🥦 Dad's PERFECT Chinese Broccoli (蠔油芥籣) - Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce!

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  • Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make perfect Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce, and learn my family's tips on how to select the freshest gai lan, how to keep it fresh for as long as possible, and how to get the perfect soft, crunchy bite.
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    🍴 RECIPE + INGREDIENTS🍴
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    📙 THE STORY 📙
    Now retired, my dad has over 50 years of experience as a Chinese chef. Everything he makes is SO GOOD. You won't regret trying this recipe!
    Also known as “gaai láan” in Cantonese, this is a super easy recipe that I ate almost every single week growing up. Even for a “simple” dinner, my dad would have at least 3 or 4 courses, and gai lan was always in the rotation as his go-to vegetable dish.
    We'll also be going over:
    - How to pick the freshest Chinese Broccoli
    - How to store gailan at home
    - How to get the perfect, soft, crunchy texture for gailan
    - Dietary alternatives to oyster sauce
    Video on Wok Hei: • 🎉 Preserving my dad's...
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    ⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲
    00:00 - Intro
    00:58 - Wash Chinese Broccoli, boil water, heat wok
    01:32 - Add olive oil, salt
    01:47 - Wait for boil, add gai lan, cover
    02:31 - Cook for 1-2 minutes + nuances of cooking
    04:12 - Uncover wok, taste
    04:32 - Plate, cut, add oil, oyster sauce
    05:28 - Alternatives to oyster sauce
    05:45 - Same technique for broccoli
    06:39 - Meal Time
    07:07 - How to tell if gai lan is fresh?
    07:41 - How to maximize freshness?
    11:20 - How to get the perfect soft, crunchy texture
    12:43 - On making soups with Chinese Broccoli
    13:18 - Garlic, ginger & different cooking methods
    17:07 - On growing Chinese Broccoli
    18:09 - Thank you!
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    🍜 MY DAD'S SPECIAL INGREDIENTS 🍜
    If you don't live near an Asian market, most or all of what my dad uses in this recipe can be found on Amazon:
    - Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce: amzn.to/3hLGUtm
    Options for Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
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    🎵 OTHER CREDITS 🎵
    Intro Flute Music - Performed by Daddy Lau
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  • @MadeWithLau
    @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +12

    What'd you think of the recipe? Let us know what other recipes you'd like to see next from us!
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    • @bettyahrens2432
      @bettyahrens2432 Před 3 lety

      I’ll give this a try. I’ve always stir fried gai lan and my kids think it’s too bitter. They might like this better. Thanks! Love your videos!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      @@bettyahrens2432 Oooh let us know how it turns out for you and what their verdict is! Thanks for trying our recipes :)

    • @TwinklebotsCantonese
      @TwinklebotsCantonese Před 3 lety +1

      This is similar to how my mum cooks gai lan! Oh I'm feeling homesick. Thanks for sharing this great video.

    • @grunthunter007
      @grunthunter007 Před 3 lety +1

      You mentioned the 8 types of Chinese cuisine in one of your videos. I would love to see your family discuss the differences between these flavors and if some recipes vary wildly depending on regionality.
      New to the channel - sorry if it has already been covered! Loving the content. Keep it up!

    • @randylau6638
      @randylau6638 Před 3 lety

      @@TwinklebotsCantonese our pleasure! Thanks for the love!!

  • @jasonheien2678
    @jasonheien2678 Před 2 lety +116

    i am a 70 yr. old Filipino woman and I just discovered "Made with Lau," your father is amazing and I have learned so much from his video's and now realize the mistakes I have been making with cooking Chinese dishes. He has inspired me to cook the dishes he has presented. Your recipes are very familiar and recognizable and I can't wait to start cooking with your Dad. Please give him a high five for me and a big hug, your Mom is wonderful in explaining and I admire her patience. You are leaving your son a wonderful library and memories of your parents way of cooking and for generations to come.

    • @R.DelVecchio80
      @R.DelVecchio80 Před rokem +6

      I’m a 40 year old Italian man from NY and I’ve had a similar experience with this family. I’ve made quiet a few of there recipes and now I’m seasoning my own woks and have a bamboo steamer now. They’ve changed my whole cooking life. It’s so much fun cooking new and exciting dishes, this family has made that experience so much better for me. Keep watching Filipino women you’ll love it 🙏

  • @puggychu
    @puggychu Před 2 lety +3

    It is wonderful to see the whole family of 3 generation still sit & eat their meals together at the table.

