Shadowing Practice: 20 Minute Recipes With Gordon Ramsay - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Keeping it simple in the kitchen doesn't mean you can't have amazing food that not only looks incredible,
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Keeping it simple in the kitchen doesn't mean you can't have amazing food that not only looks incredible,
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but tastes fantastic too.
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My first recipe is so easy,
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it removes the stress from cooking,
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and it's a pleasure to make.
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Chili beef lettuce wraps.
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Cooking should never be a chore.
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The more you cook, the more confident you become.
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That way, you actually start to enjoy it.
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And that's the key to good cooking.
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Have a bit of fun along the way.
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This is minced beef and minced pork.
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The pork needs to sit in there,
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otherwise the beef's going to dry out.
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It's really important to season the mince before you cook it.
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Pan, nice and hot.
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Touch of all of all.
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Mince in.
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Break it up like that really helps to sort of separate it
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so you can fry it off with a lot of colour.
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With your spoon, just goes through.
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and start breaking that up.
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The most important thing to remember is mince is made up of cheap cuts,
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brisket, belly, short rib, so it needs help.
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And frying off the mince for colour is so important.
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If this pan wasn't hot,
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your mince is going to boil.
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There's a horrible grey colour on there,
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and there's no flavour on your mince.
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Taste a little bit.
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Mmm.
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Tastes delicious.
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It's seasoned beautifully.
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See how crispy it's going.
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Take it much further than you've ever taken mince before.
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Nice and crispy.
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Smells incredible.
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And draining it is crucial.
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It keeps the mince nice and crispy,
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and you get rid of that excess fat.
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That's lovely.
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Now, just wipe out the pan, then wash it.
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Low gas.
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Now we're gonna add texture to the mince.
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Finely chopped chilli.
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ginger, garlic, and spring onions.
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Spring onions give the sort of mince a really nice freshness because it just gives that crunch.
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Nice and thinly.
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Now, I'm gonna fry off the chilies,
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the ginger, and the garlic first.
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Sesame seed oil.
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Teaspoon only.
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In.
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Garlic, chili, ginger, in.
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Fry that off nicely.
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The sesame seed oil just lifts up the whole flavor.
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Touch of brown sugar.
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That starts to really caramelise the chilli,
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the garlic and the ginger.
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Mince in.
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Now, my fish sauce.
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That gives it the saltiness.
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You can see now why it's so important to get that mince really crispy,
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because nothing's going soggy.
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It's staying really crispy.
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Fresh lime.
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That makes the mince fragrant.
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And then lime juice.
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Roll it.
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Squeeze that in there.
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Incredible.
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I've got the salty, I've got the heat,
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I've got the sweetness, now I've got the acidicness as well.
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And then finally, my spring onion's in.
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Right at the last minute,
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so I've got crunch in there as well.
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Smells amazing.
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Literally cooked and minced now with sort of 30 seconds to go.
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Gas off and take it out.
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It looks incredible.
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Smells so vital.
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To go with the chilli beef,
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I'm making a simple sweet and spicy dipping sauce,
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so everyone can dress the crispy mint to their own taste.
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Dipping sauce.
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A teaspoon of the brown sugar.
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Soy sauce.
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Gives it that nice sort of dark, rich colour.
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Sesame seed oil.
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A tablespoon.
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And just top that up with a tablespoon of olive oil.
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That stops the sesame seed oil becoming too rich.
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A teaspoon of fish sauce and then a touch of chilli.
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We'll leave the seeds in again.
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I want the heat in that sauce.
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So impressive.
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An amazing show-off centrepiece.
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Lime juice in the coriander.
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Chop it through once.
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Give that little mix-up.
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Just check the seasoning.
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Mmm, that's lovely.
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That's enriched.
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Now the lettuce.
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I'm going to use baby gem because it's really nice and durable and sort of quite strong.
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So you just sort of sit these nice trimmed lettuce leaves around.
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Now the exciting part to serve.
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Take your lettuce up, spoon in your mince,
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and then a little touch of dressing.
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Just a little drizzle.
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Nice.
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Nice.
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And that's the secret of having good,
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easy, relaxed food, is that you just help yourself.
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Food that looks and tastes a million bucks doesn't have to be complex.
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This dish is as fun to cook as it is to eat.
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First, get prepped.
