4 Levels of Empanadas: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2022
  • We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Stephen, home cook Alicia, and professional chef Adriana Urbina from the Institute of Culinary Education - to make us their favorite empanadas. Once each level of chef had presented and tasted their creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way. Which one are you reaching for first?
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    Food Scientist: Rosemary Trout
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  • @muse129
    @muse129 Před rokem +2470

    "I don't want to cook anything for 24 hours, but I appreciate those who do". Steven pretty much sums up what I was thinking lol

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem +13

      Eh, 24 hours is nothing. My spicy beans have been in the slow cooker for just over 23 hours now, and they'll be in there until at least tomorrow.

    • @farrex0
      @farrex0 Před rokem +22

      @@eric_d Beans for that long? Get an Instant Pot, you wont regret it. In half an hour, you get beans ready without even having the need to soak them. And IMO, they taste better than using the slow cooker.

    • @stevbri7655
      @stevbri7655 Před rokem +9

      My ribs are two days in teh sous vide. So simple. Drop it in two days before you want to eat.

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem +4

      @@farrex0 Maybe one of these years I'll get one of those, but I'm happy with my slow cooker for now. I actually prefer leaving it on low and being able to grab a serving whenever I want without having to refridgerate it and reheat all the time. Can you use alcohol in an instant pot? If so, I'd still imagine you'd need to cook off the alcohol again afterwards, because it wouldn't be able to evaporate into the air in a sealed container. I cook with alcohol often, but I won't drink any.

    • @farrex0
      @farrex0 Před rokem +2

      @@eric_d I have cooked with wine, so I think it does. I have not tested it with higher percentage alcohols, such as brandy or rum.
      After the cooking time ends, you open the lid, and a lot of steam comes off from it. It releases pressurized steam for one to three minutes. So I suppose the evaporated alcohol releases there.
      but for what you describe, the slow cooker seems to work well. But the beans I have cooked on the pressure cooker, seems to have stronger, taste. But I have never tasted them side by side. However, what I love about it, is the versatility, you can cook about anything there, with barely any effort, and it comes out great. If you manage to get one on sale, I would recommend it. I got mine for quite cheap, and I already paid for it in how much I have saved from it.
      One way I save, is I get cheap, big and tough cuts of meat or pork. Cook it there, and I get shredded meat that is really tender and flavorful. Then i can use the stock to make it a sauce or cook something else in it.
      But the slow cooker is great as well, if you do not mind the fact that is slow, I think you can manage without the instant pot. They function almost the same, only one is way faster. But no need to buy another utensil, if you are happy with the slow cooker.

  • @tepmurt76
    @tepmurt76 Před rokem +1658

    Okay here's hoping Stephen puts an entire cheesecake in his empanada

    • @theoneaboveall4533
      @theoneaboveall4533 Před rokem +12

      Don’t worry, I’ll do it for you.

    • @Anjel1e
      @Anjel1e Před rokem

      Lol

    • @KaneshaDi
      @KaneshaDi Před rokem +16

      @@this_is_patrick No, we will not! LOL!

    • @andycalimara
      @andycalimara Před rokem +4

      @@this_is_patrick Hale Nah!!!!! That was diabetes in a damn breakfast.

    • @Cora.T
      @Cora.T Před rokem +8

      Stephen must be haunted by the cheesecake and Emily must be haunted by the ketchup 🤣

  • @lvalentine2585
    @lvalentine2585 Před rokem +440

    I love Level 3 not because it’s fancy but because everything’s authentic to her home (and the baller move of dropping the empanadas into the oil with her hand like nothing)

    • @stanleyipkiss7133
      @stanleyipkiss7133 Před rokem +13

      togarashi is not authentic. sous vide also not authentic.

    • @minasdiary3884
      @minasdiary3884 Před rokem +16

      If we drop them with an utensil they will probably break, as my mom says, embrace the heat and the more confident you do it, the less oil splashes that could burn your skin you get.

    • @jlastre
      @jlastre Před rokem +13

      It’s safer to drop items into oil by hand every close to the oil so it doesn’t splatter.

    • @Fidozo15
      @Fidozo15 Před rokem +8

      @@stanleyipkiss7133 togarashi isn’t, alright. Sous vide? Mate we do have hot water in there 😂

    • @zaneleradebe2808
      @zaneleradebe2808 Před rokem +1

      The chimichurri is a nice touch 👌
      🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @mr.nobody9749
    @mr.nobody9749 Před rokem +806

    I would love to see the chefs tasting each other dishes

    • @schmules101
      @schmules101 Před rokem +6

      I think they would need 3 kitchens for that (3x as expensive)

    • @ross-carlson
      @ross-carlson Před rokem +22

      YES - 100% this - who else just stops the video when the "scientist" comes on???

    • @SorbetCitron17
      @SorbetCitron17 Před rokem +4

      As the equivalent of a level zero chef, I'd love to taste the others recipes. :)

    • @ekaevangelista3966
      @ekaevangelista3966 Před rokem +4

      @@ross-carlson food science is still science btw

    • @mr.nobody9749
      @mr.nobody9749 Před rokem

      @@ross-carlson Exactly !!!

