Cooking with Roy Choi

Roy Choi shares his unique cooking philosophy, emphasizing intuition and sensory experience over precise measurements. He discusses the cultural impact of his Kogi taco and outlines the MasterClass content, including making sauces and using whole vegetables. Choi also reflects on his Korean-American upbringing in Los Angeles and the importance of instinctive cooking.

What does Roy Choi emphasize as the key to cooking?

• Using senses and intuition

• Following recipes strictly

• Cooking with expensive ingredients

• Using precise measurements

What is Roy Choi's cultural background?

• Vietnamese-American

• Japanese-American

• Korean-American

• Chinese-American

What unexpected impact did Roy Choi's food truck have?

• It only served traditional Korean food

• It failed to attract customers

• It was banned by the city

• It started a food revolution

Which of the following is NOT one of the dishes Roy Choi plans to teach?

• Pasta

• Carnitas

• Kimchi

• Kimchi tuna melt

What does Roy Choi suggest about using vegetables in cooking?

• Use only the leaves

• Only use organic vegetables

• Discard the stems

• Use the whole vegetable

What was a common weekend activity for Roy Choi's family?

• Shopping at the mall

• Going to the park with kalbi and short rib

• Going to the movies

• Visiting museums

What does Roy Choi say about the weekends for immigrant families?

• They were a time for family gatherings

• They were for studying

• They were spent working

• They were for traveling

What does Roy Choi believe is the essence of cooking?

• Instinct and feel

• Learning recipes

• Using the latest gadgets

• Following trends

What lasting impact does Roy Choi hope to have on his students?

• They will remember his recipes

• They will become professional chefs

• They will learn to cook instinctively

• They will open their own restaurants

What is Roy Choi's approach to teaching cooking?

• Focusing on exact measurements

• Teaching through instinct and feel

• Providing detailed recipes

• Using only traditional methods