Jacques Pepin visits Martin | Yan Can Cook | KQED

Jacques Pépin is a special guest on this episode of Yan Can Cook. Martin Yan opens the episode by making chicken with fragrant fruit sauce - "a well-rounded dish" featuring chicken and melon balls. Next he takes viewers to a seafood market where we have close encounters with crabs and a gooey duck in preparation for his next dish: stir-fried prawn with creamy sesame sauce (9:27), served with a side of triple mushroom soup (14:40).
Who better to discuss the French influence of Martin's mushroom soup than legendary chef and television host, Jacques Pépin (15:50)? Together, the two chefs prepare a mouth-watering stuffed chicken ballotine. While Jacques artfully debones a chicken by hand, Martin makes a stuffing with green onions, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, and spices. The two friends talk about the convergence of Chinese and French culture as they create a masterful meal.
Yan Can Cook, Episode 302, 1988.
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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.
See what Martin is up to now on his website: yancancook.com/home/
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[@middlebrook12123]

Martin Yan does not get the credit he deserves. Hall of Famer for sure.

[@Rachel-ul8et]

So true! Love him

[@donnarowe1890]

I agree

[@christalhill4968]

I also agree

[@hardfugoo1]

He was around in a time where people didn’t quite appreciate the authentic taste so he got caught in the middle trying to bring traditional flavors to western pallets. A lot of his hybrid stuff was hit or miss even though he was a fantastic chef.

[@Motoko1134]

hes good for sure but jacques is anothre level. ive watched a lot of chefs, contemporary and older generations, nobody does things as effortlessly as jacques

[@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462]

Two real chefs, egos left at the door, no gimmicks, no fake shouting and profanity, just class, talent, kindness and compassion. This was wonderful thanks Martin and Jaques.

[@Jawohl721]

They said endgame was the most ambitious crossover ever.....they never saw this video.

[@AdamBechtol]

mmmmm

[@xDORANBOLTx]

Underrated comment 🤣

[@StrikerEureka85]

i miss shows like this. no drama, no over-the-top music or special effects. just good ol' cooking with a touch of humor.

[@AshikSorel1]

Before the days of Gordon Ramsay and bs food drama shows. It was this. The golden age. I owe these two chefs for what I know today for my knowledge and learning how to cook at home.

[@ghw7192]

In one 9f her cookbooks, Julia Childs said that Martin Yan was the only one who could debone a chicken as fast as Jacque Pepin.

[@AdamBechtol]

Ha neat, thanks :)

[@katwomanfour5261]

Oh i believe it, I think to bring the culture's together is just great. Not competition, but to see all the differences between the cultures and continents. Including technique, style, presentation, and taste. 🍲🍲🍤🍤🍝🍝🥘🥘🥗🥗🥐🥐🍮🍮🍳🍳

[@choopake]

That’s nice

[@da___man]

That time when Jacque Pepin went God Mode. Damn.

[@funk3nst3in]

first time watching... so hype to see this!

[@ultraderivativebo4383]

Didn't need to go godmode on martin yan's show.

[@TheMastiffprince]

Chef Pepin and chef Yan are just incredible, I don't think people realize how much of an impact these chefs have had to modern day chefs and the entire restaurant industry and home cooking.

[@susieangelo6410]

I was literally was there with my family and friend in the audience back in 1988. As I watched this video now, I saw us appeared 8 different times in this Episode. I still have Martin & Jacques autographs in my scrapbook and had made the Ballotine Chicken successfully.

[@Vacardi]

Wow that's a nice memory to have!!!

[@susieangelo6410]

@@Vacardi Yes indeed. Thanks.

[@bobsagett1474]

@@susieangelo6410 did it smell good in there

[@TammyLong-he7yh]

That's cool ! 😊. Love there cooking ! ❤

[@hsmallwood40]

Who else is watching this in 2020 during the Corona virus bringing back old memories

[@raisa_cherry33]

I am 😂💜

[@hsmallwood40]

@@raisa_cherry33 Nice to see I'm not the only one

[@suecastillo4056]

Emdotreed Me too!!! PBS has some really great cooking shows! Not to mention better times all’round...!!! Yes dears! It’s 2020 and here we are!!! Enjoy🥰✌🏾🙋♥️‼️

[@priyamason7365]

Yes! Love them both.

