Italian Chef Reacts to GREATEST Carbonara Ever Made (They Used CREAM?!)

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta and bacon are more accessible alternatives to guanciale.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan and Grana Padano are less expensive and still provide a rich flavor.

Start by adding flour to a wok to prevent pasta from sticking and to help create creaminess.

Melt butter in the wok.

Chop and add onion to the wok, sautéing until fragrant.

Add mushrooms to the wok for flavor.

Incorporate bell peppers for sweetness.

Add fried ham for a delicate touch and flavor.

Sprinkle in chicken flakes for added flavor and protein.

Pour in water from the top (not pasta water) to combine flavors.

Season the mixture, possibly with chicken salt or curry.

Add sugar to balance the savory ingredients.

Pour in all-purpose cream to achieve creaminess in the sauce.

Add condensed milk for extra creaminess and flavor.

Mix in fresh spaghetti to absorb the sauce.

Add egg yolk, although the creator suggests it might not be necessary anymore.

Stir everything together until creamy and well combined.

Use half foil on the plate to retain heat and keep the dish creamy when serving.

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