How NYC's CHOPPED CHEESE has Changed

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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2024
  • The chopped cheese as we know it has existed one way for the last 25 years. But in recent years, the chopped cheese has changed. This is a battle of the classic "OG" chopped cheese invented by Frankie Frank of Hadjii's Deli in Harlem vs the Ocky way invented by Rahim Mohammed of the Red Hook Food Corp in Red Hook Brooklyn. Which would you choose?
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    Chopped Cheese: The “OG” vs The Ocky Way
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  • @xanglx
    @xanglx 21 день тому +247

    This should’ve been a 420 special 😂

    • @2jmajjic
      @2jmajjic 20 днів тому +5

      10000% 🤣

    • @christinamatzen4214
      @christinamatzen4214 19 днів тому +1

      I feel like I am just from watching him make that 😂

    • @truh_von_tay
      @truh_von_tay 9 днів тому

      Not like stoners would make it. 🤣😂

    • @xanglx
      @xanglx 9 днів тому +2

      @@truh_von_tay you’d be surprised. Some of the best cooks I know are always baked. I respect it.

    • @_getnoobednxgen1897
      @_getnoobednxgen1897 4 дні тому +1

      @@truh_von_tay i love cooking baked out of my mind. although I smoke rarely

  • @matsofan5563
    @matsofan5563 21 день тому +44

    Thank god. So many chopped cheese recipes online don't actually chop the cheese into the meat. Literally what is the point, its called a "chopped" cheese. The cheese has to be chopped.

    • @magnussthered
      @magnussthered 16 днів тому

      thought it was the meat that had to be chopped.

    • @jl7078
      @jl7078 12 днів тому

      thats because nyc bodegas do not chop the cheese. they chop the burger patty and top it off with cheese.

    • @kizzlestacks
      @kizzlestacks 4 дні тому

      The beef is supposed to be chopped up and cooked first before u had the cheese because if you put cheese on it too soon your gonna burn the cheese , Then it would be a Burnt Choppy Chop

  • @gemofamara92
    @gemofamara92 21 день тому +72

    Steve, if you make a slurry of xanthan gum with a neutral oil (any oil so just a cheap one), then mix that into the sauce, it'll dissolve much better. Alex did a video on it ages ago, xanthan gum clumps easily in water (or a water heavy sauce like almost every sauce) but it works much better in oil.

  • @mrkattm
    @mrkattm 21 день тому +63

    I would go OG, I don't like messy sandwiches or sandwiches that I have to hunch over and unlock my jaw to eat.

    • @Teach_1ne
      @Teach_1ne 3 дні тому +2

      Or food made for a 10 year old. Lmaoooo at 43 I just can’t eat shit like this anymore without suffering 😂. OG with just lettuce tomato

  • @benjilieblein5197
    @benjilieblein5197 21 день тому +46

    I was raised on chop cheese. I lived a couple blocks from hajisz for sure it happened before 99. I been eating it since 96/97.

    • @teeeff8337
      @teeeff8337 14 днів тому +1

      Never had one. I live in Las Vegas lol

    • @negative6442
      @negative6442 12 днів тому +1

      I live up in the Heights but did work riding around in a truck all day in 2019. Every now and then wed go stop at hajjis for lunch and get some big ass sandwiches

  • @TheBuckStop
    @TheBuckStop 21 день тому +60

    I would try your "Ocky Way" yes - but would always order the OG Chopped Cheese every time - Nice job

  • @mitzibud6908
    @mitzibud6908 18 днів тому +1

    Blossom end!! Another awesome video! Thank you!!

  • @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes
    @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes 20 днів тому +3

    Thank you for posting this video! I watched the video with Frankie Frank that you included in this one. It took me about five minutes, but I was able to do a freeze frame showing the first seasoning he used. I’m 99% certain that it’s the Goya adobo seasoning with the blue cap. They make about five others with different color caps that are different from each other. I knew that FF used something else because he had another jar of seasoning, but it was impossible to read the label on it. I’m going to guess that the Goya Sazonadzor Total (which is amazing) is equivalent to the Badia Complete that you used. I’m going to get some of the seasoning in the packet you used. I will hit my next chopped cheese with all three. I really appreciate this video because the chopped cheese I made before with just the Goya adobo blue was disappointing and I felt like I was missing something. You may have explained how to get from “meh” to “magnificent”.

  • @GeezLightning
    @GeezLightning 21 день тому +26

    "There are no real rules..."
    Me: Could I get that without onions?
    Griller: Sir, please leave the state.

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 21 день тому +12

    Love your content 😊😊😊

  • @lizzi437
    @lizzi437 21 день тому +7

    I've never had a chopped cheese before, so I would have to try it both ways! When trying your Ocky Way, though, I would ask for pickled jalapeños chopped into the meat and please add a little adobo juice to your sauce--YUM!

