Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers | Kenji's Cooking Show 

I don't think I can adequately express how much I like that actual food preparation starts within 15 seconds of hitting play, instead of one to three minutes of a man standing in front of a camera talking.

I didn't know until now that I've been waiting my whole life for shabu cam

I recently had a heart attack and have to modify my diet. I'm a butter beef deep fry loving kinda girl but unfortunately can no longer eat that way. Today I made these burgers out of desperation. The last attempt at veggie burgers resulted in a mushy mess but this recipe...chefs kiss. So easy to make. I did pinto and chic pea beans as I didn't have black. These are amazing. The texture is unbelievable. The flavor is neutral so you can adjust any flavorings you prefer... Yall... These are amazing.

the amount of knowledge kenji drops during his videos about random things like the lye in soap or the simulation, impressive and so helpful

Creating a computer simulator to optimize your onion dicing is exactly the kind of devotion to food which made me sub to this channel. Absolutely breathtaking. Bravo Kenji.

In addition to counting the beans to limit fartiness, it's also essential to crumble the cotija by hand into the burgers. Don't use a knife; you definitely don't want to cut the cheese.

I like this guy’s style - no idle talk, he’s all about what he’s doing and he’s a veritable cooking encyclopedia, full of suggestions and helpful hints. The camera is on what he’s doing, not him. Other YT cooks would do well to take lessons from him.

It’s called choices and it’s a good thing that there are people to accommodate a variety of people with different needs and cooking skills.

It’s crazy how efficient you are in the kitchen. Especially considering you’re focusing on filming and on top of commentary. You’re one of a kind.

"we created a computer simulation of cutting an onion". LOL, kings stay kings.

As an omnivore, I can confirm that this recipe makes for a really awesome black bean burger. I don’t eat meat on Fridays during lent, so I made this mixture on a Thursday night to have the next day. I found myself enjoying it so much that I kept making them for myself throughout the following week even when I could eat meat. If I’m being honest, for me, a meal without meat is kind of unsatisfying. These things are a definite exception to that. Give them a try

I just made some of these today. Almost the same ingredients. I actually did 1/2 lentils, walnuts instead of cashews and I added a 1/4 cup of ground flax. Nice nutty flavor and almost creates a meat fat quality in the patty. Anyway, lots of variations. I pan fried covered, flipped, added cheese, covered and done. Char them a little. Awesome, awesome! Peace. Enjoyed your video!

That technique to dry the beans before making the patties is so simple but so genius

My favorite part is when he tells us his daughter’s 3 favorites dinosaurs. Super heart warming content right there ❤️

Seeing cans in the sink with the lids up, like when Kenji rinsed the black bean cans, always makes me cringe because I once cut my hand really badly doing that. Now, I always make sure to push the lids down into the can. I highly recommend this simple practice in hopes that it saves someone some pain.

I made these burgers for my family and they loved them. We are on a vegan path, so I substituted the eggs for flaxseed and egg replacer, and they can out great. I also used the bag of dried black beans we had on hand and cooked them a day ahead. Thanks again for sharing this recipe.

Kenji has so much wholesome dad energy in this video - the dinosaur references, the 240 joke, “guys gals and nonbinary pals”.... 🥺🥺🥺 we appreciate you

I've been making these for years, ever since I saw your recipe on Serious Eats. They are outstanding! Being a vegetarian, they're perfect but my meat-eating friends like them too. So happy you included them here, thanks Kenji!

I cannot express just how appreciative I am of your work and the fact that you share it with us for free. Thank you so much for your expertise, generosity and kindness.

Me: oh a nice black bean burger recipe from Kenji Kenji: so my buddy coded a 3d mathematical model of an onion

This dude talking about the golden ratio for cutting an onion is one of the best things on youtube.

An alteration I made to these that I really enjoy is to add some grated low moisture mozzarella into to the burger. You don't need a lot, and it adds this really good chew to the burgers, helps a lot in emulating that meaty feeling that is sometimes missing from bean burgers.

I really appreciate that you talk about how long things will last in the fridge! Thanks for this.

14:01 Love how the beans leave a beautiful print on the sheet pan.

Nobody : J.Kenji: I made a simulation on how to get the most evenly cut onions through a certain method with my mathematician friend. Also J. Kenji: But I dont cut it that way cuz I dont care. Absolute monster sir.

Man, I always gain such incidental knowledge from these videos. Tuned in for a recipe and found out how to season a pan and why you always pulse in a food processor. Also, how is this guy so intelligent yet he isn't like most pretentious cooks--he doesn't mind if you use minced garlic in a jar! Stay wholesome, Kenji.

I absolutely love your efficiency and cleanliness.

I always find my way back to this video. This is one of your most fun and most informational videos in my opinion! So many tips and facts from cutting onions, pre-minced garlic, cast iron seasoning, chipotle mayo, grill tips, I love it! I'm finally trying this recipe tonight.

Omg he actually strapped the camera on Shabu, this is the highlight of my day 😂

I never would have thought of drying out the beans first, but this makes so much sense. I’m so glad I watched this, I can’t wait to try it!

