Steamed Pork Belly Recipe (Mei Cai Kou Rou 梅菜扣肉)

[@geoffreyconklin2166]

Alzheimers is tough to cope with. But your grandfather saving the skin for you shows in some small way he remembers you and loves you, even if he may not know your name. Sometimes love doesn't need memories, it's just always there. I love your channel and the recipes you make. And your bubbly personality is terrific!

[@mikihall612]

What a precious memory of you and your grandfather. Thanks for sharing.

[@mysticmama_3692]

I was raised by my grandparents, and both of them have been gone for over a decade now....but your story brought vivid memories to my mind about how they would do special things for me like your grandfather does for you, even after I was grown and married with children of my own. Thank you for sharing your story...it made me remember some lovely things I haven't thought about in years, and made my heart swell with love and appreciation.

[@bubbadeaux2962]

Lovely memory of your grandfather. My mother had Alzheimer's. It is sad to see our loved ones forget, but there is still a part of them that remembers.

[@lzu2860]

You are an amazing cook and teacher. Love ❤️ your show. Thank you. Old lady from NY……

[@Ravenesque]

I getcha about your grandpa. My nan had alzeimers for over 20 years, and towards the end the only thing that made her come alive was us singing 'Somewhere over the rainbow', like she used to sing to me when I was two. She used to try and rock me on her lap still, expecting me to be a toddler instead of a grown-up.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Hug! Stories like that always make me cry.

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[@Willowfire26]

Thank you for the recipe and the story at the end. I teared up about your grandfather. My father has dementia and is in the final stages. On a happier note though, I bought your wok! It looks fantastic and I can hardly wait to get it seasoned and use it soon. Thanks so much!

[@VelDoggsKitchen]

This is my go to person. How to make authentic Chinese dishes show her some love. And hit that 🛎👈❤❤👀

[@spam_musubi_daisuki]

Another awesome video. Always very thorough and enjoyable. From all your videos, it's hard to imagine that you were "an extremely picky eater". Great childhood memory.

[@kanrongyu]

1st time here to watch your channel. As a Chinese, I still feel the whole cooking process and all small tips are super helpful and joyful to watch. You did a great job to advocate authentic Chinese dishes to a broader audience. Thank you!

[@Skyeweener]

You are so wonderful. I love you and your videos so much. I don't understand why you don't have a bigger following than you do, the rest of the world is missing out!

[@lerchan]

I’m so close to crying when hearing about your grandfather it’s very touching. Memories. Hope we can cherish this forever.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

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[@robbchristensen1151]

Excellent dish! My mother in-law made this for me while I was in Zunyi for Chinese New Year and for that moment as we were eating dinner we all forgot about the coronavirus which is plaguing China. I can't thank you enough for posting this recipe and it brings a tear to my eye thinking of that dinner and the loved ones I had to leave behind when I was ordered to leave China. I will practice this recipe so I can make it for my wife when she returns hopefully in April. You see I have a lot of time on my hands for the next 14 days as I'm at home on self quarantine. As always keep up the good work and thank you again! Xi wang xin nian gei ni dai lai hao yun!

[@Sugarlydeliciousness]

May God give you peace and strength as you await to be reunited with your wife and family. You practice this recipe and surprise your wife with it as a candle light dinner for you and her. Take care.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Wish you and your family are doing well =) Hope the coronavirus will be defeated soon, hug!

[@robbchristensen1151]

@@SoupedUpRecipes @Surgary Delicious Thank you both for the prayers and well wishes!

[@robbchristensen1151]

@@SoupedUpRecipes Wow, Wow, Wow! I came off quarantine yesterday and picked up some pork belly from my local butcher and made the Mei cai kou rou recipe today and it was hen hao chi! I find you to be a very good lao Shi and can't thank you enough for all the effort you put forth in your recipes and videos, while I was a line cook in my younger days I never mastered Chinese cuisine but with your tutelage I am becoming a master! If I may part a tip on the dangerous portion. I would not advise placing a cover on the wok while searing the Kou in oil. I followed you instructions as you demonstrated. placing a lid on the wok and can tell you this is why it is very dangerous! The reason it is dangerous is when your searing in oil the meat and the atmosphere within wok are admitting steam. This steam then condenses on the lid you placed on top the wok and when the droplets of condensation become heavy and fall back to the oil and they do so below the surface of the oil. Sense oil is heavier that the condensation it try's to suppress the moisture below the surface, unfortunately as it does this, in turn it is rapidly expanding the moisture molecules to the point they explode. What worked best for me was I dropped the oil temp to 350 F kept the lid off, tilted the wok to face away from me and as long as you ensure the pork was dry before placing the wok you should have little to no issue with with hot oil splatter. JMHO hope this works better for you next time.