[@joeverdoliva4862]

I am right now. I'm a professional chef, based primarily on my experiences watching PBS cooking shows with my grandmother when I was growing up. I watched these like other kids watched cartoons.

[@marjoriepeters3114]

Both men are humble masters and excellence teachers. This is *real* cooking and teaching. There is nothing like it on TV today.

[@djbenje4019]

Umm, you're half correct. Jacques is totally humble, but Yan is just the opposite. Saying his new awesome dish should get the Nobel Prize? And MANY other conceited comments... He actually likes to brag, although he does do it with a hint of humor.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

@@djbenje4019 Ummm, you're mostly incorrect. Chef Yan was very kind to Chef Pepin: at a live event which must have happened about the same time as this episode (judging from both men's ages), I saw Chef Yan debone a chicken in 22 seconds (timed it myself) - half the time it took Jacque, but Martin didn't show him up.

[@djbenje4019]

@@Anudorini-Talah Hello? We're talking about the original comment above, where @Marjorie Peters claims that BOTH chefs are "HUMBLE". So, yeah, you have ONE example of where Yan didn't 'show him up'. How does that PROVE that Yan is humble? It doesn't. You like to count things? Why don't you count the number of times Yan brags about himself in this video, then compare that to Pepin. And you can still claim that Yan is a 'humble' chef? Lol. Get real. Being arrogant and cocky is one of Yan's DEFINING traits, it's his style to be cocky. Let's call things for what they are, and not MISCHARACTERIZE people -- that's the Trump way of behaving.

[@LoreLord-]

That’s his style you dry fuck he is humble and proud of who he is and what he does. bragging a bit and humor to make the show interesting doesn’t deny that I bet your a damn fry cook any way with zero skill keep posting shitttty comments @djbenje4019 your getting no where and trumps old news you were totally correct Marjorie their is nothing on today like this his attitude his knowledge his showmanship is unmatched

[@djbenje4019]

@@LoreLord- Wow. Triggered much? Typical Trump supporter -- drowning in anger, rage, and self-hatred 🤣🤣

[@andrejauregui9775]

Omg Pepin literally bringing the heat for no reason. That back of the knife trick crushed yan's soul. Legend has it the other chicken is still roasting today having never been touched for fear of desecrating its perfection.

[@5argetech56]

Pepin looks so young.... I learned how to cook perfect omelettes watching Jacque Pepin.

[@seanonel]

and I learned perfect scrambled eggs from Antonio Carluccio RIP

[@coqui0890]

I just loved these two. I remember seeing them in the 80's & 90's on PBS.

[@kqed]

They're both still in the game! Cooking up a storm and working on new shows.

[@JohnAckerman93]

I remember watching Jacques and Julia Child every weekend on PBS. As everyone says, Jacques is a master of cooking which he is. He explains how to do things step by step, and shows you how you can improve your cooking skills to show you new gateways to new food

[@Christopher-N]

@@JohnAckerman93: Was that the episode when Julia Child was adding more butter to the dish when Jacques Pépin wasn't looking? Good chefs come and go, but when the chef is a character, that chef is forever.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

They both have Facebook channels

[@mofamba]

My two favorites. They were celebrities before the food network minted all “the rest”. These guys are the best.

[@setperspective]

You can tell Jacque is in a league of his own. So young, so precise. He is and always will be my inspiration. From a young boy watching him and mrs Child’s, to a 33 year old chef cooking “fast food my way” with my daughter and hopefully one day with my granddaughter. He is a culinary master and father that I inspire to me. Merci chef... Merci Jacque.

[@anundbabajee9327]

2 legendary masterchefs. 2 great teachers. Great attitude, no ego, no drama. Great television.

[@WickedKingLycoan]

I can remember watching this episode on public television with Yan and Jacques, so, so many years ago. Thank You Yan. Thank You Jacques. You both helped a little boy discover the taste and zest for cooking, humor, love and life! I feel like I’m watching a ‘Charlie Brown’ special. So many memories, so many feelings of comfort and warmth.

[@jimbo3609]

I love both of them. Humble and fun and their food are delicious.

[@duranduran6415]

Martin Yan is such an amazing chef. I remember having hard days growing up. When he was on T.V. he made it so I was able to be in the moment and let go of the hard aspect. I feel the same today. Also, I love the way he and Jacques cook together. Thank you for sharing!

