How to Make Takeout Icon General Tso’s Chicken
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- Steve Chu, chef and co-owner of Ekiben in Baltimore, is in the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen making a dish so popular in America, you may be eating it right now: General Tso’s Chicken. This Chinese-American takeout classic is made with double-fried chicken breast meat and an iconic sauce that Steve puts his culinary twist on. Paired with steamed broccoli florets, this meal will turn your kitchen into a Chinese restaurant.
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This guy is amazing - he drove over six hours just to cook a dish for a dying customer. Incredible man and fantastic chef.
I miss ekiben soooo much. Not only was the hampden location a block from me, I had the honor of working there. If your ever in baltimore get yo ass to Ekiben!!!!!
Just looked up the story from the Washington Post - did everything in my power to keep from tearing up.
The owners of Eikben are decent human beings with an incredible product… officially Bmore co-signed .
all ❤🙌 baby
Where is the story? How did you hear about it?
This dude needs his own show.
yall say this literally about everyone who comes on here with a likeable personality lmao
@@mezzafinook gotta put people on
Surely he does
fr where do they find these people? Dude is just some random chef and I'd watch him over 90% of food network hosts
honestly though shoutout to the munchies production crew for making the hosts feel so comfortable, because these vids always have the right energy
@@mezzafinook they just want seconds.
Went to the same college as this guy, incredibly proud. In their early days, they showed up at campus events to sell their crazy good sandwiches. And now, years later, I live in Baltimore proper and hit Ekiben up frequently. They're just that good. Happy he's getting attention, this looks like some fantastic General Tso's.
Which college was it can you please tell?
@@shettydhruvnitin5872 Sure. It's called UMBC and it's right outside of Baltimore. The other co-founders of Ekiben are also alumni.
@@davidc7450 thank you so much brother
You were on the very few people that I believe that went to school with a famous person from the internet. That is awesome! 😸
Graduated there too in 2016! BFA in graphic design.
This dish is at the crossroads of American and Chinese culture. The coke + the oyster and dark and light soy sauces perfectly exemplifies that. Can't wait to make it at home
Ya except it's a 200 year old dish that wasn't made from Coca Cola so that doesn't really make sense lol
@@chrish4439 I think we can assume two things: the version of this dish popular in the USA has been adapted to more closely suit the tastes of this country, and this recipe shown here has been further adapted by the chef cooking it. The original General Tso's chicken from 200 years ago was likely different in a number of ways. The dish popular here in the USA, is not popular or really known in China as a big deal. It's not Chop Suey, but it's more "American" than Chinese.
@@chrish4439
Lol it was invented in Taiwan in 1950 but really the modern version we all eat today was invented in New York in 1970 , most people in China probably have never heard of it.
Steve is already a legend in Baltimore.
Ekiben is good enough that it could succeed in any city in America, but they are now working on their 3rd Baltimore location rather than expanding out to the counties or DC. True hometown heroes.
Come to Houston, TX
I made this last night and his instructions are great! Never made General Tso's before but it was a huge hit with my family! Thanks for giving me the courage to try something new!
I was thinking of making it while watching this video.
But keep in mind if you aren't using a really hot flame (I only have an electric stove), reducing the sauce will take *forever*.
@@BlazeOrangeDeer Try several times, I used electric range before and there were times that soup got burnt. 😅
I boil the chicken shortly first so its cooked and all I have to do is crisp the coating until golden brown
Did you make it with the coke or with sugar? And how'd it turn out?
Steve is legit the best chef munchies has on rotation. Chinese American cuisine never gets the respect it deserves. What Chinese immigrants managed to accomplish with such limited ingredients, and then proceeded to Tailor them to the tastes of European-Americans succeeding wildly. I’m white af but potstickers, beef and broccoli, and sesame chicken when done correctly is absolutely the best soul food. Ironically these days I love the spicier dishes. But as a little kid those three dishes are what bring me back most. Good Chinese 100% of the time reminds me of my dad. Chinese takeout from down the block was our gourmet meal, it’s how we celebrated a lot of times. But yeah thank you for sharing your recipes man.
