How to Stir-Fry Greens 🥬 | In the Kitchen with Lucas Sin

Lucas Sin is back in the Food52 kitchen. As usual we've got 3 techniques and recipes to watch here. Learn his bulletproof way of sautéing bright green, toothsome leafy greens that have both flavor and textural integrity. It’s not difficult, but there’s a formula (which you can also find in the recipes linked below). Eat your vegetables! 🥬
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Garlic Stir-Fried Spinach: f52.co/3XsC0aA
Ginger Kale with "Lobster" Sauce: f52.co/3EWpysM
Hunan Hand-Torn Cabbage With Bacon and Chilis: f52.co/3EsBL6N
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CHAPTERS ►►
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Garlic Stir-Fried Spinach
7:24 - Ginger Kale with "Lobster" Sauce
14:51 - Hunan Hand-Torn Cabbage with Bacon
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[@Maityist]

I'll watch anything with Lucas in it.

[@VTdwellings]

He’s yummy!

[@Unknown_Industries_]

Word 👊

[@11JadeStone11]

Same he’s why I subscribed

[@martinr5922]

Me, too

[@andyvong9660]

Can’t get enough of him

[@thoughtsrus292]

He has THE perfect balance of giving background info and practical tips for the matter at hand. His delivery is incredibly soothing, but lively. I don’t have enough praise for Lucas. Every other on-screen cooking personality on KZbin should be studying this.

[@ginneyskagen8749]

Agreed. He is an excellent teacher!

[@nsylianteng]

I love Lucas!

[@wolfingitdown2047]

Oh, I am. And I completely agree with everything you've said here

[@krausternet]

Yes, everything about this presentation is excellent. Even the slight background music. So many cooking videos have a distracting background. This low level background sound works for me on a cooking show.

[@maysanliew7349]

@@nsyliantengds

[@dianeleirer9878]

I love Lucas Sin’s calm voice and elegant precision. He’s a natural educator. Thanks for this.

[@birotomodachi]

I’m a high school teacher and I was just thinking the same thing. Then I saw your comment. Totally agree.

[@raez7554]

I'm going through a slow binge of Lucas videos and I can't believe I get to watch these videos for free. It's not just about the quality communication and knowledge for me - as a diaspora Asian with HK immigrant parents I never felt super connected to my heritage, but seeing someone on screen explaining the techniques that my mum taught me to use and (also in other videos) explaining why she prepares food the way she does provides so much of that unspoken context I just don't know about and it's refreshing to feel this validation. Hope to see many more videos with Lucas in the future!

[@randommusings48]

i love this!

[@ghostgirl6970]

I love this man I will follow him into the steamy vegetable abyss.

[@theresecosgrove930]

lol. x

[@davidhalldurham]

This is like a masterclass in cooking Chinese vegetables. Lucas is just excellent!!!

[@1will2kill]

My exact thought: he needs a Masterclass

[@onehapaboy]

Tried Lucas' technique this evening with kale. Kept it simple, no egg drop just single aromatic (ginger) and equal pinches salt/sugar/msg. Literally said "wow" when I tasted it. Incredibly tasty. The sugar and msg add dimensions beyond just using salt, and the ginger was surprising in how well it came through This literally has changed how I'll now braise greens.

[@wongilank]

I'm sure that's mostly because of msg ;)

[@dbrzy8989]

@@wongilank msg is just a quicker way versus slow boiling a pot of deep chicken broth that needs hours of boiling. typically restaurants use this chicken broth to give the dish umami instead of msg

[@gaea17]

China has such a long and ancient history with thousands of years of refining cooking techniques and flavors from different regions and ethnic groups. I'm glad Lucas is able to introduce even just a little bit of that.

[@wolfingitdown2047]

This man really understanding how to convey his technical knowledge of cooking without making it boring. A truly natural teacher

[@steamedbeetl]

absolutely love Lucas especially when he breaks down the basics and compares restaurant techniques vs more accessible home cooking techniques. it's so nice to watch him cook food which I've grown up eating but have never learned to cook. also love the comments section of all Lucas videos, pure love and support for this man and his buttery voice.

[@mistertee5000]

He's surgical in his instruction yet charming in the way he sprinkles in the storytelling. And the cadence of his speech is so soothing. I want to try cooking everything he makes, it looks so yum.

[@operamom3303]

Handsome chef

[@hkbabel]

Give this man a show. And a book contract. And love the very gentle, subtle, Kenji shade :-)

[@x.y.1215]

I just love the way Lucas explains the science behind the cooking so that you can apply it to other vegetables. It’s not just one recipe. He’s the best! I learn so much every time. Thank you!