  • @ClassicalMMAChef
    @ClassicalMMAChef Před rokem +343

    This is the first episode in forever where the level 3 chef stuck to the traditional recipe and actually made the best dish by leap and bounds. We need to see her as a regular here!

    • @ClassicalMMAChef
      @ClassicalMMAChef Před rokem +29

      @Bolbi Stroganovsky According to who? She said she was making Venezuelan empanadas, I am Venezuelan and this have eaten these same empanadas for 40 years.

    • @ClassicalMMAChef
      @ClassicalMMAChef Před rokem +6

      @Bolbi Stroganovsky Las empanadas y arepas (y hallacas) se hacían con masa de maíz pilado antes de que inventaran la harina PAN. Claro que ella no va a pilar el maíz en un mortero. El relleno de pernil era más típico de una arepa, eso lo concedo. Ese chimichurri es prácticamente una guasacaca sin aguacate, el primer cocinero hizo guacamole por lo que creo que ella no le puso el aguacate. De repente no es 1 a 1 la empanada de tu colegio pero hacerla de maíz y frita es el estilo criollo a diferencia de los otros dos cocineros.

    • @beatrizgraveley
      @beatrizgraveley Před rokem +6

      Ummmm....Traditional? What is traditional about Sous vide and Toganashi Japanese spice? huh?

    • @qetyoph
      @qetyoph Před rokem +3

      el chef Saul se apega mucho a la comida mexicana y se ganó el amor de todos.
      Desconozco de la comida venezolana, pero con la mexicana, el chef saul no tiene ningun comentario como los que veo aqui que no se apegó tanto a la tradición.

    • @mauriciogonzalez2601
      @mauriciogonzalez2601 Před rokem

      Es que definitivamente no está ni cerca de la manera tradicional venezolana, nadie en Venezuela se ha comido una empanada así y mucho menos con esa salsa. Las empanadas son de carne mechada con salsa de ajo 🤌🏻

  • @nardinadeleon
    @nardinadeleon Před rokem +676

    “I don’t want to cook anything for 24 hours but I appreciate those who do”
    Stephen’s a real one, because that’s me 😂

    • @pollypockets508
      @pollypockets508 Před rokem +2

      Stephen should do stand up comedy

    • @Justicefu
      @Justicefu Před rokem +2

      Also the line about the air fryer "I'm air frying instead of deep frying.... because my doctor said so", guy legit has good comedic timing

  • @nata6025
    @nata6025 Před rokem +327

    I like how all the chefs in this episode are respective of each other's methods and ingredients. It's such healthy positivity

    • @flyingchinchilla2683
      @flyingchinchilla2683 Před rokem +69

      I felt like the mid level was just looking for arguments and justification

    • @vikramaditya6812
      @vikramaditya6812 Před rokem +2

      Respectful*

    • @richardfusco8767
      @richardfusco8767 Před rokem +36

      @@flyingchinchilla2683 facts, she called Stephen a noob for using a fork

    • @BReeeTaMo1
      @BReeeTaMo1 Před rokem +24

      @@richardfusco8767 yep, and she used puff pastry 🤣

    • @kidkazma5118
      @kidkazma5118 Před rokem +17

      Dang, and here I was thinking the shade level 2 and 3 were throwing at each other. 👀

  • @thisuniquechica
    @thisuniquechica Před rokem +124

    Is it just me? The editing here is slower and spends more time with each chef before switching. I love it! Easier to follow and we can learn more about each method. Thank you!

    • @IgnacioOrtizBofill
      @IgnacioOrtizBofill Před rokem +2

      I rather learn the scientific side about why, rather than seeing a recipe online, there are already many channels that do this

  • @MegaFortinbras
    @MegaFortinbras Před rokem +736

    Usually, I don't care for the level 1 recipes, because the level 1 chefs tend to take too many short cuts. In this case, the only short cut that Stephen took was the store-bought dough, which is OK by me.

    • @brokenglassshimmerlikestar3407
      @brokenglassshimmerlikestar3407 Před rokem +27

      Stephen has made much progress!

    • @nardinadeleon
      @nardinadeleon Před rokem +14

      I agree and I like that his guac was homemade 👌🏽

    • @maromania7
      @maromania7 Před rokem +60

      Usually that's a big part of what makes them level 1. Like how emily is considered a level 2 chef sometimes and level 1 at others. She's openly admitted that the level 1 stuff is just her "It's tuesday after work and I want something quick" recipe. It is nice to see some quick recipes that don't take a bunch of shortcuts though.

    • @physicsfan314
      @physicsfan314 Před rokem +31

      Sometimes, the level 1 peeps have some decent "you're a regular joe cookin' on a wednesday, here's something tasty" kinda vibe, and I really appreciate that.