When I seen the coke and ketchup, I became a laser-focused drooling puppy on a couch to see how you make your version of General Tso chicken. Your confidence, demeanour and carefree attitude with the swearing is your game and like no other chef on youtube. Keep up the good work and don't change your style. I laughed and cried, cried because I can't taste it! God bless you and your loved ones Chef Steve. I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous 2023.
This guy is hilarious - he should have his own show
How’s he going to move around on camera if his balls are in your mouth?
@@danceyrselfkleen LOL
@@danceyrselfkleen 🤣🤣🤣
Called bad jokes
@@danceyrselfkleen why would he want to move around the area with his balls in my mouth?
can't help but smile all throughout this vid, Steve's smile and laughter are so infectious and his approach to food is just warm and wholesome. he truly deserves the world
Dude needs his own show
He made it seem like I could actually cook this by myself
Steve Chu is the GOAT, the fried chicken and catfish from Ekiben are unbeatable
the chicken meatballs are the real Eki-GOAT
The tofu nuggets (w extra sauce) are randomly one of the best things ive ever eaten
Their tempura broccoli is one of my favorite things I’ve ever eaten. Everything is fantastic though
He’s a really good teacher. I’m either nodding or laughing every time he says something.
Chicken is such a great gateway drug to Chinese food for the American palate. Crispy crunchy chicken. Sauce laden with a bunch of sugar.... That is so awesome and the bit at the end about the blunt. Priceless. He's awesome.
I made this dish this evening for dinner and paired it with some homemade fried rice. Let me tell you! It was very very delicious.
Any time I eat Chinese food out I always order General's Chicken. It's so nice to be able to make it at home now.
Sending Chef Steve Chu a big Thank You from Sacramento, California
Great start to a new series guys! Can’t wait for more installments and hopefully more of chef Steve Chu!
I have been making General Tso's for my family for 20+ years....and this recipe is SO different that I got to give it a try. Looks amazing.
what’s your recipe ?!? 20 years must be good
Yeah. Drop that recipe!
Yes drop it pla
Don’t hoard that recipe bro!
Well
I cheated a bit and bought a jar of General Tso’s sauce from the store, but I used your method to make the chicken and it came out absolutely perfect! Thanks, Steve!
Hi's family came to America and worked hard, especially his father. Now he took the footsteps of his father. Awesome people.
Love the Doom samples
Anybody who cooks alongside DANGER DOOM beats is a good human.
I go to school in baltimore and ekiben was the first place i tried when i got there, and to this day it’s still my favorite. it’s incredible!
I'd love to see this guy again on this channel somehow. Very entertaining and fun to watch
Steve you got me in tears😂 man I know you keep everyone rolling..hell of a guy and a great great chef...had to subscribe to your channel..will be watching every time you drop one
Thank you Chef Chu. I love the detailed instructions given so viewers could actually make this themselves. Appreciate you taking the time to make the video and hope you return with many more videos (especially of recipes YOU like to eat)
Steve you are amazing..i love this food being a jamaican Chinese mix we made this to feed a family of 8...6 kids 2 parents..you inspire us
Shout out from Hunan Changsha! I haven't had General Tso chicken in years, and I've been telling my wife how good it is. We saw ur video and made it tonight, it was awesome! Thank u!
I tried this. It was incredible. I switched the ketchup for hoisin sauce and the apple cider vinegar with rice wine vinegar. Kept everything else, including the Coke, as is. Phenomenal and very great way of explaining. Delicious.!
Loveeeee love ekiben. There’s nothing like it out in the whole world. Just thinking about it makes me so hungry 🤤
100%! One of the rare places that I’ve found on social media that lived up to what I expected and then some. I stop by every time I’m in Baltimore.
