Lychee Challenge: 2 Chefs Make Dinner and Dessert With Lychee | Mystery Menu | NYT Cooking

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  • @Lou-Mae
    @Lou-Mae 5 місяців тому +1949

    I just love how supportive Ham is. It says a lot about my expectations for men in general, but he doesn't bulldoze Sohla's ideas or 'take charge' like a lot of men do - he listens and responds and expands on her suggestions, and I just love it so much. They seem like such an awesome couple.

    • @emboe001
      @emboe001 5 місяців тому +12

      He has the energy of being yelled at and manipulated by her.

    • @plaguednecro
      @plaguednecro 5 місяців тому +285

      @@emboe001 so just because a man knows his place and isn't a douche who wants to take control, he's abused? get a grip bro, all i see is two people who very clearly love each other. they both look at each other with such loving gazes

    • @lolerene3776
      @lolerene3776 5 місяців тому +19

      @@plaguednecroI agree

    • @rockpooladmirer
      @rockpooladmirer 5 місяців тому +124

      @@plaguednecrothe person you're replying to comments shit about Sohla constantly on this channel, sometimes about her and Ham as well. there's no rhyme or reason to it, unless you count racism, xenophobia, misogyny/sexism.
      edit: I'm brown! and not a cis man! among many other marginalisations. I'm in a fatigue flareup right now and do not have the spoons to explain in detail why I think the above, but you can go through the user's many comments and see them for yourself. they speak on her and her previous workplaces, one of which was BA which she left due to racism and xenophobia in the workplace, which intersected with misogyny/sexism in her and many others' cases. it's not "bringing race into it". good grief!

    • @emboe001
      @emboe001 5 місяців тому

      ​@@rockpooladmirerwhy gaslight for? 😢The non Anglo staff who called out her abuse are racist? Ok loon.

  • @kristinnelson-patel442
    @kristinnelson-patel442 5 місяців тому +1013

    I just love how Sohla and Ham riff off of each other’s ideas and work together so beautifully. They’re definitely thinking like parents now, all about efficiency and how to buy the elements they don’t absolutely love to make themselves!

    • @SnrKagemusha
      @SnrKagemusha 5 місяців тому +22

      To be fair to them, this is how they've always worked - both of them worked restaurants + are "yes, and" people. If you haven't seen their previous videos in this series, they're a treat to watch!

    • @rockpooladmirer
      @rockpooladmirer 5 місяців тому +3

      @@SnrKagemushayeah, it's definitely not something that started when they became parents. sure is useful on another level now though! :)

  • @paigeh98341
    @paigeh98341 5 місяців тому +760

    i am jealous of how good your child will eat 😭 theyre gonna go to their friends houses and be like wtf is this 😭😭😭

    • @fc-zw1wc
      @fc-zw1wc 5 місяців тому +13

      fr lmao got me wishing i could be reincarnated as their kid

    • @clawdiajordan
      @clawdiajordan 5 місяців тому +6

      microwaved dinosaur nuggets will start a huge brawl

    • @umsami
      @umsami 5 місяців тому +16

      Yeah and because they're not food snobs, their kid will probably not rebel. If kid wanted Kraft Mac & Cheese, Mom and Dad won't go, "Oh no, we'll make homemade..." They'd be like, "Oh yum!" Thus, rebellion averted.

    • @user-ph3ji8gp3p
      @user-ph3ji8gp3p 3 місяці тому

      I would love to be taught and raised by these amazing chefs, could you imagine the free wealth of culinary knowledge passed down? Plus they def are the nurturing type so double bonus!

  • @isabellah22
    @isabellah22 5 місяців тому +569

    As yummy as a mango mystery dish would’ve been, I think lychee was a more challenging fruit. I’m excited with what Sohla and Ham did with it. This series is my favorite!

    • @MumrikDK
      @MumrikDK 5 місяців тому +14

      Yeah, mango is so stupidly versatile.

    • @yishkabob
      @yishkabob 5 місяців тому +13

      Yeah, the idea of roasting lychee was wild!