    • @harrislondon
      @harrislondon Před rokem +4

      Shame about the lack of meat

  • @matreames
    @matreames Před rokem +84

    When Alicia said she was giving off lunch lady vibes... that was the most true thing she said all day. She 100% felt like a lunchlady

  • @Camila-et2zk
    @Camila-et2zk Před rokem +29

    OMGG this is the first time ever I see a venezuelan chef in such a global platform and not just that but she’s also making one of our traditional foods. I was so excited and it looked so yummyyy

    • @aiko9393
      @aiko9393 Před 5 měsíci

      When do you guys usually eat empanadas? My culture doesn't really have specific breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal, so I'm curious as to why Stephen said his is breakfast empanadas 😅

  • @rodrigul3
    @rodrigul3 Před rokem +235

    Second level chef calling Steven a rookie because he used a fork, 3 level Chef calling second a rookie by saying traditional empanadas are deep fried! 👏🏼❤️, I like 3 level for defending my boy Steven.

    • @elise.jones14
      @elise.jones14 Před rokem +51

      2nd chef said hers look better by pinching the dough but level 1 chef's looked better than hers.

    • @alejandraperilla7897
      @alejandraperilla7897 Před rokem +50

      @@elise.jones14 I think that’s true, the second chef gets on my nerves. She is searching for everything an excuse.

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 Před rokem +26

      @@elise.jones14 It is possible to do the pinchy-twisty braid thing and make it look beautiful, but she wasn't there. She could've said something about wanting to practice and get better at it, instead of being slightly derisive about the fork technique being for "newbies." However, I agree with her about not wanting to deal with the hassle of deep-frying at home, and about the difficulty of owning appliances your kitchen doesn't have space for. Also, sous vide appears to depend on single-use plastic, which I'd like to avoid.

    • @davidkrokette2718
      @davidkrokette2718 Před rokem +10

      @@elise.jones14 hers looked disgusting to be honest

    • @ClassicalMMAChef
      @ClassicalMMAChef Před rokem +6

      Level 3 chef said her empanadas were Venezuelan style which are deep fried (also goes for Colombia), which is the only way to cook the corn based dough. Empanadas change considerably across countries, empanadas in Chile and Argentina are made with a flour dough and baked for example.

  • @Callithyia
    @Callithyia Před rokem +131

    So nice to see Stephen again! Hope life is treating you well! Loved being introduced to Alicia and Chef Urbina, and Rose as always is delightfully brilliant and an icon of elegant style.

    • @honeyartstudios
      @honeyartstudios Před rokem +3

      I loved these 4. Rose is very lovely, Alicia knows what up with NYC living and Stephen is so funny as well as pleasant :D
      When i charge up my ambition for meal prep, I gotta do Chef Urbina’s empanadas. ♥️

  • @aceofspades1383
    @aceofspades1383 Před rokem +156

    One of my favorite traditions with my Colombian father is to make homemade empanadas together. Chef Adriana gave us some great ideas to level up our guiso. Thank you!

    • @carolinamurtha3102
      @carolinamurtha3102 Před rokem +3

      Hello fellow Colombian hermana 😄. My brother makes empanadas the best in my family, my dad used to make the yummiest buñuelos, my sister does arepas and almojabanas while mom makes everything else. I pitch in where I can. Adrian’s empanadas look so good 🤤, I would love to try and those one day.

    • @jessicadesrosiers7467
      @jessicadesrosiers7467 Před rokem

      Same! This is always my birthday dinner food! Been making them with my abuelita since I could walk!

  • @NDrockingIt
    @NDrockingIt Před rokem +56

    I loved this twist, I was expecting the L3 chef to make Argentinian empanadas. Like Chef Adriana I'm also Venezuelan, I've never met anyone who makes their dough from scratch just like she did! It must be SO much crispier than the precooked corn meal because the dough is not as homogenic, I think I'm gonna try her method. Thank you for posting this!

    • @SayAhh
      @SayAhh Před rokem

      Chimi churri is a must!

  • @BigIrishLug
    @BigIrishLug Před rokem +44

    The level 1 Chef (Stephen) visually killed this challenge. Congrats on the great job & have a champion day.

  • @bakersdozen9095
    @bakersdozen9095 Před rokem +88

    Okay I don't like how this home cook presented herself and her cooking. Steven and the professional chef were both extremely nice, considerate, and their food looked delicious. The home cook just seemed a little rude with the amateur remark and she seemed a little cocky when her food did not look as visually pleasing, in my opinion.

    • @whenhumanshadwings
      @whenhumanshadwings Před rokem +5

      Yeah it was really unnecessary for her to say that using a fork is for "noobs," when she herself is "intimidated" by the deep fryer.

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity Před rokem +175

    Wow, the Lv 1 did a better job at sealing than the Lv 2.

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong Před rokem +25

      agreed, fork pressed thinner crunchy edge is better than too much dough folded over and baked. And the contents leaked!?!

    • @julieflores2844
      @julieflores2844 Před rokem +22

      She was like "I prefer to do things by hand" uses puff pastry

    • @anagarcia0221
      @anagarcia0221 Před rokem +7

      Lol she was the worst. L2 SMH! Did she make Chicken Tikka ?

