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Oh, there are many many reasons why I subscribed and remain subscribed. Your energy is beautiful and your teaching style really helps me learn these traditional techniques and recipes so smoothly. I always look forward to seeing you pop up in my subscriptions!
I found all aspects of your channel & recipes engaging! They are always interesting, helpful, informative, but mostly DELICIOUS! On top of that is your lovable & friendly delivery, which is so enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all your work! 😊❤️🙏🇨🇦
With living in a smaller town, we have little options for good quality Chinese food. We adopted our daughter from China and I wanted to provide comforting dishes for her that she has some vague memory of (she loves noodles). It also allows me to learn how to make the foods that I experienced while there. Souped Up Recipes is among my top channels that I subscribe to for learning how to cook Chinese food. I can tell how much effort and love she puts into her videos and how she is constantly learning over the years.
My Dad was Chinese, our family is from Hong Kong but he came to the states when he was about 6 and got bullied really bad growing up. Because of this he never felt comfortable teaching me about our culture. After he passed suddenly when I was 17 I’ve been studying all the time to get closer to my heritage. I appreciate you sharing this recipe so I can better make dumplings from scratch for my family. I know my dad would’ve liked to see me make them too
The way you explain every detail , show us step by step , make diffirent kinds of dishes , always have new ways and methods .... just by watching your videos you go allover a new cooking journey , and through the Chinese culture . Your recipes are wonderful , thank you so much ❤
What made me subscribe to your Channel was the fact that you were answering all the questions that I've always wanted to know about when cooking Chinese food. Such as how to keep the meat tender in stir fry, giving that velvety texture to noodles/dumpling/won tons, perfect soups, amazing flavours and above all - the simplicity. Thank you so much, Kris.🇦🇺🍜🥟🥠
you've literally made authentic chinese cuisine more accessible to normal people like me. plus your explanations and instructions are easy to follow, definitely helps the food is successful and looks freakin delicious
I came across your channel quiet by accident and immediately liked the way you explained the recipe step by step and with clear voice. I liked the way how you greeted us wirh a big warm smile 😊. I managed to do a lot of your recipes and my Chinese husband was very impressed thanks to you. I did your dumplings and froze them. They came out so good! I love all your recipes especially fish and the fried rice. A big big thank you. 🙏🙏👏👏👏
Your attention to every little detail and nuance of Chinese cuisine is why I keep waiting for the next video. I was literally watching your chicken and broccoli video when my notification for this steamed dumplings video came up. I just love watching your videos and making your meals. By the way, Mandy, what kind of knives do you use? Have you ever thought of selling knives too? I can’t wait to try these dumplings, especially because I love corn!
Agree! I love how you get down to the basics. I learn so much from your videos about cooking techniques that are often not just relevant to Chinese cuisine but cooking in general. I have stalked your Amazon page several times for ingredients / equipment I need in my kitchen.
100% agree. Mandy makes everything so clear and easy to understand. When trying a new dish or cuisine, the hand-holding gives me confidence to start AND finish.
I love your no-nonsense approach to make Chinese food, It’s as authentic as it can be. For how long you have that shrimp wonton episode aired, was how long I tried and enjoyed the same wonton. As always, thanks for the recipes!
The reasons why I subscribed to your channel are 1) the friendliness of your smile 2) your thorough and step by step explanations 3) the great choice of dishes. Please keep up the great work and thank you very much for your kindness.
My kids became fascinated with Chinese cuisine after taking part in a 3-week intensive Chinese language course. One of the favorite times of the course was learning how to make dumplings. Of course, I had to learn how to make them myself so that they could continue to enjoy this amazing dish! Your videos were the best I came across. You always explain everything so well, beyond just what to do, but also why and how things can be done differently. Thank you so much!!
Yeap, dumplings making is one of my weaknesses too. That's another reason why I like to follow Mandy's way to make them. Speaking of corn in dumplings, that's my kids favorite. To buy ready made, the prices can add up quite significantly.
Hi Mandy, I subscribed to your channel for three reasons. First, I love Chinese food and your recipes are so delicious. Second, I like how you explain the cooking process for each of your recipes, you make everything look so simple. And third, I like how you provide written recipes in the description of each of your videos. Your channel is awesome, keep up the good work.
It’s embarrassing to admit but I’m Chinese and the daughter of a wonderful Chinese Mom who is an amazing cook! However I moved away after college and never learned to cook all the traditional Chinese, specifically HK, dishes I loved as a child. So when I found you channel, I was super thrilled to be able to replicate some of my Mom’s dishes. Your videos are professional yet easy to follow. You’re super happy which is a big deal for me b/c I love enthusiastic and positive people like myself. 😄 So in a way, it’s almost like learning to cook with a friend. The results is what matters so that’s why I subscribed. You rock! P.S. I think your style of cooking is an awesome representation of Chinese cooking and hopefully shows non-Chinese cookers that it’s worth a try to learn and enjoy.
I like how you go into detail with your ingredients and also give alternatives for them and ofcoz your in-depth explanation of everything you do, and the history too.
You make your videos so easy to understand, explain some of the origins of the dish, give us links and/or substitutions for ingredients that might be hard to find, and are genuinely just so cheerful and relaxing to listen to. I actually tried to make dumplings for the first time last week using one of your recipes and although they weren’t perfect they were super tasty! I’ve been subscribed for more than a year now and still can’t wait to see what you do in the future. Thank you for your hard work teaching us to make such delicious food!
I have always loved Chinese food but was afraid to attempt to prepare it myself. After watching a few of your lovely videos I thought I can do this. I have made several of your recipes. They turned out great. Thank you. I also love the history and technical things you share. Thanks again.
