Shadowing Practice: what i eat in a week (home cooked meals) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So I'm going to get on the next one.
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This is the next one.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mm-hmm.
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I'm going to put some cornstarch.
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I'm gonna air fry this for about 20 minutes.
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I'm also gonna cook up some bok choy.
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I'm gonna make a garlic sesame sauce for the tofu.
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A little oil.
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minced garlic, some soy sauce.
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I'm gonna use agave.
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You can use honey, sugar.
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I'm gonna make a little slurry to thicken up the sauce.
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I'm gonna do a tablespoon of cornstarch, two tablespoons of water.
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I'm gonna take my tofu.
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for lunch i made this garlic sesame tofu also made some bok choy on the side lots of sriracha
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Seaweed rice and tofu
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I freaking love tofu.
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Sometimes as a snack, I'll just eat tofu with some ponzu sauce.
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Like, I love tofu that much.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Rice tofu.
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Eating it with seaweed makes it taste so much better.
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For the sauce, I'm gonna do 2 tablespoons of gochujang 4 tablespoons of gochugaru Soy sauce Some rice vinegar
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You can use sugar, but I'm going to use agave And some minced garlic
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If you don't really like the smell of chicken, you could parboil the chicken or also soak it in some milk But I'm too lazy, so I'm going to skip those steps
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I'm gonna add in all my veggies.
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Onions, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
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I'm gonna let this simmer for about 30 minutes.
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I'm also gonna boil some glass noodles.
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we're gonna add in our noodles gotta let the glass noodles absorb all the sauce for dinner,
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I made dakdori-tang this is one of my favorite Korean dishes I make this like once a week let's try
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I like to use sweet potatoes rather than regular potatoes just
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because I like sweet potatoes better.
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do you guys like the cartilage of chicken?
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cause i really do, but matt doesn't like cartilage you want rice?
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no Mmmmm.
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I'm gonna use coleslaw.
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Marco and Rosie love lettuce.
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Here you take this one.
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Also gonna add some cilantro.
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I'm gonna add my chicken in.
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I was gonna make my own peanut sauce, but I realized I have this at home.
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This is the sauce I use when I eat hot pot.
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Take a tortilla.
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For lunch today, I made Thai chicken wraps.
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this takes like less than 10 minutes to make but it's so good
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okay i feel like they're scared of this spray so i just gotta bring it out and they run away
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I actually don't understand how my
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cats are hungry every minute of the day.
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My parents used to own a deli and my mom would make the best Thai chicken wraps.
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Like something about the sauce she made, so good.
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It's important to use really fermented kimchi.
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Make sure to add all the kimchi juice in.
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I'm going to put in enough water to cover everything.
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this is optional but i like to add in some plum syrup
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and some soybean paste to get rid of some of the
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pork smell i'm gonna do like half a tablespoon of soybean
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paste around the tablespoon of plum syrup i'm gonna let this
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simmer for about 40 minutes to an hour it's been about
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30 minutes i'm gonna add in a little more water i'm also gonna add in some tofu
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because i have some tofu that I want to use on wow
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for dinner I made samgyubsal kimchi jjim this is literally one
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of the easiest things you can make it's practically two ingredients or four I guess Is it tender?
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Yes, it's really good.
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Oh my god.
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The meat is so tender.
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I wish you like kimchi.
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Matt doesn't like kimchi.
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It's crazy.
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Like how are you Korean and you're gonna eat kimchi?
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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I can taste it?
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Mm-hmm I have to watch X-Men tonight We're watching all the movies and series
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that you have to watch before Avengers comes out There's like 68 in total I went to marvelwatchlist.com
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and it tells you what to watch I'm gonna make this for Friends XM oh really oh good boy
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last bite last bite do this one do this one
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I'm gonna
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pickle these cucumbers.
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I'm gonna do some vinegar, a little bit of sugar, and some salt.
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And I'm going to let this sit for about 30 minutes.
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For the sauce, two tablespoons of gochujang, three tablespoons of sugar.
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We're going to do some sesame oil.
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I got the sesame oil sent from Suki.
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This might actually be the best sesame oil I've ever tasted.
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Three tablespoons of this.
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Some vinegar.
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a few tablespoons of soy sauce some minced garlic some gochikaru maybe like two sesame seeds
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and this is a very unexpected ingredient but i heard
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if you add ketchup into your sauce it adds some tanginess i'm gonna do like a tablespoon Oh, oh.
