4 Levels of Egg Rolls: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
  • We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur John, home cook Lorenzo, and professional chef Chris Cheung from East Wind Snack Shop-to make us a batch of egg rolls. Once each level of chef had served up and sampled their creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each chef made along the way - both good and bad. Which egg rolls would rival your favorite Chinese restaurant’s version?
    John is on instagram at @johndlopresto
    Keep up with Lorenzo at @rollinabenzo
    Keep up with Chef Chris at @chefchrischeung, his website Chefchrischeung.com and his restaurant, Eastwindsnackshop.com @Eastwindsnackshop
    Director: Lisa Paradise
    Producer: Tyre Nobles
    Editor: Manolo Moreno
    Talent: Level 1 - John LoPresto, Level 2 - Lorenzo Beronilla, Level 3 - Chef Chris Cheung
    Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
    Culinary Researcher and Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao
    Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
    Culinary Associate Producer: Katrina Zito
    Culinary Assistant: Leslie Raney
    Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
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    Camera Operator: Lucas Young
    Audio: Rachel Suffian
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    Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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  • @ArielK1987
    @ArielK1987 Рік тому +1472

    I think we should see Rosemary cook a dish.

    • @rebekahredford2
      @rebekahredford2 Рік тому +71

      OMG yes, an opposite day! The judges cook a dish, and the chefs rate it!

    • @easymfe
      @easymfe Рік тому +7

      Omg why have I never thought of this

    • @sibealponty2976
      @sibealponty2976 Рік тому +2

      YES

    • @joshualau4070
      @joshualau4070 Рік тому +22

      And Uncle Roger shall review?

    • @shreyasrd2034
      @shreyasrd2034 Рік тому

      Yeah that bish running her mouth alot

  • @kathiyu7007
    @kathiyu7007 Рік тому +624

    I'd like to see the chefs try each other's dish.

    • @almondlatte8256
      @almondlatte8256 11 місяців тому +10

      It’s crazy to me that they don’t. It would add so much more!!

    • @chandlerhorton7286
      @chandlerhorton7286 7 місяців тому

      in many of their videos they do try each others dish

    • @Heartwing37
      @Heartwing37 4 місяці тому

      Everyone keeps saying that but I don’t they’ll do it because no one would like the other’s dishes except Level 3’s! It would just be negative….

  • @SeleniumGlow
    @SeleniumGlow Рік тому +206

    The fact that all three chefs were so happy while cooking this and their face glowed at the prospect of eating their creations.
    Makes me hungry.

  • @MortimerZabi
    @MortimerZabi Рік тому +170

    Had no idea that Lorenzo could cuss like a sailor in Philippine slang.

    • @Akamatsu_kei
      @Akamatsu_kei Рік тому +3

      Caught me by surprise too, lol

    • @Pooplydoo
      @Pooplydoo Рік тому +1

      I can't tell what he said though?

    • @kierstonr.9020
      @kierstonr.9020 Рік тому

      Lol I know it’s been stated in other episodes that he is Filipino or Filipino-American something along those lines

    • @nopenopenopenope4076
      @nopenopenopenope4076 Рік тому +5

      I think that was Spanish, we don't really say Caramba.

    • @personam8074
      @personam8074 11 місяців тому +10

      @@nopenopenopenope4076 A lot of non-hispanic people say "ay, caramba" as a joke or a meme or something. Especially after the simpsons. But he is of Filipino descent

  • @Boyahda
    @Boyahda Рік тому +116

    Chef Chris sounds like he robbed a jewelry store once with Joe Pesci back in the 90s.

  • @thehungryyankee
    @thehungryyankee Рік тому +217

    Chef Chris sounds like he’ll shove you out of his way on the sidewalk 😂

    • @LamZL1
      @LamZL1 Рік тому +50

      ey, Im walkin 'ere!

    • @virionspiral
      @virionspiral Рік тому +6

      He sounds like Seth McFarland a little

    • @chaosv1123
      @chaosv1123 10 місяців тому

      ​@@virionspiralI thought so also

    • @PhilhellenicAgori
      @PhilhellenicAgori 9 місяців тому

      or jimmy kimmel@@chaosv1123

    • @TraciPeteyforlife
      @TraciPeteyforlife 9 місяців тому

      He does have that out of my way feel to him.

  • @lillab4823
    @lillab4823 Рік тому +57

    3:27 Lorenzo’s reaction was hilarious. I always look forward to seeing him in the videos.

