How Binchotan Charcoal Creates Japanese Skewered Perfection – Open Fire

Welcome to Open Fire, where we explore the various ways different cultures cook over live fire, as our host Cara Nicoletti, a fourth-generation butcher, learns the craft, practice, and philosophy of each dish. In this episode, Cara visits Yakitori Tora in NYC to learn how to cook yakitori, or Japanese chicken skewers, over charcoal imported from Japan which lends a distinct smokiness to each dish. Popular skewers include chicken thighs, livers, hearts, and more.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

How To Make Banh Mi with Andrea Nguyen

Andrea Nguyen, chef and author of Vietnamese Food Any Day, makes a char siu chicken banh mi in the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen. Andrea marinates and grills chicken thighs to crispy, caramelized perfection, makes quick pickles with daikon radishes and carrots, and slices up jalapeños and herbs to make the ultimate banh mi, all while explaining the origins of this now-classic Vietnamese sandwich. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Instant Ramen Noodle Stir Fry with Andy Ricker of Pok Pok

Chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pok in Portland, Oregon stops by the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen to show us how to make dressed-up instant ramen noodles with pork and cabbage. A favorite among college students in Thailand, this dish uses freshly pickled chili peppers, fish sauce, marinated pork loin, cabbage, Chinese mustard, bean sprouts, and carrots, but you can really use any veggies leftover in your fridge. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!