  • @rosariacarlostella9105
    @rosariacarlostella9105 Před 2 lety +9

    18:54… “this shouldn’t take too long” close up of Daddy taping fingers patiently. Priceless ❤️ Thankyou all for the video.

  • @lifern1437
    @lifern1437 Před 3 lety +347

    It's so 亲切 to hear your dad speaking Cantonese 🙂. A big "Thank you" to him for his generosity in sharing his cooking knowledge and tips!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +14

      We are so grateful to hear that you enjoy hearing dad speak in Cantonese 🥰 A big thank you from our family to you for watching and supporting!

    • @John-mu2js
      @John-mu2js Před 2 lety +2

      I made this tonight and it was great. So simple.

    • @mharlyrhosegregorio
      @mharlyrhosegregorio Před 2 lety

      @@MadeWithLau k

    • @fongjack2050
      @fongjack2050 Před rokem

      @@MadeWithLau- 天煮煮椰才--

    • @fongjack2050
      @fongjack2050 Před rokem

      @@MadeWithLau 椰才煮法

  • @shecky44
    @shecky44 Před 3 lety +266

    Dad is a gem, who deserves to be treasured, awesome you shared him with all

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +5

      🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♀️ grateful that you are enjoying our family's videos and learning from dad!

  • @brianrollins3245
    @brianrollins3245 Před 3 lety +29

    the cooking is great but for me the real gem is the family chat after that makes this channel so different

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      We are so happy to hear that Brian 🙏🏼 We are so grateful that you found our channel, and we can’t wait to continue sharing many more recipes + family meal times with you! ❤️

  • @lfoo9428
    @lfoo9428 Před 3 lety +54

    My father passed away, taking his recipes with him. Watching your dad cook brought back such warm memories. Please keep videos coming!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +4

      So happy to hear that our videos are bringing back happy memories. Thank you for watching and supporting our channel!

  • @daisy-td9qs
    @daisy-td9qs Před 2 lety +24

    having your dad only speak in chinese while your mom tries to translate all the time is so relatable to my family too lol

  • @nolasmith7687
    @nolasmith7687 Před 2 lety +3

    Your dad playing his flute reminds me of the elderly men who brought their birds in their cages to the park, hang the cages in a tree so the birds could socialise with their own kind. While the birds sang the men either played cards or their other games and chatted or played their flutes. I used to love just sitting nearby watching and enjoying every minute of it. I miss China. I totally stand in awe of anyone speaking Guandonghua…it has heaps more tones than Putonghua…and I struggled with that!

  • @dokaplan1
    @dokaplan1 Před 3 lety +30

    I just lost my grandpa and these videos make me feel like I'm hanging out with him again. Thank you very, very much for that. He wasn't Chinese and never cooked, but that special love your parents show during the segments while you eat is exactly the same. Thanks so much for doing what you do and I'm sure that one day you'll know these videos are the best idea you ever had.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +8

      Ahhh I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like an incredible person with many stories to share. We're touched to hear that our videos bring you back to such great memories with a special soul. It means a lot to us to read this!
      Your family is in our prayers this holiday season!

    • @dokaplan1
      @dokaplan1 Před 3 lety +8

      @@MadeWithLau He and my grandma are the best kind of people, just like your parents. Honestly, it's one of the things that drew me to your channel last month but I wanted to wait until my grandpa passed to comment. He did it very peacefully today, and I'm grateful that I get an extra 20 minutes of feeling like I'm with him now. Good wishes and happy holidays to all five of you!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +4

      @@dokaplan1 I'm tearing up reading and writing this. My heart hurts for you but also I am comforted to know that he passed peacefully. Thank you for sharing that with us. We hope that our channel continues to bring back great memories of your grandpa.

  • @fredcostas8466
    @fredcostas8466 Před 3 lety +50

    This the best video I have seen on Chinese cooking, you take the trouble to explain what, why, when & how. Much appreciated

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, thanks so much Fred! We really appreciate hearing that. Hope your gai lan turns out perfect and you enjoy our other videos too 🙌

  • @selmamayer4199
    @selmamayer4199 Před 3 lety +31

    Your dad's cantonese sounds so much like the cantonese spoken by my parent's generation too and takes me back to places and times of my childhood. I pretty much ate all the same dishes that Daddy Lau makes on this channel and can almost taste the dishes when he cooks them. Thank you for sharing!

  • @mbradley274
    @mbradley274 Před 3 lety +17

    I love the admiration and affection you have for your Dad. He's a lucky dad and you're a lucky son.