  • @Finder_NY
    @Finder_NY Рік тому +89

    Lorenzo's egg rolls is the most mouthwatering for me

    • @vailismyname
      @vailismyname 11 місяців тому +1

      They are the most similar to the ones I make.

  • @heatherann4713
    @heatherann4713 11 місяців тому +182

    I want Lorenzo to have his own show. His energy and cooking are awesome.

    • @TheDavidN
      @TheDavidN 11 місяців тому +6

      He's got a cookbook! It's called "Let’s Do This, Folks!" Might as well do a show to support it ;)

    • @nicksanchez4509
      @nicksanchez4509 8 місяців тому +9

      him and saul both, theyre like cool uncles

  • @rowobin
    @rowobin Рік тому +153

    Lorenzo is exquisite in this video

  • @chamarholcomb3850
    @chamarholcomb3850 Рік тому +38

    Level 3 chef has a serious NY accent

  • @dannythemann6
    @dannythemann6 Рік тому +307

    I hope they do 3 levels of lumpia one day! That would be great!

    • @tommygun5038
      @tommygun5038 Рік тому +5

      The wrappers are the secret ingredient.

    • @flyinyeti
      @flyinyeti Рік тому +2

      I wonder with Lorenzos use of Spanishino if he's chavecano...I hope not I married one I like him

    • @teploves
      @teploves Рік тому +1

      ​@@tommygun5038 its really the meat content of it, as I hate to say this, a small amount of msg makes it fantastic..😊

  • @xICaReBeaRz
    @xICaReBeaRz Рік тому +38

    Living for the way chef Chris says water 😂

    • @zarzee8925
      @zarzee8925 Рік тому +16

      2:36
      4:11
      4:16
      5:47
      6:12
      6:15
      6:56
      9:05

  • @computerfreak247
    @computerfreak247 Рік тому +155

    Can we please give Lorenzo his own show now, his food always looks delicious and this guy is awesome 😂

  • @ginnyweatherbee7941
    @ginnyweatherbee7941 Рік тому +75

    What a fun episode, they all did great

  • @ladynikkie
    @ladynikkie Рік тому +75

    When you guys do four levels of cooking again, can y'all consider doing either a Thai Korean, Philippian, or Middle Eastern dish?

    • @wpc456cpw
      @wpc456cpw Рік тому +4

      YESSS PLEASE! I would LOVE to see those. Or Indonesian please !!!!!

    • @teploves
      @teploves Рік тому +10

      Do you mean Filipino/Philippine my dear😂

  • @RLeem7b5
    @RLeem7b5 Рік тому +262

    The moment you realize Emily and Lorenzo are both level 2 chefs now and they won't be one of these videos together anymore :(

    • @TheGodIvy
      @TheGodIvy Рік тому +23

      That moment you realize Emilys been level 2 for literal months now so the fact that your only realizing this now is weird

    • @jodicastillo4695
      @jodicastillo4695 Рік тому +18

      I thought Lorenzo was always level 2...

    • @515aleon
      @515aleon Рік тому +4

      I know I'd like a level 2 episode-- so many I'd like to see together.

    • @pike666db
      @pike666db Рік тому +21

      Holy trinity for me is: Emily, Lorenzo and Frank. I feel like if Lorenzo put a cookbook out there, he could be level 2.5.
      Same thing for Gabby going to culinary school. That's no longer level 2. Not level 3 yet, tho.
      I'd be happy to see a level 2.5 bump for them... just because they are working towards improving their game and still very worth to watch in combo with other great entertainers.

    • @youtubeojunk
      @youtubeojunk Рік тому +2

      @@pike666db Lorenzo did publish a cookbook, last year I think?

  • @user-jv9co7fh6j
    @user-jv9co7fh6j Рік тому +29

    Lorenzo is by FAR my fave in the series. Don't stop being awesome haha

  • @Shystie2oo1
    @Shystie2oo1 Рік тому +60

    Epicurious should do a video specifically covering MSG, how it got it's bad name, and why it IS okay to use.

    • @wpc456cpw
      @wpc456cpw Рік тому +7

      YES. It’s time to rid the world of that awful misconception!!

    • @vivalanina
      @vivalanina Рік тому +2

      salt is worse for you than msg is!

    • @athenewdecade5135
      @athenewdecade5135 8 місяців тому

      Yes, I want to know why Uncle Roger so obsessed with MSG

  • @travisnorman
    @travisnorman Рік тому +19

    Level 3 chef's voice sounds exactly like Jimmy Kimmel's voice!