    • @paisley82lover
      @paisley82lover 5 місяців тому +1

      Cannot agree more!!!!

    • @meizhou9279
      @meizhou9279 5 місяців тому

      Totally agree!

  • @kayendubb890
    @kayendubb890 5 місяців тому +548

    Sohla, HOW DID YOU DO THIS JOB DURING YOUR FIRST TRIMESTER?? I’m currently pregnant and food was the enemy during my first trimester. You are a superhero

    • @emboe001
      @emboe001 5 місяців тому

      Because she has has a team of slaves that do all the work and she yells at them?

    • @emboe001
      @emboe001 5 місяців тому +6

      Because there is a team of underpaid people that do most of the work yet still get yelled at by her?

    • @DJ-xk1bp
      @DJ-xk1bp 5 місяців тому +37

      @@emboe001 someone is pissed from BA!

    • @alli7447
      @alli7447 5 місяців тому +35

      @@emboe001 the professional sohla slanderer strikes again…. and again…. and again

    • @lisamehsikomer664
      @lisamehsikomer664 5 місяців тому +6

      The smells! I never would have been able to do this in 1T

  • @sparklesthefatcat5826
    @sparklesthefatcat5826 5 місяців тому +114

    Petition to let Sohla and Ham do a bonus episode with mangoes! That would have been so much fun!

  • @rockpooladmirer
    @rockpooladmirer 5 місяців тому +943

    Hi, still here asking for proper closed captions on your videos. the auto generated ones always have errors and omissions and are insufficient access for those who need them.
    the latest Recipe Quest video had them, so it's clearly doable. why the inconsistency?

    • @ToppyTree
      @ToppyTree 5 місяців тому +29

      Great point

    • @jenibeanie
      @jenibeanie 5 місяців тому +142

      Honestly a shame UA-cam got rid of crowd sourced captions.
      Boosting your comment because yeah, this makes it inaccessible.

    • @that_feralghoul_reaver7657
      @that_feralghoul_reaver7657 5 місяців тому +42

      Commenting to bring it to the top
      Closed captions! Equal access for all.

    • @DeliaLee8
      @DeliaLee8 5 місяців тому +17

      Agree. And this is a problem on other channels also.
      I don't understand the Ways Of UA-cam but maybe the reason I've been noticing this problem more is because of what @jenibeanie said - no more crowd sourced captions?

    • @rockpooladmirer
      @rockpooladmirer 5 місяців тому +52

      @@DeliaLee8that happened a few years ago now - plenty of youtubers add them themselves, so it's really telling when a well funded one like NYT cooking doesn't. I've been commenting for months and months and still nothing. they definitely read and interact with comments on here too. so it's very frustrating

  • @leanneaudrey4888
    @leanneaudrey4888 5 місяців тому +276

    "Toned-down" - meanwhile Dinner and Dessert turned into a 2 course meal plus dessert with drinks ❤

  • @Jay.1106
    @Jay.1106 5 місяців тому +218

    Sohla multitasking at the end to complete everything - truly an amazing cook.

  • @joelbarish9898
    @joelbarish9898 5 місяців тому +182

    For new parents, Ham and Sohla look great! Love watching their genius and creativity, as always. Congratulations on the baby!

  • @deniseferron3397
    @deniseferron3397 5 місяців тому +98

    That these guys can throw together an entrée, main dish, side salad, dessert AND a cocktail in one hour just blows my mind. Granted, the clock only starts to run after they’ve done the meal planning and grocery shopping, but still! Takes a lot of experience in the kitchen to do that. I doubt that Ham is henpecked like some previous commenter said: you can feel the complicity between these two people just in the way they work together. Seamless and peaceful.

  • @MaxineShaw_84
    @MaxineShaw_84 5 місяців тому +66

    Between the tip of adding butter at the _beginning_ of caramel and the life lesson of "however long we have left is how long its gonna cook", I want to be raised by these two. 🥺💜

  • @pnuffsaid
    @pnuffsaid 5 місяців тому +143

    The crew enjoying the food after shooting is done is my favorite part. ❤

    • @emboe001
      @emboe001 5 місяців тому

      Thats likely how they're paid.