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Chopped garlic, ginger and chilli,
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keeping the seeds for extra kick.
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Slice spring onions, chop spring greens and trim a head of broccoli.
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Then whisk two eggs.
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Prep done, stir fry on.
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Add a good glug of oil to a hot pan.
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Garlic, ginger, chilli.
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Next, the spring greens and broccoli.
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Add water to steam.
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Then cook rice.
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This dish is perfect for using leftover rice.
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Make a well.
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Add the eggs.
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Spring onions and a dash of fish sauce.
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Scramble, then mix.
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Season.
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Top with lime and spring onions.
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My fragrant fried rice, made simple with advanced prep,
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and ready in five minutes.
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This fantastic fast and simple pasta dish,
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made with everyday ingredients, just goes to prove you can eat good food whenever you want.
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Really important to put the water on first so you can just have it gently simmering away,
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ready for the pasta.
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While the water comes to the boil,
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start the sauce by slicing mushrooms.
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First off, fingers.
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One in front, two behind.
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Up and down.
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Then add olive oil to a hot frying pan.
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I want that nice color on the mushrooms.
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Off the heat, lift it in 10 seconds.
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And when you toss something,
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really important, you get all the ingredients at the end of the pan.
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Push down and pull back.
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That noise, that...
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That's all the water coming out of the mushrooms.
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Next, finely chop a fat clove of garlic.
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Then prepare your leeks.
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Just take your knife and go down through the centre,
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turn it over, and again into quarters.
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So you've got all that opening up.
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And then just rinse the top of that to get rid of any potential dirt or sand.
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It just breaks up into nice little quarters.
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Add all that leek into those mushrooms.
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Beautiful.
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And now the secret is to get rid of the water inside the leek.
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As it cooks down, all the water's gone,
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and you just let it out a really nice and intense flavour.
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The garlic's gone nice and crispy.
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Now, we're going to add a touch of chicken stock in there.
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Mmm.
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Beautiful.
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Lasagna sheets.
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Just going to drop the sheets into the water.
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Lasagna sheets are an unusual choice for a dish like this,
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but they work brilliantly, although any type of pasta you've got in the cupboard will do.
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And just twist that pan.
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That stops any pasta actually sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Chicken stock will reduce down by half,
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and it's almost deglased the bottom of the pan,
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and basically washed all that wonderful flavour off.
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Turn the gas down and add a couple of tablespoons of cream.
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This just enriches the dish.
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Bring it back up to the boil and let it simmer for three to four minutes.
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Now, the secret with the pasta is just taking it out a little early,
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so you've got that nice texture.
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Hold up the sheet and just nip it.
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You can feel your fingers in the centre.
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It's ready.
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Turn the sauce down and lay these beautiful sheets of lasagna into that sauce.
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Just going to turn the gas off now and let the pasta sit in there and absorb that amazing sauce.
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Finish with chopped fresh tarragon.
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It's a delicious herb that goes brilliantly well with mushrooms and leeks.
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Just let that sit, almost sort of infused.
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To serve, I'm making a quick bruschetta by toasting fresh ciapatta bread.
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Two nice slices, drizzle that in olive oil.
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Little bit of garlic.
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Just rub the bread.
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The crust as well.
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The crust is what really takes that garlic.
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Now, pan for the bread.
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Little touch of olive oil.
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As it starts to smoke, bread in.
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But look at the pasta now.
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It's been stained by that amazing sauce.
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To serve, I want a nice spoon of my mushrooms, leeks and cream.
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Then I'll take my pasta,
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just twist it, and let it sit on top.
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That tarragon has just lifted everything.
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Bread on.
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And that's the beauty about something so simple.
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They can be done in 20 minutes with everyday ingredients.
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A stunning pasta dish.
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Adding easy and versatile dishes like this to your repertoire is what cooking at home is all about.
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So you can always make great tasting food at the drop of a hat.
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It's brilliant to have a number of great recipes up your sleeve to rely on.
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And let's be honest, we've all got a tin of sweet corn somewhere,
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so I'm going to show you how to make the most amazing fritter.
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First off, the mixture.
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Take your flour, sieve.
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Really important to sieve the flour.
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That stops the mixture from having any lumps in there.
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Just before you get to the end,
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I want to put half a teaspoon of baking powder.
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The baking powder gives the mixture some lift in and just sieve that through.