I subscribed because I really like Chinese cuisine and wanted to know more about how to make it myself! I definitely stayed for how in-depth a lot of your instructions are; they’re very helpful to someone like me who doesn’t have a lot of experience with cooking in general :)
My husband found your very first video on UA-cam and said, "You have to see this!" We've been hooked ever since and have enjoyed making many of your recipes. We don't order out anymore because we know we can make almost any Chinese dish better at home thanks to you.😉
Most of her recipes are common home-cooked dishes, but there are many banquet dishes that are not introduced, and even many Chinese people do not nfamiliar with Chinese banquet dishes.
I was searching for authentic Chinese recipes a long time ago. Stumbled upon your content and instantly subscribed. I think you still had about 50k subscribers at that time. I still follow your recipes if I have ingredients on hand
For me the reason I subscribed is because of the charsiu recipe,as a Cantonese who eats alot of charsiu I want to try to make it at home and since my family don’t make Charsiu I look for an easy and simple recipe,I see the simple ingredient and I decided to try it and it was DELICIOUS then I started to looking into your other recipe and try some of them like the dumpling recipe, the chong you bang mian recipe, lo mein recipe, popcorn chicken recipe and many more and all of them works perfectly, so I decided to subscribe.
I kept on getting reccommendations of your channel. Always do when a cooking channel will start to blow up. Totally sticked with u because of the vast amount of delicious Chinese recipes you were whipping up. Also very insightful to to the cooking methods u do(like explaining about how the wok shouldn't etc.) Watch lots of cooking channels but in terms of Chinese cuisine ur the one I keep coming back to so I definitely subscribed!
I had been looking for a recipe for baozi, steamed pork buns, and found your recipe a few years ago. Your very clear explanations and exceptional attention to any tricky detail of the recipe made it super easy to follow and ultimately foolproof, so that just a few hours later I was basically in a food coma, because I had eaten way too many of those delicious babies. 😄 I immediately subscribed and have since followed many other recipes. I'm also routinely recommending your channel and recipes to anyone who just mentions Chinese food or recipes to me. 💛
I subscribed to your channel for 2 main reasons: 1) I recently finished college and, in undergrad and grad school, I never really did much cooking. However, I have a passion for slowly learning how to cook/ prepare more recipes, so your channel has been a great help! 2) I genuinely love your soothing & calming voice. I find it makes the educational videos relaxing as well!
The reason is simple. The INTRO, narration and that lovely accent. I smashed the subscribe button about 15 seconds into the first video I watched. Long, long time ago 🤗🐉
@@melissaf5292 It's amazing how a 10 minute video can turn a bad day around quickly. Must be thousands of fans that turned a frown upside down as soon as they received notification of a new video 🤗
I was searching for authentic chinese recipes - it's my favorite type of food. I've seen lots of videos but when I came across Souped Up Recipes I was immediately drawn to the detail you put into how you make the dishes, and I'm always so appreciative of the fact that you use science to explain things that I would've taken for granted so it's easier to follow the rules. I also appreciate the fact that you draw on your own experience and heritage. You make all of the work look so easy - even the long-haul ones and those that take patience, like homemade noodles. I always turn to your channel when I need a chinese/cantonese food fix. You've never failed me yet. Thank you so much for your dedication to all of us.
I love how you cook and teach people how things are done a certain way. I have gained more knowledge and confidence to make steamed dumplings correctly!
I JUST WATCHED YOUR STEAMED DUMPLING SHOW AND I WAS PLEASED HOW WELL YOU EXPLAIN ALL THE DIFFERENT REASONS FOR THE WAY YOU DO THINGS FOR A PERFECT RESULT
I love cooking Asian cuisine. I love eating Asian cuisine. The spices and sauces are so flavorful. I like how detailed you are in your dishes and you tells us substitutions for difficult to get ingredients. I like hearing the stories behind the dishes and how to pronounce them correctly. Thank you for sharing!
I love your channel because it teaches me so many incredible chinese recipes. I've loved japanese cuisine for some years now but I hadn't actually gotten into chinese cuisine until I found your channel. You've given me a lot of love for this country. You love to cook and enjoy eating everything you cook and watching you is as satisfying as it is rewarding. You care so much about us and about making your recipes accessible to everyone with changes in ingredients depending on where we live and what we can cook. You not only teach us a dish, you teach us so many different variations so that everyone finds at least one they love. You're incredible. I've learnt a lot from you and I hope to keep learning in the future. Thank you so much, Mandy!!
I clicked because I was looking for more authentic Chinese recipes, but subscribed because not only were your recipes good, they were thorough. I like how sometimes you give the history or background of a dish, and your videos are always very clear and measured so there's no confusion about when something happened. And I like that you explain why something needs to be done a certain way (I certainly would never have considered the importance of cold vs boiling water in my dough until it was too late). And I love the way you describe foods too, they make me so excited to try them!
Hi Mandy! I think you are a fantastic teacher and you make the food very accessable. I like your honesty and I want to support you and keep seeing your work! I don't want your channel to go away. And I can't wait for your cookbook! Do you have an ETA on the cookbook? Thank you, you are awesome ❤️👏 Shannon
Love the simplicity and explanations of your cooking techniques. Everything always looks so good but really like that you admit a mistake and explain how to correct it. Have been watching for years and regret not getting your wok when it launched.
Honestly it was you! I like the way you give detailed facts, and make sure the food is the focus. You explain why certain ingredients are used, and why not to use others, but always seem kind and helpful as you do it. Plus you clearly love to cook and are proud of the work, so it’s great to watch you succeed and grow. As for the actual video that made me subscribe, it was the one that went through all the basics you need in your cupboard (Must have Chinese ingredients video). Not only did you give a full set of key ingredients AND explain the differences, you even showed where to look on labels and where to buy the ingredients themselves. That was tremendous.