  • @lorithomasscott349
    @lorithomasscott349 5 місяців тому +98

    I’ve always loved Sohla and Ham’s dynamic but there’s something even more special now in the way they talk to each other and collaborate ❤

  • @shinyy5184
    @shinyy5184 5 місяців тому +99

    Sohla with mommy brain is leagues better at cooking than me at my cognitive best 😂

  • @madelinehoerner2993
    @madelinehoerner2993 5 місяців тому +77

    Love the added shots of Ham and Sohla during the drawing part

  • @gillablecam
    @gillablecam 5 місяців тому +31

    I love how they work with each other, especially seeing how Ham helps Sohla plan and make decisions when she's tired out of her mind by asking good questions. Communication is great, love to see it done so well.

  • @KristineMaitland
    @KristineMaitland 5 місяців тому +21

    What I love about these two is that they are honest. They were forthcoming with their criticism.

  • @disasterlaster
    @disasterlaster 5 місяців тому +67

    i think after becoming a parent sohla may have gotten better at making time-saving modifications to execute her ideas- for example, opting for puff pastry or pie crust instead of making the dough herself. her whimsy has been constrained slightly, forcing her to make practical choices where before she would have pushed herself to do the more laborious/time-sucking thing. it's beautiful to watch this chef grow!

  • @matias2911
    @matias2911 5 місяців тому +35

    I grew up in El Salvador and that's exactly how we eat cashews. Roasted over coals, charred, bagged and sold fresh. Delicious.

  • @MagdalenaCastex
    @MagdalenaCastex 5 місяців тому +12

    I'm not too fond of most of the ingredients they use, to me boiling a hot dog is a challenge, but I can sit here for hours on end to see them work together, respect each other, and set an example of a healthy relationship. We love you! please keep them coming!

  • @SAmaryllis
    @SAmaryllis 5 місяців тому +3

    I love how respectfully they disagree and ask for clarity from each other! It really feels like teamwork, of an "ok let's figure it out together" energy

  • @ListerTunes
    @ListerTunes 5 місяців тому +35

    I absolutely love watching these two work together. Trading ideas, bouncing them off each other, listening to each other, dividing tasks, adapting in the moment, being supportive --AND coming up with a meal that looks genuinely amazing using an ingredient they haven't cooked before. Fantastic work.

  • @alyssadubash
    @alyssadubash 5 місяців тому +9

    I couldn’t love these videos more- they’re both so insanely talented and it’s wonderful to watch them in action!!! I still remember the early videos when Sohla would call Ham from his office to ask questions- so glad they joined forces!!! LOVE them!

  • @level844
    @level844 5 місяців тому +70

    We, as a group, welcome yall back 😎

  • @DeliaLee8
    @DeliaLee8 5 місяців тому +45

    Sola and Ham with mommy/daddy brain: Wow!
    Me and the rest of the world with mommy/daddy brain: Lucky if we can open a jar of baby food.
    Welcome back. Great video as always!

  • @Dap740
    @Dap740 5 місяців тому +17

    im happy they chose leeche! there are so many mango recioes already out there, these dishes looked absolutely creative and incredibly delishous!!

  • @notfedersic8492
    @notfedersic8492 5 місяців тому +20

    I don't know how long I've now checked in EVERY DAY for this couple (and show) to show up again😍😍 Favorite series here on youtube by FAR! Loved this episode

  • @meghanjane
    @meghanjane 5 місяців тому +41

    ohmy goodness, their children must be the cutest little beings. congrats to you both, you bring me so much joy.

  • @APham-lm6qd
    @APham-lm6qd 5 місяців тому +4

    my favorite series on the internet is back!!! seeing how both sohla and ham work through a menu and how quickly and spontaneously they're able to call on different flavors and textures and ingredients to work together is an absolute delight.