  • @vangiaido1285
    @vangiaido1285 Před 3 lety +29

    I'm glad to hear Cantonese I thought I lost the dialect but your father talked very clear to understand all. Keep good work. Happy New Year.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much! Happy New Year :)

    • @taratara4277
      @taratara4277 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed!!

    • @cantho20
      @cantho20 Před 3 lety +1

      I was growing up watching HK movies with Cantonese dialect and subtitles. Love Cantonese dialect and cuisine.

    • @gordonlam2757
      @gordonlam2757 Před 2 lety +1

      you gotta keep practicing your Cantonese, HK is no longer the same!

  • @chngmnyng
    @chngmnyng Před 3 lety +104

    I can watch your dad cook anything, and enjoy his explanations. Thank you ☺️ for blessing us with his presence. On another note, I am grateful for the subtitles and keeping the Cantonese language alive. Lovely family dynamics too. Respect. ✊ Great 😌 editing too, easy on the eyes.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate the love :) It's so important to preserve and celebrate for our future generations! We're looking forward to passing this onto our kids some day :)

  • @a2offsuit
    @a2offsuit Před 3 lety +11

    I don't know which is better. The cooking or the dining part with your family. All is very entertaining. Keep it up.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much JD! We really appreciate the kind words :) We're looking forward to sharing more with you!

  • @misskylamarie
    @misskylamarie Před 2 lety +16

    So glad I found your channel! Now I can make the dishes my husband loves with exact measurements! My mother in law always just says "add enough until it's right"; partially a language barrier but also cultural, so this makes the cooking less daunting 😅

  • @kart112
    @kart112 Před 3 lety +35

    I'm so happy I've found this channel. I love hearing Cantonese and finally videos I can share with my mum!
    Please say thank you to your dad for me.

  • @roccosiffredi6427
    @roccosiffredi6427 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the sound of Cantonese
    It’s like music to my ears.
    I cooked in Hong Kong for many years when I was younger and learnt a lot. Your dad has great knowledge and technique. Pro chef 25 yrs here.

  • @Nozarks1
    @Nozarks1 Před rokem +1

    Your dad looks so calm and nice and the family so warm. Please give more vegetarian recipes. Thanks

  • @mrsmuffinman
    @mrsmuffinman Před 3 lety +82

    Just discovered your channel, and immediately subscribed after watching this first video! Beautiful family, and your parents are adorable. Your father is so generous with his knowledge and wisdom, with a touch of grandpa humor too. More power to you!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +3

      Oh wow thanks so much Diane! We are so grateful you found us and are enjoying the videos (+ my dad's humor 😆) Hope your year is off to a great start and we can't wait to keep sharing videos with you!

    • @marvelmoore5932
      @marvelmoore5932 Před 3 lety +3

      Me too...I just discovered this channel and immediately subscribed as well. I love the passion and care your father puts into his cooking. It's simple....no fuss, very healthy. Thanks for the recipe. I look forward to seeing the other videos. Much blessings to all of you.

  • @HenryKLau
    @HenryKLau Před 3 lety +18

    I miss my mother’s Taishanese dishes since she passed almost 40 years ago. Can you feature a few of those? For example, salted fish with pork patty, pork belly with shrimp paste, zhong zhi...I haven’t had these flavors in decades.

  • @branchtalley2659
    @branchtalley2659 Před 2 lety +1

    I was lucky enough to order Chinese broccoli at a restaurant in Little Saigon, Westminster CA last Saturday to go with a 4 lb lobster, cooked house special (black bean garlic sauce and chopped green onion, mostly). The server was kind enough to tell me the Chinese broccoli was flavored with oyster sauce. Unbelievably delicious!! I looked up this video and your father's recipe and bought some Chinese broccoli at first opportunity. Tonight I cooked it exactly as he specified, to go with thin-sliced Kurobuta pork from our local Japanese market, pan seared with finely ground salt and pepper, and rice. OMG. The broccoli was exactly as delicious as we had in the restaurant, maybe even better. The two of us ate almost the whole lb. Your father is a jewel, a star in my cooking firmament. I'm an experienced gourmand and amateur cook. Please do thank him for me. And thank you and your mother for the detailed instructions, too. Marvelous. 5 Stars.

  • @nataliewai2533
    @nataliewai2533 Před 2 lety +2

    You eat son... Your dad loves you so much.
    I really appreciated the boiling water and salt tips for gailan and other veggies. Also your mom's explaination to keep veggies and fruit fresh. Masterclass for boiling veggies for a healthy veggie side dish. Love this!