I have an insatiable curiosity about why things are the way they are, it helps me remember things too when I learn why they are that way. Thank you so very very very much for being such a great teacher and being so thorough. You explain why and are gentle and kind in your speech. A lot of work and heart has gone into this. Thank you for sharing it with us so we can learn. May God bless you.
I subscribed to your channel because my husband’s father was Chinese and I had no knowledge on where to begin learning to cook anything that he’d like. I’m an audiovisual learner so I needed something beyond plain recipes in a cookbook. I found you in a random UA-cam search. I loooooove the step by step instructions, full recipe and links to order those hard to find ingredients and gadgets. Anyone of any age can follow your tutorials and that is awesome. I used to teach school and I appreciate the hard work you put in with producing these videos. I wish I was there to sample all those delicious dishes! Listing the ingredients on the screen is also another big help. You’ve given me the courage I needed to cook authentic foods for my husband without fear of embarrassing myself or him should we host a dinner. He says everything is yummy for his tummy!
I subscribed because your explanations are thorough. You tell us what ingredients you're using and why, and why you use certain techniques or equipment, etc. Thorough! Very educational and inspirational and adaptable.
I just discovered Chinese cooking and cannot get enough! Every time I think of the next delicious recipe to prepare I automatically get hungry. This has been a life changer. Thank you for sharing.
The way you explain every bit of the recipes from which ingredient to choose to the history and science behind what you cook really makes the videos enjoyable and helpful !
I live in an area where good Chinese food is either too far away (like 1400 miles) or not good at all. A few years ago I came across your channel and have never looked back. Thanks to you and your channel, my family enjoys really good Chinese food again, it is good to save money by making it at home and having enough to share with others, especially elderly who love your delicious Chinese food! It really cheers everyone up! I love that the recipes can be made kosher by using your methods for tenderizing beef and chicken! Thank you so much for all you do. Blessings!
I really appreciate how you put all the details in your description on how we can make the recipe. It really helps when we attempt to make the recipes as good as you. Thank you
I watch your videos because you explain why something is done in a particular way or why to use certain ingredients. It helps me to understand the dish and how the flavours and textures are formed and come together... I always learn something new or have a better understanding of a dish even if I've made it many times before, after learning your methods I have a better understanding... your teaching is a mixture of art and science...
You make it look so easy every time you cook. When i try it, my kitchen is like been through a cat 5 hurricane. I love that you’re very soft spoken and explain the procedure well. Thank you for sharing your talent to us.
Your videos take me back to the time I studied abroad in China. A lot of your dishes remind me very specific moments from that time, and your recipes are broken down enough so that anyone can follow them and enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. Because of your videos, I started to cook Chinese food again and love watching to see if the next video will be an old favorite or something brand new for me to make. Keep up the amazing work!
My son started to make Chinese food at home (because we love it so much)but used a lot of bottled sauces. I was looking for recipes and found you. Wow do you do a great job teaching how to use ingredients. I love your videos. Thank you so much
Your personality is so sweet and welcoming! You explain things very well and state why we should or should not do something which means you are humble and respect us that we cook and enjoy food just like you do. Thank you very much.
Steamed are my favorite. No wonder mine usually came out chewy, I was using the wrong dough! Long chain proteins, mix in one direction. Brilliant. I subscribed to your channel bc you are an excellent teacher with wonderful recipes. Thank you.
Sounds delicious! I got a lesson in making dumplings from a woman who came to the US from China. Watching your channel has given me more detailed instructions plus many tasty new recipes to try.
You know what made me “SUBSCRIBE?” Mandy EATS her food after she’s completed a recipe, as if no one is watching and I respect the HECK outta that!🖤👍🏾✊🏾 NTM the #recipes are CRAZY good!
what really made me subscribe was the simplicity of all your videos and the touch of your personality that makes the videos enjoyable and not completely stale have been my go to UA-cam chef for years now!!
Mandy this is why I subscribed you make your videos so easy to understand, explain the origins of the dish, give us links and/or substitutions for ingredients that might be hard to find, and are genuinely just so cheerful and relaxing to listen to. I love your videos!
I'm myself cooking Turkish cuisine, but i'm getting more and more interested in your recipes. Already tried 1 of them and it was a delight ! Thank you for sharing !
I really like your leaf folding technique. I watch your videos to learn authentic techniques and recipes to cook Chinese food at home. I appreciate that you explain why it is necessary to use certain ingredients or techniques, e.g. stirring the meat filling in one direction or adding hot water to a dough mixture. I look forward to more videos in the future.
I subscribed for a few reasons. Firstly I think you seem like a lovely person and this shines through on your videos, making them super enjoyable to watch. Secondly, I think that the techniques you use and the recipes you do seem authentic, like it might taste like food I’d be able to eat in China. I’ve learned so much cool stuff, like the way you always stir dumpling fillings in one direction to develop the myoglobin (it makes the texture so much better), using half denatured dough and half yeasted dough, adding garlic ginger water to dumplings to make them juicier, velveting meat etc. Thirdly, your explanations and breakdown of what you are doing and why is really clear which means I can actually do it myself at home and all the recipes seem approachable and easy. Thanks so much! I really do love your channel!
Thank you for always putting together detailed recipes that are easy to follow. Also, I always appreciate you explain the "why" and not just "what" - to allow us to better understand how to generalize the concepts we learn from your recipes. Definitely my favorite cooking channel by far!
