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  1. About Us
  2. Kenji López-Alt

Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt writes a column for The New York Times on food and science, and he develops recipes and appears in videos for NYT Cooking. He is also the creator and host of Kenji’s Cooking Show on YouTube.

Recipes by Kenji López-Alt

70 recipes

  • Diner Burgers

    Diner Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    76 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    76

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thick Backyard Burgers

    Thick Backyard Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    28 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    28

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smash Burgers

    Smash Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    158 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    158

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Macaroni and Peas

    Macaroni and Peas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    519

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    439

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    238

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    250

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    62

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    310

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    290

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dry-Brined Salmon

    Dry-Brined Salmon

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    835 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    835

    15 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    185 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    185

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    450

    About 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    93 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    93

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza Dough

    Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza Dough

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    547

    30 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ and up to 5 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza With Sausage and Giardiniera

    Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza With Sausage and Giardiniera

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    554

    35 minutes, plus at least 3 1/2 hours for the dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup

    One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    915

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1577 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,577

    5 minutes, plus optional resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy

    Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,423

    About 2 hours, plus overnight dry-brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Soup)

    Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    964 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    964

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    10434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10,434

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    229 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    229

    50 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    688 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    688

    25 minutes, plus time for grill to heat

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1940 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,940

    15 to 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    677 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    677

    20 minutes, plus time for heating grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallots

    Fried Shallots

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    152

    20 minutes

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  • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    443

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Watermelon Salad With Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce

    Watermelon Salad With Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    481

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    162

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,358

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

    Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    289 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    289

    About 3½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Onion-Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley and Greens

    French Onion-Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley and Greens

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    412 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    412

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    7541 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7,541

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Pizza

    Grilled Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    349

    45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin but Juicy Chargrilled Burgers

    Thin but Juicy Chargrilled Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    776

    15 minutes, plus heating the grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Harissa-Parmesan Butter

    Grilled Oysters With Harissa-Parmesan Butter

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    87

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter

    Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    120

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze

    Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    151 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    151

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    278

    4 hours, plus 13 hours’ to 3 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Updated No-Knead Bread

    Updated No-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,519

    1 hour, plus 14 to 20 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Bread

    Low-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    739 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    739

    4 hours, plus 13 hours’ to 3 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schnitzel

    Schnitzel

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    861 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    861

    30 minutes, plus overnight drying

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    711 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    711

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    823 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    823

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot and Numbing Stir-Fried New Potatoes

    Hot and Numbing Stir-Fried New Potatoes

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    664

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ropa Vieja

    Ropa Vieja

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,431

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette

    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,536

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Marinated Chickpeas

    Marinated Chickpeas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    813

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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