  • @rachelligan
    @rachelligan Před 3 lety +19

    Since I cook veggies almost daily, this technique is such a game changer for me. Thanks for sharing!

  • @KimiWei
    @KimiWei Před 3 lety +11

    What a cute baby Cam! I'm so happy with his lesson on boiling gai lan. Thanks, Cam and granddad!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much Kimi for the kind words! We really appreciate the love :)

  • @kathleensmith1839
    @kathleensmith1839 Před rokem +1

    I want to thank your family too. I think it’s great to hear your dad speaking Cantonese as well as English translation from his wife and son. It’s a beautiful language.

  • @livcreative13
    @livcreative13 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m an American married to Chinese and I was asking my mother in law to teach me to cook some Chinese dishes, but she told me to look at CZcams for Guidance instead. So I took up her advice and found your channel. Thank you so much for the knowledge you share. Our stomachs are extremely grateful.

  • @18steps
    @18steps Před 3 lety +23

    By far the best Chinese cooking I’ve seen on here! He is very detailed yet his cooking method is so simple easy to follow!!! Thank you and thank you 🙏

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much 18steps. We are so grateful that you found our channel, and we can’t wait to continue sharing many more recipes with you! ❤️

    • @diosdadagaviola7334
      @diosdadagaviola7334 Před 3 lety

      Good afternoon 18steps Yeah that's it's easy to fallow and very affordable to Us God bless the family esp. The Dad and Mom💖

    • @gerryszeto04
      @gerryszeto04 Před 2 lety

      His "it's easy", "it's simple" is so reassuring for a newbie cook like me :-)

  • @shredosaurus
    @shredosaurus Před 3 lety +5

    Just wanna say I love your dad so much, seems like such a great grandpa and role model, wish I could cook with him! Thanks for the videos.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you so much Elias 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♀️ We are so grateful that you are enjoying our family's videos and learning from dad!

  • @along5925
    @along5925 Před 6 měsíci

    I just discovered this channel too! I'm an experienced cook, but this gentleman is teaching me volumes!

  • @JoeDeAmicis-tu7re
    @JoeDeAmicis-tu7re Před 14 dny

    I love the detail explanation and the insightful questions you ask your Dad. It is literally changing the way I cook!

  • @adrianturner9170
    @adrianturner9170 Před 2 lety +5

    Leaving the city a few years ago and moving to a small town I'm unable to get the Asian cuisine I grew up with unless I drive for an hour. This has made me make my own dishes and your father has taken my cooking game to a new level thank you 😊 🙏

    • @lisacastano1064
      @lisacastano1064 Před 2 lety +2

      Same here I moved from Oregon to TN and I've only found a couple of decent restaurants. And I'm an hour away from the closest one. I bought a bunch of veggie seeds so I can grow my own.

  • @angelireyes392
    @angelireyes392 Před 2 lety +4

    My favorite vegetable ❤️ It's always a joy to watch your dad. Thank you for sharing.

  • @weststy
    @weststy Před 2 lety

    The moment when Mum ask Dad stop cutting in line, OMG!!!!! That's Gold!!!!!

  • @stephenbauer754
    @stephenbauer754 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for making your videos, they are alsome. I like your father speaking Cantonese. it adds to the authenticity of your videos. I speak more Mandarin than Cantonese, but I love it anyway. Your dishes are wonderful. Thanks!

  • @fightsewbig9003
    @fightsewbig9003 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for sharing your daddy with us. 💙

  • @KrogerCulinary411
    @KrogerCulinary411 Před 2 lety +3

    LOVE your channel! Thank You!

  • @lonecynner3257
    @lonecynner3257 Před 2 lety +2

    I love watching your dad cook! He teaches even the little things to perfect the meal so it tastes good.

  • @juliapafford7100
    @juliapafford7100 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your parents :) always a pleasure to see your dad talking about the food. I learn a lot from your dad. I am not chinese but I love Chinese food. May the Lord bless your family!

  • @journeybunny3522
    @journeybunny3522 Před 3 lety +7

    I can't tell you how helpful these videos have been. I'd really love recipe collections for a full course meal if y'all have any ideas. But I'm just enjoying these simple and fresh recipes the most!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Awww thank you so much!!! We are coming out with a Chinese New Year series soon! Any other requests??

