Lucas has a great way of relaying the rationale and adding historical lore when he's cooking. Another good one, Food52!
@j-mansdad3029
22 сағат бұрын
Lucas is the Alton Brown of chinese cooking. Telling the history and chemistry in making tasty recipes 😋
@marcusyoung5440
9 минут бұрын
I was thinking more Julia Child
@1357alpha7531
Күн бұрын
I gotta say these markets can be so overwhelming for me yet Lucas makes it feel so approachable. Love him!
@sxstrngsamurai13
Күн бұрын
as a 2nd gen cantonese immigrant; I'm still trying to learn about my culinary heritage; really appreciate having all this pantry information in one video (even though I know Lucas could probably make a semester long college course about it). Thank you! Saving this for reference!!
@nizzy116
22 сағат бұрын
im zero gen immigrant Cantonese and still enthused by his knowledge of cooking
@jdjtbgs2
8 сағат бұрын
I'd definitely attend that college course!
@DoJoStan
Күн бұрын
Lucas is so amazing at explaining such nuance details about Asian food.
@Rainsb123
Күн бұрын
I have been so burnt out by cooking/educational videos for the past couple of years and Lucas has single handledly reignited my passion for cooking again. Love to learn and also be entertained at the same time. Thank you!
@waterbear92
Күн бұрын
Lucas could literally talk about paint drying and I'd still watch.
@sunblock8717
21 сағат бұрын
Very cool! Would be neat to have a whole series of these, like have a Japanese chef walk you through a Japanese-American grocery store, have an Indian chef walk you through an Indian-American grocery store...etc
@telebubba5527
Күн бұрын
I love video's like this. Everyone has his/her own take on ingredients and it's always nice to find out what the differences are and there's always new stuff that others haven't covered. Hoping for a 'next level' videos soon.
@cpp8227
Күн бұрын
Any video Lucas makes is amazing! So informative and makes me want to cook Chinese and I will continue! His tomato egg recipe on this channel is a weekly go-to for us! Please keep them coming!
@mzmueg4770
15 сағат бұрын
Lucas just explains food with so much approachability. As a basic home cook who often orders chinese food, he makes me want to organize my pantry and learn more about prepping chinese food at home
@blueberrysmoothie
13 сағат бұрын
I'm Chinese and I've learned new things my mama didn't teach me 😂. Thank you Lucas.
@douglawson8937
Күн бұрын
fn killin it bruh! Best explanation on Chinese sauces I've EVER seen! Thank you, good sir!
@protopigeon
Күн бұрын
Love Lucas' explanations and knowledge!
@craiglester8676
Күн бұрын
Thai oyster sauce is my new favorite. More complex than the cheap oyster sauce I used to use. Also, a few drops of sesame oil in refried beans is killer. Just a hint of smokiness.
@darkdragen
Күн бұрын
Love Lucas, so knowledgeable, so approachable in all his explanations! Definitely learned a lot today
@marijkeschellenbach2680
Күн бұрын
Excellent, excellent Lucas. Thank you for the great explanations.
@user-tg7sk7kt6p
10 сағат бұрын
Never go wrong with Lucas videos. Very informative ❤️. Thank you for great guidance
@prettyboy54321
Күн бұрын
I have been cooking a ton of Chinese recipes lately and I'm happy to say that I have been using most of the brands/products that Lucas recommends. Yay me!
@krschulman
7 сағат бұрын
I love shopping at Asian markets and this guide was so helpful. I can't thank Lucas enough for making this video - it was really informative!
@ashleys637
Күн бұрын
Love Lucas, and love these videos.
@eatmoremusic3650
22 сағат бұрын
What an incredibly concise and informative video. Thank you Lucas
@tomokoichi
Күн бұрын
Lucas is an amazing teacher. I could keep listening to him forever. 🔥🔥
@TheMrWaby
Сағат бұрын
I hope Lucas guiding everyone around Asian Grocery stores becomes a regular series please and thank you.