Huge hit! Everyone loves this recipe. I always get “I’m amazed you know how to make it from scratch!” Thanks so much!!!
love this guy's enthusiasm!
"The Search for General Tso" is a great documentary from 2014 that explains the history of this dish. General Tso's chicken (zuo zong ji) is practically unheard of in China. Chef Peng Chang-kuei claims to have invented the dish in Taiwan, and it subsequently became popular in the U.S.
So it's not even Chinese? The Taiwanese should be taking much more credit for this dish. Then again, Taiwan already numba one, and they have such a lead that it may not matter.
Chef Peng is from Hunan. He fled to Taiwan when he was 30.
@@jumpinjohnnyruss lol, Taiwan is not a country, it is a province of China which is currently run by the expelled former government of Republic of China. Do some research man.
@@MarkusSchober He is one of the thousands of thousands soldiers, merchants, intellectuals and ROC (Republic of China) officials who fled to Taiwan after losing the civil war.
@@miao4884 Taiwan is a country. 🇹🇼
Watching him cook is so comforting! 🥰 I'm a newbie fan! 💃🏽
The only Chinese takeout dish I ever buy. you make it look completely freaking delicious man. I dig the way you simplified the brown sauce with soda water too. Keep on making the world a better place brother.
Ok, I'm now humbled how much goes into my favorite dish. I'll be sure to order it now with reverence in the future.
From what I've researched, General Tso's Chicken is technically a Chinese dish (it was created by a Chinese chef who was the personal cook to Chiang Kai-shek and fled to Taiwan after the Civil War), but it's a very niche dish that is practically unheard of over tehre. The version we have over here is a modification of that original dish.
I've made this many times before but your version is the best I've had, even from my local restaurants( no joke). I never give reviews and I had to give this one! It's a huge hit. I made a big batch and it was gone. Thanks!
He used both, coke and sugar. Did you too? Was it very super sweet? I'm aware this was 5 months ago so you might not remember.
@@GregSzarama it was not that sweet. The only part we didn't like was the vinegar. I will not use that next time
Forget the other recipes of this dish on youtube, i just made it and this one is the real deal. Thank you.
Baltimore!!!!!!! Love this guy. We’ve been wanting to go to his place for months. Just hadn’t worked out.
This dude is funny af. So glad he was thorough about the reducing process. I always think I'm not doing it enough but I get impatient.
THE GOAT HAS RETURNED! Steve Chu is the best
This is mediation! So therapeutic 😂😍 I love his personality! So funny and entertaining
This guy is awesome! He needs his own show on TV! Can cook, funny, & great recipes!
We need a Chef's Night Out with Steve and friends in Baltimore
Chefs night out in dundalk baby
Thank you for showing this dish, Merry X'mas and Happy New Year
love this guy's energy
“We’re here for a good time. Not for a long time.” 😹💀💗
This guy needs his own show
Cussing and fried chicken. My life
Love this guy, he’s a natural 😊
Cooked this for the first time tonight! Unbelievable! I substituted red chilis for the dried peppers since you can find those at any store. I never wouldve guessed how tender the chicken gets from the velveting process. 10/10 must make.
I just fell in love! The food looks amazing as well! 😍🤩
Making this next week, thx for the recipe sir
These chefs are always so chill😎
10:04 I'll bet your dad is very proud. You are talented yet chill and having fun while doing your job.
more of this guy please.
Looks 🔥🔥🔥! Thanks brother!!
Ekiben is hands down my favorite restaurant
Love the way chef you instruct the chicken recipe....Thank you for sharing
He didn’t explain it, so I will: “velveting” tenderises meat because egg whites and sodium bicarbonate are alkaline, which changes the structure of the proteins and gives the characteristic bouncy-yet-tender texture of Chinese food. It’s similar to ramen noodles, and Mexican corn masa.