[@NormAppleton]

Martin Yan taught me how to use a knife. I still use a Chinese cleaver all the time.

[@duranduran6415]

@@NormAppleton If he inspired / taught you to cut with the knife, you must be FAST and awesome by now! Do you still have all your fingers (just curious)? 😉

[@TravisReborn]

I wish there was more episodes of them together!

[@auger0073]

They have good screen chemistry

[@chrisandersen5635]

Extends to Jacques and Ming Tsai. Great chemistry and laughter while cooking. Must see and try!

[@keetrandling4530]

Chef Yan was very kind to Chef Pepin: at a live event which must have happened about the same time as this episode (judging from both men's ages), I saw Chef Yan debone a chicken in 22 seconds (timed it myself) - half the time it took Jacque, but Martin didn't show him up.

[@billb5690]

Love them both

[@seanonel]

If Yan can cook, so can Jacque Pepin 😂

[@MrSexyHamburger]

Been binging Yan and Pepin videos and this is like the Avengers coming together.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Jacques is a master. Martin Yan is a great chef but you can clearly tell he is in awe of him. The way he dresses that chicken is unreal. I don't think there are many people that have that kind of skill with a knife. That takes years and years of dedication and a love of cooking not to mention he probably had great teachers in France.

[@dalegreene548]

Agreed. You don’t handle a chicken that naturally unless you’ve done it many many times.

[@josephsofaer841]

That awe seems scripted because Martin Yan debones a chicken in 20 seconds on a video I saw earlier.

[@ecannon9507]

@@josephsofaer841 agreed. Jacques is a fantastic chef but skills-wise, Martin can keep up 100%. He’s being a gentleman and showing love for his guest!

[@foocw]

jacques came to impress, and impress martin he absolutely did, going all out on the chicken and doing it with a puny knife relative to the chinese knife martin uses. happy to see the respect was mutual, too, jacques happily praising martin and the things he learned from chinese cooking

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

In awe of Jacques deboning a chicken? Look, I'm a HUGE FAN of Pepin, probably even more so than Martin.... but Martin's reaction is just classic Martin... he goes over the top. Martin himself has deboned a chicken just as quick on his show. You can see it right here on KZbin lol

[@brotherthelonius7036]

My two cooking hero’s together. Best teaching chefs ever! Thanks public TV and Martin and Jacque for sharing your many gifts.

[@ikon8275]

That was absolutely insane how fast he deboned that chicken. He allways tends to make everything look so easy! Jacque was in his prime here. Absolutely beast/ God mode cooking.

[@keetrandling4530]

Martin does it in half that time

[@HankBukowski]

@@keetrandling4530 Not half.

[@HankBukowski]

@Laguna Bum Who cares?

[@HankBukowski]

@Laguna Bum I saw. He is pretty fast.

[@Christopher-N]

Martin Yan and Jacques Pépin on the same show? Mind blown! I would loved to have seen these two ham it up, but I don't think time would allow it.

[@BunnyB92]

Two classic legends!!!!! I lived to watch them both on PBS when I was little 🥺😫😫😫 I was wondering what happened to Martin

[@kqed]

Martin is still around and making new shows!

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

They’re both on Facebook, I follow both of them

[@penmuni3833]

I feel a simple sense of joy watching this video.

[@Calbenmike]

Chef Pepin is the GOAT.

[@wormwoodpearl1]

I watched a video of Jacques Pépin deboning a chicken and felt so inadequate when it took me about half an hour. Seeing Martin Yan's awe makes me feel a bit better.

[@ripme6616]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@losttribe3001]

He probably had to do it thousands of times when he was training. 😄

[@sabatino1977]

Especially considering that Yan can cut a chicken into pieces with a cleaver in a matter of seconds.

[@seanonel]

Johnny Khomlately and JP literally uses his bare fingers to strip the body and soul out of the dearly departed fowl.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

Both of them have done thousands of dishes / prep. Jacque, is classically trained. He started at the bottom. He probably did crates of chickens every day. Same for Yan..... Decades of perfecting the craft. Prep work is hard work.

[@onespeedlite]

Public television had the best shows on t.v. when I was growing up. I learned so much about the world. These days, kids watch junk on cable and social media.