@Tinil0
Күн бұрын
This is amazing, thank you! I was planning to hit up an Asian grocer soon and stock up, and luckily it feels like most of this is stuff you can keep around for a long time and use as needed, so there isn't overwhelming pressure to ONLY cook Chinese-style for the next few weeks haha.
@victorha9923
7 сағат бұрын
As an ABC myself, can't help but notice that Lucas has strength in both cultures, something I've aspired to since I was young. My Chinese side is there, but his is undoubtedly stronger.
@anekab1965
Күн бұрын
I'm stealing all of this! I have such a difficult time trying to explain different types of sauce to people. Thank you Lucas!!
@pavanneveltman
Күн бұрын
This was so useful thanks! I love using Chinese rock sugar for making jam. It tastes so much better! ❤
@danielintheantipodes6741
Күн бұрын
I really appreciate the detail in a video like this. Thank you for the video!
@actuallyhusksofcorn3028
Күн бұрын
Wonderfully informative, thank you Lucas!❤
@blairhoughton7918
Күн бұрын
I like putting a little Sichuan peppercorn oil in spicy ramen (Shin, which I also add sliced scallion, boiled egg, and broiled Chinese sausage to).
@clippertalk
Күн бұрын
Lucas is the best, intelligent interesting and informative
@Magius61
11 сағат бұрын
Fantastic. Lucas needs his own show with a budget.
@boshkodjordjevich7424
Күн бұрын
This was amazing. Thank you Lucas. I'm still holding out for a book, and in your book, I'd love for you to take the time to review all of these pantry staples. Perhaps you can also talk about storage? For example, soy probably doesn't need to be stored in the refrigerator. (Or does it?) Cooking wine - how long does it store before it gets old? Same with sesame oil - how long do you recommend we keep it in the pantry before replacing a bottle? Obviously, you cook a lot of Chinese dishes, so you are probably working through your pantry rotation very quickly. I'm probably not cooking as often - so do you recommend I write the open date on some green tape and label my stuff? Thank you, as always. You are a wonderful teacher.
@suelfitz
Күн бұрын
Thank you for this. I always feel intimidated and uncertain when shopping in Asian markets. There are so many products and so many are not labeled in English, I am just buying blind, and am often disappointed when I get them home and try them. This video is incredibly helpful.
@eatmoremusic3650
22 сағат бұрын
Making your own chili crisp is relatively easy but you can find Lao Gan Ma in most super markets these days and I put it on almost everything. My go to snack out of the fridge is a chunk of roast chicken from the market, dipped in a mixture of chili crisp, black vinegar and a little ponzu. And maybe some raw cucumbers and rice if I have the time.
@shawndraortiz6185
Күн бұрын
Nice job Lucas. Looking forward to more recipes.
@tonydinozzo3501
Күн бұрын
Fabulous, really helpful!
@Sk8brdZepp13
8 сағат бұрын
I consider myself a very knowledgeable chinese/asian grocer. lucas nailed it here in every way.
@bigvegan
23 сағат бұрын
This is fantastic. Thanks for doing this!
@garykuo9209
23 сағат бұрын
love the explaination!
@tomlam2205
Күн бұрын
Floral Fragrant Flavor - love that
@algernon5776
23 сағат бұрын
Lol L.S. is so right when shopping at an Asian store for ingredients. I don't speak or read any Asian language, so crazy as it will sound I just go off the pictures of the ingredients that my Mother used growing up. She has passed (R.I.P. in heaven) but she had an extensive pantry. So far I've been lucky
@emilyvu9056
Күн бұрын
I love how you explain things ❤
@caeciliamediana8288
Күн бұрын
I love this video. I learn a lot.
@qbishop1
Күн бұрын
Excellent! Thank you so much!
@FishareFriendsNotFood972
Күн бұрын
If only all my college professors were as passionate a teacher as Lucas was!