    • @clownsoftheearth
      @clownsoftheearth Рік тому +2

      That's what it is!!! I knew I knew his voice, and not for "him". At first I was thinking like, Ben Affleck with a soft Boston but nope. It's Jimmy Kimmel.
      Eta: hit the end of video. Ignore the "soft" before Boston lol

  • @miroslavpalas4734
    @miroslavpalas4734 Рік тому +16

    I need to know what Lorenzo said when he tipped over the bottle, please :D

    • @Drachi_OwO
      @Drachi_OwO Рік тому +2

      Sorry if it's wrong, I'm bad at Spanish 😅
      "Ay caramba pucha, que pesca leche"

  • @d.e.p.-j.7106
    @d.e.p.-j.7106 Рік тому +10

    Whenever I watch these videos I get so HUNGRY. I really appreciate Rose's explanations.

  • @suziequzie
    @suziequzie Рік тому +7

    Of the three egg rolls here, I want Lorenzo's. Perfection.

  • @verndogs
    @verndogs Рік тому +50

    I think it's about time Uncle Roger finally reviews a fellow Uncle Lorenzo

    • @GSutton
      @GSutton Рік тому +1

      Especially since this video features his favourite ingredient - MSG 🥰

  • @Blacklat58
    @Blacklat58 Рік тому +4

    3:26-3:32. Why I love this channel!

  • @jordyschuurman485
    @jordyschuurman485 Рік тому +39

    Lorenzo had me to tears with his hot sesame oil 😂

    • @MortimerZabi
      @MortimerZabi Рік тому +4

      His words were very tame in Spanish. In FIlipino however they were moderately strong cusses. Made my day. :)

  • @TheDavidN
    @TheDavidN 11 місяців тому +5

    It's great to see John again. But, it's great to see all of them!

  • @Slim451
    @Slim451 Рік тому +6

    Okay so is the air fryer the level 1 chef go to heater cause that seems to be the case lately and just throw everything in the air fryer while level 2 and 3 will use all these other things. But I am glad that at least level 1 didn't pull an egg roll out of a bag and heat it up and be like... this is it. He actually made it. Level 1 is actually showing skills again :D

  • @Kyarrix
    @Kyarrix Рік тому +10

    That New York City accent!

    • @DinoSarma
      @DinoSarma Рік тому +5

      It was glorious and everything I needed on this day.

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity Рік тому +7

    Lorenzo gets an A+ on that plating!

  • @azalor3223
    @azalor3223 Рік тому +4

    Lorenzo is always such a joy such a watch 🤗

  • @venancioalvarezgarcia1798
    @venancioalvarezgarcia1798 11 місяців тому +5

    Chris would be Chef King's substitute. May chef King rest in peace.

  • @angillas5699
    @angillas5699 Рік тому +26

    I love the cast. I appreciate the longer scientific part 4 explanation. This is the first time in a white that you have done this.

  • @caspenbee
    @caspenbee Рік тому +95

    I want an entire cooking show with Lorenzo as the host

  • @lesmesromero3585
    @lesmesromero3585 Рік тому +10

    We need Lorenzo and Frank videos!

  • @julesjacobs8931
    @julesjacobs8931 Рік тому +3

    I absolutely love Rosemary

  • @tahseen9661
    @tahseen9661 Рік тому +13

    Finally a new Level 4 video ❤

  • @jeffward1106
    @jeffward1106 Рік тому +7

    I love these creative videos ❤

  • @amptransformers2257
    @amptransformers2257 Рік тому +6

    If you fry food in oil correctly you will only soak up one tablespoon of oil when deep frying 5 pounds of potatoes. just keep the temp at 360 or above. that is a very hard thing to do though with the oil temp dropping when you put cold food into it.

  • @yairgomez9090
    @yairgomez9090 11 місяців тому +1

    As always, trully inspiring, been here since week 1 and I'll be here all up to a 100, keep it up!!

  • @MariKurisato
    @MariKurisato Рік тому +14

    Lorenzo is a international treasure.

  • @kittizlit
    @kittizlit 11 місяців тому +7

    I'd love to see Lorenzo in his own cooking show!!

  • @Dowellcooks
    @Dowellcooks Рік тому +15

    Now I'm craving egg rolls LOL

  • @ashleyj967
    @ashleyj967 Рік тому +6

    So funny thing I saw Lorenzo in a training I did for my job.

