Lucas Sin Makes The Ultimate Sweet and Sour Sauce | In The Kitchen With

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  • @food52
    @food52  2 роки тому +38

    Check out the recipe here: f52.co/38bdhDc

  • @davidhalldurham
    @davidhalldurham 2 роки тому +717

    This was excellent. More of Lucas, please!! He's not only knowledgeable but a natural teacher.

    • @maranda5829
      @maranda5829 2 роки тому +11

      Yes so easy to listen to and I learned so much beyond the recipes

    • @tommyn72
      @tommyn72 2 роки тому +11

      He's a genius... I kept thinking, while watching, "I am learning so much from this guy~! More More More~!"

    • @jenmcdonald3800
      @jenmcdonald3800 2 роки тому +3

      Agree!

    • @JimWarp93
      @JimWarp93 2 роки тому +3

      totally my thought as well: I'd like him to teach me Chinese cooking !

    • @79blueingreen
      @79blueingreen 2 роки тому +3

      100! Please more content from this chef.

  • @Unee720
    @Unee720 2 роки тому +317

    Damn, I live this guy's passion for food while giving a history and culture lesson. Please let Lucas be a regular.

  • @DuyNguyen-yx2vd
    @DuyNguyen-yx2vd 2 роки тому +237

    This goes beyond the "Hows" and deep into the "Whys" of cooking techniques. I love that Food52 tries to do more than just recipe videos.

  • @hseliz
    @hseliz 2 роки тому +243

    It's such a joy listening & watching Lucas explaining and cooking - you can feel his passion!

    • @food52
      @food52  2 роки тому +5

      Thanks so much for watching Elizabeth!

  • @PrettyBoyKii
    @PrettyBoyKii 2 роки тому +93

    I know Lucas is pretty busy, but I'd love for him to have his own UA-cam channel. Especially in regards to educating us on the origins of Chinese cuisine and Chinese American foods.

  • @dragon_empress_1
    @dragon_empress_1 2 роки тому +169

    I had no clue you could use Haw flakes like this. I grew up eating it as a snack. Bring Lucas back please, he's a good educator.

    • @food52
      @food52  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for watching DragonEmpress! Stay tuned!

    • @foggybottomz
      @foggybottomz 2 роки тому +6

      Is this the snack that is packaged like a stack of coins? If so, I loved snacking on those too!

    • @dragon_empress_1
      @dragon_empress_1 2 роки тому +3

      @@foggybottomz Yes, yes it is.

    • @teenatabon
      @teenatabon 2 роки тому +2

      Am today years old learning Haw Flakes is used for sauces. I loved it as snack too

    • @gjaeigjiajeg
      @gjaeigjiajeg 2 роки тому +2

      @@foggybottomz This is the snack momma used to give me to go with the bitter and awful chinese herbal medicine!

  • @nativegurl8886
    @nativegurl8886 2 роки тому +55

    When Lucas said "We can talk about this for ages", I can listen and watch him for ages. Sigh! 😍 Somebody give my boo a book deal, his own cooking show already. Love his technique, his voice, his knowledge and passion for cooking. This made my day. 😊

  • @Fever0788
    @Fever0788 2 роки тому +33

    I'm a simple man. I see Lucas Sin, I give a thumbs up.

  • @SK-kj1ge
    @SK-kj1ge 2 роки тому +25

    My favorite chef! Please have Lucas as often as possible. When Lucas explains, it feels like you're in a personal cooking class with him

  • @alenkiu9886
    @alenkiu9886 2 роки тому +10

    When I first look at the title of video, I was like "What is up with this guy? Talking about a simple sweet and sour sauce for half an hour? I'm not wasting my time on it." Then I got curious at what he has so much to say and watched it anyway. After finishing the video, Chef Lucas and the crew of Food52 deserve my highest gratitude for making this thorough compendium of sweet and sour sauce. Thank you for opening my eyes and great job! Keep it coming

  • @victoriamilonas1942
    @victoriamilonas1942 2 роки тому +22

    I could make a book out of what I have learned from this darling man! Sweet and sour as a mother sauce, viscosity as a tool, matching the complexity of the dish to the sauce, cry if you have to, red things make a sauce red - the list goes on. What a talented chef. Plus the tiny samples (the priest when we are working our meat), I mean, really!