@alanyoung159
6 сағат бұрын
Live how Lucas explains food!
@leonardlin6459
10 сағат бұрын
Really appreciate your effort for doing this video! It really helps on my Chinese cooking
@mixeddrinks8100
Күн бұрын
my man spitting facts here... good to finally know why they add salt into cooking wine. Tempted to try the two vinegars I love sour stuff.
@bitcloud13
Күн бұрын
I would love an episode on just every soy sauce and not just the chinese ones; there's just so many
@HuskersKarl
Күн бұрын
Lucas is my favorite
@preciliahermanto5542
15 сағат бұрын
Would love to see the hour long version of this! I always get so overwhelmed by all the different preserved and dried condiments there are at an Asian grocery. Not to mention all the specialty sauces, marinades & pastes (e.g. sambals, miso, preserved lettuce & other veg, etc...)
@trevordickson8617
23 сағат бұрын
This video is a great idea. Here in australia we had a TV program called 'Food Safari' by Maeve O'Mara & in the show she tried to demystify a lot of ethnic foods & condiments. In one episode a man did just what you are doing & went through a few of the essentials for an asian pantry. It is very confusing if you aren't used to the products. Better than say 30 years ago when it was near impossible, outside large cities, to find most of these foods. A lot of asian friends even has relatives sending sauces & dried goods in the mail. I loved it as I was from the bush & the most exotic dish I'd ever seen up until then was spaghetti bolognese.
@makynnasproule3078
21 сағат бұрын
Love Lucas videos!!
@wuzhannenin42
Күн бұрын
good quality peanut oil is essential in southern chinese cooking. shunde/chao zhou style sashimi is always paired with peanut oil. same for brushing on rice rolls to give it that shine.
@JenniferSmith-q5c
Күн бұрын
I loved this! Being a white girl from Western Ok, I’m very surprised at how well I did in the Asian Store in OKC! I would love to see more of these. Like which noodles do I buy for what dishes! We had a Cantonese restaurant here but closed during Covid. Gotta pat myself on the back and thank KZitem for becoming a so so Chinese cook!😊
@annasmith8040
2 сағат бұрын
Thank you! That was very enlightening!
@fatdoi003
15 сағат бұрын
for seasoning soy sauce, i use Japanese Tsuyu soba dipping sauce with infused dry bonito.... there's also a red vinegar that goes really well with wonton noodles for cooking i mostly use peanut oil for extra fragrance... and don't forget your corn or potato starch for thickening.....
@arthurboehm
Күн бұрын
Would love to hear Lucus' his evaluations of hoisin sauces, whose character varies so widely brand-to-brand. I'd also like some info on peanut oil, oddly lacking here, and on the myriad of dried products, e. g., dried shrimp.
@ptg01
Күн бұрын
WOW ! Well done ! Rather complicated !
@celwise
8 сағат бұрын
Lucas is fire! everything he does is on point!
@ewannoelkailevi4772
8 сағат бұрын
awesome video ... better to watch this first than wandering around a chinese supermarket looking lost and confused like auntie ...
@EL33988
Күн бұрын
the goat is back
@notimeremains
15 сағат бұрын
Lucas is such a help!
@rogerf9613
2 сағат бұрын
Awesome! Thank you
@mydogisbailey
10 сағат бұрын
This gorgeous talented man also went to Yale.
@mrallan8063
15 сағат бұрын
I'm surprised you mentioned hoisin sauce but didn't include that. I would say more than half of all popular stir fry uses hoisin sauce. And for the sugar, you did not include maltose or honey or sweetened condensed milk. Lastly, i am disappointed you mentioned msg, but did not include it as a recommendation. It's better than salt, and enhances the flavor like no other. Also, chicken and beef bullion should deserve an honorable mention.
@OSheaDean
14 сағат бұрын
I didn't know about the Sichuan = broad bean paste; thank you. Must buy the Taiwanese cooking wine; sounds great.