  • @roflowhale
    @roflowhale Před 3 lety +55

    Me Before: How can a video about 芥籣 be 18 minutes long
    Me After: I am now an expert on 芥籣

  • @FleurtyStudio
    @FleurtyStudio Před 2 lety +1

    Im Japanese American but grew up near Oakland chinatown so these dishes are like home to me. Now that I moved away, this channel has been a real gift. Thank you for sharing these recipes in a approachable way!

  • @annagracedream
    @annagracedream Před 2 lety

    Love your Dad’s cooking ! And your explanation in the background ! So down to earth and so simple to follow !

  • @oatmilkfiend9627
    @oatmilkfiend9627 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for making these terrific videos! Your dad is so sweet and talented!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Oh my goodness, thank you so much Ella for your kind words! So grateful to hear that you enjoy learning from my family!

  • @TheLadyLuck523
    @TheLadyLuck523 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks the recipe! This kind of food is so nostalgic for me. Love watching your family.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Awww thank you so much for the love! So many memories with this dish :) We’re so grateful to have you with us for the journey of sharing our recipes!!

  • @monicat9952
    @monicat9952 Před 3 lety +2

    grandmother ! Be nice to grandad! Thanks ..he just trying to explain that's all.
    Enjoying his cooking by the way ! Good man .. 🙏👌💪👍

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +2

      Do not worry dad does this to mom all the time too. They love and respect each other very much ❤️

    • @monicat9952
      @monicat9952 Před 3 lety

      good to hear....🙏may god bless u all. Lovely family ..❤️
      Enjoy your dad cooking very much .. will try and cook some of his dishes.. wish me luck young Man! 😅💪

  • @HAPPYYYCOOKING
    @HAPPYYYCOOKING Před 2 lety

    Your parents ARE SO CUTE. Your entire fam is adorable.

  • @shingj4007
    @shingj4007 Před 3 lety +23

    They are taking turns to hold the baby, the baby is so cute.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +4

      Haha they love him so much! We love watching how they keep asking each other to hold him so baby goes back and forth the whole meal 😆

  • @lynnettemegan6193
    @lynnettemegan6193 Před 3 lety +4

    Aw, i love your parents! They remind me of my own. Your videos make me feel like my parents are teaching me how to cook. Love from Singapore!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      Aw so happy to hear that Lynnette! Thanks so much for watching and supporting us all the way from Singapore 🥰

  • @luia3911
    @luia3911 Před 3 lety +1

    Love love love your Dad’s cooking skills.. thanks for posting them.. love listening to your dad speaking Cantonese.. it feels like home as I have been living overseas for so many years. Feels warm and homely to hear you and your dad’s Cantonese 🙂

  • @diablo55
    @diablo55 Před rokem

    Watching the passion your dad has for his food is so inspiring, it really is like an art form. I’ve been cooking for a few years but am learning so much from your videos!

  • @TTZ41818
    @TTZ41818 Před 3 lety +3

    Hello! Love your channel, it’s such a great resource, really appreciate how you also include how to buy the ingredients and share alternatives too! Question: can we use the same recipe but switch out the veggie say for sweet potato leaves, spinach or etc?

  • @MsSagittariusA
    @MsSagittariusA Před 3 lety +163

    When's the cookbook coming out? I want to a hard copy as a family heirloom 😂

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +54

      Hahaha in a few years probably! Want to do the cookbook proper justice and make it as beautiful as we can :) Excited to have it for our future generations and to share it with you!!

    • @mparthur144
      @mparthur144 Před 3 lety +1

      Can we soak the kailan in a jar of water to keep the leaves fresh?

    • @y.a5098
      @y.a5098 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MadeWithLau yesss we want a cook book! 🤩

    • @daisyypoon
      @daisyypoon Před 3 lety +2

      @@mparthur144 Not a good idea to store in standing water. You need to store it relatively dry to avoid rioting. But soak it 30 min before cooking to rehydrate it.

    • @tz7245
      @tz7245 Před 2 lety

      Def want a copy

  • @shemonico365
    @shemonico365 Před 3 lety +1

    I was lost all this time trying to cook Chinese food. I glad I found you. I love the way how your videos are structure:" introduction, dad's knowledge, tips and family! As a Peruvian we love this kind of food. Subscribed!

  • @noelosstaht
    @noelosstaht Před rokem +1

    I appreciate you for having a channel for Cantonese dishes and especially taught by a dad that knows his stuff. I'm a first generation Chinese-American so I haven't had much experience and knowledge cooking Canto dishes. Great to see that there's a lot of dishes like this one, which are easy to follow along and cook.

