Ryuji Makes and Eats "Dorilocos," Doritos Bags Stuffed with Toppings

At the start, Ryuji asked the staff whether they had seen a dish on TikTok where you load Doritos with lots of vegetables. The staff hadn't heard of it. Ryuji explained that their own TikTok account has 760,000 followers and ranks near the top in the food category, and said they knew about it precisely because they are always watching TikTok.

Ryuji then introduced the trendy term "dopa-gaki," which refers to kids who chase stimulation. Since they are no longer a kid, they said, they are a "dopa-oji" (dopamine uncle). But because the channel also has older viewers, Ryuji jokingly added that they shouldn't go asking their children or grandchildren, "What's a dopa-gaki?"

The first step is opening the bag. According to the information Ryuji referred to, you open the bag from the side and also cut a slit a few centimeters down each edge. This helps the bag stand up on its own so it can be used as a bowl. Figuring viewers would want to eat it too, Ryuji made two bags' worth this time. Ryuji noted that some people do this with potato chips, but said it's a little different from potato chips.

The ingredients are avocado, tomato and lettuce. Onion can apparently be added as well, and Ryuji described the whole combination as something like taco rice. Ryuji also stir-fried some ground meat and added it, simply because it seemed like it would taste good. The guideline for both the avocado and the tomato is half of one per bag, so for two bags Ryuji used one of each.

While cutting the avocado, Ryuji explained the background of the dish. Doritos on their own are quite nutritionally unbalanced. This way of eating them, with vegetables added, is apparently sold as street food overseas. Ryuji's view is that the people eating it feel a little less guilty, and the people selling it don't have to pay for containers because the bag itself becomes the bowl.

Ryuji explained that Doritos are corn tortillas made into chips and are hugely popular in America. In Japan too, they're sold almost everywhere. When Ryuji said there probably weren't any shops serving Dorilocos in Japan, the staff replied that there was one in Harajuku. Ryuji laughed and responded, "All culture comes from Harajuku."

At the stalls, the cut vegetables are apparently laid out and customers choose what they want put in their bag. So if you don't like avocado, you can have it left out. Ryuji said kids would probably love it at home too, since it's an extension of the fun of turning a snack into a dish. Old TV shows used to introduce ways of eating like putting mayonnaise on Kappa Ebisen to make it taste like fried shrimp. Ryuji gave that as an example and recalled that shows like those were what first got them into cooking.

The lettuce is added for color and its crisp texture. During prep, a bug came out from between the leaves. After warning viewers to check carefully with their eyes, Ryuji rejected the idea that bugs are a sign that produce is safe. The bug had died inside the leaves, and even if it had been alive, that wouldn't necessarily mean the lettuce was fresh, in Ryuji's view.

Ryuji washed the lettuce well and, since there were only a few leaves this time, patted it dry with paper towels. Any leftover moisture would make the Doritos go soggy. The amount was about two leaves, coming to around 30g per bag.

Ryuji stir-fried 150g of ground meat and seasoned it with salt and pepper. As long as you season ground meat with salt and pepper, it's pretty much always tasty, Ryuji said. Shredded cheese was also prepared for topping.

Dorilocos are apparently often paired with mayonnaise-based sauces or ketchup. This time, Ryuji came up with two sauces of their own.

The first is a yogurt sauce. Mix 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 3 shakes of umami seasoning, a pinch of salt and 5g of grated garlic. The second is a ketchup sauce: about 7 shakes of Tabasco in 3 tablespoons of ketchup. Ryuji said they had made quite a lot for two bags, so half the amount might be enough for one serving.

Ryuji said both are close to kebab sauces, explaining that the ketchup one plays a role like chili sauce. Sriracha would also work, but Ryuji figured most people don't have it.

Ryuji put the avocado, tomato, lettuce and ground meat into the bag in that order, poured on the two sauces and topped it with cheese. A sprinkle of parsley finished it off. The second bag was made the same way.

While making it, Ryuji said that since you get plenty of vegetables this way, even a "strict education mom" who is tough about snacks might allow it. Lots of parents ban snacks. Ryuji also said that if they had been banned from eating snacks, they probably wouldn't be doing their current job. With this many toppings, it's a full-on dish, Ryuji said.

Ryuji gave the contents of the bag a light mix and ate with chopsticks. Ryuji's first words were "Super delicious," and they said the amount of sauce was just right. The kebab-like sauce with its yogurt flavor went really well, and it was easy to make, too. Ryuji also said whoever came up with it was a genius. As for whether the strict education mom would allow it, however, Ryuji reconsidered: "She'd probably get angry after all."

Ryuji shared a few other impressions as well. Many people probably don't eat snacks very often, but this way of eating them would surprise them. It seemed like it would go well with cola, and it would be good to eat at home while watching a movie. It was surprisingly easy to eat, and you could even eat it while walking around holding the bag.

The staff's verdict was "It's tacos." Someone also said it made them want a Corona beer. One staff member, who sometimes holds taco parties at home, said it was great to be able to substitute Doritos.

Ryuji rated the dish as a solid option since you get both vegetables and protein. One bag per person is easily doable, Ryuji said. On calories, Ryuji explained that a bag of Doritos is about 300 kcal, roughly the same as a bowl of rice, and a little lower than typical snacks. Ryuji also said that because the Doritos themselves are already seasoned, this level of seasoning in the sauce is just right.

Since the sauces are yogurt and ketchup, the whole thing is relatively light and goes down easily. In Ryuji's view, its level of junkiness is about that of a hamburger. Ryuji said it's perfectly fine to eat it the way you'd eat a hamburger for lunch.

Ryuji thinks it could sell as street food in Japan too. Summer festival season would suit it best, and there's no washing up. Doritos also come in seasonal limited-edition flavors, and Ryuji said making it with those might be tasty too.

Ryuji said it's also well suited to home parties, suggesting making a big batch, opening a Doritos bag wide and having everyone serve themselves. Using pre-cut lettuce cuts down the effort even more.

Finally, Ryuji clarified that the video was not sponsored by Doritos and that they simply wanted to try it. Saying the sauces were their own originals and paired very well, Ryuji wrapped up by encouraging viewers to use Doritos to make their own Dorilocos.