Really informative! I like all the bonus footage of your knife skills, cleaning as you go, working in a small space, and cast iron info.

I made this excellent recipe 2 days ago. Yes, the video is lengthy but so is the prep. One thing that @JKenjiLopezAlt does, consistently, is go into a lot of detail in his blogs and videos to assist the reader/home cook in achieving the same opportunity for success that he has. I felt that the prep was very time consuming but, in the end, well worth the effort. I weighed each portion at 3 ounces each and ended up with 9 patties plus a skinny mini 1 ounce patty which made a nice addition to a breakfast sandwich the next morning. I left out the feta cheese because I didn’t have any here and, probably wouldn’t have added it anyway due to its high fat content. Used 1 little 7 oz. can of diced mild green chilies instead of a poblano because that’s what was in the pantry. My burgers weren’t dry and the texture was perfect. Since I only cook for one, flash froze most of them after cooling, for planned ahead meals.

Kenji, I made these today for the family. The damn best black bean burgers I have EVER HAD. Hands down. Thank you!

did i just see this right? i started to watch again this show... SHABU GOT A POV now? NICE.

“Even a T-Rex will like this burger” is the cutest thing I heard from Kenji.🥰

Kenji makes cooking look fun. Love the tips and all of the info he throws out there. His unpretentious approach is a breath of fresh air as he encourages his viewers to feel free to alter recipes and adjust them to your liking. A sense of humor to boot 👍🏼

i love this show. not even for the recipes, but all those random pieces of knowledge kenji drops between cooking and chopping. pure gold. btw: his book 'the food lab' is worth every penny.

As a mathematician, I have to recognize that a lot of the comments which marvel at the legend status of Kenji making a model with his mathematician friend don't realize that this is the type of thing that mathematicians LOVE. The fact that he doesn't even do it only makes it even better to me: application of mathematical discovery is unnecessary to make a discover significant. That said, Kenji is a legend and I'm excited to hear about all the superfluous scientific and mathematical models he's cooked up in his next dish.

You are truly a man of craft and culinary charisma. Im usually drunk when I watch your videos and I question why i dont frequent your tutorials when Im sober on any given day lol

I achieved a similar bean texture by pressure cooking dried black beans in my instant pot on high for 22 mins. They are cooked, but much more firm than a soggy bean. Give it a shot and see! I also like this method because you can put in a clove or 2 of garlic and really infuse that flavor into the beans

It cracks me up that Jamon always sniff tests Kenji's cooking before he decides whether he's going to eat it or not. Tough critic.

I’m only four minutes and I can honestly say, this is the first time I’ve cried (tears of laughter and nerdy joy) while watching someone else cut an onion in a RU-vid video. I freakin’ loved that discussion on the mathematical modeling of cutting an onion!

Love that you are actually grilling it as many times veg burgers fall apart on the grill. It's awesome to find a recipe that you can use on the grill.

This man is a true chef and as a same time explains so well

OMFG i swear just yesterday I realized I had 9 cans of black beans in my pantry, and I was thinking WHAT THE HELL AM I GONNA DO WITH ALL THESE BLACK BEANS?! Kenji to the rescue! 🦸‍♂️

He's soooooo clean when he cooks. Love it !!!

I just finished cooking and cleaning the whole mess I did making these burgers. Man, I don’t remember the last time I tried something so delicious. You were right. “So good”. It is so damn good man and thank you so much. I follow every step of this video and I can definitely recommend this to everyone specially the ones having a hard time trying to go vegetarian or stop eating meat. I hope you make a playlist for only vegetarian recipes !

These are the kinds of videos that make one a better cook. Lots of videos teach you how to make a dish, but few teach you how to cook beyond that dish. Thank you! ~ Lisa

I always get so excited at the end when you feed your pups, and I hope you never stop doing that at the end of every video. The twist at the end of this one made me grin. I cannot wait to make this!

I totally agree with Kenji that these are really awesome black bean burgers. I've been making them ever since the recipe was posted on Serious Eats and I would actually take one of these over a standard meat hamburger. The chipotle mayo is a must have too IMHO.

Thanks for the recipe. My buddy Rex loved it. I never thought he would branch out of eating other dinosaurs. I’m so proud of him.

Instant thumbs up for humming “Pure Imagination”.

Shabu-cam is a great innovation! Thank you for that, Chef.

Kenji, I've been watching your vids this past few months, almost every day. Not made any comments yet so just to say I've made loads of your recipes, gotten loads of cooking tips and.. you're great. Thank you.

As others have stated, I really love that your 'filler' commentary between tasks are just excellent and relevant nuggets of cooking knowledge! Makes for fully saturated content that's super engaging!

These were amazing. Kenji stays winning

Kenji, thank you so much for all of the time and energy you put into these videos! I learn so much from them - you are an incredible teacher!

Love these at home videos, Kenji! Thank you for making them.

Love this format! So cool to see your real-time cooking process rather than seeing a recipe perfectly edited together.

