How to Make Mongolian Beef | Yan Can Cook | KQED

Steak salad is delicious and a great choice for a wide range of diets (including keto) and Martin's Thai beef salad (1:00) rendition is especially flavorful. Next Martin fires up the wok to make Mongolian barbecue (8:00), both Mongolian chicken and Mongolian beef. Martin takes a break from the studio to bring viewers along on a trip to visit the outdoor festival market in Singapore (14:22). The episode wraps up (pun intended) with a Chinese-influenced spicy chicken fajita (16:22).
Yan Can Cook, Season 5, Episode 16.
#MartinYan #mongolianbarbecue #steaksalad #beef #yancancook
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About Yan Can Cook:
After receiving his formal restaurant training in Hong Kong, Chef Martin Yan immigrated to Calgary, Canada where he was asked to appear in a daytime news program to demonstrate Chinese cooking. The rest, as they say, is television history. In 1978, he launched the groundbreaking Chinese cooking series 'Yan Can Cook' on public television. Infused with Martin's signature humor and energy, Yan Can Cook has gone on to become a global phenomenon and has won multiple James Beard Awards.
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[@Redpillpat]

I remember watching this with my mom when I was a young boy. This guy helped paved the way for what the food network is today.

[@tevisstier9044]

If I was sick and stayed home from school I always watched Yan Can Cook

[@donprater6944]

This guy is the G.O.A.T of cooking channel chefs... In my humble opinion. Was watching this guy long before cocking channels were popular.

[@mrdude88]

I was a PBS Kid. I enjoyed watching Julia Child, Jacque Pepin, Martin Yan, and when I grew up I watched Simply Ming, great cooking show! These shows inspired my love for cooking at home.

[@donpaladino]

YEP

[@andrewps84]

Yes indeed.

[@J0hnnyTheKid]

Amen.

[@Dr.Westside]

@@mrdude88 don't forget Justin Wilson ! I gar-ron-tee !

[@aryanpashtun416]

This guy brings back great memories of watching his show as a kid.

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Same

[@aerosoulzx]

Same here, used to love watching his show when I was off school sick. His knife skills are amazing.

[@cnvdh3514]

He is the reason I love to cook 😂

[@timjones147]

Same

[@RonShielly]

Fuck yea

[@livefreevinnie]

If Yan can cook, so can you. I miss watching this guy.

[@Michaelkaydee]

The original G.O.A.T of cooking channels and techniques... the knife skills are still unmatched.

[@popokidoki9747]

Yan is the man! An O.G. chef before the chef craze!

[@ennbee2051]

O.G.?

[@b01tact10n]

I agree with Don Prater Martin Yan is the Greatest Chef to grace our screens with his skill and style is unmatched.

[@victore8342]

I used to watch this mans show back before i could even turn on the stove. No doubt he contributed to my love for cooking

[@SN-rp3kk]

Beautiful. Me too... Man I miss the good old days.

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

Same here, since I was just a grasshopper. He got me into Wok cooking. He also started me with a cleaver. I use my cleaver for everything. Just like he did.

[@mercyrn35]

I remember watching Yan Can Cook on PBS when I was a kid. He was the follow up to Julia Child and Jaques Pepin. Loved watching him so much.

[@ashishsahani3995]

I used to watch his episodes in the early 90s , my love for food and cooking owes a lot to him .

[@julioibarra7156]

Most likeable tv chef of all time. Genuine, never cringey,

[@jrkorman]

I was able to see Martin Yan in person quite some years ago now. He was exactly the same in person as you see here on his shows. It was wonderful to watch him in action.

[@kimberlyrose984]

Oh man! What a treat! While my brothers watched thundercats and peewee’s playhouse, I watched Yan, the galloping gourmet, Julia and Jacque! Yan was my favorite! He’s hilarious!!!! I can’t wait to watch this with my little one!

[@Makeitgreat1]

Omg I miss this guy... What a legend!! 👏👏👏👍

[@usernamemykel]

He got nasty with his audience (in a college setting), when he didn't think that they showed enough appreciation for his rapid chicken de-boning, and when he had an issue with the cameraman, he claimed that when he had his show, he had five cameras working. There IS such a thing as a "had-been".

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

​@@usernamemykel Um ok

[@twofingersmyfriends3830]

There's something so comforting and warm about early '90s cooking shows. They weren't overproduced and chaotic like today's stuff. You actually got to see the process without constant jump-cuts and ADHD editing.

