Made With Lau Videos

Let’s make Sweet & Sour Fried Fish (糖醋魚柳)! 🐟 A popular variation on the classic Sweet & Sour Pork that we all know and love, this dish features delicately fried fish drenched in appetizing sweet & sour flavors that can easily be adjusted to match your preferences. Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/3XnzcfP

Let’s make Pineapple Fried Rice (菠蘿炒飯)! Our Cantonese take on this Thai dish was a favorite at Daddy Lau’s old restaurants, and is a great way to add another dimension of flavor to the traditionally savory fried rice dishes. Watch our latest YouTube video for lots of tips and tricks, such as proper blanching and stir-frying techniques! Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/4g4VvzC

Are you over-steeping your tea? Doing so can release tannins and bitter flavors into the tea, causing it to lose its original aroma. Daddy Lau teaches how to steep your tea properly 🍵 Visit https://bit.ly/46oC2oZ to access this exclusive course and everything else in the Canto Cooking Club library!

I haven’t opened up like this with y’all in a while but I am finally taking a moment to reflect on the past few months (and years) which have been one of the craziest chapters of my life.. from the James Beard Awards, to the White House, to welcoming our 3rd child into the world. Watch our newest vlog on YouTube to see everything that went down in June — the chaos, the emotions, and the joy of it all ❤️

Nothing says “I love you” like cut-up fruit… right? We’re showing you how my parents buy and prepare fresh pineapples for a variety of scenarios and dishes! The skills learned in this week’s YouTube video will help prepare you for our upcoming recipe, Pineapple Fried Rice, a Thai favorite that gained popularity around the world — including in Chinese cuisine! 🍍 Find the written instructions at madewithlau.com :) Full video is on YouTube! Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/3SRk5K3

Here’s how to guarantee that every drop of tea you pour is as delightful as the first using the “fairness cup” method! This helps combats the issue when using a teapot where the first cup poured has the weakest tea flavor while the last cup has the strongest 🍵 Visit https://bit.ly/4c7t3tq to access this exclusive course and everything else in the Canto Cooking Club library!

‼️ WARNING: Don’t watch if you’re hungry… because today, Daddy Lau is teaching you all you need to know to make Zha Jiang Mian, or Fried Sauce Noodles (炸醬麵) 🤤 A decadent blend of thick, chewy noodles and minced pork sauce, this dish originated in Northern China and grew in popularity across East Asia — such as with Korean Jjajangmyeon. What makes the Cantonese version unique is the use of vinegar and tomato sauce for a more acidic, sweet, and sour flavor profile. Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/3LYhKJG

Discover a variety of teas and learn the art of brewing them to perfection this month in the Canto Cooking Club! We’ll uncover the best pairings for different teas, the process of preparing the teas, and how each tea differs 🍵 Plus, you’ll learn how to make the iconic Hong Kong Milk Tea as this month’s exclusive mastery recipe 🧋 Visit https://bit.ly/3WI5W4a to access this exclusive course and everything else in the Canto Cooking Club library!

Hear that? That’s the sizzling sound of Chicken Clay Pot (啫啫雞煲), served piping hot to maximize the flavors of chicken, Chinese sausage, mushrooms, and shallots drizzled with a scrumptious sauce. In this week’s video, Daddy Lau teaches you how to save money deboning chicken, how to use a clay pot, and tips for speeding up the process when you’re strapped for time. Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/3YriZbK

Impress your guests with carrot flowers! These decorative pieces are a simple way to elevate your meal presentation if you have a few extra minutes to spare 🥕 For more advanced knife skills like this one, visit https://bit.ly/3VTh7Xo to explore the Canto Cooking Club!

This week’s video is extra special, because… we just welcomed our third baby into the world! ❤️ To celebrate baby Julian, we’re sharing the recipe for a classic postpartum dish: Chicken, Ginger, and Rice Wine Soup (薑雞酒湯). Specifically designed to restore the mother’s health during the confinement period in Chinese culture, this delicious soup provides a warming effect that works for postpartum healing, cold days, and if you’re feeling under the weather 🍲 Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/4fmWvib

Let’s do a deep dive into the world of Deep Fried Oysters (酥炸生蠔)! 🦪 This is my dad’s simple, addictive Cantonese take on this global dish full of buttery textures and a crunchy exterior. Plus, you’ll learn Daddy Lau’s best tips for using wet batters and double frying! Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/3y1WxuO

Scaling a fish can be daunting. Daddy Lau is here to show you how to do it at home, mess-free! For more content on advanced knife skills like this one, visit https://bit.ly/3RHXNdr to explore the Canto Cooking Club.

Let’s learn how to make the classic Ong Choy (Water Spinach) with Fermented Bean Curd (腐乳炒蕹菜)! The hollow stems of water spinach soak up the salty, funky flavor of the “Chinese cheese,” making for the most satisfying bite that bursts with flavor. Try this dish out while these tasty greens are still in season! Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/4cWmmLC

Today, let’s make Oyster Sauce Beef (蠔油牛肉), a simple stir-fry that you can adapt to include almost ANY ingredient. The essential element to the stir-fry is the well-known “brown sauce,” which highlights the flavors of oyster sauce to add a satisfying salty, umami flavor to the dish. 😋 Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/4eHZTUx

This is your one-stop shop for developing advanced knife skills! With our newest module in the Canto Cooking Club, you’ll acquire techniques from chopping large vegetables and tough bones to decorative carving 🔪 Plus, by the end of the module you’ll master the ways of gutting fish and plating whole chicken, and will get to show off your newfound skills in our exclusive mastery recipe of pan-fried whole fish 🐟 Visit https://bit.ly/3XCb62w to access this exclusive course and everything else in the Canto Cooking Club library!

You’ve never tasted perfection quite like this! Taking a bite out of Peking Pork Chops (京都肉排) is like biting into three beautiful layers of tender pork, a lightly double-fried crisp, and a zesty sweet and sour sauce. All it needs is one more factor to enjoy it in all its glory: YOU 🫵 Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/3RLWwlw

No steamer? No problem! Here are three easy steps to creating your own DIY dim sum steamer right at home! 🥟 Sign up now at https://bit.ly/3WFt2ca to learn more tips like this in our full masterclass on dim sum dishes in the Canto Cooking Club!

This recipe’s for those looking to make the most of their air fryer! Daddy Lau’s Air Fryer Chicken Breast (氣炸鍋焗雞) recipe will have you cooking up crispy, succulent restaurant-level chicken — quick. Using the air fryer’s convection fans to your advantage, you’ll achieve a more even browning in less time than a conventional oven 🐔 Find the full recipe on YouTube and on our blog at madewithlau.com :) Looking for more ways to build your cooking intuition? Join the Canto Cooking Club at https://bit.ly/4emIeBo

Learn how to assemble homemade Cheong Fun with these easy tips! Two orders of rolls like this can go for $15 in restaurants, but costs less than $3 to make at home 🤫 Learn how to make Cheong Fun at home with with this month’s mastery recipe exclusively in the Canto Cooking Club! Sign up now at https://bit.ly/3UUGaJ7 for more info.