This was really delicious! I didn't even have a food processor and the blender was nearly (but not quite) useless. The investment was made the very next day, so I will definitely be making these again. Thanks Kenji. 😁

Thank you, Kenzie! My onion slicing skills are nil. You warmed the cockles of my heart when you said you really didn’t care if your onions were precisely diced!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

21:33 He starts humming Pure Imagination. God I love this channel.

Last year, I gave up eating meat from four-legged animals. The only thing I missed was a burger...until I made Kenji's black bean burger for my wife and me. Both of us were shocked how good this burger was...just amazing. On a scale of 1-10, we gave it a 15. The flavor and texture is great and it's very easy to make. I should note that I have enjoyed a number of Kenji's recipes. It's a small world since I attended several immunology conferences at which is father also participated.

Such brilliant tips and thorough explanations as to why things are done a certain way. Really helps. Thank you 🙏 😊

I feel like that bean joke has gone way too underappreciated. Well done.

Kenji these videos are absolutely amazing. Almost everything is in real time, you get a recipe out of it, entertaining stories, and endless cooking tips based on science and experience. Incredible. Thank you so much! Edit: typo

Made this last night and it was the BEST! Thank you for sharing ❤️

Love that the ingredients are easily available. Also after a lifetime of eating Italian, Irish and basic American food, time for Asian based meals. Thanks Kenji. You're a joy to watch!

Shabu with the POV cam was way too adorable. PLEASE MORE

This is a staple in my arsenal. Thanks for everything you do Kenji!

I’m so glad I found your channel, definitely gonna be watching more of your recipe videos.

Kenji is the nerdiest yet most practical chef there is. I love it!

I can attest to the greatness of this recipe. My carnivore family has been devouring these for years. Thanks, Kenji.

Watched this video when it first came out and just got around to making this recipe... it is absolutely amazing.

Looks so good, and I am looking forward to trying it. Thanks for the tip of drying the beans in the oven.

Delicious burger recipe! Thanks for taking the time to create it!

Kenji: Lets go outside now, ok? Me: Ok :)

Just made these with my fiancée and they’re the best black bean burgers either of us have had. We substituted feta for goat cheese because she mixed up what we had in the fridge but they still turned out great! Slight warning, the amount we had only produced 5 patties big enough for our buns/preference but there’s plenty of variables that could have altered that. All that said, thanks for the recipe Kenji!

I love how you explain everything!

I love how you explained the processes in great detail. Sk glad I found this channel.

I love how you said don't use pre chopped garlic, "unless you like the flavor, then don't let me stop you from using it". I think that's really important when it comes to cooking. Not letting people, including famous chefs, tell you what you should and shouldn't like. I hear a lot of chefs on youtube say "Never use x food because it's not fresh", or "Never add X because it is disgusting". But if you like the taste of it, then add it or use it instead. You like spray cheese on your mac n cheese instead of using a block of cheese? Then use spray cheese! You like canned sardines instead of fresh sardines? Use the canned ones!

Oh yeah, this is a staple in my home. Make up a big batch (lots of peppers and cotija), portion and freeze.

I bet your wife is really proud of you. It seems like you provide very well for her and your children. You also seem like a wonderful father.

Wow!! These burgers look so amazing!! I love your take in this black bean burger 🍔 Looks so delicious!! Thank you

i always use the fibonacci circle when cutting vegetables

Me and the boys at 2 am looking for burgerbeans

You are the most prepared and organized youtube cook I have ever seen.

Your awesome ! You make someone feel comfortable like their in your kitchen.. And you teach patiently. Thank you! 😊

I made these and used the King Arthur Flour recipe for the buns... so good! I’ll definitely be adding this recipe to my rotation. Though I might want to find a substitute for the cashews - cashews are pretty expensive where I live.

Watched this with my fiancée and she’s very keen to try this. Thank you for posting so often Kenji, we truly appreciate it!

I’ve tried numerous black beans burgers and can honestly say that I never really enjoyed any of them, but your recipe of black beans burger is the best I’ve seen. It’s the bomb. I haven’t tried yet, but I just know that I will absolutely enjoy it. Me being a vegetarian... this will definitely be on my list of a healthy burger. Thank you Kenji, for sharing your recipe.

I love the way you explain what you're doing and why! 🥰🤗💖💓

Shabu Cam needs to be a regular occurrence on this show.

Imagine getting stoned with this guy and he goes and makes some snacks.

I enjoyed watching this video just for the cool kitchen gadgets. And the even cooler cutting of the onion 🤩

I really admire the intelligent thoughts as you cook Kenji. Great stuff.

Looks amazing, going to try this over the weekend. I've been watching and trying so many of Kenji's recipes that I feel like I'm doing an apprenticeship at his restaurant.

Can confirm these are really awesome! I've been making them for a while now. Thank you Kenji!

First time I've seen your channel & I feel like I hit the jackpot! Subscribed. THX!

Absolutely Fantastic can't wait to try it👍😎