[@1flash3571]

So true. If you think about it. Similar type of vegetables can be cooked the same way and the ingredients can be whatever you like, to a point.

[@thihal123]

I love the way you provide foundational knowledge and frameworks that are DIFFERENT from western cooking. This is an important point to begin with because otherwise the lens that westerners use to understand Chinese cooking is off. And, they don’t even realize they are using a framework that is western rather than accurate to Chinese cooking.

[@opiatepix]

Lucas breaks it down the way my Cantonese mom has never been able to - now I want to try these techniques on ALL the greens! What an awesome video…

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I’m not a big vegetable eater, my diet needs to change, greens are on the menu. Now these greens I could manage, my wok needs to come out of retirement 😉 Thank you, great job I enjoyed this video.

[@jesussalinas3947]

Lucas is a personality that needs his own show. This video should be a staple for anyone who only makes salads to get their leafy greens. Asian culture knows what’s up when it comes to veggies, Western culture, not so much.

[@bonitabonita3431]

The devil is a liar! My frig is FILLED w/green leaves for DECADES.

[@rpc938]

Hong Kong Food Culture. For many people in Asia. Hong Kong has traditionally been known to have the best food; major cuisines of the world are all very well represented in HKG. Not surprised culinary excellence is built-in with Lucas . Now, America and the world benefit on KZbin.

[@HueMan888]

More Lucas! More Lucas! More Lucas!

[@aznSeddie]

I love yam leaves. My mom just boils them and we eat them with tomatoes and fish sauce and some plain white rice. I've used them in pasta in place of spinach, and you can't even tell the difference.

[@JimWarp93]

Lucas is the epitome of a great teacher !

[@mmmgoes]

I could live off of the hand torn cabbage dish with a steaming bowl of rice. Loved eating veg dishes in China.. everything just tasted fresh and crunchy. And sooo many veg options

[@linying625]

I like his little pride face of smile when he talks. Awesome explanation all the time! I learned a lot

[@lisaedwards8532]

He’s a babe!!! His cooking techniques are excellent as are these videos. I will finally be able to eat my greens without holding my breath!!

[@preciliahermanto5542]

When Lucas Sin tells you to eat your veggies, you *eat* *your* *veggies* 😂

[@violetviolet888]

Lucas: Don't know if you ever read these comments yourself but you're one of the best food educators there is in the world for home cooks and chef's alike. I'm hoping you'll consider writing the *Chinese* version (in English) of _The Food Lab_ meets _On Food and Cooking_ meets _Brilliant Food Tips and Cooking Tricks_.

[@madhurisfan7583]

Lucas is a fantastic teacher and his videos are always amazing. MORE LUCAS! MORE LUCAS!

[@rcusick2465]

"Because of tradition" Yes, Chef! I agree with all the other commenters. Lucas Sin is a master and I feel lucky to learn from him. For free?! Unbelievable.

[@laurap.3175]

It's so funny how he inhales the food with super slurping sound 😂 More Lucas videos please! 🌞🌞🌞

[@joeypilotte5864]

Such a knowledgeable and articulate chef, could listen to u all day bro.

[@wonhome2711]

Chef Sin is the BEST cooking teacher on youtube! Good instructor with explanations of why a step is done.

[@b_uppy]

Agree about wanting to taste the greens and keeping the flavors simpler.

[@kayokk-]

One more heartfelt cooking video featuring vegetables. Good work!

[@formershadow]

Lucas you need to maybe spend more time with American southern cooking. I was raised on Collard, Mustard and Turnip Greens, Cabbage, Okra, Spinach, Green Beans, Snap Peas etc. Plenty of Green Veggies over here.

[@okimak]

Yes! I love watching Lucas's videos. The comment in this one, though, about coming here and only having greens in salads? My parents are from the South, but I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. We cook greens all the time, of all varieties. I also have access to great Asian supermarkets, so I've been buying the same greens he's showing in this video for years.

[@crunchety505]

Thank you, Food52, for giving us 2 Lucas videos in 1 week 🙏

[@rsoubiea]

my mom cooked swiss chard, spinach etc when I was being raised back in the 60's. I love every green now. Thanks mom.

[@jessmess7981]

this is my first time watching a lucas sin video. i've been missing out

[@dallasINtokyo]

Every show this guy does is gold

[@jasonkeung8927]

didnt expect to watch this video all the way through. lucas sin is great!!