  • @eeDJ-wl6oy
    @eeDJ-wl6oy 2 роки тому +15

    I grew up watch Martin Yan on PBS. I’ve been an unofficial student for years of the Food Network back when true chefs delivered the content and have given up on the Network as the opportunities for learning and growing as a home cook have, at times, fallen short of expectations. Lucas Sin-you are a true gift to this channel!! Your content anticipates all our questions and give us all the nuances a seasoned cook would look for while they cook-like size of the bubbles, color of the sauce, smells to anticipate. You not only provided the whys, but also the wheres, whens, hows, and what fors!! You have a real knack for educational demonstration-your tone is calm and reassuring, the music was not distracting, the editing was fun and playful as were you. I’ve rewatched your video three times to catch all the tips and tricks and I finally feel like I’m learning again. #thankfulforyouMr.Sin

  • @hugotcm
    @hugotcm 2 роки тому +60

    this was a true masterclass, Lucas is amazing, and a great host!!

    • @somindaddy
      @somindaddy 2 роки тому

      Just what I was thinking watching the video. The temp, volume or mass of ingredients is of course important but controlling many other variables make an everyday recipe into a masterpiece. Lucas shows us minute details of making something truly special. I loved watching the guobaorou recipe.

  • @randynguyen6937
    @randynguyen6937 2 роки тому +48

    Love the modularity and use of ratios to simplify, please have Lucas join more often!

  • @reidjohnson4281
    @reidjohnson4281 11 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations...Finally ..A chef training with correct methods..Thank you. I hope the younger generations find you.

  • @alexismuermann9603
    @alexismuermann9603 2 роки тому +7

    I can watch Lucas all day. Everything he says makes perfect sense, and he delivers his material in a very calming way with an understated humor. Please give us more!

  • @pr12WingYin
    @pr12WingYin 2 роки тому +2

    Man, give him his own show!! Not only is he really charming but also very knowledgeable. I love that he shares this knowledge because growing up in Germany as a Cantonese in every video of him I do find something new about „my culture“. Always a pleasure seeing his videos.

  • @supercooled
    @supercooled 2 роки тому +19

    I really enjoyed this. This chef is very articulate and understands how to convey the concept and technique to just about anyone without sounding condescending.

    • @viaMikeLawson
      @viaMikeLawson Рік тому

      He's Ivy League educated; just loves cooking and teaching apparently

  • @no0o0ot74
    @no0o0ot74 2 роки тому +6

    I sincerely think this is one of the best, most jam-packed full of knowledge (technical, anthropological, theoretical) cooking videos I've seen published. Lucas offers an academic approach to his videos, he's really generous to share his fantastic teaching skills with us!

  • @marijkeschellenbach2680
    @marijkeschellenbach2680 2 роки тому +25

    Wow! Love, love, love the explanations and how to use the different methods. Thank goodness for a sweet and sour pork sauce WITHOUT KETCHUP!!!!!!! I would really like to see more of Lucas making some Chinese food.

  • @trixiewutang
    @trixiewutang 2 роки тому +1

    Genuinely so delighted to watch Lucas explain Cantonese cooking.

  • @joliewang596
    @joliewang596 2 роки тому +5

    He is a poet chef! His choice of words, flow of thought, rhythm and hum of his cooking. I watched till the end of the video because you can’t get enough of Lucas! 👍🏻

  • @macdonmt
    @macdonmt 2 роки тому +1

    The brilliance of this teaching style is every moment when Lucas says, “what I’m looking for here…”

  • @Debbie98335
    @Debbie98335 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my goodness. I grew up on yummy Chinese cooking when my dad would take our family out to San Pedro, Calif to the smaller establishments. To have you, Lucas, teach some of the secrets in this is priceless for me. Thank You.

