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Everybody knows that the judges on Chopped have some serious knowledge (and opinions) when it comes to food.
And rightfully so, since most of them are actual chefs with years of restaurant experience.
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And only uses white onions to garnish his tacos for a more mild flavor (because yellow onions are "too aggressive").
This will give you that sharp onion flavor without being harsh or overwhelming. Check out even more of his tips for making perfect tacos here.
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And doesn't season his burger meat before cooking it to prevent it from drying out.
Instead, season the meat during and after cooking. He also strongly discourages adding any mix-ins to the beef (like bacon) because, "those are for meatballs." Check out even more of his burger cooking tips here.
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And he deep-fries his fried chicken twice to make it extra crispy.
He fries it for seven minutes, lets it rest, then fries it once more to get it nice and crispy. Get the recipe here.
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And (contrary to popular belief) says that if pasta water "tastes like the ocean, then it’s too salty."
This is especially true if you plan to use the water in your sauce (like the tomato sauce above). Check out even more of his pasta cooking tips here.
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Let's get cooking!
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