  • @thegrynne
    @thegrynne 5 місяців тому +9

    Celery leaves are delicious! Bonus second vegetable if you can get a bunch with fresh leaves intact. Pick them off the stem when you get them home and store separately, otherwise the stems will start drawing water from the leaves to try to keep the plant alive, causing the leaves to wilt faster. They're wonderful chopped up fine and sateed in fried rice.

  • @stacytroutt5052
    @stacytroutt5052 5 місяців тому +4

    10:10 would buy the "Mystery Menu cookbook" especially if it includes all of Sohla's drawings!!

  • @ohohlily
    @ohohlily 5 місяців тому +5

    wow it was actually so cool to hear them actually use the vietnamese word "rau ram" instead of opting for like.. "vietnamese mint" or something! i love that!!!!

    • @buffienguyen
      @buffienguyen 5 місяців тому +1

      same! sometimes "vietnamese mint" or "thai basil" can help give people an idea of the flavor/smell, but always nice to hear the Vietnamese word 'cause it's easier for me to know what it is haha

  • @alexwang3282
    @alexwang3282 5 місяців тому +28

    lychee and rose flavour is a very good combination for dessert

  • @Daanny2772
    @Daanny2772 5 місяців тому +97

    "Not too sweet"
    ah the good ol asian compliment

  • @maetaylor5677
    @maetaylor5677 5 місяців тому +10

    Congrats on being new parents! Ror being potentially sleep deprived you guys smashed this out of the park! So impressive. The tarte tatin is pristine

  • @saritafield172
    @saritafield172 5 місяців тому +2

    The way they collaborate, communicate to, and support one another is so natural and gorgeous. This is an example of healthy communication!!! #goals

  • @drewhuso9496
    @drewhuso9496 5 місяців тому +466

    WE'RE BACK!!

    • @polleyjw
      @polleyjw 5 місяців тому +4

      This is one of my favorite videos to watch. I’m so happy to see that it’s back.

    • @gumball5565
      @gumball5565 5 місяців тому +3

      SOOOOO BACK !!!

    • @tofulabs
      @tofulabs 5 місяців тому

      YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!

  • @larissaduong8601
    @larissaduong8601 5 місяців тому +2

    If the whole video was just the first 5 minutes of them bouncing ideas off each other and being wholesome-ly supportive I would still watch and rewatch it over and over. I just love them

  • @betsywilken8091
    @betsywilken8091 5 місяців тому +11

    Sohla and Ham … You are fantastic. Funny, smart, and clever. I learn so much from you.

  • @AnubhavDasGuptaEsq
    @AnubhavDasGuptaEsq 5 місяців тому +70

    shoutout to ham's cool shirt

  • @rachelarnold8839
    @rachelarnold8839 5 місяців тому +15

    I would love recipes from these videos, especially the cocktail

  • @colettearmstrong1484
    @colettearmstrong1484 5 місяців тому +2

    I hope this series never ends. Love them and their amazing brains. I also loved seeing the crew eat together at the end. I love people appreciating their work and the community of it all

  • @moyetlicious
    @moyetlicious 5 місяців тому +10

    I hope this series never ends, love these two so much ❤️

  • @Darkknight512
    @Darkknight512 5 місяців тому +48

    I want a two episode challenege, one low budget episode, and a high budget episode where the saved budget from the first episode is multiplied by two to be the "reward" for the second.

  • @Omomoification
    @Omomoification 5 місяців тому +3

    The amount of multitasking is staggering. Professionals at work!! Amazing

  • @shefalo
    @shefalo 24 дні тому

    The beginning where they throw out ideas is my favorite part. The way they’re able to riff is just amazing

  • @paisley82lover
    @paisley82lover 5 місяців тому +4

    I’m so happy you guys picked the lychee, it’s my favourite fruit❤ every dish looks sooooo good! And I am tempted to recreate that drink😍😍😍

  • @lisamehsikomer664
    @lisamehsikomer664 5 місяців тому +1

    I can’t say enough how much I like this show. I would watch them on the daily.