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a bunch of salt and pepper.
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Next, an egg.
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About four tablespoons of milk.
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Give that a little whisk.
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Now, just put a little drizzle of olive oil in there.
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That helps to relax the mixture.
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Whisk that in.
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Make sure we've got rid of all those lumps.
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So, look, I want a nice,
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smooth, almost like a cake mixture.
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OK.
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Next, take the seeds out of a chilli to lower the heat.
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Roll the chilli, just to give it a really good shake.
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Tap them out, slice in half,
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into quarter, and each quarter in half, and chop through.
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It's a really nice, quick way of slicing a chilli.
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Into the mixture.
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Spring onion.
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Take off that outside layer of the spring onion, Top and tail.
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Slice at an angle.
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So I've got a bit of texture running through the mixture.
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Want that nice crunch in.
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Coriander.
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Just slice through.
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Nice and gently.
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Get that in there.
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Next to the sweet corn.
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Now, drain it from the tin.
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And just pat it dry so it doesn't make the mixture too wet.
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Give that a nice mix.
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You can see now I've got two-thirds ingredients and one-third of the mixture to bind together.
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That's the secret of a good fritter, so you're.. you're biting into excitement,
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not sort of dough.
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Pan on.
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Olive all in.
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Nice and hot.
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Get a nice big dessert spoon.
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There's one nice portion.
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In.
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Space the fritters evenly around the pan in a clockwise direction,
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so you always know which one to turn first.
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Just with the back of your spoon,
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sort of spread them out a little bit.
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Okay.
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Palette knife.
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Just check.
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You're happy with the colour and turn over.
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Beautiful.
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Now for the chilli yoghurt dressing.
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Deseed and finely chop a red chilli and add to a pot of natural yoghurt.
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And then some fresh lime.
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Finish with chopped coriander.
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Cuyander in.
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Give that a nice mix up.
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That chilli just lifts it.
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The lime gives it that nice tanginess.
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The fritters, they smell amazing.
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And with the sauce, it tastes fantastic.
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That is such a delicious recipe,
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using a tin of sweetcore from your cupboard.
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Amazing.
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Context & Background
In this engaging video, renowned chef Gordon Ramsay demonstrates that cooking can be both enjoyable and straightforward. With a focus on the simplicity of culinary techniques, he presents a recipe for chili beef lettuce wraps that not only emphasizes the delicious outcome but also enhances the cooking experience. Ramsay highlights the importance of confidence in the kitchen, encouraging viewers to see cooking as a pleasurable activity rather than a chore. This context is vital for English learners, as it combines culinary vocabulary with practical advice, allowing them to absorb language in a context that is both entertaining and educational.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Cooking should never be a chore.” - This phrase reflects the attitude towards cooking as a joyful activity.
- “The more you cook, the more confident you become.” - A motivational reminder that practice leads to mastery.
- “It’s really important to season the mince before you cook it.” - A crucial cooking tip that can be used metaphorically in language learning as well.
- “Pan, nice and hot.” - Understanding the importance of heat in cooking translates well to the concept of readiness in learning.
- “Smells incredible.” - A descriptive phrase perfect for enhancing vocabulary related to food and sensory experiences.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Shadowing the speech of experts like Gordon Ramsay is a fantastic method to improve your English fluency and pronunciation. Here’s a structured approach to tackling the challenges presented in this video:
- Watch and Listen: Start by watching the video without pausing. Pay attention to Ramsay's intonation and rhythm.
- Identify Key Sections: Break down the video into short segments, such as when he introduces the recipe or explains specific techniques.
- Repeat Aloud: Use a shadowing app or a shadow speech technique to mimic Ramsay as closely as possible. Focus on his pronunciation and emotional emphasis.
- Practice Vocabulary: Write down the culinary terms he uses (like "mince," "fry," or "season") and practice them in sentences related to your own cooking experiences.
- Record Yourself: Use your phone or a computer to record your shadowing sessions. Compare your pronunciation with Ramsay’s to identify areas for improvement.
By incorporating this step-by-step guide into your routine, you’ll not only enhance your English language skills but also gain valuable culinary knowledge. Engage actively with the material to make the most of your shadowing practice. For an engaging way to learn English with YouTube, consider exploring various cooking channels to further immerse yourself in the language.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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