[@marios.sanchez]

I remember "yan can cook" as early as 1992 and I always appreciate him😊

[@charliebrown3404]

How nostalgic to see Mr Yan, after all these years...my daughter was still young....cooking shows were a pleasant experience to watch...& corn starch was called "wonder powder"...hope you are in good health, Mr Yan. Happy cooking!

[@nicholascrow8133]

"if your one chopstick too slow, you use five chopsticks!" Love this guy

[@jwalk31]

The first time I was introduced to Mongolian BBQ, 1994. my first year living in Hawaii, and I was on my first Naval duty station. The Galley (cafeteria) had a different type of menu daily. Always on a schedule, food was ok. except on Mongolian Wednesdays, when the line would be putside the door. EVERYONE wanted to eat on those days. The chefs, who were all fillipino, had it set up the same way, one station for proteins, one station for veggies, one station for sauces. and you picked rice or noodles. Me being only 18 years old, this was unconventional and exciting to me, and the end result was unbelievable. On days when I had extra time for lunch, I always went back for seconds. To this day, i consider that my inspiration to be the best chef for Asian food I can be.

[@kozmikWZRD]

Jesus Christ... talk about over exaggeration.

[@jwalk31]

@@kozmikWZRD I am dead serious. It was that good.

[@dredgewalker]

​@@kozmikWZRDAn exaggeration is him telling people that they were fighting to be in line for the food and the infirmary was filled with hungry losers.

[@Stampey2]

​@kozmikWZRD He's telling us about his life experiences, don't put him down because your life isn't worth talking about.

[@FreeAllenWrench]

Neat to know how many other people loved watching him as children.

[@kristynantone6989]

I used to watch Yan Can Cook all the time. My love of cooking came from watching him. A legend in my book. The OG of cooking shows to be sure.

[@laniesider2586]

This man is the greatest chefs of all time, this is before food network. I remember watching him when I was little, have always enjoyed watching his knife skills.

[@Grimm-Gaming]

Uncle roger approve of Uncle Martin. He only use feeeeling with ingredients . No measuring

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

One of the first few cooking shows out in Canada back in the day. Can’t forget the comedic twist.

[@Be-lowMe]

I use to love watching him on PBS. He was one of my motivators to learn to cook.

[@emanuelangel3414]

Always loved seeing him chop it up on Saturday mornings. 💯

[@JonnyJungle77]

Man, I had completely forgotten about this man. It must have been 20-25 years since I last saw his cooking show. Great chef, showman, and infectious personality. Cheers Martin Yan!

[@dspsblyuth]

I’d mad I can watch so can you

[@Dirt_McGurk]

I always loved watching Yan can cook on PBS as a kid in the 80s. My first experience with Asian cuisine and my all time favorite cooking show.

[@Mrtfarrugia]

I remember always getting Yan Can Cook with Wok With Yan. The good old days.

[@nohbodyhughno1121]

I loved watching this guy when I was a Kid. Him and Justin Wilson. They started my love of cooking.

[@michaelbraun2462]

👉🏻Doesn't anyone remember "the Galloping Gourmet" . ? ? I got to meet him once doing a foodie thing at the Semiahmoo Resort in Birch Bay Wa. He retired to the Vancouver BC area, then jumped the border to live in the US. . .😁🤠

[@MelissaONeill-hi8gh]

I am SO GLAD TO SEE YOU ONLINE!! YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!! I am 50 yrs old and used to watch you on PBS channel 13, 9:33 BEFORE cable TV, when we only had 13 channels!! I am so happy to see your recipes, cooking & techniques! YOU ARE THE ORIGINAL!

[@MelissaONeill-hi8gh]

Just seeing everyone say similar! Glad everyone remembers! You are the GOAT

[@EnkinduGamer]

My brother and I used to watch this every once in awhile when I was on before the cartoons. I loved the way he said, "And then!". I would just randomly say, "And then!" doing the most mundane of tasks, and it would make my brother die laughing. I miss him. It's been 9 years.

[@guslevy3506]

Yan Can Cook is the OG of all OGs for the TV cooking phenomena…since his height was during a time when there were very few channels, it’s likely that everyone over the age of 45 has seen his show. .

[@robhunter7245]

Yan was my childhood inspiration for a life long love of cooking.

[@andreabennie4689]

My mother and I used to always watch you on our Public tv station, you and Julia Child and Justin Wilson were neck in neck!! We always loved your cooking techniques and your personality outshines all the other tv chefs!!! I am happy I can see on You Tube now!!!!