  • @darkandlovely
    @darkandlovely 20 днів тому +1

    Your Ockham way looks delish! I would go with the OG way, though. I would struggle to get my little mouth around that. LOL. Love your channel. You’re my new addiction!

  • @petuniamorrison7334
    @petuniamorrison7334 8 днів тому

    OMG he's great I am starving for his last sandwich he made thanks for recipe. You are so talented and lovable. I'm 90 and going to ask my daughter to try and copy. That seasoning sauce looks yummy. God Bless

  • @mrfriendly9956
    @mrfriendly9956 21 день тому +5

    This channel is rather fantastic!

  • @Twosheddz
    @Twosheddz 18 днів тому +6

    OG all day only had a chopped cheese once at a random bodega but it was amazing

  • @jtow
    @jtow 13 днів тому +1

    @5:41 - "It's nice.." actually lol'd.😆

  • @jeffreycooley2032
    @jeffreycooley2032 19 днів тому +2

    Another masterpiece from my favorite UA-cam Chef.

  • @TheAaronPerry
    @TheAaronPerry 21 день тому +2

    I can't wait to get back to NYC and get myself a chopped cheese! As always great content man

  • @defeeki
    @defeeki 17 днів тому +3

    Is anyone else spazzing on the the fact that he hit a nice-ass lateral cut on the mozz stick?

  • @mehdid.margolin4647
    @mehdid.margolin4647 16 днів тому +3

    I love you, I do, so fucking smart and you know your shit. We're blessed to have you making us smarter. You made me a better cook. A better man. I appreciate you. I thank you with all my heart.

  • @AReardon14
    @AReardon14 21 день тому +3

    When building I'd switch the order of the lettuce & the tomatoes

  • @LPeralta01
    @LPeralta01 21 день тому +7

    i dunno bro the chop cheese for me was discovered in E Tremont in the Bronx and everytime I put other people on in New York, no one knew it existed before.

    • @redeb21
      @redeb21 17 днів тому +1

      Facts, but us real ones can’t fight the media.

    • @LPeralta01
      @LPeralta01 11 днів тому

      @@redeb21 💯

  • @bobpetti4841
    @bobpetti4841 21 день тому +1

    I've wanted to try an authentic NYC bodega chopped cheese - but never quite sure where to go around midtown. Any suggestions? And I think I might take the Ahka way to Buffalo and mimic their Stinger Sub - chopped cheese w/ buffalo chicken fingers on top. Man. Now I'm hungry.

  • @justjanie7252
    @justjanie7252 21 день тому

    Hard top pick
    Both look awesome 👌

  • @russellsmith9034
    @russellsmith9034 16 днів тому

    That's probably one of the craziest and most delicious looking sandwiches I've ever seen. I am inspired.

  • @Michaelaaschaetzle
    @Michaelaaschaetzle 17 днів тому +1

    Im glad the abobo, completa, and sazón inspired you to make a creation. Those 3 are the main things that make our beef stew different than normal (among other things) Check box they have different kinds. Con azafrán had a yellow base, con culantro and achiote have a red and cilantro base etc. now go make a carne guisado brother 💪🏽

  • @ProgressiveOasis
    @ProgressiveOasis 18 днів тому +2

    YOU FORGOT THE BEV!!! 😂😂😂

  • @edson720
    @edson720 18 днів тому +2

    bro. Bro. The french fries and the mozzarella sticks at the end. BRO.

  • @petezafris9692
    @petezafris9692 21 день тому +2

    Both look great! Never had one but I am thinking ground lamb, feta, onion, garlic, oregano, lemon.....help me!

  • @pottypooo
    @pottypooo 20 днів тому +2

    I can't wait to make my own version of this. Great Idea Steve!! You must wrap it up!! It's a must!

  • @willduke1656
    @willduke1656 19 днів тому

    I would have to try them both.❤

  • @frannielovesfood
    @frannielovesfood 21 день тому +1

    🔥🔥I like your version!

  • @nashjonas
    @nashjonas 8 днів тому +2

    The ocky way seems inspired by "fat" sandwiches popular in NJ, especially college towns.

  • @sma77
    @sma77 21 день тому +3

    why 720p?

  • @SynthRockViking
    @SynthRockViking 10 днів тому

    I need thiss 😭

  • @drkaplin98
    @drkaplin98 19 днів тому

    I love Rahim's attitude and culinary balls! I want to go to NYC just to experience his shit.

  • @robbdevries7222
    @robbdevries7222 16 днів тому

    Maybe you can unravel the mystery of the New York mozzarepa for us next. I saw it in little Italy when on vacation but was too full to try it. I have yet to find a recipe online that looks anything like the street vender.

  • @stevenordyke5990
    @stevenordyke5990 21 день тому +4

    I use an equal mix of mayo, mustard, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish for my spread on the rolls. Amazing sandwich and much better than any hamburger.