  • @iNeedFoodStamps
    @iNeedFoodStamps 11 місяців тому +12

    i know for a fact lorenzo is the funniest person at the party after a few drinks 😂

  • @Jokeama
    @Jokeama Рік тому +15

    What did Lorenzo said at 2:08 ? Can somebody type it out and translate please? It sounded so awesomely grooving and I’d love to learn it 😂

    • @wernerkarlheisenberg2046
      @wernerkarlheisenberg2046 Рік тому +6

      ¡Ay, caramba, pucha! que pesca leche

    • @Jokeama
      @Jokeama Рік тому

      @@wernerkarlheisenberg2046 ¡muchas gracias!

    • @flowertrue
      @flowertrue Рік тому +2

      @@wernerkarlheisenberg2046 fish milk?

    • @nicoledijkhoff5097
      @nicoledijkhoff5097 Рік тому

      What does that mean?😂 I speak Spanish and don’t understand😂😂

    • @wernerkarlheisenberg2046
      @wernerkarlheisenberg2046 Рік тому

      @@nicoledijkhoff5097 even I don't understand it, I just know that "ay caramba" is an expression of surprise

  • @jackwilliamtaylor5656
    @jackwilliamtaylor5656 11 місяців тому +2

    Think Lorenzo is my fave cook on the series; no, he’s not the most technically consistent, but more than anyone, he strikes me like he’s enjoying the whole process

  • @TuckerDale89
    @TuckerDale89 Рік тому +7

    Something I use instead of cabbage in egg rolls/potstickers is brussel sprouts.

  • @ctcamara
    @ctcamara Рік тому +1

    I just loved it! 😊

  • @funty420
    @funty420 8 місяців тому +2

    Lorenzo going bonkers and everyone else quietly cooking is hilarious

  • @cristinacho7881
    @cristinacho7881 Рік тому +9

    Great job, everyone! 😀♥️

  • @ronandrewmojica317
    @ronandrewmojica317 Рік тому +3

    i love lorenzo's dish.we already tried it

  • @susanavenir
    @susanavenir Рік тому +3

    Lorenzo herein launches the Singing Chef competition . . .

  • @toregenekhatun480
    @toregenekhatun480 Рік тому +11

    I would eat Lorenzo's egg rolls, they looked delicious!

  • @rinkujoka232
    @rinkujoka232 Рік тому +4

    Oh boy... Lorenzo's egg roll folding kinda similar to what we do to fold our lumpia

  • @sanyamdiwaker8713
    @sanyamdiwaker8713 Рік тому +6

    You should also make them taste each other's product too and at the end let the food scientist taste them too

  • @alexandrafannydavis342
    @alexandrafannydavis342 Рік тому +17

    Lorenzo is a gift and must be protected

  • @RevDrTarr
    @RevDrTarr Рік тому +12

    It's always great to see Lorenzo show up!

  • @mitchellpalfrey7178
    @mitchellpalfrey7178 10 місяців тому +4

    Lorenzo is gonna be a level 3 chef sooner or later lol

  • @HaogouHangs
    @HaogouHangs Рік тому +14

    Frank is so iconic now he’s like their mascot😂

  • @misterwinkybluff5930
    @misterwinkybluff5930 Рік тому +1

    2:08 I was not ready for that LOL

  • @samorenpalmer
    @samorenpalmer Рік тому +2

    I worked in kitchens for 20 years. I’m a cook not a chef I love your show

  • @avatalig9519
    @avatalig9519 Рік тому +1

    I love Lorenzo's recipe is that the same recipe that I grew up on them

  • @sukritimacker7562
    @sukritimacker7562 Рік тому +2

    Lorenzo, I missed you!! :')

  • @xiomara6940
    @xiomara6940 Рік тому +5

    these always make me so hungry lol

  • @alienpotato1834
    @alienpotato1834 Рік тому +10

    So happy john is back, one of the best level one chefs

  • @MisterFoxx
    @MisterFoxx Рік тому +2

    Chef Chris sounds like Jimmy Kimmel hahahaha

  • @idontreadrepliesdontbother
    @idontreadrepliesdontbother Рік тому +2

    i love chris's stereotypical heavy Boston accent so much

  • @face11122
    @face11122 Рік тому +3

    로렌조형님 여전히 유쾌하시네요 ㅎㅎ

  • @Fife178
    @Fife178 Рік тому +3

    Not that these are bad, maybe just a different way to make egg rolls than what I know, but my mom never cooked the filling inside the egg rolls before frying them, and we're Chinese. I'm soo confused and I've never seen this technique before 😅

  • @bernarrcoletta7419
    @bernarrcoletta7419 Рік тому +3

    I have a feeling John will level up next season.