  • @ribbontoast
    @ribbontoast Před 3 lety +65

    i've been cooking gai lan for 10 years and didn't know half this stuff, time to level up lol

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Ahahah glad we could help! So many tips and tricks to learn and share!

    • @adc2327
      @adc2327 Před 2 lety

      Yes! We are learning so much from Chef Daddy Lau. It's been a long time since I have had gai lan. It looked so good.

  • @michaelkrall5489
    @michaelkrall5489 Před 3 lety +12

    I've learned so much from your videos. I made congee a few days ago, now I have to make this too

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      That's so great to hear Michael! We're so glad that we're able to pass down my dad's knowledge with you :) Hope you love this one too!

  • @taneelanz8238
    @taneelanz8238 Před rokem +2

    I love how the son is just munching away at the end lmao I just found this channel and I’m in love with it! I love this family 🥰

  • @AugustTien
    @AugustTien Před 2 lety +1

    Daddy Lau and Mommy Lau so cute together 🥰 watching your family eat together makes me so happy. Haven't been able to sit down for dinner with my family for a few years now so it is very heart warming to watch.

  • @mariasocorromangahas2213
    @mariasocorromangahas2213 Před 3 lety +5

    That noodle looks so good with that broccoli. Please share that noodle recipe too. Thank you.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely! We hope do to that recipe in the near future 🙌 Thank you for watching!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Hi Maria! Wanted to let you know the noodle recipe is now live... czcams.com/video/7HYlk2I9OD8/video.html

  • @Amanimaisha
    @Amanimaisha Před 3 lety +4

    Lovely cooking tips.Gai Lan is my favourite of all vegetables. I used to buy it every week in London Chinatown. When I was living in East Africa I missed it so much I bought Gai Lan seeds online but it did not grow. Choi Sum grew very well.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for the kind words! You must have many stories living all around the world :) So awesome!

  • @SquidandCatAdventures
    @SquidandCatAdventures Před 2 lety +1

    I love your videos. Honestly, every time I watch one, I think, I hope you are honouring the knowledge of your mom as well as your dad even though I understand that he's the "star" of the show in the videos. So glad she is captured in each one too at the table. :) Happy New Year from a Chinese Canadian in Vancouver, BC.

  • @farlalentil8512
    @farlalentil8512 Před 3 lety +1

    Hard working and dedicated to families.....Your dad is a hero!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♀️ we bow down to him!

  • @alicejung320
    @alicejung320 Před 3 lety +3

    Love this channel! Only one that I subscribed to! My parents from Toisan, dialect pretty similar to Cantonese, love Daddy Lau’s cooking style and i understand him very well! Tell him to cook up some watercress! Any vegetable dish is good! Salty fish! Dishes that aren’t sold in restaurants!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Oh wow Alice! We are so honored that we are the only channel you have subscribed to! That is really an honor 🙏🏼 Oh yes! We'd love to do salty fish + more vegetable dishes. We will add to our list!

  • @happysalesguy
    @happysalesguy Před 3 lety +3

    I made this tonight along with your pan fried salmon. Delicious! Next time: veggie lo main. Bought some shiitakis and king oyster mushrooms for hot and sour soup. Thank you for these great recipes! And I love the Gemütlichkeit (warmth, friendliness, good cheer, cosiness, peace of mind, and a sense of belonging and well-being) of your videos.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      That's so awesome! Did you take any pictures of your dishes? Would love to see! Thank you so much for trying our recipes :) We really appreciate it!
      I've never heard of that word before. What a great word! Thank you for all the love :)

    • @happysalesguy
      @happysalesguy Před 3 lety

      No pics, sorry. I accidentally put the fish in the wok before coating it with the batter, so I took the pieces out, battered them up, threw them back in the wok. The extra handling broke them up and made them rather ugly. The excitement ruined my timing, so I just threw the gai lan on the plate and they looked like a pile of old clothes. It was delicious, so pics next time!

  • @KhmerOldiesAficionado
    @KhmerOldiesAficionado Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing your dad’s cooking experience. I love all the dishes he cooks, then again, who doesn’t like Cantonese cuisine? And thanks to you for the interpretation and making these wonderful videos. 🙏🏼

  • @mariannekiss2991
    @mariannekiss2991 Před rokem

    I love watching your dad. I have learned a lot- I am making this tonight. I have made many of his recipes- he breaks them down, where even a non-Asian can make a delicious, authentic Chinese meal. After making wontons following your dad's recipe (I followed it exactly), I find them much more delicious than eating out. Thank you! I think your parents are enjoying their roll as grandparents!