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I Loved Chinese Cooking When i was in the Service, and had to travel over 100 miles to get a taste, so now with your help i eat Chinese any time i want. Thank You !
I love how you break down each recipe and explain why you are using a certain technique. I also love when you give background of the dish and the area it is from. I have yet to make one of your recipes due to not being able to find all the ingredients when I go shopping for supplies. I'll need to take a trip to my local Asian market so I can make one soon.
Ever since the first video was suggested to me I have subscribed to your channel. I love your personality, attention to detail, easy to follow instructions without a lot of extra unrelated chatter. I do love the explanations and stories about how a dish is served in China and tales of your youth. And I especially love your recipes!
wanted to see how authentic Chinese food was prepared. after finding your channel I never looked anywhere else. your very clear and concise. everything looks delicious.
Living in Hong Kong for 13 years, I got to try all kinds of yummy Chinese food - then I moved back to the states. Can't find authentic Chinese food anyplace, here they think Chinese food is deep fried balls of dough. I missed the food so much - your channel helps me understand why you do things in the order that you do and why. I have gotten much better in my cooking thanks to you, I can now make some of the dishes and the flavors that I remember . Thank you :)
You are explaining all of the various ingredients that went into cooking cooking and absolutely love I absolutely love every recipe that I have tried and have tried and we have tried most of them and they are delicious Lucius I love the way you do the steps step the steps step by steps and how instructive they really are they're short sweet to the point and very enjoyable to watch
You're an authentic and interesting person making authentic and interesting food! I've been following your channel since 2017, and I have loved seeing your production changes. Setting time aside to watch your new uploads brings me much joy.
I started watching your videos because I love trying to make authentic recipes at home. I enjoy learning different foods from different cultures. I subscribed to your channel because you show us great technique and you give us history about the recipes at the same time. You're very informative and you make things so easy to understand. I've really enjoy what I've learned from you.
i have always enjoyed how you take the time to explain your methods, and that you also make the point of speaking clearly. not being able to replicate recipes is so frustrating! it is so much more satisfying, to be able to follow your techniques.
i watch your show because, besides interesting topics, you explain your reasoning very intelligently. your recipes and techniques always give new ways playing with my food.
I found your channel after searching for new ways to cook at the house. My daughter and I love to cook, and we were constantly looking for new things to try, and we love Asian food, and so here we are! Love all your videos, very descriptive and love your enthusiasm.
Mandy is so great at explaining her method and includes some really solid information on the ingredients she uses. Each video is also the perfect length, with so much information and technique packed in. We've learned so much from her!
Such detailed explanations of the science behind every step of the preparation of each dish and the visual of each pre measured ingredient make cooking fun and logical.
I came to your channel because you were the most authentic cook and now I have watched every video you have made you are a great cook and a lovely person 💞
I subscribed to you because of how reassuring you are, your near foolproof recipes, and how you show us both authentic and American Chinese dishes. I have had so much fun cooking with you and have created amazing dishes. I love getting to expand my cooking abilities and use different ingredients.
i subscribed because my hobby has always been asian cooking. the way you present your recipes and the camera work make it easy to follow without written directions.
What made me subscribe? YOU!!! Yur attention to detail and the way you show how to make many of the base items that so many other channels simply say to buy, wrappers, sauces, noodles... you're awesome!
The authenticity of the recipes you propose. We can really see all the hard work you put in the recipes. I love how you explain why we need to do this or not do that. You don't just tell us what to do, you make us understand what happens :) I also love how you give us some context and history about the dish you are making. As a third generation of Chinese people in Europe, you help me learn a bit more of my culture, and of course, the taste always ends up amazing!!
Mandy, thank you once again for another wonderful recipe! This is another recipe I will try. You are an excellent teacher because every time I watch your videos, I learn another technique! Then you explain why something is important, like, why you stir the meat fillings in one direction. Sometimes it is a tradition passed on through generations or you can explain the science of food. We have an HMart where I live and I can find everything I need, thank goodness!
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Your really yummy wonton soup recipe!!! And you thought me how to velvet meat!
Oh, there are many many reasons why I subscribed and remain subscribed. Your energy is beautiful and your teaching style really helps me learn these traditional techniques and recipes so smoothly. I always look forward to seeing you pop up in my subscriptions!
I found you thru the internet…I was looking how to fold dumpling.
I found all aspects of your channel & recipes engaging! They are always interesting, helpful, informative, but mostly DELICIOUS!
On top of that is your lovable & friendly delivery, which is so enjoyable to watch. Thanks for all your work! 😊❤️🙏🇨🇦
subscribed by getting referred by a friend and seeing your delicious recipes
With living in a smaller town, we have little options for good quality Chinese food. We adopted our daughter from China and I wanted to provide comforting dishes for her that she has some vague memory of (she loves noodles). It also allows me to learn how to make the foods that I experienced while there.
Souped Up Recipes is among my top channels that I subscribe to for learning how to cook Chinese food. I can tell how much effort and love she puts into her videos and how she is constantly learning over the years.
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Hello Chris! I recommend "Chinese Cooking Demystified" for another great channel on authentic Chinese cooking!
Such a sweet comment ❤️
@@lcanton9146 Ikr! So wholesome
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My Dad was Chinese, our family is from Hong Kong but he came to the states when he was about 6 and got bullied really bad growing up. Because of this he never felt comfortable teaching me about our culture. After he passed suddenly when I was 17 I’ve been studying all the time to get closer to my heritage. I appreciate you sharing this recipe so I can better make dumplings from scratch for my family. I know my dad would’ve liked to see me make them too
The way you explain every detail , show us step by step , make diffirent kinds of dishes , always have new ways and methods .... just by watching your videos you go allover a new cooking journey , and through the Chinese culture . Your recipes are wonderful , thank you so much ❤
i agree
Yes , For sure 😊❤️
I've made so many of her recipes at home. She makes it so easy to understand and follow. 🥰🥰🥰
@@theresa5059 exactly , thats why i've subscriebed ☺
I couldnt agree more! I have made so many of her recipes are they are so easy to follow and I always leave learning something new!
