When it comes to takeout, nothing beats Chinese food. In this episode, Chef Jet Tila cooks up two classic Chinese takeout dishes. He kicks it off with a crispy and sweet Orange Chicken with a fluffy Fried Rice. Then, he uses his air fryer to make Char Siu Bao, a dim sum classic that stuffs savory roasted pork inside a fluffy steamed bun.
Every style of Asian cuisine has a unique and delicious noodle dish, and Chef Jet Tila whips up two of his favorites. He brings back his family's Pad Thai recipe from 1972 and makes a silky gravy for his Hong Kong-Style Chow Mein with chicken and veggies
Korean cuisine is taking over the American food scene, and Chef Jet Tila shares how to get Korean flavors into your home kitchen. First, he fuses cultures with his Korean Short Rib Tacos made with tender, braised beef short ribs and a sticky, sweet and savory gochujang sauce. Then, he reveals the secret to getting perfect, paper-thin slices of rib-eye beef for a classic Korean barbecue dish, Spicy Beef Bulgogi.
Jet Tila cooks up some mouthwatering seafood with two recipes from across Asia. He heats things up with a beautiful Steamed Striped Bass with and sizzling aromatic oil before creating a classic Salmon Misoyaki with deep umami notes and a miso glaze.
Asian cuisine is responsible for some of the world's most popular soup dishes, and nothing is more comforting than a hearty noodle soup. Chef Jet Tila cooks up two dishes that are near and dear to his heart and represent family recipes. He begins with a Quick Beef Pho, where he takes shortcuts to make a flavorful broth in a short amount of time. Next up, Jet poaches thinly sliced pork belly and marinated eggs for this bowl of Japanese Spicy Miso Ramen layered with rich and savory flavors.
Shrimp is an excellent protein to cook with and can be added to almost any dish, so Chef Jet Tila mixes up two classic stir-fries where shrimp is the star of the dish. He starts things off with a flavor-packed Kung Pao Shrimp and shares tips on how to create the perfect stir-fry. Next up, Jet reveals the two superheroes of stir-frying while making a Cantonese classic, Salt and Pepper Shrimp and fried rice loaded with vegetables.
Chef Jet Tila cooks up some easy comfort classics. He kicks things off with one of his favorite dishes that is deceptively simple -- Lo Mein. Then, Jet heads to a local market to pick out the perfect pineapple for Pineapple Fried Rice.
Chef Jet Tila leads a culinary tour across China as he makes two popular dishes from two different regions. First up, he prepares Dim Sum Sew Mai Dumplings in a steamer for an authentic restaurant experience. Then, Jet whips up some Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles packed with umami ingredients to make these noodles irresistible.
The northern region of Thailand is home to some of Chef Jet Tila's favorite hearty and savory dishes. He starts things off with a creamy Chicken Khao Soi, a curry noodle dish that he grew up making with his family. Then, he whips up a mouthwatering Northern Thai Pork Belly Curry that pairs perfectly with rice.
From street food to fine dining, Japanese cuisine is taking over the American food scene, and Chef Jet Tila makes it easy to bring it into the home kitchen. There are many styles of Sukiyaki across Asia, and Jet's version includes wagyu beef, shirataki noodles and a medley of vegetables. Then, Jet cooks up some Oyako Donburi, the ultimate rice bowl that incorporates premium soy sauce, kombu, sake and mirin to give it that strong umami flavor.
Nothing beats Thai food when it comes to takeout, but ordering out regularly can get expensive. Chef Jet Tila whips up two popular Thai classics that are easy to make from home. He starts off with Panang Curry, which just so happens to be Ali's favorite dish. Then, Jet whips up a late night street food staple beloved by the drunk patrons of Bangkok, Drunken Noodles.
Chicken gets a bad rap as boring or bland, but Chef Jet Tila's chicken recipes are savory, unctuous and sticky. He whips up two world-famous chicken dishes that prove just how delicious chicken can be, starting with mouthwatering Thai BBQ Chicken paired with Papaya Salad. Then, Jet moves on to what is considered Taiwan's national dish -- Three Cup Chicken.