  • @kcanded
    @kcanded 5 місяців тому +1

    First of all CONGRATULATIONS! I haven't caught up with this series and didn't know they were expecting. Second, I am so in awe of their expertise and knowledge of all things edible and drinkable. As someone else said, I love the way they riff together. I better catch up on the series!

  • @jacobeichhorn4827
    @jacobeichhorn4827 5 місяців тому +4

    Wow! What a beautiful lesson in listening, collaboration, and compromise. And the food looks amazing too!

  • @MsAsb-zx4sr
    @MsAsb-zx4sr 5 місяців тому +2

    This was probably my favorite video of the series. This all looks sooooo delicious

  • @bradenlanter8226
    @bradenlanter8226 5 місяців тому +4

    💜💜💜
    Love this show! Just wish we could get even more Sohla and Ham!!

  • @fulfordpoint
    @fulfordpoint 5 місяців тому +13

    So happy for you both. A baby changes everything, lol. P.S. I like the overhead room view which gives the story more umph/meat! 😎

  • @XusernamegoeshereX
    @XusernamegoeshereX 5 місяців тому +5

    I know they thought they would be more scattered after the arrival of Baby, but they seemed so... chill? Love it!

  • @fordkoleski7913
    @fordkoleski7913 5 місяців тому +3

    I love watching these two! Watching them brainstorm & plan, and cook!

  • @michellekulikauskas1236
    @michellekulikauskas1236 5 місяців тому +5

    I love this series and I love them! It's also fun to watch their joint creative process. They come up with some really interesting recipes together.

  • @fkim003
    @fkim003 5 місяців тому +2

    They’re just the best, I’m so glad they brought Ham on. Congrats to them becoming new parents 😊

  • @IamAlterEggo
    @IamAlterEggo 5 місяців тому +1

    The ending minute was great! Specially the cheers with drinks as the challenge ends

  • @aiiipham
    @aiiipham 5 місяців тому +3

    This has made my entire morning. LOVE Sohla and Ham!

  • @yippeehaha24-y1y
    @yippeehaha24-y1y 5 місяців тому +5

    Love listening to their creative process

  • @lunarmagpie619
    @lunarmagpie619 5 місяців тому +2

    Awesome to see real, accurate closed captions!! Hope this is the new default for the channel. Disabled people cook too!

  • @biancalapenna5715
    @biancalapenna5715 5 місяців тому +11

    THE BEST SHOW EVER

  • @adielen
    @adielen 5 місяців тому +5

    This is definitely my fave ep yet. Food looks WAY too good for a 1 hr challenge 😍

  • @Asturjgm
    @Asturjgm 5 місяців тому +19

    Ok but when are the recipes for the french 75 and the tarte tatin dropping? 👀

  • @wilsoh8816
    @wilsoh8816 5 місяців тому +2

    Congrats on the kid!!! So happy to see yall back and looking happy :) cheers!

  • @arthurcharest9061
    @arthurcharest9061 5 місяців тому +1

    So happy these video are back, they are great together. So creative!

  • @nateramsey1521
    @nateramsey1521 5 місяців тому +3

    I've missed these two so much!! Glad Mystery Menu is back! 😅

  • @RayrayIsYourFavorite
    @RayrayIsYourFavorite 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh gosh this is so good! I’ve been waiting!!! And now lychees are in season and popping up in my stores and I’m so happy ✨✨✨

  • @katiekorell9776
    @katiekorell9776 5 місяців тому +1

    I love that you guys are back!😊. Congrats guys! I'm so happy for you 🎉!

  • @sfowler1017
    @sfowler1017 5 місяців тому +8

    Our favorites are back ❤️🥰❤️

  • @kl5792
    @kl5792 5 місяців тому +9

    Love this series!

  • @NiamhAllStar21
    @NiamhAllStar21 5 місяців тому

    I’m constantly blown away but both of their knowledge of flavours and technique. Truly masters of their craft.

