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Chef profilesSep 5, 2026

1,000-Plus Test Batches: Why Ryuji Cools the Pan Before Adding Egg

Ryuji sautés the bacon and garlic, then turns off the heat and lets the pan cool before adding the egg — a step he arrived at after testing the recipe more than 1,000 times.

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Ryuji Says He "Completely Ignored" the Authentic Method

Ryuji calls his own aglio e olio "heretical, yet supreme." We trace how it swaps emulsification and water-ratio math for one-pan cooking and umami seasoning, across his 2020 and 2023 recipes.