What made me subscribe to your Channel was the fact that you were answering all the questions that I've always wanted to know about when cooking Chinese food. Such as how to keep the meat tender in stir fry, giving that velvety texture to noodles/dumpling/won tons, perfect soups, amazing flavours and above all - the simplicity. Thank you so much, Kris.🇦🇺🍜🥟🥠
you've literally made authentic chinese cuisine more accessible to normal people like me. plus your explanations and instructions are easy to follow, definitely helps the food is successful and looks freakin delicious
I came across your channel quiet by accident and immediately liked the way you explained the recipe step by step and with clear voice. I liked the way how you greeted us wirh a big warm smile 😊. I managed to do a lot of your recipes and my Chinese husband was very impressed thanks to you. I did your dumplings and froze them. They came out so good! I love all your recipes especially fish and the fried rice. A big big thank you. 🙏🙏👏👏👏
I love UA-cam for having videos where you can learn by watching. That is how I learn best, seeing someone do something. You are an amazing instructor.
Your attention to every little detail and nuance of Chinese cuisine is why I keep waiting for the next video. I was literally watching your chicken and broccoli video when my notification for this steamed dumplings video came up. I just love watching your videos and making your meals. By the way, Mandy, what kind of knives do you use? Have you ever thought of selling knives too? I can’t wait to try these dumplings, especially because I love corn!
i agree
Agree! I love how you get down to the basics. I learn so much from your videos about cooking techniques that are often not just relevant to Chinese cuisine but cooking in general. I have stalked your Amazon page several times for ingredients / equipment I need in my kitchen.
I like how you simplify the steps of any recipe and how I feel like you "Hold my hand" while I try the recipes. Thank you!
100% agree. Mandy makes everything so clear and easy to understand. When trying a new dish or cuisine, the hand-holding gives me confidence to start AND finish.
This channel has always had great recipes and the quality of your videos have come along way. Fantastic job 👍
I love your no-nonsense approach to make Chinese food, It’s as authentic as it can be. For how long you have that shrimp wonton episode aired, was how long I tried and enjoyed the same wonton. As always, thanks for the recipes!
The reasons why I subscribed to your channel are 1) the friendliness of your smile 2) your thorough and step by step explanations 3) the great choice of dishes. Please keep up the great work and thank you very much for your kindness.
My kids became fascinated with Chinese cuisine after taking part in a 3-week intensive Chinese language course. One of the favorite times of the course was learning how to make dumplings. Of course, I had to learn how to make them myself so that they could continue to enjoy this amazing dish! Your videos were the best I came across. You always explain everything so well, beyond just what to do, but also why and how things can be done differently. Thank you so much!!
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Yeap, dumplings making is one of my weaknesses too. That's another reason why I like to follow Mandy's way to make them. Speaking of corn in dumplings, that's my kids favorite. To buy ready made, the prices can add up quite significantly.
Hi Mandy, I subscribed to your channel for three reasons. First, I love Chinese food and your recipes are so delicious. Second, I like how you explain the cooking process for each of your recipes, you make everything look so simple. And third, I like how you provide written recipes in the description of each of your videos. Your channel is awesome, keep up the good work.
It’s embarrassing to admit but I’m Chinese and the daughter of a wonderful Chinese Mom who is an amazing cook! However I moved away after college and never learned to cook all the traditional Chinese, specifically HK, dishes I loved as a child. So when I found you channel, I was super thrilled to be able to replicate some of my Mom’s dishes.
Your videos are professional yet easy to follow. You’re super happy which is a big deal for me b/c I love enthusiastic and positive people like myself. 😄 So in a way, it’s almost like learning to cook with a friend.
The results is what matters so that’s why I subscribed. You rock! P.S. I think your style of cooking is an awesome representation of Chinese cooking and hopefully shows non-Chinese cookers that it’s worth a try to learn and enjoy.
I am subscribed, because I love Asian food and watching your videos gives me so many recipes. :)
I like how you go into detail with your ingredients and also give alternatives for them and ofcoz your in-depth explanation of everything you do, and the history too.
Great video demo .. who doesnt love steam dumplings right
You make your videos so easy to understand, explain some of the origins of the dish, give us links and/or substitutions for ingredients that might be hard to find, and are genuinely just so cheerful and relaxing to listen to. I actually tried to make dumplings for the first time last week using one of your recipes and although they weren’t perfect they were super tasty! I’ve been subscribed for more than a year now and still can’t wait to see what you do in the future. Thank you for your hard work teaching us to make such delicious food!
I subscribed after I watched your video on ‘ingredients’. You explain things perfectly.
I have always loved Chinese food but was afraid to attempt to prepare it myself. After watching a few of your lovely videos I thought I can do this. I have made several of your recipes. They turned out great. Thank you. I also love the history and technical things you share. Thanks again.
You make the dishes so easy to make. You take the the time to explain. Love seeing all dishes
Your not wong. Hehehe 😊. Sry I had to say that.
Not only do I learn how to cook with your amazing recipes and guidance, I get a food technology science class. Thank you Mandy!!!
What made me subscribe besides your personality were your easy and tasty recipes!!