[@floydjohnson7888]

You've reminded me about Ming Tsai's having started with Scripps (Food Network and Fine Living channel), but moved to PBS for "Simply Ming"

[@djbenje4019]

Amen to that, brotha

[@jimburns1927]

Two Culinary Giants!🙏

[@billb5690]

Amen Jim! Two true masters

[@TheAlex613]

2 legends at work...but can’t get over how Pépin ate a touch of that pepper off his finger after handling that raw chicken.

[@TeachaMantoFish]

That’s what I was thinking too, but he knows what he is doing for sure.

[@karans3307]

What I noticed was that he put the cooked chicken on the same cutting board that he used to debone the raw chicken.

[@dexterdanieltnt]

@@karans3307 Saw the same thing. Cross contamination a 'modern' thing in cooking? Let's just leave it as we know better today and can modify process accordingly.

[@sunnysunny1405]

I saw my gran taste the marinade I made with her pinky finger, with the raw fish marinating in it. Apparently she's always done this 😅

[@edk2221]

Totally!

[@chenharry4848]

take me back to the 80s and 90s 🙏👍🔥I watched his show all the time

[@Nightweaver1]

Well this is a rare treat. I totally forgot these two master chefs did a collaborative episode.

[@SamSam-qm1li]

Damn, that's a real gansta. Love that French guy

[@Saminkio]

Maybe the best chef to have ever walked this earth, a genius

[@forumcelebritypodcast]

Magical. KQED rocking it again. Two incredible masters. Martin deserves more credit. An Icon. Jacques just literally the greatest teaching chef of all time. I learned how to bone a chicken from Jacques. Takes me twice as long but it works so well.

[@muzkuhahusbandcooks5737]

When the chickens were normal size

[@papapudding]

That filet looked so damn small compared to the roided up chickens of today.

[@thlee3]

ive always suspected that Yan speaks perfect english.

[@johnstevens2972]

4:28 His accent changes.

[@maysamgoudarzi5771]

@@johnstevens2972 Nice spotting. There was an Italian guy on Twitch food channel who would drop his accent too during certain words.

[@foultarnished7990]

20:05 it almost sounded like an entirely different person to me.

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

the quick rythmic cooking of chef yan paired with the simplistic precision of chef pepin

[@floydjohnson7888]

That observation reminds me how magazines like The New Yorker tended to write about chefs like they were rock stars.

[@beautifulwoman3058]

*Omg I used to be so bored on Saturday afternoons when I was little and this was the only show that was good on PBS. I used to watch this and fall asleep* 😂😂😂

[@andrewps84]

I don’t know much about Jacques Pepin but I’m enjoying his work with Chef Yan.

[@fakeascanbe423]

Jacques is immune to salmonella. He's got that raw chicken all up in his mouth

[@UncleHoCM]

Classic. Two real pros at a time when there were few.

[@MuscularFemaleRoegadynEnjoyer]

This has what online KZbin cooking channels lack. Substance, simplicity, and straight to its point. No background music or need to be funny. For the modern cooking shows/channels it’s more of a cinematic experience.

[@melissaf3409]

I love, love Jacques pepin!

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

it was the childhood time when xmas and pizza was exciting

[@jakebluethunder]

Thank you for uploading. How I miss those days! For me, these were part of the golden days of PBS.

[@ask230]

Yan is so delighted to be cooking with Jacques. It's a pleasure to watch his excitment.

[@wfhalsey1]

You got my sub, I grew up watching Martin! He is one of the greatest cooks ever to live, and has a fantastic personality to boot!

[@d.l.3149]

Two of my favorite chefs. I've learned so much from them.

[@511dydy]

Legends in one screen. One is a more of an entertainer but still a legend. The other is just a beast.

[@thirtyonefifty3133]

we need him again. i could watch him all day like i did when i was a kid.

[@katonfire98]

I just found this yesterday, and my cat already falls asleep watching him 🤣

[@xjAlbert]

A treasure to have these programs on KZbin, posted by the original production company. Wonderful indexing of dishes w/ time marks. Description box includes the year of production (1988) and mentions this episode's guest. In that year, Pepin was 53 years old; Yan 40 ʕ•́؈•̀ʔ

[@Nightweaver1]

To look at them both you can tell how long ago 1988 actually was. Martin Yan is in his 70s now, the venerable Jacques is in his mid-80s.

