Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Fish are friends and food 🐟
Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges joins Cooking With Friends to prepare one of his favorite simple dinners: delicate fish with asparagus and fermented black beans, a recipe from his New York City restaurant Perry Street.
Along the way, Jean-Georges shares the surprisingly simple trick he uses to know exactly when fish is perfectly cooked (hint: it involves a cake tester), explains why fermented black beans are one of his favorite pantry ingredients, and reflects on how the flavors and spices of Asia have influenced his cooking throughout his career. He also shares stories and inspiration from his acclaimed New York restaurants, including Perry Street and Four Twenty Five.
In this episode:
How to cook fish perfectly every time
Jean-Georges' cake tester trick
The story behind this Perry St recipe
Why fermented black beans add incredible depth of flavor
The Asian ingredients that shaped his cooking
Inside Jean-Georges’ approach at Perry St and Four Twenty Five
Whether you're looking to improve your seafood skills, get a glimpse inside the cooking behind Perry Street and Four Twenty Five, or simply cook alongside one of the world's most celebrated chefs, this episode is full of practical tips and inspiration.
Fish are friends and food 🐟
Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges joins Cooking With Friends to prepare one of his favorite simple dinners: delicate fish with asparagus and fermented black beans, a recipe from his New York City restaurant Perry Street.
Along the way, Jean-Georges shares the surprisingly simple trick he uses to know exactly when fish is perfectly cooked (hint: it involves a cake tester), explains why fermented black beans are one of his favorite pantry ingredients, and reflects on how the flavors and spices of Asia have influenced his cooking throughout his career. He also shares stories and inspiration from his acclaimed New York restaurants, including Perry Street and Four Twenty Five.
In this episode:
How to cook fish perfectly every time
Jean-Georges' cake tester trick
The story behind this Perry St recipe
Why fermented black beans add incredible depth of flavor
The Asian ingredients that shaped his cooking
Inside Jean-Georges’ approach at Perry St and Four Twenty Five
Whether you're looking to improve your seafood skills, get a glimpse inside the cooking behind Perry Street and Four Twenty Five, or simply cook alongside one of the world's most celebrated chefs, this episode is full of practical tips and inspiration.