[@risarodrigues1153]

WHAT A LEGEND

[@oopsthathappened3168]

Recommend these videos to every Chinese kid whose mom somehow didn't teach them how to cook... simple yet effective!

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

I think I’ve mistaken MSG with Szechuan Peppercorn my entire life. Last night I used the Peppercorn I threw a handful in and was surprised by the “zing” it made my mouth numb, a flavour I’ve always attributed to too much MSG… but there was no MSG. Don’t get me wrong, I love MSG and SP I just realised I don’t need to use that much. Thank you Lucas you have made me a better cook this last year my diet has changed completely… just brilliant. ❤

[@alfblack2]

Thank you chef! You have probably improved my egg drop technique. Been strugling with that a bit.

[@user-kc2yw4ti2y]

I love Lusas’s presentation. I truely enjoy listening to his stories and all the information about WHY things are done a certain way :) kudos

[@biobossx99]

Lucas is an excellent contemporary ambassador to Chinese cooking. He's like a hipster Yan Can Cook.

[@unikreations2258]

Just love how meticulously Lucas prepare his food, particularly how he compensates for the imperfections of nature’s vegetables’ forms. Such important attention to details that make a huge difference in result. Love, love, love this channel.

[@daveedsun]

Luacs is quickly becoming one of my favorites to see on any cooking channel!

[@dorismartir326]

Is he new? He's very knowledgeable. Will subscribe to his blog from now on. Congratulations Lucas.

[@jonathanklabunde6639]

The sheer amount of new to me information per second of this video is insane. And so casually delivered. Lucas is fantastic and the style and substance is that of a natural teacher. Thank you.

[@thomasaiu999]

Chef Lucas is so amazing in explaining and describing a dish or technique and the reason why it’s cooked a certain way and understanding to steps and in cultural sense and seasonality as well thanks Chef I love watching u wish u had more vlogs with u cooking

[@jackiejanetm]

Wow! You are a joy to watch! Thank you! Hey Food 52, can we have more of this gentleman?

[@michaelyang166]

I love the way Lucas talks and cooks. So calm and methodical. I am going to try to cook the vegies the way he does. Thank you, Lucas.

[@jimscanoe]

Nice style of cooking -neat, clean, minimalistic; thank you.

[@micah4801]

Every video with Lucas Sin is a dang master class. I always learn some fascinating esoteric info, not to mention authentic and practical tips for his style of cooking. I'm so grateful for his explanations and his methods for adapting the techniques to a Western home kitchen. Another commenter mentioned they would watch anything with Lucas in it. Second!

[@C2C.]

I grew up with stir-fried greens, but I'm here for Lucas Sin -- just love the way he demonstrates cooking and talks about food. Yam leaves are delicious, and so are pea shoots!

[@nxxmiao]

This content is really so fantastic! The type of staple home cooking skill that people can benefit from, as HK diaspora hearing him say Gai lan on screen was so nice for some reason, that's probably my favorite leafy green

[@whitesonar]

I see Lucas Sin, I watch. I could listen to this dude talk about food all day

[@catherine5599]

Hats off to this wonderful chef. I want to see all of his cooking videos and maybe one of these days I'll start liking cooking. Yeah, I admit it. I do not like working in the kitchen or anything that has to do with cooking. This man, however, inspires me to want to be better and do better. Thank you for sharing this video with all of us out here.🅰️➕➕➕➕➕➕➕➕➕➕➕

[@grouchosaidit5454]

Lucas has a tremendous amount of knowledge and he shares in it way that's captivating. Just terrific!

[@a.7811]

Lucas is one of my faves! So happy to learn from him!!

[@OSheaDean]

That's how the egg strands form!! I am going to practice this x 1000 to make special bean curd soup. Omg, thank you Chef!

[@MxBell212]

Lucas makes learning how to cook so much more enjoyable.

[@rmaa_sd]

Subbed because of Lucas, then unsubbed because I didn't like any of the other hosts, but I'll keep coming back regardless just for Lucas. He's an absolute treasure.

[@Taricus]

ROFL! I almost did the same. I do like some of the other hosts, but not others--so I didn't want them all popping up all over my recommended and getting in my way LOL!

[@leahbayah98]

Finally a chef who actually deserves the fame and a platform to share what he does best. The internet is filled with talent-deficient fakes who make it through flashy personality and clout. Lucas is uniquely talented and incredibly knowledgeable; a breath of fresh air and a pleasure to learn from.

[@ogadlogadl490]

We for sure need to learn how to cook healthy vegetables as a whole. May we PLEASE have more of these delicious types of videos?!