    • @Elurin
      @Elurin Před rokem +6

      I really don't think that method of sealing that lv 2 used is optimal for puff pastry. I've seen it used quite successfully used on a dough similar to lv. 3, on a type of empanada called a saltena which is popular in Bolivia (where I ate more than a couple!)

    • @ew2545
      @ew2545 Před rokem +8

      @@anagarcia0221 chicken tinga. Chicken tikka is a completely different cuisine dish.

  • @windingstars
    @windingstars Před rokem +127

    Every time the professional chef introduces themselves I feel like they're holding back saying they're a REAL chef 🤣

  • @arielvaldez1050
    @arielvaldez1050 Před rokem +76

    I think Steven should be L2 now because he did much better than the actual L2 this episode.

  • @SpektakOne
    @SpektakOne Před rokem +128

    Stephen’s yellow empanadas have me craving some Jamaican patties right about now…

  • @amdragon722am
    @amdragon722am Před rokem +69

    Level 2 seems a bit posh about machines, process, etc. Level 1 and 3 chefs were very enjoyable and informative 👍 great vid as always

    • @nonnobis2232
      @nonnobis2232 Před rokem +20

      Yes, it's strange someone making empanadas is so grumpy! Must be living in New York lol

    • @belalabusultan5911
      @belalabusultan5911 Před rokem +1

      "Posh" is used for a snoppy Brit... she's from NewYork, she needs another word 😛

    • @Samgotboredd
      @Samgotboredd Před rokem +1

      @@nonnobis2232 well she did say she’s from New York when she complained about her small kitchen

  • @cesaraugustoojeda2336
    @cesaraugustoojeda2336 Před rokem +105

    Thank you SO much for showing different styles of empanadas and not just the traditional mexican ones. I am from Venezuela and it irks me that people don't know the different variations we have of empanadas throughout latin america. In Chile, empanadas are baked and with flour instead of corn, in argentina the style is different, so is in the caribbean and so on. I believe the venezuelan ones are the only ones that are deep fried (maybe i'm wrong).

    • @DO4M
      @DO4M Před rokem +22

      Puerto Rican Empanadas (empanadillas) are deep fried too.

    • @MikeR65
      @MikeR65 Před rokem +3

      Nobody gives a F about the so called difference’s in peasant food. Only someone with an axe to grind would care about something so unimportant!

    • @cesaraugustoojeda2336
      @cesaraugustoojeda2336 Před rokem +33

      @@MikeR65 what a troll 😑

    • @andycalimara
      @andycalimara Před rokem +12

      @@MikeR65 Peasant food, huh? Who rejected you?

    • @Martinator0325
      @Martinator0325 Před rokem +17

      Colombian empanadas are deep fried as well. They're actually pretty similar to Venezuelan empanadas, just that they're usually a smaller size and I think are pretty consistently savory. I also think (though not totally sure) that it's not always made with white corn flour, though most Venezuelan empanadas I've seen are with white corn and maybe some coloring (annato) at most. Plus, all of the empanadas I had growing up in Caracas had a slightly sweet dough, but many Venezuelans like Adriana don't add sweeteners at all.

  • @ritikavaswanii6248
    @ritikavaswanii6248 Před rokem +27

    Stephen energy in the kitchen is such a mood

  • @karldi7648
    @karldi7648 Před rokem +158

    Eh, party food? Si es lo que como mañana, tarde y noche! Buen trabajo chefs! Kudos to Steven aside, because he did an awesome job with his ingredients!

    • @DianaWanMa
      @DianaWanMa Před rokem +5

      Pero también para reuniones con amigos va

    • @empty-voiid
      @empty-voiid Před rokem +1

      If I weren't so bad at cooking, I'd make empanadas everyday, for every meal. This stuff is way too good!

    • @MorkyMuffin
      @MorkyMuffin Před rokem

      Son tan versátiles. Hay empanadas tradicionales, fritas, horneadas, de hojaldre, dulces, saladas...

  • @didie97310
    @didie97310 Před rokem +24

    Finally a new video !!! AND FINALLY AN EMPANADAS VIDEO !!!!! My EMPANADAS lovers...where are you ?! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @Atrabilaire31
    @Atrabilaire31 Před rokem +68

    Personally, for the Venezuelan empanadas, I would either have gone with a Guasacaca sauce or a garlic and cilantro sauce. It's still nice to see that they chose Venezuelan style empanadas.

    • @wescraven2606
      @wescraven2606 Před rokem +9

      I never heard of Guasacaca sauce before. I looked it up and looks like it would go really well with the empanadas. Thanks for sharing.

    • @egrahamstudio
      @egrahamstudio Před rokem +5

      I was personally hoping for her to make some guasacaca, but chimichurri works well also. Garlic & cilantro could've worked well too, but maybe was it too simple for a Lvl 3 Chef?