  • @poratl
    @poratl 2 роки тому +1

    I plowed through You Tube up and down for months, and did not find as good, pleasant and generous teacher than Lucas. Wow.... how lucky I was to find you, give me more

  • @bgrainger3477
    @bgrainger3477 Рік тому +1

    I love how you explain the science behind what you do and why you do it a certain way.

  • @GoWarriors
    @GoWarriors 2 роки тому +2

    Lucas, you need your own show. I’ve been watching thousands of cooking videos, but I’ve learned the most from you on a per minute basis lol

  • @netherane
    @netherane 2 роки тому +2

    Lucas is truly becoming my next chef obsession on YT. More of this wonderfully talented and handsome man, please!

  • @stonemoss
    @stonemoss 2 роки тому +3

    Lucas Sin is a national treasure

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 2 роки тому +30

    love Lucas' vids.. so knowledgeable , so articulate , so calming .... and great dishes.... thank you Lucas

  • @NotWokebutAwake.
    @NotWokebutAwake. 8 місяців тому +1

    I love how easy he is to follow as a teacher! He makes everything makes sense and explains things! Instead of just assuming we wont get it and skips the intricacies etc. He is amazing at showing you exactly what to do and explaining why. I love that! Thank you so so much! I learned a ton in such a short video! Things that i can actually apply in my own cooking in my own kitchen and impress my own family and friends when they come over for dinner! Excited now! Great video!!❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤

  • @annatooke6220
    @annatooke6220 2 роки тому +4

    Bring Lucas back please! Love his flavors and his explanation and teaching!

  • @khaledarisheh6697
    @khaledarisheh6697 2 роки тому +3

    Finally someone to show us how to make sweet and sour sauce from scratch. I’ve been looking for a video like this for ages.

  • @michellehogaboam1879
    @michellehogaboam1879 2 роки тому +6

    More Lucas Sun please! He oozes with knowledge and experience. Thank you Food52; I learn and become inspired by all the recipe developers and chefs on your channel.

  • @TammyPappas
    @TammyPappas 2 роки тому +6

    This was one of the best videos from F52, hands down. Informative, fun, and relaxing to watch. Love Chef Lucas!

  • @agosh05
    @agosh05 2 роки тому +3

    Couldn't be more excited than to have Lucas Sin on this channel!

  • @cheersdeer
    @cheersdeer 2 роки тому +5

    There is a Chinese restaurant near me that has this style of sweet and sour pork on their menu and it is one of the best dishes I've ever had. Never thought I'd come across a video that goes into such great detail about how it's made, so this is wonderful!

    • @flowercook3142
      @flowercook3142 2 роки тому

      What name is the restaurant, and where are you located?
      Thank you

  • @blinkmejosh
    @blinkmejosh 2 роки тому +5

    Watching this felt like I was in his kitchen and learning from a great master. Junzi is such a proper teacher and whenever I see a video of him teaching, I immediately watch it and save it on my list. His chilled seasame noodle recipe is amazing too. I am going to try this sweet and sour pork recipe.

  • @chriscatton705
    @chriscatton705 11 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely ADORE Lucas Sin.

  • @celitacantrill10
    @celitacantrill10 2 роки тому +3

    Lucas Sin is a phenomenal teacher, he's explaining it so well and I'll remember this class. Wonderful!! Thank you.

  • @katl8825
    @katl8825 8 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been eating haw flakes for years and never thought of putting them in sauces. I learn something new every time from Lucas, if not multiple lessons!

    • @perotinofhackensack2064
      @perotinofhackensack2064 7 місяців тому

      If I went into a grocery store in the Northeast where the heck would I go to find those things? The potato chip aisle the snack aisle?

    • @katl8825
      @katl8825 7 місяців тому +1

      @@perotinofhackensack2064 In an Asian grocery store - I usually find them in an aisle with sweet imported snacks (gummies, hard candies, dried fruits) - I've heard they're sometimes in the dried herbs aisles?