[@EnlightnMe48]

This guy is amazing. I remember watching him on PBS with my dad. Always left us amused and hungry when his shows were over.

[@glamdolly30]

Wow just looked him up, Martin Yan - I'm British and thought this was a recent video. But today, 2023, he is 74 years old! Time flies and life is short - you heard it here first folks!

[@artanderson4240]

Good vieeing yrs for cooking shows in the '80's & '90's. Loved to watch this on Saturday mornings in SF with my ex (then married) and daughter.

[@etothe549]

Yan Can Cook and East Meets West were 2 shows that shaped my love for cooking as a kid. Super cool to see these episodes available.

[@thepokekid01]

Never thought about it before, but definitely! Helped to shape me as well

[@pplla7821]

I used to watched him in the 90s on PBS! Love this guy! Love his show! 🙌👏👍

[@stephenborunda547]

i appreciate him so much. i have been watching him since i was young. he is in my top five reasons why i totally enjoy cooking fresh food.

[@soulrpower3031]

Chef Martin Yan’s legendary knife skills. He is great.

[@zachpenn7289]

Takes me back when I was watching Chef Yan on I think it was one of the PBS channels with my mother. Miss those days

[@Blu778]

I've been watching him for years, I would get excited when his show would come on. Cuz I knew I was going to learn to cook a new dish, love his sense of humor too.

[@Brianwright808]

Ahhhh, memories of my childhood in the Bay Area...KQED filled my childhood with great programs.

[@painterpainting7056]

He is a real Chef, a pleasure to watch

[@goreds239]

Love Martin Yan! Watched his show all the time when I was a kid

[@GmegaManly]

Man, I remember watching this show on CBC (from Detroit) in the late 80's/early 90's. He was amazing!

[@jw870206]

I remember seeing Yan on PBS as a kid, and I always wanted to try all of the food he was making. I wanted to try it, because he made it so fun to watch him prepare it, particularly his knife skills.

[@Aenwyrm]

I remember watching his show when I was a small child. I always wanted to chop vegetables the way he does. I'm still learning uniform cuts before I learn speed

[@thebookofronism.723]

Used to watch PBS as a teenager and stumbled across great shows. Found this and I watched it with my aunt. Great recipes and we found him hilarious. This is very nostalgic for me. 😊

[@ExaltedDuck]

So much fun to see this. I used to watch this in my gradeschool years after the cartoons ended for the afternoon. Always loved when he would tell "And remember... its stir fry. Not stare fry"

[@mikebrunner1577]

I miss this guy. Yan, is the only one i love to watch.

[@garrettparks7439]

Always a good day when the KZbin algorithm recommends Martin Yan!

[@angemaidment5640]

I watched this show years ago! I was a little young to actually learn anything, but I remember the food he cooked looked amazing!

[@maha5august]

I used to watch this on our local channel (saudi) and I always though he said if I can cook you can cook, my god I used to watch it religiously when I was a child.

[@darrylsh]

I have to credit this man for the reason I use a lite weight cleaver as my main kitchen knife. It's just damn handy and functional. I used to watch him at lunch hour when I was a kid.

[@ravarga4631]

Chinese knife is a very useful tool

[@suuzq02]

Martin TOPS all food network chefs Hands down the best

[@shorthorrorstories123]

You know what I miss most about cooking channels? Cooking shows.

[@sar2dg]

This guy has a great television personality and excellent culinary technique.

[@RoelZavala-eb3cr]

Who can forget that he cuts better than anybody I've ever scene immediately it took me back to Childhood look at the way he was cutting those carrots

[@susannguyen1734]

Love watching Asian cooking chef and Martian Yan are the best!👍👍🇻🇳

[@michaelad48]

LOOOOOOOOOVEd watching you Yan cooking when I was young. You were the first cooking show I ever watched 😊😊😊😊

[@5starcomment]

He never used anything from a can...except the laughter...

[@midnightkitty8172]

I was watching Wok with Yan / Yan can cook when I was a boy, and it's sure nice to see him again here. Thank you, KQED!

[@aternialaffsalot]

this guy's knifework is first class

[@bootman26]

I've loved Martin Yan ever since his had his first series on PBS. I didn't see eye to eye with my dad much, but we agreed that Martin Yan was amazing and entertaining, and we wished that we could fine the ingredients in rural Colorado. 40 years later, every ingredient is in my pantry, there's an Asian grocery less than 5 minutes away, and I'm in heaven.