[@ripme6616]

@@Nightweaver1 both in their prime here .. that's for sure

[@vmurt]

Jacques Pepin looks a lot like a young William Shatner here! They could be brothers!

[@robertworden8559]

There's was a music of imagination and unbelievable expertise, coupled with a comedic talent equivalent to Martin and Lewis. Oh how fortunate we all were and ARE that these two imaginative and delightful people still grace our lives with their love and passion.

[@frantheman1912]

I love the interaction of both 😂😂😂 great chefs !!

[@malayaleeking]

They should do another episode in the 2020 timeline.

[@misterhamez]

the crossover we don't deserve

[@msolid13]

Pepin honored Martin Yan by doing the chicken leg trick right at the start.

[@RavishingSailor]

Wow, the memories. I remember watching this show when I was kid at my grandmothers house.

[@hobojones3038]

Jacques breaking down that chicken was mesmerizing.

[@Rachel-ul8et]

I love both of these chefs so much. So talented, lovely to watch

[@jcman-lp6lg]

these 2 made up much of my childhood when there's no cartoons on TV I watched these two when they were on.

[@samsontowwers377]

¡THE BEST OF THE BEST! Thank you KQED for uploading this gems from your archives.

[@kqed]

You're welcome! There's more to come.

[@jessen.st.hilaire]

I'm watching this on a Friday, but I'm enjoying this so much!

[@adamgm84]

I honestly can't believe how awesome you are Yan. Thanks for existing.

[@mfr336]

I grew up watching these two, love them!

[@user-wl6ew5eq1e]

two of the best, they taught me almost everything I know. their techniques are incredible

[@ZeroGundam18]

I love cooking and I love watching two other masters that are passionate about cooking as well. And they share their craft. Labor of love showcase for sure.

[@smazzy1878]

Yan can cook and Frugal Gourmet are at the top of my list

[@ryancang3627]

I remember this episode, I was 10 yrs old then.

[@healwarden]

My 2 favorite chefs sharing the kitchen and screen. I love it!

[@chembuff]

that time Jacques showed up, love you both!

[@kqed]

❤

[@tfchin]

This guy deserves some kind of honorary daytime Emmy or a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.

[@misterturkturkle]

He did win a daytime Emmy in 98. And the 2022 james beard lifetime achievement

[@tvu86]

Used to watch his show when I was growing up while waiting for my dad to bring home lunch on the weekends. Could imagine eating his delicious food to keep me from going hungry.

[@kaiducoeur9932]

We can always count on KQED to give us what we need 💙

[@SweetCandy92367]

Two of my all time favourites together...wonderful

[@23aceballer]

Absolute legends! Revolutionaries of the culinary world

[@kqed]

So true!

[@MrIanWarwick]

Mutual respect among craftsmen, so beautiful

[@calvaryapologetics]

Loved watching them both as I was growing up.

[@pe16118]

Love the show, thanks!

[@theoasis4005]

pure class, love these two chefs! I wish they made more shows like this now

[@patysays9510]

Two of my favorite tv cooks of all time!!

[@kqed]

The dream team!

[@kalami2748]

Marvellous skill to took out all the chicken bone 🦴👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Neith29]

A true collaboration between the east and the west, between 2 great chefs.

[@cliffcurrier6342]

I miss these shows so much it's great to have utube to relive

[@origamistars1992]

That chicken technique was incredible, I’m gonna do that one day.

[@kqed]

Go for it!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Grew up Watching both of those Guys! Masters of their Field!

[@dancata7644]

Wow i lost my memory on him. I used to see him on TV when i was small. Brings back old memories.

[@myronl2910]

wow such classics . cooking shows worth watching.

[@classicwhitebread]

This man's jokes were very subtle.

[@MasGood]

These are true cooking television gems we don't deserve

[@saminusprime2746]

omg i haven't seen this guy in like a million years!!! I miss him alot!

[@Scrapla1]

I remember watching this with my grandma when I was a kid.

[@J235304204]

Holyshit, Pepin knows magic.

[@ripme6616]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@exploreraa983]

wow! a step back to the 80's thanks!

[@taylorgallion2748]

just got into watching martin, he is great. Jacques can break down a chicken with his eyes closed, this man is an absolute master