  • @mnharris10
    @mnharris10 2 роки тому +3

    Lucas Sin is great! Also love the subtle humor (especially about massaging your meat!) I’m a home cook, I don’t do a lot of Asian dishes but I love this series and want to give some of the dishes a try.

  • @injatepic671
    @injatepic671 2 роки тому +7

    We’re lucky to get Lucas to watch, because he’s so cute and adorable. Funny too. But he is also a sight for sore eyes. Enjoyed the video immensely. 🥰🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @dimas44444
    @dimas44444 Рік тому +1

    I've learned soo much not only in technique but flavors, history and pretty much food! Lucas needs it's own Netflix show, a show without gimmicks just this and I'll watch it!

  • @sussshhhhhhhh9991
    @sussshhhhhhhh9991 2 роки тому +2

    Lucas should write a book man. Super knowledgable and he's a such a good teacher!

  • @spicerack4397
    @spicerack4397 2 роки тому +6

    Sweet & Sour Pork was always a favorite growing up. Many places unfortunately have the usual overly sweet thick sauce, so I learned to ask for the sauce on the side. Now this masterpiece looks like the real deal. Can't wait to try it. Been in home remodeling hell for 4 months and haven't done any home cooking in this time. Next week should be my FREEDOM is back and this will be in my top 5 meals to cook, especially since beef is so expensive, this pork will be perfect. Can hardly wait. - Ft. Worth, TX
    Missing my beef brisket, too expensive to buy now. :(

    • @Crispyyy7
      @Crispyyy7 2 роки тому

      Good luck on the remodel! Exciting!

  • @acdb_tv
    @acdb_tv 2 роки тому +3

    Keep bringing lucas back, he's great

  • @juneknitsville9549
    @juneknitsville9549 2 роки тому +6

    What a minefield of information! Who knew there’d be so much to learn about sweet and sour. Plus all the other tidbits. Thanks for a great episode.

  • @deedeeang
    @deedeeang 2 роки тому +4

    Lucas is always amazing. More of Lucas Sin please 🙏🏼

  • @tmackie1694
    @tmackie1694 2 роки тому +4

    Lucas is WONDERFUL. What a teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏻

  • @SquidandCatAdventures
    @SquidandCatAdventures 2 роки тому +3

    Swooning. Needs his own Netflix series. Also, love seeing him eat the dish after, wouldn't mind also seeing someone else try too (even if it's like a blooper bonus).

  • @grayson9225
    @grayson9225 2 роки тому +4

    this is an incredible description of northeastern cooking not just for the sweet and sour sauce. I have been researching northeastern Chinese cuisine for a while and the pursuit of creating simple dishes with extremely precise technique is what he absolutely nailed here!

    • @bmat1011
      @bmat1011 2 роки тому +2

      I hope you look into Cantonese (Southeastern China) dishes too because that’s the category sweet and sour sauce dishes fall into! Incredibly different from the sweet and sour concept of American-chinese food

  • @darwinkius
    @darwinkius 2 роки тому

    Lucas is not only a visionary chef, he is a great teacher. He did not assume viewers would know flavor profiles can differ at various temperatures. Rather, he explained it with zero condescension. I admire this chef on multiple levels!

  • @mariapaularubianoa.6890
    @mariapaularubianoa.6890 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE this series of in-depth learning with Lucas. He has such a great energy for teaching. Please do more videos with him!!! He's excellent.

  • @gsunsetave
    @gsunsetave 2 роки тому +4

    This was informative yet also very enjoyable to watch. Chef Sin is a fabulous teacher, his passion for cooking is contagious and endearing . I was inspired to go make my own sweet & sour sauce instead of purchasing it from the store.

  • @tomcoughlin5391
    @tomcoughlin5391 2 роки тому +4

    MORE LUCAS!!! everything always looks so good and he's an incredible instructor 💗

  • @wolfingitdown2047
    @wolfingitdown2047 2 роки тому +4

    I always love watching Lucas teach

  • @candaceshook5313
    @candaceshook5313 Рік тому

    He is amazing! He isn't just talking. It all has intention and I love it. He is why I definitely subscribed.