    • @33up24
      @33up24 Před rokem +1

      I've only ever had guasacaca with Roasted chicken, never heard of it with empanadas. The garlic and cilantro one tho are godsent

    • @Sushibites160
      @Sushibites160 Před rokem +3

      @@wescraven2606 I believe is a Latin America sauce, also used in the Caribbean. Our Dominican variation has garlic, cilantro, lemon, ají, salt and a tiny bit more of lemon if needed!! We usually eat it with meat. Delicious 😋 😋

  • @Reason4234
    @Reason4234 Před rokem +86

    I usually like Lv 2 dishes the best... They have more personality than Lv 1, but they don't seem impossible to make like Lv 3s tend to be... This time, though... Lv 3 all the way... The maize-based dough won me over.
    Sorry Stephen, If your doctor is against fried food, you should get another one.

    • @TheCaterwaulen6
      @TheCaterwaulen6 Před rokem +6

      I agree, I usually like the level 2 dish is the best as well. But I like looking at the level three stuff for inspiration for how I would make my own level 2 dish uniquely mine.

    • @TheMrCC21
      @TheMrCC21 Před rokem +9

      That's not what he said. He said his doctor doesn't want him having fried food. Not the same thing as what you said.

    • @tlgmc1908
      @tlgmc1908 Před rokem +4

      @@TheMrCC21 air fryer food still taste good if you use a little oil

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw4576 Před rokem +98

    Stephan did great by using store bought dough. I can't make dough to save myself. Cookies, cakes, crumble, it's all good.
    All of the fillings looked great. I haven't tried plant based meat yet... Just can't quite get there.

    • @daltigoth3970
      @daltigoth3970 Před rokem +3

      I found the best way to try them is the fast food options when you have someone with you that is also willing to try them. Burger King had a 2 for $6 deal on their Whoppers at one point, which included the Impossible Whopper (plant-based), so I got one of those and one regular Whopper, cut both in half, then did a blind taste test with my kid. Although I was able to easily tell them apart in the side-by-side taste test, the Impossible Whopper was close enough to real meat that I probably wouldn't have known the difference if I didn't have a real burger right there with it to compare it to.

  • @kuraraShotai9
    @kuraraShotai9 Před rokem +57

    I work in a Venezuelan bistro & while the ones we make are more simplified (ex. We use instant empanada/arepa white corn dough) & it's good to know the ones we make are pretty traditional in style & cooking method

    • @DestinoFinalForever
      @DestinoFinalForever Před rokem +13

      Actually... Most of venezuelans use precooked corn flour to make empanadas x'D... Also, most of the venezuelan empanadas are pretty simple, that's the good thing about them, they're many things, but complex is not one them :3...
      PD: I know no one who would take 24 hours just to make some x'D

    • @A1BASE
      @A1BASE Před rokem +2

      So you sous vide yours for 24 hours? Very traditional...

    • @physicsfan314
      @physicsfan314 Před rokem +4

      The most complicated part of Level 3 was the cooking of the pork. If you have a slow cooker, smoker, oven, or anything else, you can make pulled pork. It just takes time. Sure, she also made the dough, but that is a really simple process if you don't make the hominy yourself.

  • @Metallicafan5656
    @Metallicafan5656 Před rokem +13

    It’s been quite awhile since I’ve watched this series, but why they all throwing shade now 😂😂😂!?!?.
    9 and a half minutes in: what is all this drama 😂?

  • @lerinconv
    @lerinconv Před rokem +16

    THANK YOU FOR THIS! I am Venezuelan and love your videos and having a plate from my country as a Level 3 is something that I will never forget.

  • @lxkatelynne
    @lxkatelynne Před rokem +82

    Why was Rose's part at the end wasn't as long as it normally is? I really like hearing and watching her break down the food on a scientific level

  • @edgarquijas285
    @edgarquijas285 Před rokem +14

    The return of my favorite level 1 chef, he did great

  • @noctisarcanus7894
    @noctisarcanus7894 Před rokem +71

    I'm from Chile and here empanadas are like a national dish. In fact during this month (September) we celebrate our Independence Day and during all this month we eat A LOT of empanadas. Most moms know how to make them. It's interesting to see different approaches to our classic recipes. I'll be making empanadas this week and I'll try some of the things I learnt on this video for sure :) If you wanna see how our traditional empanadas are made, look for "Alvaro Barrientos Empanadas de Pino" on youtube. He has some of the best videos about chilean empanadas you could find.

    • @Philipp19967
      @Philipp19967 Před rokem +5

      Oh I miss this. I lived in Chile for a year in 2014/15.
      I ate so many empanadas. The big one out of the oven and also cheese empanadas small and fried. I used to buy them on my way home

    • @SElisabeth17
      @SElisabeth17 Před rokem +2

      Omg i still dream of the empanada I had in Santiago. Olives are such a nice touch

    • @megalocoman
      @megalocoman Před rokem +1

      It's like another countries empanadas are so small, Chilean ones are over 300 he's.

    • @SayAhh
      @SayAhh Před rokem

      Just like the alfajor, most South American countries that have empanadas have at least one of their own recipes.

  • @estefaniaaabs
    @estefaniaaabs Před rokem +6

    I really love how you introduce Chef Adriana's empanadas. I'm Venezuelan too, and I feel proud watching our traditional empanadas recipe here! Everyone should try it out.

