through. Make sure to occasionally stir so the bottom doesn’t burn. 6. Season to taste with fish sauce and palm sugar. 7. Garnish with minced kaffir lime leaves, sliced red chillies, and enjoy with hot rice. #30minutemeals #panangcurry #curry #thaicurry #thaipanangcurry #recipe #cooking #food #foodie #recipevideo #cookingvideo #foodvideo #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #easyrecipeideas #fastmeals #fastrecipe #fastrecipes #fastrecipeideas #thaifood

Kung Pao Chicken @Majime Knives Ingredients * 1 lbs chicken thigh(cut into bite-sized pieces) * 6-8 dried Tianjin chilies * 4 scallions(cut into 1-2cm pieces) * 5 cloves garlic(minced) * 1/2 inch knob ginger(minced) * 1/3 cup roasted peanuts * 1/2 cup neutral oil * 1 tsp sesame oil Marinade * 1 tsp soy sauce * 1 tsp Shaoxing wine * 1/2 tsp salt * 1/4 tsp white pepper * 1 egg white * 2 tbsp cornstarch Sauce * 2 tbsp sugar * 2 tbsp chicken black vinegar * 1 tsp light soy sauce * 1 tsp dark soy sauce * 1 tsp cornstarch * 2 tbsp water or chicken stock Instructions 1. Prep all ingredients by slicing chicken thigh into bite sized pieces, mincing garlic, and slicing ginger and scallions. 2. Combine chicken with marinade ingredients. 3. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl. 4. In a wok, heat oil on medium high heat and once shimmering, shallow fry the marinated chicken for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to cook in batches if wok is too small. 5. Remove chicken and drain most of the oil leaving 2 tbsp to stir fry dried chilies, ginger, scallions, and garlic(1-2 minutes). 6. Once fragrant, add roasted peanuts and the cooked chicken. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes. 7. Pour the sauce and once fully coated and glossy, finish with sesame oil. #30minutemeals #kungpaochicken #chicken #recipe #cooking #food #recipetutorial #cookingathome #cookingtutorial #recipevideo #cookingvideo #foodvideo #easyrecipes #easyrecipe #easyrecipeideas #quickrecipes #quickrecipe #quickrecipeideas #asianfood #comfortfood #chinesefood #chinesetakeout #stirfry #stir-fry

Meal Prep Pad Kra Pao Find the full recipe on https://provecho.co/platform/recipe/j5BFwdWoV5XfgueYHpVj Ingredients * Spray oil * 3 lbs lean ground beef * 1.5 cups green beans * 8 thai chilies * 12 cloves garlic * 2 tbsp oyster sauce * 1.5 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tsp dark soy sauce * 2 tbsp fish sauce * 2 tbsp palm sugar * 2 cups thai basil * 1.5 cups jasmine rice * 2 cups water * Spray oil * 5 large eggs #padkrapao #mealprepmondays #mealprep #easyrecipe #thaifood

Carbonara Get the full recipe on derekkchen.com Ingredients * 6 oz guanciale(cut into lardons) * 4 egg yolks * 3 oz pecorino romano(sub for parmigiano reggiano; you can use a combination of both cheeses) * 2 tbsp guanciale fat * 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns * 10 oz spaghetti #tablefor2 #tablefortwo #carbonara #carbonararecipe #datenightrecipes #datenightrecipe #datenight #recipevideo #recipetutorial #Recipe #cookingtutorial #cookingvideo #cooking #pasta #pastarecipes #pastarecipe #food #foodtutorial #foodvideo #spaghetti #spaghetticarbonara

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Mapo Tofu Ingredients * 3 tbsp neutral oil * 1/2 lbs ground beef/pork * 1 inch knob ginger(minced) * 4 cloves garlic(minced) * 2 scallions(white portion sliced; save green portion for garnish) * 2 tbsp doubanjiang * 2 tsp Sichuan Chili flakes * 1-2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder * 2 tbsp shoaxing wine * 1 tsp soy sauce * 2 tsp sugar * 1/2 tsp white pepper * 2/3 cup chicken/beef stock * 1 lbs soft/silken tofu * 2 tsp cornstarch+3 tbsp water * 1 tsp sesame oil Instructions 1. Mince ginger and garlic and slice white portion of scallions. Make sure to slice and save green portion of scallions for garnish. 2. Drain and cut tofu into cubes. Simmer tofu in salted water for 2-3 minutes to firm up and set aside for later. 3. Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat and sauté ground meat for 6-7 minutes. Cook until water evaporates and the fat starts to render and brown the mince. 4. Add the white portion of scallions, ginger, garlic, doubanjiang, Sichuan chili flakes, and Sichuan peppercorn powder. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. 5. Deglaze with shaoxing wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes before seasoning with soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. 6. Pour in stock, add tofu, and bring to a simmer. 7. Pour cornstarch slurry and gently mix until thickened. 8. Finish with sesame oil, serve with rice, and garnish with green portion of scallions. #30minutemeals #mapotofu #tofu #recipe #cooking #recipevideo #cookingvideo #food #foodie #quickrecipe #quickrecipes #quickrecipeideas #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #easyrecipeideas #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial

Never Have I Ever Episode 5: Lomo Saltado Ali Verde Sauce * 1 bunch cilantro * 2 jalapeños * 3 cloves garlic * 1/3 cup cotija cheese * Juice of 1 lime * 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste * 3/4 cup mayonnaise Lomo Saltado * 1 lbs beef(filet mignon or ribeye) * 1 medium/small red onion(cut into chunks) * 2 Roma tomatoes(cut into chunks) * 5 cloves garlic(minced) * 1 inch knob ginger(minced) * 3 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tbsp oyster sauce * 1 tbsp red wine vinegar * 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste * 4 tbsp neutral oil * Salt * Pepper * Frozen Fries * 1 tsp cumin powder * Rice Full recipe on https://www.provecho.co/derekkchen #neverhaveiever #peruvianfood #peruviancuisine #peruvianrecipe #peruvianrecipes #lomosaltado #ajiverdesauce #stirfry #stir-fry #stirfryrecipe #stirfryrecipes #stir-fryrecipe #stir-fryrecipes #beef #homecooking #comfortfood #streetfood #recipe #cooking #food #recipevideo #cookingvideo #foodvideo #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial #foodtutorial

Gyudon Ingredients * 0.5 lbs thinly sliced beef * 1/2 cup water * 1/2 tsp hondashi * 1.5 tbsp sugar * 1/4 cups sake * 5 tbsp mirin * 5 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tsp ginger(minced) * 1/2 onion(sliced) * Cooked rice * Onsen Tamago * Green onion * Pickled ginger * Togarashi Instructions 1. In a saucepan, combine water, hondashi, sugar, sake, mirin, and soy sauce. Simmer on medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. 2. Add minced ginger and onions and cook for 5 minutes so the onions soften up. 3. Add sliced beef and cook for a 5 minutes until the beef is no longer raw. 4. Serve on top of hot rice and garnish with an onsen tamago, green onion, pickled ginger, and togarashi. #gyudon #30minutemeals #15minutemeals #recipe #cooking #easyrecipe #japanesefood #yoshinoya #beefbowl