  • @PattiWinker
    @PattiWinker 18 днів тому

    Thank you for this thorough explanation of how a base sweet and sour sauce works to create so many lovely options! I think I can do this! 👍👍

  • @asimplefarmer
    @asimplefarmer 2 роки тому +7

    That oobleck coating blew my mind. Lucas Sin is always such a great teacher.

  • @ninakaestanton4103
    @ninakaestanton4103 2 роки тому +3

    Loved this. He is great to listen to, great instruction. Simple but I have never heard it explained so well.

  • @MinnoqWV
    @MinnoqWV 6 місяців тому

    This is an excellent video. Lucas is a great teacher. I've watched about 10 Sweet & Sour videos today and I learned about 10x as much watching this video than the rest of them combined. Thanks Lucas!

  • @afifsulaiman8597
    @afifsulaiman8597 2 роки тому +1

    Lucas you're one of the reason I want to learn so much more about cooking good food. I have loved cooking for as long as I can remember and always loved looking for recipes on youtube but since I found your videos, I found it interesting to know more about food and cooking beyond the recipes and learning the science behind it. Thank you so much, I hope one day I can go to New York and have a chance to eat at your restaurants. Cheers from Indonesia

  • @JH-ef9hf
    @JH-ef9hf 2 роки тому +3

    this man needs his own series

  • @AdaptorLive
    @AdaptorLive Рік тому

    Many cooking videos only explain the "how" but this video als explains the "why" which makes things so much easier to learn.

  • @weil9525
    @weil9525 2 роки тому

    WOW.. what a wealth of knowledge and language you used in this video. Your choice of words are beautiful.
    I feel like I am sitting in an in-class cooking lesson--this is very different than your typical cooking channels. You really went deep on the sweet and sour sauce--how to build, how to cook, how to change it up to suit your needs. Thank you so much for the potato starch hydration method. Never knew about this!

  • @eny4000
    @eny4000 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this EDIT. Knowledge and Humour with BEAUTIFUL food. Chef kisses to all.

  • @joycebryan2175
    @joycebryan2175 2 роки тому +2

    Love the self denigrating humor. It confirms the fact that cooking is fun and demonstrates what a mensch he is.

  • @jordanlassaline5023
    @jordanlassaline5023 2 роки тому +2

    Learning SO much from Lucas Sin! Great video.

  • @soyasaucer
    @soyasaucer 2 роки тому +2

    a chef, in Stockholm Sweden, told me that they used to make sweet and sour sauce by mixing rosehip soup (nyponsoppa) and ketchup. this was served to guests. I might add that this was around the 90s.

  • @thoughtsrus292
    @thoughtsrus292 2 роки тому +3

    What an amazing teacher. So pedagogical.

    • @randyschwaggins
      @randyschwaggins 2 роки тому

      He is not a child abuser!!!

    • @randyschwaggins
      @randyschwaggins 2 роки тому

      @@maureendrees838 also, sarcasm relates to the use of words to convey ridicule

  • @chimwon
    @chimwon 2 роки тому +2

    Lucas is adorable and his explanation of food theory is making me curious about the food science *muack* More videos from Lucas Sin please :)

  • @gayanemanukyan7337
    @gayanemanukyan7337 2 роки тому

    The guy is a gem. Knowledge, passion, talent - he's got it all.

  • @GayatriMatapurkar
    @GayatriMatapurkar 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic guidance.. the complexities and the simple..textures and basics.. very reassuring thank you sir.

  • @ThuNguyen-kz1jh
    @ThuNguyen-kz1jh 2 роки тому

    Thoroughly Understanding and Passion give birth to Great Teaching Method! Enjoy your presentation , thank you Mr. Sin .