  • @SamGiles
    @SamGiles Před rokem +12

    Yay, welcome back, Adriana! 😊

  • @eldibs
    @eldibs Před rokem +22

    "Every time I grate, I'm worried that I'm going to grate off my fingertips." Me too, sister. Me too. I feel like I need chainmail gloves sometimes when I cook.

  • @HappyHealthyWife
    @HappyHealthyWife Před rokem +36

    My family loves empanadas. I'm basically a level 1 chef when I make them. Love the frozen empanada wrappers from the store.

  • @x_cathy__26
    @x_cathy__26 Před rokem +29

    I love Adriana's only bc it how my family makes except I'm Colombian so different filling and we flat the dough by a plate. Other than that it very traditional way of making empanadas😙🤌

    • @homerc9101
      @homerc9101 Před rokem +1

      Theres nothing traditional from corn empanadas. Just Caribbean nonsense.

    • @nicolesierracallejas8613
      @nicolesierracallejas8613 Před rokem +3

      @@homerc9101 corn empanadas are superior, specially yellow corn 🙌🏻

  • @samuelthomas7486
    @samuelthomas7486 Před rokem +20

    Rose is such an icon, LOVE her

  • @rachelruiz8624
    @rachelruiz8624 Před rokem +9

    I don't really like the Level 2 chef. She is a little snooty and it takes away from the episode. I love this series, maybe she can change her attitude. Everything looks great!

    • @rachelruiz8624
      @rachelruiz8624 Před rokem +1

      It isn't just her though, I have noticed this with a lot of the Level 2 chefs.

  • @tatg69
    @tatg69 Před rokem +22

    I would say there are two level one chefs on this one. go Stephen!

  • @wescraven2606
    @wescraven2606 Před rokem +1

    Glad to see Adriana is back! It's been nearly 3 years.

  • @savorymarshmallows
    @savorymarshmallows Před rokem +11

    Me last night, watching old videos form this channel: Why haven't they done empanadas? I hope they do empanadas soon.
    Epicurious: hold my empanadas.

  • @CrazyFaz
    @CrazyFaz Před rokem +20

    Love the lvl 3 lady but wheres ma boi saul. Ma boi saul is one of the best bois i click on vids for the man sometimes

    • @sydneygerber1432
      @sydneygerber1432 Před rokem

      that’s why i clicked on this video 😣

    • @JB-xl2jc
      @JB-xl2jc Před rokem

      Saul is GOATed but variety is great too

    • @CrazyFaz
      @CrazyFaz Před rokem

      @@JB-xl2jc oh ik i like lvl 3 lady but i like my boi saul 😂

  • @aw3855
    @aw3855 Před rokem +28

    This video would have only been better if there was two level 3’s and one was Saul.

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem

      Instead of 2 level 3s, why not the level 4 we are promised in every video that doesn't exist?

  • @TheNinnyfee
    @TheNinnyfee Před rokem +5

    I wish all three cooks could try each others' results, not just their own.
    All looked yummy. :)

  • @thetrustfulonepeytoncash6131

    ADRIANNA!!! First time since the steak levels. Welcome Back!

  • @elio2979
    @elio2979 Před rokem +7

    this the is the best level 1 chef of all the videos

  • @margaretkaraba8161
    @margaretkaraba8161 Před rokem +29

    I see pastys. The level 2 cook, by using puff pastry and rolling the edge as she did, turned them into a pasty - an working class English pastry for lunch (whatever filling you use - but historically, it's half savory and half sweet - though noone does that. ).

    • @All7777Fever
      @All7777Fever Před rokem

      Was thinking the same thing.

    • @michellebowen1194
      @michellebowen1194 Před rokem +9

      Pasties use shortcrust pastry, though, not puff pastry. Pretty big texture difference there.

    • @zanetseng6779
      @zanetseng6779 Před rokem +2

      Wouldn’t be more like turnovers if using puff pastry?
      (Also, I sorta remember that it is Bedfordshire clanger that has both sweet and savory fillings……)

    • @michellebowen1194
      @michellebowen1194 Před rokem

      @@zanetseng6779 Yeah it sounds like it would be similar to a savory turnover.

    • @tenshiangelina
      @tenshiangelina Před rokem +1

      I was also going to say it was actually a pasty. Amazingly, pasties are very popular in Mexico, that's why I know them

  • @stooge81
    @stooge81 Před rokem +3

    More Adriana, please😍😍😍

  • @Gio-id1uz
    @Gio-id1uz Před rokem +3

    I love having empanadas on special Argentinian holidays!! They are soooo good 🤍🇦🇷

  • @augustoballen7947
    @augustoballen7947 Před rokem +3

    I got so excited when I saw the Venezuelan empanadas. those are my favorite

  • @dianabarriosdepablos6812

    So happy to see Venezuelan representation! Kudos chef Adriana 🇻🇪💖

  • @eggie1978
    @eggie1978 Před rokem +28

    I would definitely eat the level 3 version.

