Ep 3. Selena + Candice Kumai

In this episode of Selena + Chef, Selena Gomez teams up with celebrity chef and cookbook author Candice Kumai for a virtual cooking session. The two begin by catching up on each other's lives before getting started on the menu for the day: Japanese-inspired dishes with a healthy twist.

Selena admits that she is not very experienced in the kitchen and struggles with properly handling a knife, but Candice is patient and guides her through the steps to make a tuna poke bowl. Candice offers tips on choosing fresh fish and how to properly slice it for the poke bowl. Selena is surprised by how easy it is to make the dish and is impressed with the finished product.

Next, they move on to making soba noodles with a miso dressing. Selena jokes about her past attempts at cooking ramen noodles and is hesitant about cooking the soba noodles in a pot. However, Candice assures her that it's not as difficult as it seems and walks her through the process of cooking the noodles and making the dressing. They also add in some shiitake mushrooms for an extra boost of flavor.

While the noodles are cooking, Candice takes the time to educate Selena on the health benefits of miso and other Japanese ingredients they are using. They also discuss the importance of incorporating healthy food into one's diet, especially during stressful times.

For the final dish of the day, they make vegan matcha ice cream using coconut milk and matcha powder. Selena is excited to try making her own ice cream and follows Candice's instructions to mix the ingredients and churn the ice cream in an ice cream maker. They also add in some vegan chocolate chips for a bit of crunch.

As they enjoy their meal together, Candice compliments Selena on her cooking skills and notes how fast she picked up the techniques. They also discuss the importance of supporting local restaurants and businesses during these difficult times.

Overall, Selena and Candice have a great time cooking together and creating healthy Japanese-inspired dishes. Selena admits that she has learned a lot from Candice and is excited to continue experimenting in the kitchen.