  • @marianneblackfeather5253
    @marianneblackfeather5253 2 роки тому

    Hi Lucas. Please make more shows. There’s so much wonderful food for you to show us. Hanging on your every word. Keep up with the recipes. Your heritage food is amazing.

  • @mfrembgen
    @mfrembgen Рік тому

    I am learning so much from these videos. Lucas is a great teacher! Thank you and more please!

  • @TimesRyan
    @TimesRyan 2 роки тому +3

    So talented. So skilled. Great at communicating detail and knowledge. So handsome!!!

  • @KevinInciongMedia
    @KevinInciongMedia 2 роки тому

    @19:15 great editing. Perfect clip. All the editors made my day.

  • @OSheaDean
    @OSheaDean 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant from start to finish.

  • @lizvillegas6603
    @lizvillegas6603 2 роки тому

    Gosh every minute of this video is packed with knowledge! What an expert. And such a skilled educator as well, with a very pleasant manner of speaking.

  • @Alice_Walker
    @Alice_Walker Рік тому

    I learnt so much from this video. Thank you. As a veggo I'm never going to skip Lucas' videos because I know he's bringing so much more than just the title recipe to the video! 💜

  • @lowriskok
    @lowriskok 5 місяців тому

    amazing explaination of technique, flavor building, temperature control

  • @selinalay2064
    @selinalay2064 2 роки тому

    Wow, four minutes into the vid, and I was like who’s this guy?! He teaches and explains so well, we need more of Lucas’ videos please!

  • @beccangavin
    @beccangavin Рік тому

    I’m learning so much from Lucas Sin. These videos are great!

  • @nataliemscrzysxycoolharris
    @nataliemscrzysxycoolharris 2 роки тому +2

    Lucas 😍😍😍 is not hard on my eyes.
    I'm going to try this.

  • @oliveryu7442
    @oliveryu7442 2 роки тому +2

    Exceptional examples of proper sweet and sour. Lucas’s passion for Chinese food cooking is exquisite. Does he have any cookbooks published?

  • @stratboy518
    @stratboy518 2 роки тому

    I’m a fan of Lucas. He’s informative with a great ease. 🤙🏼

  • @kimh1462
    @kimh1462 2 роки тому +1

    Was not familiar with Lucas but now... he is def on my radar. The way he teaches, explains and is knowledgeable reminds me of Kenji

  • @Ikonvark
    @Ikonvark 2 роки тому +3

    This is... amazing. More please.

  • @kelsqrs
    @kelsqrs 2 роки тому +2

    My mind is blown. I learned so much. This dude rocks my socks

  • @phl-gj2vi
    @phl-gj2vi Рік тому

    Best ever Chinese food tutorial! Wow!

  • @shugies
    @shugies 2 роки тому +1

    See Lucas
    Instant watch!
    Thank you!!

  • @cozyvamp
    @cozyvamp 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent! Probably the most informative video I've seen pretty much ever. Thank you, Chef Sin.

  • @madlindeblois510
    @madlindeblois510 Місяць тому

    Young man thank you, you are a good teacher

  • @NothingIsBetterThanButter
    @NothingIsBetterThanButter 2 роки тому +2

    I like this guy. I like his personality. More please.

  • @Lagiacrusguy1
    @Lagiacrusguy1 2 роки тому +1

    this is an absolutely excellent video, chef lucas yet again goes above and beyond. at 5:50 he mentions adding fish sauce of the heat due to the aroma component. I have in the past heard that fish sauce is often added off the heat because (at least in thai cooking) it is often used to adjust seasoning alongside sugar and lime juice. Lime juice of course goes bitter under sustained heat, and (while all seasonings affect other seasonings) acid particuluarly interacts with the flavour of saltiness one adjusts with fish sauce, so adding too much fish sauce well before the lime could end up with an unbalanced dish.

  • @lizhangyip
    @lizhangyip 2 роки тому

    Great video! Please get Lucas back for another episode. Love to see him cook and explain

  • @bbwlc
    @bbwlc 2 роки тому +1

    I love Lucas cooking videos. MORE PLEASE.