I thought the baking soda was alkaline, not the cornstarch?
Yes, thanks for the correction.
Cheers Gabriel
This chef is super cool and skilled. Can he do some more vids - pretty please?
ekiben is amazing, great video!! Dont ever close your restaurant we freaking love it.
When I was looking for a recipe and I saw the Maryland hat I knew this recipe would do me good. Love his energy! 🙌🏾
OMG! This chicken recioe looks amazing!
This guy rocks, Pepsi sucks, Maryland is awesome. Facts. Merry Christmas!
Shh Merry Christmas
Made this today it was simply amazing, my family loved it.
This dude rules. So chill.
"General Tso's chicken, that sent a lot of f****** kids to college"
Truth. My family owned a Chinese takeout restaurant and General Tso's Chicken helped to pay our home mortgage.
America's favorite fried chicken dish is RIGHT!
Omg I love this guy. He's raw, unedited and good looking too.
honestly one of the best chicken dishes in the world
Lotta personality in this little dude, I could watch a show with him as the host
This dude is funny as hell ..& I love Genral Tso's Chicken ..now I can try & make it at home.. thanks Chef Steve Chu..! !
I like your take on General Tso's chicken.. I'm gonna try the coke when I make my sauce.. All these years cooking Chinese and I never deviated off my recipe.. I guess it's because it's such a good one! But I love Coca-Cola so, thanks for the tip!
This dude has the best vibes... Loved every second of this vid!
I just did it and it was amazing! easy to do! Thanks a lot for this recipe!
That looks like the best General Tso's ever! I like the idea of using Coca Cola in it. I gotta get to Baltimore again. He's also super awesome, give him a show!
This was awesome, please give Steve his own show
Looks amazing. Going to make this over the weekend.
I was a cooked 18 years hearing you talk your shyt made me feel like I was back on the line I love your kitchen humor lol. Keep up the good work brother
I appreciate the lack of bullshit in Mr Chu. No ancient wisdom, just pure "the market likes it and it's cheap as fuck!" Dig it.
This comment wins
I really enjoy watching this guy cook, he’s hilarious
Thank you for video!!! When I was in New York, I ate it every day. She's amazing delicious )))
OMG this is my favorite chicken I am so happy I found this recipe.. Thank you looks delicious!!
This dude is awesome.
I’m going to Ekiben tomorrow for lunch this guy rules
i love this kid personality he is owesome!
This is my Son's favorite Chinese recipe. Thank you for sharing with us. I am going to try making for sure yum.
This dudes personality is great! Like i wanna chill with the guy lol.. Definitely positive vibes.. I enjoyed the vid & will try making this.. PS Blue Cola (Pepsi) is killer!
We need to see more of this young Cook!
This guy is so great, funny and knows how to cook.
This shop is awesome and he's awesome narrator to any makes amazing food and he said tells about with a foodstuff need more please put more of him on here awesome show
Bro I’m never eating General Tso’s again unless it’s for dessert.
Totally agree about the broccoli! My friends and I found a wild broccoli plant near to where we were camping years ago. Free broccoli, hell yeah! We all chowed down.
Love his energy! Also a lefty!!
Looks amazing! General Tso’s is definitely my favorite Chinese dish. I’m going to try to make this for sure. I really enjoy the Chef too....good personality instead of some that are very dry or talk like a businessman, etc.
Ekiben is so ridiculously good! My favorite takeout place in Baltimore!
I love making General Tso's at home, but after my first time, I decided it was far easier and just as good to buy frozen breaded chicken to just throw in the air fryer.
I call bullshit. No way does breaded frozen chicken done in an air fryer taste as good as homemade in deep fat.
@@NorthernSweetPea Aight, well, taste is subjective, so... you do you.
if youre using alot of sauce sure use frozen stuff but on their own homemade and fried is better
Love the way described n add humorous presentation
Spot on! That's how New York/East Coast Chinese food is done!