  • @alakyatiyler7773
    @alakyatiyler7773 5 місяців тому +1

    This on is by far my favorite challenge;Such good pair for this series’s. Add More vegan or a No yeast(As ingredient )episode challenges 👍👍👍

  • @gregmuon
    @gregmuon 5 місяців тому +4

    I'm glad the picked lychee. It's much more interesting and new. Everybody cooks with mango.

  • @mariea1431
    @mariea1431 5 місяців тому +7

    What a delight!!

  • @amyzae2502
    @amyzae2502 5 місяців тому +2

    So happy to see this show drop again, very excited!

  • @fibonacci227
    @fibonacci227 5 місяців тому

    I love watching these two collaborate! And seeing how their collaboration has changed since baby! Cannot wait for more of this season.

  • @sujurean
    @sujurean 5 місяців тому +3

    Only subscribed to this channel for this series. Super happy it's back!

  • @KhanhTheLearner
    @KhanhTheLearner 5 місяців тому +1

    I love that they featured "rau răm", an iconic Vietnamese herb

  • @voulezmonarch
    @voulezmonarch 5 місяців тому

    I'm so happy that this series is coming back!! I'm really craving throughout the video with the dishes that they make

  • @lorassorkin
    @lorassorkin 5 місяців тому +1

    So glad you're back! I would be overjoyed if presented with any of these dishes!

  • @herhere4714
    @herhere4714 5 місяців тому +1

    this is BY FAR my FAVORITE episode of this series

  • @joke0602
    @joke0602 5 місяців тому +3

    NYT cooking should do some episodes where they take more time to flesh out some of their ideas that didn't work out as well, and see where these ideas could actually develop into. Like the lamb shanks and lychee tarte tarin.

  • @chartreuseverte
    @chartreuseverte 5 місяців тому

    these two are incredible. it's beautiful to see top-of-the-line chefs in this fun environment, we are so lucky!

  • @angelawu2435
    @angelawu2435 5 місяців тому +2

    They are so knowledgable. I love it!

  • @simplename80
    @simplename80 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the longer video! I think nyt realised that when it comes to these two listening to them talk longer is a plus

  • @melindarocha9335
    @melindarocha9335 5 місяців тому

    The way Sohla and Ham brainstorm is the most romantic thing I've ever seen!

  • @Calico.tomcat
    @Calico.tomcat 23 дні тому

    There are so many great episodes of this show, but this episode in particular for me was one I wish I could’ve tried all the foods! It all looked so delicious 😋

  • @entredeuxbouchees
    @entredeuxbouchees 5 місяців тому +7

    Those two are the best.

  • @PassiveAgressive319
    @PassiveAgressive319 5 місяців тому +4

    Congrats Guys. I bet you are awesome parents ❤❤❤❤

  • @withamandagrace
    @withamandagrace 5 місяців тому

    I am SO HAPPY to have you in my feed this morning! Welcome back, I'm looking forward to another great season!

  • @emdeers
    @emdeers 5 місяців тому +2

    I love them. 😍 I’m so happy they’re back! ♥️

  • @Nastyhoops
    @Nastyhoops 5 місяців тому +1

    so glad this is back!

  • @barbrafite9876
    @barbrafite9876 5 місяців тому +1

    Love you guys, it lychee recipes seem great, especially the seafood salad want to try I soon. Congratulations on your addition ❤

  • @Shiny_Gliscor
    @Shiny_Gliscor 5 місяців тому +7

    Love the shirt, Ham

  • @waynejacksongalloway3768
    @waynejacksongalloway3768 5 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations, blessings, blessings, blessings blessings blessings to you and yours. Congratulations again..

  • @nopenope7799
    @nopenope7799 5 місяців тому +1

    I AM SO HAPPY! I am saving this video as a special treat to get myself to do my packing

  • @megangass5316
    @megangass5316 4 місяці тому

    I agree about the celery lettuce and love adding them to my salad.

  • @c.a.parker5036
    @c.a.parker5036 5 місяців тому

    I love watching these two creative experts brainstorm and execute their vision, and all with enjoymeny not intensity. Some of the best content on YT ❤