    • @bukojoetheslapsoils8273
      @bukojoetheslapsoils8273 Před rokem

      Sameeeee

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong Před rokem +1

      Not only would I love to eat the level 3 version, I would have devoured the sous vided oven finished pork before she got a chance to finish.

  • @Darkdragon5544
    @Darkdragon5544 Před rokem

    I was expecting more of you Rose!

  • @matariki9818
    @matariki9818 Před rokem +2

    Here I was living in Argentina for over a year and trusting the infamous Argentinian chamullo - given how my workmates talked about them, I really thought that empanadas were from Argentina and had no idea there were so many different versions of these (judging from the comments, there seem to be at least one for each LATAM country). Can't wait to try them all, this Venezuelan version sounds absolutely delicious.

  • @danielcamachofrancabandier8392

    Try the arepas next!

  • @tictacman8316
    @tictacman8316 Před rokem

    All of these recipes were awesome!! L3 was super OG and L2 knew her stuff

  • @adriflux7704
    @adriflux7704 Před rokem +16

    Greetings from Puerto Rico! I do love me some empanadillas (that’s how we call them), though I’ve never tried one with a sauce. Delicious!

    • @calypzo69
      @calypzo69 Před rokem +1

      Empanadas vs Empanadillas!! La pelea eterna de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Empanadillas, empanadas y empanadas.

    • @adriflux7704
      @adriflux7704 Před rokem +1

      @@calypzo69 En verdad que no tiene fin esa discusión 😆

    • @pinkstate
      @pinkstate Před rokem

      De pizza de Kikuet 😁

    • @pinkstate
      @pinkstate Před rokem

      @@calypzo69 y pastelillos 🤣

  • @venabre
    @venabre Před rokem +51

    Alicia's are what we would call pastel de pollo over here, literally chicken pastry
    Delicious, but I wouldn't call them an empanada

    • @borewyrm
      @borewyrm Před rokem +6

      A chicken pastry…so a pastry filled with a savory filling…an empanada.

    • @venabre
      @venabre Před rokem +11

      @@borewyrm pastel de pollo
      By your logic a ham-and-cheese croissant would be an empanada

    • @fpoiana
      @fpoiana Před rokem +6

      Agree, that's not an empanada

  • @88coldsummer
    @88coldsummer Před rokem +1

    OMG IT'S STEPHEN!!!! SOOOO SO HAPPY TO SEE HIM BACK!

  • @monicatoro2286
    @monicatoro2286 Před rokem +8

    I'm colombian and our empanadas are like the venezuelan ones but we eat them with ají, which is spicy and delicious.

  • @matthewwilson9749
    @matthewwilson9749 Před rokem +1

    More people need to learn how sous vide works. So easy and perfect results.

    • @Gooong
      @Gooong Před rokem

      best soft boiled eggs marinated rice wine and soy sauce with no chance of error with the sous vide.

  • @pollypockets508
    @pollypockets508 Před rokem

    YAY!!! You finally did my favorite food!!!

  • @angrypotato_fz
    @angrypotato_fz Před rokem

    Three great methods and chefs indeed!

  • @jayo_z
    @jayo_z Před rokem +10

    Stephen's looks the best of the three. There I said it.

  • @kailbethchacin
    @kailbethchacin Před rokem +1

    For all my friends who don't have time or the possibility to find the hominy to do all of that, please go to a store and buy HARINA P.A.N.!!!!! It's basically pre-cooked corn flour (gluten free btw) and it's what EVERYONE uses in Venezuela for Arepas and Empanadas. I am surprised she didn't use it, but I get the point of being authentic. Thank you for showcasing Venezuela (my country) in your series!

  • @thevioletskull8158
    @thevioletskull8158 Před rokem +8

    I always love when Stephen comes on

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Před rokem +3

    Lovely to see empanadas being made. And I can get Steven not wanting to cook something for 24 hours, albeit a shame about the dough since that's a nice skill to have and not too difficult.

  • @yfznna389
    @yfznna389 Před rokem +1

    Finally chef Adriana😍

  • @JW-be8wf
    @JW-be8wf Před rokem +2

    The GOAT is back. We have missed you Steven. Where is the cheesecake?

  • @Enkil01
    @Enkil01 Před rokem +2

    Definitely think Stephen knocked it out the park on this one. Would say his was definitely better than level 2. Would love to taste level 3's as normal but I would be pleased if I got anywhere near Stephens dish if I was attempting to cook it.

  • @GabysKitchen
    @GabysKitchen Před rokem

    watching!

  • @JohnHausser
    @JohnHausser Před rokem +1

    I respect all of them but Stephen is the winner ! Simple but it looks 💣
    Cheers from San Diego California

  • @susymadrid5903
    @susymadrid5903 Před rokem +4

    The fact that Saúl isn’t on this one really upsets me

  • @hlove885
    @hlove885 Před rokem +50

    Level 2 gives me the vibes she thinks she’s “too cool” for the cooking machines the others are using.