I subscribed because I really like Chinese cuisine and wanted to know more about how to make it myself! I definitely stayed for how in-depth a lot of your instructions are; they’re very helpful to someone like me who doesn’t have a lot of experience with cooking in general :)
I really like your idea of adding sweet corn.
My husband found your very first video on UA-cam and said, "You have to see this!" We've been hooked ever since and have enjoyed making many of your recipes. We don't order out anymore because we know we can make almost any Chinese dish better at home thanks to you.😉
hello have you tried adding breadcrumbs to the dumplings? thanks guys good day!
Most of her recipes are common home-cooked dishes, but there are many banquet dishes that are not introduced, and even many Chinese people do not nfamiliar with Chinese banquet dishes.
Was my first attempt at this type of dumplings they turned out awesome.
I was searching for authentic Chinese recipes a long time ago. Stumbled upon your content and instantly subscribed. I think you still had about 50k subscribers at that time. I still follow your recipes if I have ingredients on hand
For me the reason I subscribed is because of the charsiu recipe,as a Cantonese who eats alot of charsiu I want to try to make it at home and since my family don’t make
Charsiu I look for an easy and simple recipe,I see the simple ingredient and I decided to try it and it was DELICIOUS then I started to looking into your other recipe and try some of them like the dumpling recipe, the chong you bang mian recipe, lo mein recipe, popcorn chicken recipe and many more and all of them works perfectly, so I decided to subscribe.
Charsui, oooo I love that.💗
I kept on getting reccommendations of your channel. Always do when a cooking channel will start to blow up. Totally sticked with u because of the vast amount of delicious Chinese recipes you were whipping up. Also very insightful to to the cooking methods u do(like explaining about how the wok shouldn't etc.) Watch lots of cooking channels but in terms of Chinese cuisine ur the one I keep coming back to so I definitely subscribed!
The quality of food and the easy instruction plus your personality is what keeps us coming back.
I had been looking for a recipe for baozi, steamed pork buns, and found your recipe a few years ago. Your very clear explanations and exceptional attention to any tricky detail of the recipe made it super easy to follow and ultimately foolproof, so that just a few hours later I was basically in a food coma, because I had eaten way too many of those delicious babies. 😄 I immediately subscribed and have since followed many other recipes. I'm also routinely recommending your channel and recipes to anyone who just mentions Chinese food or recipes to me. 💛
I subscribed to your channel for 2 main reasons:
1) I recently finished college and, in undergrad and grad school, I never really did much cooking. However, I have a passion for slowly learning how to cook/ prepare more recipes, so your channel has been a great help!
2) I genuinely love your soothing & calming voice. I find it makes the educational videos relaxing as well!
The reason is simple. The INTRO, narration and that lovely accent. I smashed the subscribe button about 15 seconds into the first video I watched. Long, long time ago 🤗🐉
I agree! Her voice is so lovely, pleasing and re-assuring!
@@melissaf5292 It's amazing how a 10 minute video can turn a bad day around quickly. Must be thousands of fans that turned a frown upside down as soon as they received notification of a new video 🤗
I was searching for authentic chinese recipes - it's my favorite type of food. I've seen lots of videos but when I came across Souped Up Recipes I was immediately drawn to the detail you put into how you make the dishes, and I'm always so appreciative of the fact that you use science to explain things that I would've taken for granted so it's easier to follow the rules. I also appreciate the fact that you draw on your own experience and heritage. You make all of the work look so easy - even the long-haul ones and those that take patience, like homemade noodles. I always turn to your channel when I need a chinese/cantonese food fix. You've never failed me yet. Thank you so much for your dedication to all of us.
I love how you cook and teach people how things are done a certain way. I have gained more knowledge and confidence to make steamed dumplings correctly!
I JUST WATCHED YOUR STEAMED DUMPLING SHOW AND I WAS PLEASED HOW WELL YOU EXPLAIN ALL THE DIFFERENT REASONS FOR THE WAY YOU DO THINGS FOR A PERFECT RESULT
I love cooking Asian cuisine. I love eating Asian cuisine. The spices and sauces are so flavorful. I like how detailed you are in your dishes and you tells us substitutions for difficult to get ingredients. I like hearing the stories behind the dishes and how to pronounce them correctly. Thank you for sharing!
I love your channel because it teaches me so many incredible chinese recipes. I've loved japanese cuisine for some years now but I hadn't actually gotten into chinese cuisine until I found your channel. You've given me a lot of love for this country. You love to cook and enjoy eating everything you cook and watching you is as satisfying as it is rewarding. You care so much about us and about making your recipes accessible to everyone with changes in ingredients depending on where we live and what we can cook. You not only teach us a dish, you teach us so many different variations so that everyone finds at least one they love. You're incredible. I've learnt a lot from you and I hope to keep learning in the future. Thank you so much, Mandy!!
I clicked because I was looking for more authentic Chinese recipes, but subscribed because not only were your recipes good, they were thorough. I like how sometimes you give the history or background of a dish, and your videos are always very clear and measured so there's no confusion about when something happened. And I like that you explain why something needs to be done a certain way (I certainly would never have considered the importance of cold vs boiling water in my dough until it was too late). And I love the way you describe foods too, they make me so excited to try them!
Hi Mandy! I think you are a fantastic teacher and you make the food very accessable. I like your honesty and I want to support you and keep seeing your work! I don't want your channel to go away. And I can't wait for your cookbook! Do you have an ETA on the cookbook? Thank you, you are awesome ❤️👏 Shannon
Love the simplicity and explanations of your cooking techniques. Everything always looks so good but really like that you admit a mistake and explain how to correct it. Have been watching for years and regret not getting your wok when it launched.