[@jdsan2636]

Wish there were more videos with Lucas in it!

[@food52]

stay tuned!!

[@dagnolia6004]

you are SUCH a good teacher

[@yes-ilovepizza]

Lucas Sin needs his own series

[@corbanx0809]

Not only some delicious recipes but also techniques taught. Thx!

[@sebastianjimenez2211]

Lucas is so cute

[@kaemincha]

We love cooked greens in the South! Fabulous video.

[@designerjed]

I love you Lucas if you don't already know.

[@wonderfront]

These videos are brilliant - love to learn about the techniques and not just the recipes themselves. Also lovely to hear about the background and traditions these ideas come from.

[@wilheminaboone1107]

Outstanding video! I appreciate how you explain clearly and calmly each step.❤🎉😊

[@alanyoung159]

Love Lucus! So knowledgeable and great watching him cook!!

[@lcc726]

Wow we're so lucky .. another Lucas vid in a WK👍 Love yam leaves w/garlic

[@kevinchung9810]

Awesome videos Lucas, keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hansyfly]

someone get this man his own tv show already

[@austinleclere2187]

Lucas is seriously the best love all his lessons!

[@sharonjan47]

Growing up, my mom would use dashi powder (HonDashi) instead of MSG and no sugar. Dashi powder has MSG in it, so you get the same effect with a little extra umami. :)

[@C2C.]

Yes, I use dashi or mushroom powder.

[@ggwebcast]

Very knowledgeable cook who is great at teaching✨👍🏻💯

[@robertkinkhorst5697]

Thank you Lucas, we absolutely love you! Seriously the best chef & educator on KZbin! We always learn, not only how to cook but the reason behind it 🤗😘🤗

[@jules.bear75]

He's so cute

[@phanvany9052]

I just watched your video for the first time, and I find it extremely impressive and familiar. Your cooking is delicious and very easy to do. I really like your channel and I will follow your channel every day so I can learn your cooking. I hope you will make more videos, and be loved and watched by everyone. I wish you much success in life.

[@WindDead]

babe wake up they released a new lucas sin video

[@lisakukla459]

This is an absolutely fantastic tutorial. Perfect delivery. Thank you so much. As an avid vegetable gardener, I think it would be very valuable to learn to stir fry well. This will go a long way. 💚

[@markust8904]

I love Professional cooks, i follow a handful on you tube. and this guy Lucas, especially for Asian cuisine, you are amazing, just the facts and why, Kenji knows, I am enjoying this and have now a new subscriber. Great content.

[@weil9525]

Love Lucas' videos. I felt like I was attending a live cooking class with an instructor. Very educational.

[@roywong2786]

Lucas's a a master educator with a respectful and easy going style that is point on and worth watching and learning from. Educational and entertaining. The "lobster sauce" was a standard and popular sauce with stir fried shrimp in SF in the 60s and 70s (using a little black bean sauce added for that umami lobster flavor). His eye opening explanation on vegetable stir fry is illumination especially having lived in HK for 11 years and finding so many inconsistencies in vegetable preparation. Found out that watercress is a superfood and which I use in healing soups, but have not found a credible way to stir fry this. A possible future video?

[@tickled41]

omg he's my new favourite cooking channel/chef on yt.

[@keyqui05]

everytime Lucas talks I absorb

[@AdaptorLive]

This dude is just so well-spoken! Great teacher!

[@LauraFolCA]

I really enjoyed this video! Lucas has a calm, clear voice with great delivery of the detailed info about why you do things this way and what happens when you do. I look forward to trying some of these dishes and looking for more of this videos! Thank you Lucas!

[@designerjed]

Lucas is free culinary school.

[@crimson_chaos]

I learned so much from this video! Can't wait to try these techniques.

[@illegitimate0]

This guy is the BEST. I love his style and how informative he is. It's also the perfect level of cookery for most people on cooking youtube videos. It isn't beginner but it doesn't assume you are familiar with Chinese cooking techniques.

[@physallis]

stirfry makes all vegies soo much better

[@lillianlouie4284]

Outstanding! I’ve had the cabbage dish in Sichuan and watching him taste it brings back memories!

[@treescolorswizards]

Love Food 52 content and Lucas Sin is a great teacher. Thank you for all the great videos! Not that you asked, but I think the edit at 3:40 changes the tone. I've always thought your content didn't need any of that but maybe it's just a bit of fun/experimentation.

[@hhtaylor91]

Agreed, that threw me off