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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

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

    139

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thick Backyard Burgers

    Thick Backyard Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    95

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smash Burgers

    Smash Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    763

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Macaroni and Peas

    Macaroni and Peas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    749

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    469

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    268

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    280

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    63

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    370

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    327

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dry-Brined Salmon

    Dry-Brined Salmon

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    881

    15 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    199

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    551

    About 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    105

    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

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

    625

    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

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

    625

    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

    1010 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,010

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1659 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,659

    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

    2532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,532

    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

    1340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,340

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    10988 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10,988

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    249

    50 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    704

    25 minutes, plus time for grill to heat

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,050

    15 to 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    697

    20 minutes, plus time for heating grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    538

    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

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

    520

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallots

    Fried Shallots

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    189

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    170

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1474 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,474

    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

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

    301

    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

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

    428

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    8258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8,258

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Pizza

    Grilled Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    355

    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

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

    808

    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

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

    93

    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

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

    142

    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

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

    157

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    297

    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

    2583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,583

    1 hour, plus 14 to 20 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Bread

    Low-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    771

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schnitzel

    Schnitzel

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    952

    30 minutes, plus overnight drying

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    744

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    840

    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

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

    709

    40 minutes

    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

    1614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,614

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ropa Vieja

    Ropa Vieja

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,518

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette That’s Good on Anything

    Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette That’s Good on Anything

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    3471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,471

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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