Honestly it was you! I like the way you give detailed facts, and make sure the food is the focus. You explain why certain ingredients are used, and why not to use others, but always seem kind and helpful as you do it. Plus you clearly love to cook and are proud of the work, so it’s great to watch you succeed and grow.
As for the actual video that made me subscribe, it was the one that went through all the basics you need in your cupboard (Must have Chinese ingredients video). Not only did you give a full set of key ingredients AND explain the differences, you even showed where to look on labels and where to buy the ingredients themselves. That was tremendous.
I have an insatiable curiosity about why things are the way they are, it helps me remember things too when I learn why they are that way. Thank you so very very very much for being such a great teacher and being so thorough. You explain why and are gentle and kind in your speech. A lot of work and heart has gone into this. Thank you for sharing it with us so we can learn. May God bless you.
I subscribed to your channel because my husband’s father was Chinese and I had no knowledge on where to begin learning to cook anything that he’d like. I’m an audiovisual learner so I needed something beyond plain recipes in a cookbook. I found you in a random UA-cam search. I loooooove the step by step instructions, full recipe and links to order those hard to find ingredients and gadgets. Anyone of any age can follow your tutorials and that is awesome. I used to teach school and I appreciate the hard work you put in with producing these videos. I wish I was there to sample all those delicious dishes! Listing the ingredients on the screen is also another big help. You’ve given me the courage I needed to cook authentic foods for my husband without fear of embarrassing myself or him should we host a dinner. He says everything is yummy for his tummy!
I subscribed because your explanations are thorough. You tell us what ingredients you're using and why, and why you use certain techniques or equipment, etc. Thorough! Very educational and inspirational and adaptable.
Your attention to detail and the way you take it step by step tells me you really enjoy doing this. That is very refreshing.
I just discovered Chinese cooking and cannot get enough! Every time I think of the next delicious recipe to prepare I automatically get hungry. This has been a life changer. Thank you for sharing.
The way you explain every bit of the recipes from which ingredient to choose to the history and science behind what you cook really makes the videos enjoyable and helpful !
I live in an area where good Chinese food is either too far away (like 1400 miles) or not good at all. A few years ago I came across your channel and have never looked back. Thanks to you and your channel, my family enjoys really good Chinese food again, it is good to save money by making it at home and having enough to share with others, especially elderly who love your delicious Chinese food! It really cheers everyone up! I love that the recipes can be made kosher by using your methods for tenderizing beef and chicken! Thank you so much for all you do. Blessings!
My wife and I appreciate how you clearly explain the ingredients and process. We enjoy listening to your videos regularly!
I really appreciate how you put all the details in your description on how we can make the recipe. It really helps when we attempt to make the recipes as good as you. Thank you
I watch your videos because you explain why something is done in a particular way or why to use certain ingredients. It helps me to understand the dish and how the flavours and textures are formed and come together... I always learn something new or have a better understanding of a dish even if I've made it many times before, after learning your methods I have a better understanding... your teaching is a mixture of art and science...
You make it look so easy every time you cook. When i try it, my kitchen is like been through a cat 5 hurricane. I love that you’re very soft spoken and explain the procedure well. Thank you for sharing your talent to us.
Your videos take me back to the time I studied abroad in China. A lot of your dishes remind me very specific moments from that time, and your recipes are broken down enough so that anyone can follow them and enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. Because of your videos, I started to cook Chinese food again and love watching to see if the next video will be an old favorite or something brand new for me to make. Keep up the amazing work!
My son started to make Chinese food at home (because we love it so much)but used a lot of bottled sauces. I was looking for recipes and found you. Wow do you do a great job teaching how to use ingredients. I love your videos. Thank you so much
Your personality is so sweet and welcoming! You explain things very well and state why we should or should not do something which means you are humble and respect us that we cook and enjoy food just like you do. Thank you very much.
Because I love Chinese food, and you make it seem so simple to make! I love the way you explain everything! Thank you and God Bless!
Steamed are my favorite. No wonder mine usually came out chewy, I was using the wrong dough! Long chain proteins, mix in one direction. Brilliant. I subscribed to your channel bc you are an excellent teacher with wonderful recipes. Thank you.
Sounds delicious! I got a lesson in making dumplings from a woman who came to the US from China. Watching your channel has given me more detailed instructions plus many tasty new recipes to try.
You know what made me “SUBSCRIBE?”
Mandy EATS her food after she’s completed a recipe, as if no one is watching and I respect the HECK outta that!🖤👍🏾✊🏾
NTM the #recipes are CRAZY good!
What I love is your detailed explanation of how to make everything. It is clear and easy to follow.
what really made me subscribe was the simplicity of all your videos and the touch of your personality that makes the videos enjoyable and not completely stale have been my go to UA-cam chef for years now!!
Mandy this is why I subscribed you make your videos so easy to understand, explain the origins of the dish, give us links and/or substitutions for ingredients that might be hard to find, and are genuinely just so cheerful and relaxing to listen to. I love your videos!
I'm myself cooking Turkish cuisine, but i'm getting more and more interested in your recipes. Already tried 1 of them and it was a delight ! Thank you for sharing !
I really like your leaf folding technique. I watch your videos to learn authentic techniques and recipes to cook Chinese food at home. I appreciate that you explain why it is necessary to use certain ingredients or techniques, e.g. stirring the meat filling in one direction or adding hot water to a dough mixture. I look forward to more videos in the future.
I love the way you talk, primarily. And you seem very kind and knowledgeable. Great recipes, too!
I subscribed for a few reasons.
Firstly I think you seem like a lovely person and this shines through on your videos, making them super enjoyable to watch.
