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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

67 recipes

  • Smoky Lo Mein With Shiitake and Vegetables

    Smoky Lo Mein With Shiitake and Vegetables

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,423

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Standard Masa for Empanadas

    Standard Masa for Empanadas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    244

    30 minutes

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  • Colombian Beef and Potato Empanadas

    Colombian Beef and Potato Empanadas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    688

    1 hour, plus cooling

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  • Ají (Colombian-Style Fresh Salsa)

    Ají (Colombian-Style Fresh Salsa)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    205

    15 minutes

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  • Popcorn Masa for Empanadas

    Popcorn Masa for Empanadas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    182

    About 1 1/2 hours, plus soaking and resting

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  • Sichuan Chile Oil

    Sichuan Chile Oil

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    257

    15 minutes, plus overnight resting for best flavor

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sichuan Chile Crisp Sundae With Peanut Streusel

    Sichuan Chile Crisp Sundae With Peanut Streusel

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    277

    45 minutes

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  • Slow-Roasted Beef

    Slow-Roasted Beef

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    616

    3 hours, plus 1 to 2 days’ chilling

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  • Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise

    Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    494

    40 minutes 

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  • Vegan Cheeseburgers

    Vegan Cheeseburgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    491

    15 minutes

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    easy
  • Vegan Chili

    Vegan Chili

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1845 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,845

    1 hour

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  • Moo Shu Mushrooms

    Moo Shu Mushrooms

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    780

    45 minutes

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  • Mandarin Pancakes

    Mandarin Pancakes

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    238

    30 minutes, plus resting

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  • Flaky Folded Biscuits

    Flaky Folded Biscuits

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    581

    45 minutes, plus freezing

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  • Extra-Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Potatoes

    Extra-Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Potatoes

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    4484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,484

    About 1 hour

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  • Mayo-Marinated Chicken With Chimichurri

    Mayo-Marinated Chicken With Chimichurri

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    4023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,023

    About 10 minutes, plus marinating if desired

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chimichurri

    Chimichurri

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,914

    35 minutes

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  • Perfect Boiled Eggs

    Perfect Boiled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    3081 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,081

    About 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin

    Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin

    Emily Weinstein, J. Kenji López-Alt

    9012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,012

    About 2 hours

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