  • @aj383
    @aj383 17 днів тому

    Woah. Watching a video about a New York sandwich, and this dude pulls out the cheddar cheese made in my West Coast area! Tillamook is a Local Staple here in Oregon.

  • @lucascroft7859
    @lucascroft7859 20 днів тому +2

    I don’t know the science behind it but iceberg lettuce levels way up when shredded.

  • @evangel1460
    @evangel1460 21 день тому

    I have been putting off seasoning my new cast iron for months. Definitely gonna do it to make this. Looks insane.

  • @PolPhotographs
    @PolPhotographs 21 день тому +1

    id go classic but mozz sticks sounds like a banger addition.

  • @tedfry236
    @tedfry236 21 день тому +1

    I gotta try both tbh. but then again I watched this while I'm hungry....

  • @shawndugay4089
    @shawndugay4089 16 днів тому

    Steve, thank you thank you thank you for pronouncing homogeneous correctly. I love it. Oh and the sandwich is money$$$

  • @Krs55
    @Krs55 5 днів тому

    Definitely want the Ocky Way. Looks amazing

  • @YouDontKnowMe2011.9
    @YouDontKnowMe2011.9 20 днів тому

    Any recipe that calls for mustard, switch out your plain old yellow for a stuff called Herlockers Dipping Mustard. It adds a whole new layer of flavor.

  • @smokingtarheel3003
    @smokingtarheel3003 16 днів тому

    Now I know how to make a classic NY style chopped cheese! YES!

  • @sandicook10
    @sandicook10 21 день тому +4

    Very similar to a maid rite in midwest

  • @American_Heart
    @American_Heart 7 днів тому

    We cannot say this is good for the heart, but dang does it look good for the soul

  • @dalekim
    @dalekim 16 днів тому

    OMG finally chopped cheese!!!! yesssss

  • @TheNujabes24
    @TheNujabes24 14 днів тому

    Love this but… do the orange Goya sazón packet with adobo how the bodegas do it, you’ll love it my brother. You the man though.

  • @brandon7219
    @brandon7219 21 день тому

    BOTH WAYS!

  • @user-gk2ut8mc5e
    @user-gk2ut8mc5e 21 день тому

    Oh yeah baby!!

  • @entropone
    @entropone 19 днів тому

    Throwing moz sticks and fries into that starts to give New Brunswick Grease Trucks vibes

  • @danielchoi8887
    @danielchoi8887 12 днів тому

    Gettin both bro ❤🫡

  • @TheBobOnBass
    @TheBobOnBass 21 день тому

    That french fry brand has great tots also, they seem to be bigger than other brands also.

  • @bradh74
    @bradh74 21 день тому

    I wouldn't have a problem with either but the OG is old school American and has been around since the patty melt (even though it was chopped they called it a patty) or cheddar melts. The OG looks like a Big Bacon Classic from Wendy's minus the Bacon so I would eat that often! The sauce you made was a fancy McDonald's secret sauce for the Big Mac, I like Sriracha instead of Frank's though. I make chopped Cheese Street tacos with that sauce instead of the smash burger version that you see on youtube. It's quick and easy.

  • @francisdirren1083
    @francisdirren1083 16 днів тому

    The OG!!

  • @nando4044
    @nando4044 14 днів тому

    Bodega seasoning?

  • @anthonycollins7332
    @anthonycollins7332 20 днів тому

    What about the Bev?

  • @kizzlestacks
    @kizzlestacks 4 дні тому +2

    That is NOT the Ocky Way!! He uses Spinach not Lettuce and he puts Fresh slices of Halal Beef or Turkey Bacon.

  • @pkpledn6
    @pkpledn6 18 днів тому +1

    720P?

  • @markhorning9779
    @markhorning9779 21 день тому

    Tillamook is great; I grew up on it. If you get a chance to try Face Rock Creamery, I have been really happy with that, too.

  • @prodJaxStax
    @prodJaxStax 21 день тому

    dawg that shit looks fire

  • @ChipJones421
    @ChipJones421 10 днів тому

    The Ocky Way is more of a lunch/dessert combo more than anything. The OG chopped cheese will not be dethroned.

  • @ShovelChef
    @ShovelChef 9 днів тому

    I like your version a lot. I'm a sandwich guy, and this looks like one of mine. I'm getting hungry. 😁
    Also garlic butter is a goat move.

  • @whiterabit
    @whiterabit 20 днів тому

    OG for me ❤

  • @reubenmckay
    @reubenmckay 21 день тому +1

    Gentlemen, we are witnessing the evolution of food made manifest.

  • @berviffy30
    @berviffy30 21 день тому

    Grew up eating bodega steak sandwiches (which is how I know them) they are so freaking good

  • @W1NT3R_5P1R3
    @W1NT3R_5P1R3 21 день тому +1

    "super secret sazon" haha

  • @michaelf7093
    @michaelf7093 16 днів тому

    Oh, man, I'm with you on dill relish vs sweet. Dill, every time.