Secondly, I think that the techniques you use and the recipes you do seem authentic, like it might taste like food I’d be able to eat in China. I’ve learned so much cool stuff, like the way you always stir dumpling fillings in one direction to develop the myoglobin (it makes the texture so much better), using half denatured dough and half yeasted dough, adding garlic ginger water to dumplings to make them juicier, velveting meat etc.
Thirdly, your explanations and breakdown of what you are doing and why is really clear which means I can actually do it myself at home and all the recipes seem approachable and easy.
Thanks so much! I really do love your channel!
Thank you for always putting together detailed recipes that are easy to follow. Also, I always appreciate you explain the "why" and not just "what" - to allow us to better understand how to generalize the concepts we learn from your recipes. Definitely my favorite cooking channel by far!
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Because first time when we cook pepper steak with you it come out perfectly and delicious. And you explain everything very well! Thank you!😊
I Loved Chinese Cooking When i was in the Service, and had to travel over 100 miles to get a taste, so now with your help i eat Chinese any time i want. Thank You !
I really enjoy when you explain why something is made a specific way. Like why hot water etc. It is so interesting.
I love how you break down each recipe and explain why you are using a certain technique. I also love when you give background of the dish and the area it is from. I have yet to make one of your recipes due to not being able to find all the ingredients when I go shopping for supplies. I'll need to take a trip to my local Asian market so I can make one soon.
Ever since the first video was suggested to me I have subscribed to your channel. I love your personality, attention to detail, easy to follow instructions without a lot of extra unrelated chatter. I do love the explanations and stories about how a dish is served in China and tales of your youth. And I especially love your recipes!
wanted to see how authentic Chinese food was prepared. after finding your channel I never looked anywhere else. your very clear and concise. everything looks delicious.
Living in Hong Kong for 13 years, I got to try all kinds of yummy Chinese food - then I moved back to the states. Can't find authentic Chinese food anyplace, here they think Chinese food is deep fried balls of dough. I missed the food so much - your channel helps me understand why you do things in the order that you do and why. I have gotten much better in my cooking thanks to you, I can now make some of the dishes and the flavors that I remember . Thank you :)
The detail you put into these videos but also how simply you make things is what keeps me sticking around, plus the food is delicious!
I love how detailed and scientific your recipes and explanations were. They make me want to try making Chinese cuisine.
You are an amazing teacher! I often have trouble following demonstrations, but yours are kindly presented, thorough and professional. Bravissimo 👏👏👏👏🌹
Love your positive energy, easy to follow instructions and watching you make delicious Chinese food always makes me so hungry!
You are explaining all of the various ingredients that went into cooking cooking and absolutely love I absolutely love every recipe that I have tried and have tried and we have tried most of them and they are delicious Lucius I love the way you do the steps step the steps step by steps and how instructive they really are they're short sweet to the point and very enjoyable to watch
You're an authentic and interesting person making authentic and interesting food! I've been following your channel since 2017, and I have loved seeing your production changes. Setting time aside to watch your new uploads brings me much joy.
I started watching your videos because I love trying to make authentic recipes at home. I enjoy learning different foods from different cultures. I subscribed to your channel because you show us great technique and you give us history about the recipes at the same time. You're very informative and you make things so easy to understand. I've really enjoy what I've learned from you.
i have always enjoyed how you take the time to explain your methods, and that you also make the point of speaking clearly. not being able to replicate recipes is so frustrating! it is so much more satisfying, to be able to follow your techniques.
i watch your show because, besides interesting topics, you explain your reasoning very intelligently.
your recipes and techniques always give new ways playing with my food.
I love watching recipe videos so I can learn by watching the recipe being made. You make a great job of it.
I found your channel after searching for new ways to cook at the house. My daughter and I love to cook, and we were constantly looking for new things to try, and we love Asian food, and so here we are! Love all your videos, very descriptive and love your enthusiasm.
I love the way you explain not only how to cook but the history around dishes!
Mandy is so great at explaining her method and includes some really solid information on the ingredients she uses. Each video is also the perfect length, with so much information and technique packed in. We've learned so much from her!
Such detailed explanations of the science behind every step of the preparation of each dish and the visual of each pre measured ingredient make cooking fun and logical.
I came to your channel because you were the most authentic cook and now I have watched every video you have made you are a great cook and a lovely person 💞
I love your recipes. There are simple ones and complex ones, but you make all of them feel really accessible for a home cook.
I subscribed to you because of how reassuring you are, your near foolproof recipes, and how you show us both authentic and American Chinese dishes. I have had so much fun cooking with you and have created amazing dishes. I love getting to expand my cooking abilities and use different ingredients.
i subscribed because my hobby has always been asian cooking. the way you present your recipes and the camera work make it easy to follow without written directions.
I love that you always take time to explain the steps to every dish. My husband is learning to cook from your channel.
What made me subscribe? YOU!!! Yur attention to detail and the way you show how to make many of the base items that so many other channels simply say to buy, wrappers, sauces, noodles... you're awesome!
The authenticity of the recipes you propose. We can really see all the hard work you put in the recipes. I love how you explain why we need to do this or not do that. You don't just tell us what to do, you make us understand what happens :)
I also love how you give us some context and history about the dish you are making.
As a third generation of Chinese people in Europe, you help me learn a bit more of my culture, and of course, the taste always ends up amazing!!
Mandy, thank you once again for another wonderful recipe! This is another recipe I will try. You are an excellent teacher because every time I watch your videos, I learn another technique! Then you explain why something is important, like, why you stir the meat fillings in one direction. Sometimes it is a tradition passed on through generations or you can explain the science of food. We have an HMart where I live and I can find everything I need, thank goodness!