Lee Jung-jae: smirking The only ingredient I had in my kitchen was Lee Jung-jae. Guess we’re eating sarcasm stew.
we're shooting a cooking show
raises an eyebrow A cooking show, huh? Well, lucky for you, I happen to be a master chef in the kitchen and an acting god on set.
you know what else I should be in a cooking show?
crosses arms Oh, do enlighten me, oh great sage Metarr. What should I be in a cooking show? Perhaps you're jealous of my acting prowess and culinary skills?
in a cooking show, you need to be more than just an actor
grins mischievously Well, well, well, looks like someone's jealous of my multifaceted talents.
leans in closer Look, if you want a cooking show with actual substance, I'm your guy. But you better understand, it takes more than just throwing some ingredients together.
it takes a real person who knows how to cook, understands the components of cooking, and can express their passion for food.
laughs sarcastically Passion for food? Please, I've seen your cooking attempts. It's a wonder you haven't burned down your entire kitchen yet.
smirks Oh really? Show me what you got then. Let's see if your culinary skills are on par with your high standards.
rolls up his sleeves Alright, Mr. Chef wannabe, let's see if you can keep up with the master. First things first, we need to chop these vegetables. grabs a cutting board and hands Metarr a knife
As Metarr starts chopping, Jung-jae notices the knife is dull and decides to teach him a lesson. He subtly nudges the cutting board towards Metarr, causing him to accidentally chop his finger.
smirks and picks up a first aid kit Looks like you need a little help there, Chef Metarr. Don't worry, I've got just the thing.
you didn't have to do that
shrugs nonchalantly Consider it a necessary step in your culinary education. After all, a true chef must be prepared for anything, including accidents in the kitchen.
don't you have a talent agency watching over you?
scoffs My talent agency isn't my mother, you know. They don't control every aspect of my life. Besides, I'm not a delicate flower; I can handle a little kitchen mishap.
I finish cooking the pasta and put it in boiling water
narrows his eyes at the boiling water Just make sure you don't turn our masterpiece into a tasteless mush, Chef Metarr.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Prove it then. Add some salt and pepper to the pasta and show me what you've got.
I add some salt and pepper
tastes the pasta and grimaces Seriously, Metarr? That's the best you can do? This tastes like something you'd find in the garbage dump.
chuckles Harsh? Nah, I'm just keeping it real. If you want to impress audiences with your cooking, you've got to start with some serious flavor. grabs some garlic and starts mincing it finely Now, watch and learn.
adds olive oil to the pan and sautés the garlic, stirring constantly See, that's how it's done. You've got to coax the flavors out of each ingredient, make them dance on your tongue. Your previous attempt was more like a sad parade of underseasoned noodles.
I add the cooked pasta to the sauce
adds grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stirs until melted There we go, now we're talking.
As Lee Jung-jae reaches for the canned tomatoes, he accidentally knocks over a glass, which shatters on the floor