  • @myjewelry4u
    @myjewelry4u 21 день тому

    Yummy!

  • @perenoel657
    @perenoel657 21 день тому +6

    Looks like a pure heart attack. Would eat that though 🙂

  • @laurieoestreicher9444
    @laurieoestreicher9444 21 день тому

    Yes to your way and hot sauce!

  • @skibidi.G
    @skibidi.G 21 день тому

    Nice ✌️

  • @matthewpetrides2501
    @matthewpetrides2501 18 днів тому +7

    I've said it before I'll say it again. The chopped cheese is the bastard offspring of a burger and a cheesesteak

    • @AJ-nh8ik
      @AJ-nh8ik 13 днів тому

      and it is sooooo good. especially after a night of drinking. perfect post alcohol food.

  • @kenarzon5384
    @kenarzon5384 13 днів тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @eller2628
    @eller2628 День тому

    its not too salty with all this seasoning?

  • @mxm5783
    @mxm5783 15 днів тому

    "Hey, look, a shark! Let's jump it!"

  • @emosam07
    @emosam07 21 день тому

    I'm INCREDIBLY surprised you didnt slap 2 cutlets into this, i coulda swore i was gonna see chicken cutlets lolol
    Love it anyway!! Top tier content ❤

  • @paulwall9282
    @paulwall9282 8 днів тому +1

    OG all day 😎

  • @PavelGanzelinsky
    @PavelGanzelinsky 21 день тому

    Classic cheeseburger 🍔, please comeback!

  • @mattcarman855
    @mattcarman855 21 день тому

    This looks delicious but I think I could only really eat this when I was blazing as a teenager...Now, I still blaze but my stomach and my internal organs have become delicate with time, lol, but damn that looks good...Even if I have heartburn just looking at it, mmm! Might be worth a bottle of Tums 😊

  • @markcalhoun8219
    @markcalhoun8219 16 днів тому

    Probably OG, though if you cut out the fries and the mozz out I would go with yours. I think the sauce would be perfect and the peppers in the chop would work great. Keeps the sandwich easy to bite into.

  • @rafaelthomas4174
    @rafaelthomas4174 14 днів тому

    Both look good AF and the OG is definitely fire but Steve's Occy way is most definitely for the "Big Back" or the 420 community no doubt!!!

  • @scottymacdewder5229
    @scottymacdewder5229 21 день тому

    Saizon is my secret ingredient for tuna salad

  • @lordgeronimo72
    @lordgeronimo72 17 днів тому

    This shit is wild and I approve

  • @sbradleysmith423
    @sbradleysmith423 20 днів тому

    Okay I can see me ordering the Okiy Version and at the same time I can see myself being rushed to the hospital??? Maybe have the options but not all of them at once.

  • @richied10
    @richied10 21 день тому

    I thought you had a cutlet in there from the thumbnail

  • @julie_fitzgerald
    @julie_fitzgerald 19 днів тому

    Steve!! Who's the original guy at Hajji deli he must be Yemeni not someone named Frank. Because Hajji means someone who performed pilgrimage in Arabic. I also read that chopped cheese was based on a Yemeni dish called Yemini Dugga which is chopped meat and veggies. We need the historical side. Find it for us.

  • @dogden95
    @dogden95 21 день тому

    I’d order both.

  • @NickK-ux4rb
    @NickK-ux4rb 21 день тому

    Just want to say - Ive been watching you for a while and I had no idea your name was Steve. lol

  • @prccap
    @prccap 21 день тому

    That seasoning mix needs some Za'atar

  • @GoMathewVideo
    @GoMathewVideo 21 день тому

    I complained to Eric that near Denver, Colorado there are none of his products!

  • @Heidishereandthere
    @Heidishereandthere 21 день тому +1

    Ive been doing the fries and chips thing for YEEARSSS on my burgers; nothing new here!
    WATCH YOUR NECK, BUDDY!!

  • @calvinsbnb76
    @calvinsbnb76 21 день тому

    Classic for me, dude, all the way. I'll take the fries & cheese sticks on the side, though. Ixnay on the cool ranch doritos. Apparently the chopped cheese has its distant roots in Syria or Yemen, where there is a similar sandwich called "dagha yamneeya".

  • @newgoblin49
    @newgoblin49 16 днів тому +1

    why is this 720P

  • @counterspellgoon6854
    @counterspellgoon6854 10 днів тому

    bro i live near tillamook wa

  • @GoMathewVideo
    @GoMathewVideo 21 день тому

    I would always order it The Ocky Way!

  • @karenlong6595
    @karenlong6595 20 днів тому

    Are you kidding me???!!! Yum-O