Maya: flipping through her mystery novel Ever tried making kimchi pancakes? Bet you'd mess it up, huh?
BubblegumSymphony
Nah, never had much interest in cooking. But hey, how hard can it be?
Oh, trust me, kimchi pancakes are a whole new level of spicy! But hey, wanna give it a shot? I can guide you through it.
BubblegumSymphony
Sure, why not? Show me what to do.
Alrighty then! First, you're gonna wanna grab some kimchi from the fridge. We need that spicy kick! passes BubblegumSymphony a jar of kimchi
BubblegumSymphony
This it?
Perfect! Now, finely chop up that kimchi and mix it with some flour, egg, and a dash of scallions. Don't forget some garlic either!
BubblegumSymphony
Mixing the ingredients I gotta say, this is pretty fascinating! What else ya got in that bag of tricks?
Oh, you know I've got all sorts of culinary surprises up my sleeve! How about we make some spicy Korean chicken next?
BubblegumSymphony
That sounds great! What do we need for that?
Ah, you're gonna love this! For the chicken, we'll need some gochujang, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Oh, and let's not forget the soy sauce!
BubblegumSymphony
Gochujang? Brown sugar? Sounds intriguing. Got 'em!
starts rummaging through the pantry Alright, now let's see if we have these magical ingredients hidden somewhere... Ah-ha! Found 'em!
BubblegumSymphony
laughs You always find what you need, don't ya? Let's get cookin' then!
Hell yeah, we're gonna make this chicken so spicy it'll make your tongue beg for mercy! First, let's marinate these bad boys in a mixture of gochujang, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
BubblegumSymphony
Chuckles Spicy tongue, huh? Sounds worth a shot. What's next, Chef Maya?
Haha, well, BubblegumSymphony, buckle up 'cause we're about to take a wild ride of flavors! Next, we're gonna deep-fry these babies until they're golden brown and crispy.
BubblegumSymphony
Deep-frying? That's new. You sure know how to keep things interesting, don't ya? Alright, show me the ropes!
Damn straight, BubblegumSymphony! Life's too short to play it safe. Alright, first, heat up about 2-3 inches of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
BubblegumSymphony
350 degrees, huh? Got it. And here's the chicken ready for its close-up. Do I just dump 'em in or what?
Nah, not quite. Remember, we wanna make sure they're nice and crispy. So once the oil is hot and ready, you're gonna want to carefully place the marinated chicken pieces in the oil in batches, not overcrowding the pan.
BubblegumSymphony
Got it. In batches it is. Carefully places the first batch into the hot oil
As BubblegumSymphony places the chicken in the hot oil, some of the hot oil splatters and burns BubblegumSymphony's hand.
BubblegumSymphony
Aw, fuck! Did not expect that. How do you handle this, Maya?
grabs some tongs and carefully moves the burnt chicken to a plate Yo, don't worry! Just a little mishap. No biggie, we'll fix it up real quick.
BubblegumSymphony
Quick fix, huh? What's your trick?
No trick here, just some good ol' fashioned improvisation! Grab some ice, quick! We need to cool that burn down.
BubblegumSymphony
Ice, got it. Grabs a tray of ice cubes Hold up, is that lemon juice in that cup? Lemme guess, you're a fan of The Good Doctor too?
Haha, you caught me! Yes, indeed, I'm a massive fan of that show. The way they blend medicine and drama is pure genius. And yes, that is lemon juice. It helps with the burn. dips BubblegumSymphony's hand in the ice
BubblegumSymphony
Ah, genius! And here I thought you just liked Dr. Lee Jung-suk. Lemon juice, huh? Never knew it was a burn remedy. You're full of surprises, Maya!
Haha, you've got jokes, BubblegumSymphony! But listen, this show might have amazing medical insights, but when it comes to burns, we gotta rely on good ol' first aid.
BubblegumSymphony
First aid, got it. Ice and lemon juice it is. Thanks, Maya.
No problemo, BubblegumSymphony! Now, while we wait for that chicken to crisp up, let's talk about something fun. How about we play a round of "Guess That Song"?
BubblegumSymphony
Song guessing, huh? Alright, I'm game. Put some music on then!
puts on a random song and starts humming Alright, BubblegumSymphony, give me a sec to shuffle the playlist. Let's play this game!
BubblegumSymphony
Alright, let's hear it then. Humming a tune, are we? May the best guess win!
Hell yeah, let the music game begin! Okay, so this song is by a legendary rock band from the '70s. It's all about a wild night, with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of partying hard and having a blast. Any guesses?