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Okay.
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I'm gonna squeeze out all the liquid.
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I'm gonna add in the pickle juice into the sauce.
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Just do all of it.
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Mmm!
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Boy, that's really good.
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Add our pickled cucumbers Guys,
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watch what happens when I crack this egg She loves eggs Okay For lunch,
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I made bibing gukzu I always crave bibing gukzu During the summertime I swear I could eat this every single day Mmm
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Oh my god Egg
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Mmmmm.
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This is really good.
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I think I'm gonna always start adding ketchup from now on.
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Matt's making ramen because he doesn't like baby ngu kzu mmmm yours looks so good alright i'm gonna try this too
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is it yummy? uh huh is it good?
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Mmhmm Korean lemon always just hits different I used to eat ramen every single Saturday Or Sunday Really?
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I found a tradition we would go to church on Sundays
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And then right after we come back We would eat ramen Like literally every Sunday
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And then we would always watch running man too Cause running man comes out on Sundays
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And then I went vegetarian and then I never eat ramen.
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I also stopped eating eggs, but now eggs are my favorite food.
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I have eggs for breakfast every single morning.
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This is one of my favorite rices.
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I get this from Costco.
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Quinoa and brown rice with garlic.
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for dinner today i made salmon i also have rice
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and veggies i actually ate this all the time this is
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my go-to meal oh you smell the salmon salmon is pol's favorite thing in the entire world Mmm-mmm
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No!
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This rice is so good Squash or zucchini Do not touch it!
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Can you guys watch him while I get water? Were you good?
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Sir, compared to Marco and Rosé,
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he's really good when I'm eating, but when it comes to salmon, he goes insane.
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My favorite part, the salmon skin.
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Guys watch him one more time Were you good?
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No!
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Oh my god back away Oww
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oh my god what is this problem
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can mama just eat in peace for one day of my life oh my god also guys oh stop
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exactly why are you gagging oh my god what was i saying oh rosie turned one last week isn't
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that insane we found her when she was two months and she's already a year old dude
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I got this when I was in Japan.
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It's like an egg yolk soy sauce mixture that you add into your rice.
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Whoa!
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This furikake is also from Japan.
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for lunch today i'm having keran bab which is practically just rice
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and eggs i love eggs but like runny egg yolk kind of freaks me out i'm gonna add some sriracha
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i also have some leftover salmon and veggies from yesterday well it's pretty salty Thank you.
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I'm eating the quichita up here because there's nothing left.
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Mmm.
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Got the water done.
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Mmm.
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I'm also gonna add a little sesame oil.
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Mmm.
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Tastes way better with sesame oil.
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Seaweed, rice, salmon.
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Rest it, you're being good for once.
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They're so good.
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he's the worst because he's the male child
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last bite my shrimp is so frozen so while i make the sauce
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and everything i'm just gonna thaw this in some water i'm
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gonna make a lime crema sauce it's very simple the only thing is i thought i had mayo
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that it's expired
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so i'm gonna have to skip the mayo today about two
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scoops of sour cream a little bit of lime juice i'm gonna do a little bit of taco seasoning
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and some black pepper for the shrimp i'm gonna season it with some taco seasoning
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some garlic powder, some black pepper, and a little bit of salt.
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I'm going to heat up some tortillas.
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I'm going to go to the next one.
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I used to make shrimp tacos all the time because it's
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so simple to make but I haven't had it in a while A little more lime on top
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and then sauce And we have sriracha Mmmmm Mmmmm mmm
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this is actually really really good
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the last bite
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I know
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I shouldn't be eating iceberg lettuce right now, but it's okay.
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to make the sauce for the spring rolls two tablespoons of fish sauce
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with that much sugar i'm gonna do about five to six tablespoons of water
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I'm too lazy to mince my garlic so I'm just using pre-minced garlic.
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Some lemon juice.
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I like to add in a lot of Thai peppers because I love spicy.
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I'm going to season it with salt and pepper.
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For lunch, I'm having spring rolls.
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I had a lot of leftover veggies I wanted to use up, so I decided to make some spring rolls today.
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Take my rice paper, soak it in some water.
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Oh, and I cracked it.
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Hey.
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Kitties.
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Oh my god.
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bell pepper, red onions, cilantro, and lettuce.