  • @justingarfield581
    @justingarfield581 Рік тому +2

    Lorenzo is the definition of Chaotic Lawful!

  • @anabella6769
    @anabella6769 Рік тому +2

    The evil laugh 😂😂😂😂

  • @itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808
    @itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 3 місяці тому

    Lorenzo's plating and sauce looks the best

  • @BAlex2209
    @BAlex2209 Рік тому +1

    Four levels of Galda Chhingri ( lobster) Malai Kadi ( Butter-Coconut Curry).

  • @NunyaBizness2023
    @NunyaBizness2023 Рік тому

    When the Level 3 chef was rolling out the dough as he was roasting it, 👏

  • @ellesmakeupmayhem
    @ellesmakeupmayhem 5 місяців тому

    Chef Chris is great!

  • @Kenlac92
    @Kenlac92 Рік тому +15

    I think they should all try each other's dishes! Maybe it would be hard to time.

  • @mustafaercumen3187
    @mustafaercumen3187 8 місяців тому

    Heck you food videos that make me hungryyyyyyyyy 😭😭😭😭😂

  • @summatim
    @summatim Рік тому +5

    Summary was generated by Summatim, let us know if there are any inaccuracies! 🤖
    0:05: Introduction
    0:13: Ingredients
    1:55: Preparation
    5:08: Assembly
    6:42: Dipping Sauce
    10:45: Tasting
    11:07: Conclusion
    12:44: Egg Roll Wrappers
    13:48: Egg Roll Frying Methods
    14:01: Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
    14:14: Egg Roll Filling

  • @AlexKasper
    @AlexKasper Рік тому +1

    2:08 almost the case where the Editors would have needed to blip the Spanish words being spoken 😀

  • @thepearlswirl
    @thepearlswirl Рік тому +1

    I wish these videos were weekly😢

  • @Becausing
    @Becausing Рік тому +2

    Chinese sausage is such an underrated ingredient!

  • @SeafoamCandy
    @SeafoamCandy Рік тому

    I love Chef Chris' voice omg-

  • @Danesha_M_H
    @Danesha_M_H Рік тому

    3:30 Lorenzo! Sir! 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Danesha_M_H
    @Danesha_M_H Рік тому +1

    7:16 LMAO 😭

  • @TraciPeteyforlife
    @TraciPeteyforlife 9 місяців тому +1

    Air Fryers are a wonderful alternative for those of us. Who can't or won't use a ton of hot oil to fry things.

  • @father042
    @father042 Рік тому +5

    I see Lorenzo I like

  • @Brandondrumkc
    @Brandondrumkc Рік тому +1

    Id like to go to Lorenzo's for snacks.

  • @Leona-ob6in
    @Leona-ob6in 8 місяців тому

    The second cook is hilarious. Love him

  • @zerishkamal279
    @zerishkamal279 Рік тому +1

    King would have loved this episode RIP

  • @c.michellesparks2925
    @c.michellesparks2925 Рік тому

    Aww I really wanted to learn how to make a duck sauce.

  • @rysteph51008
    @rysteph51008 Рік тому +1

    All 3 look look like their blazed in this video 😅

  • @thearmeddiyer9343
    @thearmeddiyer9343 Рік тому +1

    Not only are duck eggs larger than chicken eggs, they also have a higher yoke to white ratio than chicken eggs.

  • @lillab4823
    @lillab4823 Рік тому +1

    Lorenzo is my favorite

  • @austin2994
    @austin2994 11 місяців тому +1

    Kenji and Babish is like level 2.5. Level 3 was surprising. Lorenzo was the star of the show.

  • @cliquemate6453
    @cliquemate6453 9 місяців тому

    I had just sat down to eat some food, deciding to watch this video while I ate, and immediately lost my appetite once I saw lorenzo.

  • @JustaWatcheronYTube
    @JustaWatcheronYTube Рік тому +1

    Fuiyohh MSG, uncle roger would be proud of the 3rd level chef 3:34

  • @Nelllyskitchen
    @Nelllyskitchen Рік тому +1

    I love lorenzo omg😂

  • @savaunbrown
    @savaunbrown Рік тому +2

    Bro laughs like krusty the klown