[@WickedKittie666]

I watched him every weekend. I love him. God it brings back memories

[@kathleenritz32]

He is a wonderful chef. I still have his cookbook from a long time ago. I love to cook too.❤

[@psirus1979]

I remember seeing him when I was younger, not seen in years. Blast from the past watching it with my mum😊

[@MrRiddler6]

I used to watch his show when I was a kid. What stood out to me was every time he said "Oh look at that,"

[@713gerald]

"If Yan can cook, so can you!" and "I guarantee!", were two of my favorite phrases during the 90's on PBS.

[@Spikestrip55]

I enjoy the knife and cleaver techniques. His enthusiasm is contagious too!

[@lorrainegreen6782]

I still own and use my Martin Yan cleaver! I’m sure I watched his show on SF Bay Area PBS back in the 1980’s. I ran into him and his family at a Chinese restaurant in Mt. View CA one evening. The restaurant was super popular but I can’t remember the name. This video is very nostalgic for me.

[@kqed]

Glad you enjoyed it! Martin is still in the Bay Area and just won a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award.

[@planetX15]

​@@kqedI'm not surprised, he fully deserves it, congratulations to him!

[@sherriehart7363]

When i was younger, I remember watching him. So much fun still to watch.

[@TheGameGetterKuzuri]

I miss being a kid watching his show with my mom. But now i can cook it all! 😂

[@Inlinetodie]

Yan can cook and Wok with Yan were the best cooking shows of the 80s

[@sluggou812beotch]

I used to watch Yan all the time. My daughter whos 28 would tell you she used to watch Chef Tony (of infomercial fame).

[@polish_sniper_f1332]

If Yan can cook... So can you... I loved watching Yan when I was a kid

[@anthonystar]

Thank you Chef Martin Yan Watching you as a kid i learned how to cut up a whole chicken You make things look so easy :)

[@SophieBird07]

Wow! This is great. I used to love watching his show, probably 40 years ago! It’s like he is forever young!

[@briangardner1361]

First cooking show I ever watched. Well before food network. It's the reason I fell in love with asian cuisine

[@josephsadowski4532]

All my Life you have been Great and you still are the best, God Bless Buddy! and I am now 70 years old do not ever change!

[@J0hnnyTheKid]

Martin is a legend.

[@shorethang3355]

I love him and his Spirit 🥰

[@TheEricHart]

He is so funny. Really makes it simple with cooking. Great show.

[@prexmax]

Today my interest in cooking is because of yen sir. I use to watch his vedios when I was a young girl❤ 20 to 25 years ago

[@dianagette4796]

This guy would be a superstar today, Gordon Ramsey, Wolfgang Puck, Martin Yan!!!

[@VegasMoe]

Yan.... you need to produce a cooking show called "America's next Wok Star"

[@mrmxyzptlk8175]

I was watching him when I was 8 years old (that was a million years ago). I didn't care what he was making but I always enjoyed his show.

[@midengineZ06]

remember watching Martin Yan on PBS long time ago awesome chef my mom learned a lot from him with me translating for her

[@janiceyoung7273]

So sad you don't see these shows anymore,I love ya can cook

[@moneygettingmovement7901]

Grew up poor didnt have cable as a kid watched cartoons when we could some reason pbs always came in clear on my old beat up tv ...as a kid i would sit and watch this show it was entertaining lol

[@phillipphillippson8456]

Can Yan Cook, Yan can cook, If Yan can cook so can you!!!

[@jessicawright9568]

literally classic. I love Martin Yan

[@Neilmaduray4165]

I miss this guy...watching him on the weekends...after a breakfast of ice cream & widget the world watcher

[@since1876]

I remember this being better when I was a kid.

[@christopherch]

In what sense?

[@zhernandoz43]

the colors from the camera look nicer than a lot of modern stuff

[@davidscialabba6884]

This guy was on the TLC channel before the food network even began...great memories as a kid..this show got me into cooking. Awesome!

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

Isn’t it a shame that, even with all the food and travel channels that now exist for cable television, they don’t have any real cooking shows any longer? I mean shows that actually teach technique and introduce culturally significant foods, not celebrity chefs hamming it up and showing a recipe at various stages without cooking it or even demonstrating competence with a knife or wok?

[@davidscialabba6884]

@@pinkmonkeybird2644 its become so commercialized, whats really funny is all the good looking cooks on the food network that can't cook...lol.

[@Graterstuuf]

I miss Yan can cook so effn much and it’s a phenomenon why he was missing from the memory.