The key characteristics of a tempura-style batter are extreme lightness of color and texture: Good tempura should be pale blond with an extraordinarily lacy, light, and crisp coating. — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share Image
Tempura chefs are sort of like the Jedi of the cooking world: They must deftly perform with the utmost skill and precision, using extremely dangerous tools, all while maintaining a calm, serene demeanor. It is an elegant technique, from a… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share Image
No matter how many great things you say about Jacques Pepin, there's always more. Through his books and videos, he taught me the importance… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
The good news is that even if your early crepes have funny lumps and bulges or aren't paper-thin, they're still gonna be plenty edible… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
A tempura batter has a lifespan of only moments before the flour becomes too saturated with water and a fresh batter must be made. — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
Many call for cooking pasta directly in milk, a technique that works okay, but it can lead to scorching if you're not super careful… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
A fridge is basically just a big, cold box with a few shelves in it, right? Well, that's true, but where you store food… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
Cooking for a family, and specifically cooking to stimulate exploration of new flavors and textures, has led to mealtimes that are both healthier and… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
Kids do gross things. For several months, mine would combine everything on her plate into a single bowl, pour her drink on top of… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
Generally, if two ingredients sound like they're going to taste bad together, they're probably going to taste bad together. — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
There was a lightbulb moment as soon as I walked in the kitchen and started working. I love the physical action. I love the… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
My job on that first day, like for most green cooks, was official kitchen gofer. Whatever any other cook needed doing, I did it. — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
For creamy sea urchin pasta recipes, the typical process is to saute garlic, shallots, and chilies in olive oil, then add the pasta and… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
Fattier, expensive cuts like prime rib or New York strip are celebratory centerpieces that do best when simply roasted with salt and pepper and… — J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Copy Share