@marketads1
Күн бұрын
I wonder if the Lee Kum Kee brand sold in suburban groceries for many decades is an Americanized version or the same as the authentic Chinese? I grew up with it and always thought I should look for something more Chinese!
@1greenline2
10 сағат бұрын
Now I need a tour of his kitchen/pantry
@sandyshek8023
Күн бұрын
thank you for the video! please do asian herbs and spices next
@alf5706
14 сағат бұрын
Video of the year
@MosesFalconi
9 сағат бұрын
Lucas number one
@MsJayDubyah
22 сағат бұрын
Lee Kum Kee's low sodium soya sauce is definitely my favourite....taste wise
@msleecube
19 сағат бұрын
I would love to hear the whole story about the mistranslations! Please do an episode on it
@lcc726
Күн бұрын
im chinese. in my pantry i always have the staple sauces....light/dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, chicken powder, and last but certainly not least chili oil
@maggiez3677
9 сағат бұрын
thank you for mentioning vegan/vegetarian alternatives!
@omiomardreamer0929
Күн бұрын
Yes, Lucas!
@lowriskok
21 сағат бұрын
Asian herbs section for making soups!
@johnnyjocks7936
14 сағат бұрын
Was watching soccer highlights but Lucas came on so you know
@Hollandsemum2
Күн бұрын
Maggi! It's from Europe. I grew up with it & still use it, but it's hard to find a decent size bottle if it where I currently live.
@whiterabit
18 сағат бұрын
Thank you ❤
@kk1an
Күн бұрын
Dark soy sauce is boiling light soy sauce with sugar to remove the saltiness though with higher sodium content.
@clownform
Күн бұрын
shaoxing wine to me tastes almost exactly like sherry (why???), I think it melds into dishes a little better but I find it to be such a strong flavor that it can take over easily
@javadivawithdog
Күн бұрын
I have to say I have black vinegar but I am a bit afraid to use it. Tend to reach for balsamic a bit more easily.
@johnchapman7493
Күн бұрын
So excellent
@dougchinn2820
Күн бұрын
There's also maltose, and palm sugar as sweeteners. Wish he identified the brands with the best taste profile.
@Pd69bq
Күн бұрын
My personal rule of thumb is, when in doubt, Lee Kum Kee and Kikkoman are always the safest choices
@x.y.1215
Күн бұрын
Superb, as usual for Lucas. Interestingly, abalone sauce was not mentioned with the oyster sauce. I learned about it from the Crispy Tofu recipe, and it is now a pantry staple.
@canyouread
Күн бұрын
Ahhhh I wish he talked about rose wine. Pretty niche use cases but there's truly no taste like it. Extremely fragrant and floral, but use sparingly because if it's there, you'll know it's there.
@kevinchung9810
22 сағат бұрын
I see Lucas, I like
@nate9672
Күн бұрын
I love you Lucas
@albertdtom
6 сағат бұрын
Let’s talk about the various kinds of flours and their applications in Chinese cooking.
@robertbui9030
Күн бұрын
love it!
@clownform
Күн бұрын
I would love to know about how to identify a 'strong' chinese-style rapeseed oil with the brassica vibes versus the super neutral version you usually see in america. is there an identifier I can look for to know I'm getting something a little sharp and stinky?
@laurent_fintoni
15 сағат бұрын
King! 🫡🤝🏻🙌🏻
@bluedinnerbox1370
Күн бұрын
Oyster Sauce: If you go to “western” supermarkets like Walmart in US, you will find Lee Kum Kee’s “Oyster flavored Sauce”(usually a small red bottle with panda) DO NOT buy it as it has the WORST oyster sauce flavor I’ve tried. It is also very watery if you try to use it in cooking(bc water is the first ingredient listed in ingredient list, good oyster sauce should list “oyster extract” as first ingredient)
@platoonutzeyz88
Күн бұрын
Wake up honey, another Lucas Sin video just dropped.
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