  • @tony3182
    @tony3182 Před 3 lety +27

    I think your dad is playing the flute in his mind as a timer. That's how he gets it so accurate 😂

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      He's so skilled 😆

    • @ilinez23
      @ilinez23 Před 2 lety

      maybe he plays happy birthday song 6 times🤣

  • @hannahfarmer1632
    @hannahfarmer1632 Před 3 lety +3

    I have both broccoli and the lee kum kee vegetarian mushroom sauce so I'll definitely have a go at this tomorrow. thanks for another great recipe

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      How awesome! Let us know how it turns out for you!

  • @curplunkie
    @curplunkie Před 2 lety

    Thanks for putting together these videos, I remember eating so many of these dishes, and now I can try to recreate them to the best of my memory with the help of your dad's expertise! Can't wait to try a bunch of these recipes/methods.

  • @ahkl77
    @ahkl77 Před 3 lety

    So gratifying to immerse in the wisdom of Lau seniors in the basics of keeping and cooking kailan.

  • @linaskitchen9830
    @linaskitchen9830 Před 3 lety +3

    The baby is so cute. I enjoy watching him.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Awww thank you so much Lina! He brings so much joy to our lives :)

  • @chantelyip422
    @chantelyip422 Před 3 lety +4

    Love it and this video! You gais are so awesome. Can't wait to make this dish!

  • @pasajecolon5168
    @pasajecolon5168 Před 2 lety

    I love the scene at 4:05, Daddy Lau's hand tell stories of his life. When he was a chef he likely was multitasking in the kitchen, now with a single task at hand his fingers movement fill the time gap. You are blessed to be able to share this time with your Dad and we viewers gain from his knowledge.

  • @ragineejeyshriee5018
    @ragineejeyshriee5018 Před 2 lety

    I really admire ur dad's cooking. I m a vegietarian please also share vegie recipes. Admire ur family too. God bless.

  • @tz7245
    @tz7245 Před 3 lety +5

    Have become obsessed with this recipe.. so nice to learn about real Chinese food.. not Americanized version of Chinese food..

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      So great to hear that you've tried and enjoyed this recipe! We are grateful you found our channel and can't wait to keep sharing more recipes with you!

  • @faithnelson2013
    @faithnelson2013 Před 3 lety +4

    thank you Mr. Lau! you're the best.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      Ahhh thank you so much for the love Faith! It means a lot to our family :)

    • @faithnelson2013
      @faithnelson2013 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MadeWithLau my favorite veggie......will share as much as possible...you guys should get more subs.....

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      @@faithnelson2013 You are too kind! Thank you so much for sharing and for the kind wishes :) We're excited to share our recipes and stories with more and more families around the world!

    • @faithnelson2013
      @faithnelson2013 Před 3 lety

      @@MadeWithLau you only need a few big mouths to tell other big mouths.....i would not have heard of you so soon if not for someone on Kenji's post....we're all neighbors too!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      @@faithnelson2013 Oh whoa! Can you link me to Kenji's post? Would love to see!

  • @fernlow4235
    @fernlow4235 Před rokem

    One of the best cookery videos are by Mr Lau. His cantonese/? is the only chinese language I understand. My parents speak it.

  • @yny13xx
    @yny13xx Před 3 lety

    I love Mama Lau's and Daddy Lau's Q&A section. Many things are clarified and reasoned. It helps me learn. Thank you.

  • @shockalockabocka
    @shockalockabocka Před 3 lety +31

    I remember the first time my Poh-Poh sent me to get gailan and I brought back the yellow flowers and she was pissed. Never made that mistake again.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +3

      Those are the memories and lessons that stick with you! Especially when taught by Poh-Poh 😆

  • @michelletran6348
    @michelletran6348 Před 3 lety +5

    One thing, I wouldn’t put the lid on while boiling ...helps prevent yellowing, but that’s when I parboil slightly before stir frying. Parboiling it a minute before stir frying helps to keep its vibrant green & not much nutrient is not lost in the process.

    • @ceecee8757
      @ceecee8757 Před 2 lety +1

      Keeping it covered keeps the water boiling.

    • @michelletran6348
      @michelletran6348 Před 2 lety

      @@ceecee8757 water will continue to boil without lid as well

  • @greencactus5682
    @greencactus5682 Před 3 lety

    Love watching your videos and recreating it at home. Thanks for your great production effort. I’m so glad your dad is speaking cantonese as well.