    • @LillaIgelkotten
      @LillaIgelkotten Před rokem +8

      I feel like she is closer to most of us, who don't have a tortilla press or an air fryer. Also, it is a latino tradition to cut the dough with a bowl or a cup

    • @SebO.Fuentes.
      @SebO.Fuentes. Před rokem +2

      She used a blender instead of a mortero for the sauce... so... no

    • @belalabusultan5911
      @belalabusultan5911 Před rokem +14

      she's a grumpy home cook from New York... I have never been to NY, but that's how I assume the general public's personalities to be there lol

    • @nardinadeleon
      @nardinadeleon Před rokem +3

      I’m just trying to figure out why she’s intimidated by deep frying 😅

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 Před rokem +1

      @@belalabusultan5911 You're not far off, lol.

  • @aleksandraadamska6216

    Stephen is back! Finally 🥰🥰

  • @remotecontrol27
    @remotecontrol27 Před rokem +1

    ‘I’m air frying instead of deep frying cos my doctor said so’ lol same

  • @Archmimic
    @Archmimic Před rokem

    I love the chemistry parts. 😭👌

  • @dhermann27
    @dhermann27 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi friends! Can someone explain why you would want to bake the pork at a lower temperature after sous vide? When I think of sous vide, afterwards my meat is totally cooked so all I want is a fast sear applied by a cast iron skillet or a blowtorch. What gives?

  • @andrewozzy
    @andrewozzy Před rokem +4

    Do they hear what the other cooks are saying? There was a lot of sass in this episode, shade being thrown all over.

  • @ms-iz9iy
    @ms-iz9iy Před rokem

    Same as Stephen, I am also not in a place where I can make a dough properly either.... love that

  • @dylanteets921
    @dylanteets921 Před rokem +26

    My family makes these with pie dough made from cream cheese, butter, flour and vodka. I'm partial to a cheesy spinach with bacon filling myself and make them for a quick breakfast meal on the go!

    • @MegaFortinbras
      @MegaFortinbras Před rokem +1

      I make empanadas with a spinach and ricotta filling -- think of spanakopita.

  • @gregalisondrr
    @gregalisondrr Před rokem +1

    I love how the level 2 chef has that pro chef attitude

  • @telaxonu
    @telaxonu Před rokem

    I like the level 2 chef, the deadpan is such a breath of fresh air

  • @user-ty5di3ku6o
    @user-ty5di3ku6o Před rokem +3

    Saul seeing this dish being cooked in a French contraption: "Sous vide? 🤨"

    • @michellebowen1194
      @michellebowen1194 Před rokem +2

      It's not a French contraption, lol, it's just a French phrase for a general cooking method.

  • @irian42
    @irian42 Před rokem +4

    Sous Vide Empanadas?! WOW!

  • @HelloMoto_
    @HelloMoto_ Před rokem

    We are everywhere now! Empanadas are the best, you just need the green sauce haha 🇻🇪♥️ but wait back home we make it with harina pan 😄

  • @emilyveloz3447
    @emilyveloz3447 Před rokem +6

    It is interesting how they make a side, I’m used to eating empanadas with a drink and that’s it. Some people might add ají or sugar but that’s about it 😂😂

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem

      The only "side" I use on my empanadas is hot sauce. I prefer green sauce on empanadas, but the place I go to in Queens just has red sauce. It's very tasty, but not as good as green. I've never actually tried making either sauce myself, and I'm sure there are many recipes, but from my experience, everywhere that has green sauce tastes almost the same (even though most are family recipes), and everywhere that has red sauce also tastes the same (but I think many of the red sauces are from a jar).

  • @LordCogordo
    @LordCogordo Před rokem +5

    Why did she grate the garlic in a FOOD PROCESSOR?

  • @kirbymamado4797
    @kirbymamado4797 Před rokem +3

    Empanadas? Count me in
    Its my favorite Food, even better with garlic sauce

  • @samuelguerreroluzrod
    @samuelguerreroluzrod Před rokem +2

    Esa señora sí sabe hacer empanadas!!! 🇨🇴🇪🇨🇻🇪

  • @jpzzzz
    @jpzzzz Před rokem +1

    First level one chef I listen to because he brings his own vibe without sounding "oh no I don't know what I'm doing ", keep the vegetarian twist

  • @gabrielaptor
    @gabrielaptor Před rokem

    Yas Adriana weerrrk, loved your venezuelan empanadas, chama 🥰💜

  • @cojin01
    @cojin01 Před rokem +1

    in mexico we have something like the venezuelan empanada, but we fill it with cheese and call it a 'quesadilla frita', pretty delicious...

    • @lovelylulu89
      @lovelylulu89 Před rokem

      We just call them empanadas de queso. I guess it varies from what part of Mexico your from. My family is from Baja Ca Sur and Sinaloa.

  • @ApLemon
    @ApLemon Před rokem +2

    Venezuelan empanadas looked sooo good!!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤when she said Chimi I was like yeeeeiii!!!

  • @desi69blood
    @desi69blood Před rokem +2

    I love Venezuela empanadas 💕 specially cazón (fish)

  • @DaftRebel
    @DaftRebel Před rokem

    I want to see more from Adriana