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I'm not the best at rolling this up.
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Now it ripped!
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In this case, I like to double wrap it.
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Oh my God, this one ripped too.
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It's okay.
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Put some of my fish sauce on.
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I like to add a lot of chilies.
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And then sriracha.
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Mmm.
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Oh my god.
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The Thai peppers are so spicy.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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Mmm.
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my breath's gonna be crazy after this because i got onion garlic
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and fish sauce i can't talk to anyone after eating this let's add in one pepper
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Last bite.
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Oh my god.
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It's so good, but it's so spicy.
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I cannot eat anywhere.
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I'm going to add the ginger in to the bottom.
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Add the chicken on top.
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Add the ginger Let this simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes Chicken out Whoa whoa I have some leftover rice.
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Just gonna add in a little bit of chicken bouillon.
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Add in my green onions.
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I'm also gonna fry up some chicken skin.
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Stick it on top.
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This is the fried chicken skin.
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I'm just gonna cut it up on top.
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For dinner today, I made chicken porridge with chicken.
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Do you guys like porridge though?
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It's just like rice that's like boiled down.
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So it's like soft rice.
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It's like what you eat when you're like sick.
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Like the little crunchy flakes.
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The rice is really good.
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That's fire.
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I like that.
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I say 8.4 out of 10.
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About the time.
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Yeah, that's really good.
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I love to have this like after the gym.
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I'd be home and just have this.
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Usually like Koreans, yeah, we eat porridge when we're sick.
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Oh really?
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Yeah.
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Wow, does it have any like good properties or what?
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Yeah, I guess so.
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It's just like easy to digest too.
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It's warm.
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That's true.
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That is true.
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All right, bro.
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Are you gonna share some of that?
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It's so good.
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It's gonna take the whole plate.
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Delicious.
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Fire.
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it's like perfectly seasoned it's like perfectly seasoned it's like perfectly seasoned
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Why This Video Is Great for English Speaking Practice
This "what I eat in a week" video is perfect for IELTS speaking practice and everyday conversation skills. The casual, conversational tone mirrors real-life speech—filled with short phrases, pauses, and natural transitions like "Mmm" or "I'm gonna." It’s relatable, focusing on cooking and daily routines, which are common topics in language tests and daily interactions. The mix of simple and specific vocabulary (e.g., "air fry," "slurry," "gochujang") helps learners build practical word banks, while the step-by-step explanations improve descriptive speaking abilities. Plus, the informal style makes it ideal for shadowspeak (repeating aloud to mimic rhythm and intonation).
Breaking Down Natural Speech Patterns
Let’s look at 3 key lines that sound authentic:
- "I'm gonna put some cornstarch. I'm gonna air fry this for about 20 minutes." The contraction "gonna" and repetition of "I'm gonna" are typical in casual speech. Native speakers often repeat structures for flow, which learners should mimic to avoid sounding robotic.
- "If you don't really like the smell of chicken, you could parboil the chicken or also soak it in some milk. But I'm too lazy, so I'm going to skip those steps." The contrast with "but" and the honest "I'm too lazy" make this sound natural. It shows how to connect ideas and add personal context, a skill crucial for English speaking practice.
- "This takes like less than 10 minutes to make but it's so good." The filler word "like" and the short "but" clause are common in informal settings. Using "like" appropriately (not overusing it) helps learners sound more conversational.
A Simple Shadow Speak Routine for This Video
Use this 3-step shadow speak loop to practice:
- Listen and repeat: Play a 5-second clip (e.g., "I'm gonna make a garlic sesame sauce for the tofu. A little oil. minced garlic, some soy sauce.") Pause, then repeat aloud, matching the speed and intonation. Focus on "gonna" and the pauses between short phrases.
- Record yourself: After 5 repeats, record your version. Compare it to the video—note if you rushed or missed contractions. This helps with fluency, a key IELTS criterion.
- Expand: Take a sentence like "For lunch today, I made Thai chicken wraps" and add details (e.g., "For lunch today, I made spicy Thai chicken wraps with coleslaw and cilantro"). This builds descriptive skills for longer answers.
Practicing with videos like this makes learning English fun and practical—you’ll master real-world speech while picking up cooking tips!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to own · used to eat · used to make |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | it's been · I've ever tasted · haven't had |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the easiest · the worst |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start adding · stopped eating |
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.