  • @happyflower777
    @happyflower777 Před rokem +1

    It is good idea, show your father's cooking skill all over the world. Thanks 😊

  • @SolaniBoyfriend
    @SolaniBoyfriend Před 3 lety +14

    oh wow I didn't realize it was that easy to make!! there goes my excuse for not eating more vegetables lmao

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +1

      Ahahaha yeah! Barely any prep needed! Hoping our kids acquire a taste for gai lan early on lol. My wife isn't that big of a fan either!

  • @cookingwithpayshintz1679
    @cookingwithpayshintz1679 Před 3 lety +4

    Lmao, my boyfriend just made this yesterday!! I have to show it to him. Greate recipe!!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +2

      Ahaha that's awesome! Hope it was amazing and hope he loves this one too!

  • @1kkkei
    @1kkkei Před 3 lety

    Love your video with the family together to introducing the way to cook the original Chinese food.This is so different than other cooking videos. Thank you so much.

  • @hovi8050
    @hovi8050 Před 3 lety

    Currently living in Germany and I don't hear much Chinese (Canto or Man) around and hearing your dad speak really made me feel nostalgic--especially while cooking food! Reminded me of my dad.
    Also you wearing your scarf inside at the dinner table is exactly like my parents at home! My parents wear full on jackets inside the house even with the heating on lol.
    Love this and thank you :)

  • @acbenepe
    @acbenepe Před 3 lety +5

    I'm so tired of clicking on cooking show recipes and the host says, well I've never made this before so let's try it. You, my dad has made made this dish 100,000 times. Me, yes!

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♀️ Grateful to hear you enjoyed learning dishes from dad that he has made for many years. I'm so grateful to be able to learn these from him too!

  • @Cyberia398
    @Cyberia398 Před 3 lety +14

    I’m so glad the dreaded ice bath isn’t needed. I never have enough ice.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety +4

      Yes! Got to save the ice for other good things 🙌

    • @maxmillanmaxmillan
      @maxmillanmaxmillan Před 3 lety

      Agree! It’s not a chinese thing to use ice baths. 😂

  • @stephenyoung4433
    @stephenyoung4433 Před 2 lety

    One of the best youtubes on Cantonese cooking!

  • @mariamoran4516
    @mariamoran4516 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the first time I’ve been here, this gentleman is a jewel. Thank you

  • @awashuen
    @awashuen Před 3 lety +10

    mom: don't interrupt me

    • @leewmlee
      @leewmlee Před 3 lety

      ha ha, signs of a loving couple who is comfortable with each other.

    • @MadeWithLau
      @MadeWithLau  Před 3 lety

      Haha I love all the things you notice Awa. I feel like you are a part of our family ❤️

    • @awashuen
      @awashuen Před 3 lety

      @@MadeWithLau coz I'm a cantonese too!

  • @LayZeeDawg
    @LayZeeDawg Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this video. Since I cannot find Gai lan locally, I decided to grow it this year in my garden, I'm almost ready to harvest my first batch. Very much looking forward to this.

  • @guadalupeferran1562
    @guadalupeferran1562 Před 2 lety

    A million thanks to Daddy Lau for sharing your gift of cooking with the world 😍

  • @rhondaarthur7585
    @rhondaarthur7585 Před 3 lety +2

    AWESOME Video, love how your Dad explains everything from the nutrition and your Mom also say how the taste and how you store your vegetables. Thanks for the video and I hope you and your family have a wonderful safe day. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @alinanguyen4412
    @alinanguyen4412 Před 3 lety

    Thank you the Lau family for sharing the recipe and discussion about the fresh vegetables at the dinner table. I learned a lot from your family.

  • @khimharvey9415
    @khimharvey9415 Před 2 lety

    It’s so good to hear your dad speak Cantonese have not speak for nearly 50 years in May 2022
    I lived in Australia 🇦🇺 since 1972 also like to thank him & mum for the wonderful tips on Gai Lan 😍

  • @katiesmith4663
    @katiesmith4663 Před rokem

    I just want to say thank you so much for this video!! I moved to Chinatown about 4 years ago and I crave this dish constantly! It’s everywhere and it’s one of my favorites. I have tried to make it at home several times to save money, and it always comes out bad. I tried daddy Lau’s way and it came out delicious, and I shared some with my momma who loves it too! Now I can share and enjoy Gai Lan all week. I love this channel and your dad. Thank you 🖤