[@marilynananto3396]

I love your channel. Eventhough it's a short video, yet every steps is very clear . Thank you. I wish your grandfather have a long life.

[@rufusbayne2230]

Thank you for sharing the story about your grandfather. This video fed my tummy and my soul.

[@normax1812]

I am so glad to have found you. You are a good teacher and you are very good for cooking beginners. Thank you.

[@AkihitoMr]

Yasssss! I have wait for you to do this recipe for so long! Not many people know about it but it is such an iconic dish in Hakka cuisine but most people do Cantonese recipe, so it hard to find a recipe about Hakka cuisine. I glad you did it!❤️❤️❤️

[@churchathome9552]

Wonderful recipe and an even more wonderful story of your grandfather. Thanks for sharing your story and your skills.

[@datgal2u]

Very complicated dish as it pretty much uses every cooking technique but roasting/baking. The end result looks amazing! Loved the story about you being a picky eater and how your grandfather, even in his old age and not able to remember much can still remember to give you the parts you liked as a child. So sweet.

[@SuperMeat83]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story of your grandfather.

[@michaelnew1962]

Absolutely love you and your channel, would never miss one episode. Oh...and we love your WOK. "Cheers"

[@MaZEEZaM]

I've just noticed this video is in 4K, that makes your already awesome videos just that bit even more awesome :)

[@duckygoose98]

I love this channel so much!! there's always such positive energy! I'd love to see a video about your knives and favorite equipment!

[@marmarsmandalas]

So sorry about your Grandpa..such a sweet story. I live your videos! Thank you keep up the good work!

[@henrywest7217]

That looks stunningly delicious! And thank you for sharing your memory of your Grandfather.

[@AJ_SouthernGal]

I love that you're using a Lodge Dutch oven to simmer your pork - Lodge rocks! Enjoying your videos very much, you make it easy to follow you while I cook & your teaching & tips are great!

[@briancooney9952]

Lodge's facebook is awesome too. People make so many good things and post pictures.

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

...a few happy tears as I listen to you describe your grandfather...extra effort on special days is what makes food so magical...tradition is what sticks with you...happy new year Mandy...

[@christopherhiggins1885]

Thank you for sharing this with us look yummy, praying for you Grandfather God bless be safe take care.

[@critically.panned]

Your videos are so relaxing 😌 you're a great teacher, and your anecdotes about your family are always nice.

[@e5dy]

why did you have to make me cry at the end with your grand father story? love you

[@НиколайЛузгарев-о2ч]

this channel is in my 3 top cooking chanels

[@life_sized]

Amazing dish and long preparation, thanks for sharing this classic dish with us. Love the precise instructions and learned a lot!

[@mingchan6300]

As always, great recipes generously shared with charm and a cheerful disposition! Thanks.

[@moefiki9901]

Beautiful story in the end about grandpa 💜

[@66marymagdalene]

“Kitchen work is dangerous !” A good cook must be brave. 😆😆😆

[@marikomct8129]

I love the Hakka recipes! They're so flavorful. I'll have to wait for a weekend to give this one a try. Thanks for the thorough instructions.

[@neilreid9005]

This looks amazing! Really loved the story about your childhood and how your grandfather still eats the skin and fat. Very charming story!

[@datgolz8763]

I absolutely love your channel, you are such a sympathic woman and the recipes are really delicious! Keep up the good work :) greetings from germany

[@jerrysmigiel7998]

Amazing recipe. God bless your grandfather.

[@dwayne1881]

Omg you’re so talented ! Is there anything you can’t cook ?? I haven’t try any of your recipes but I will from now on and I’m going out to get all the ingredients. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@IngaHicks]

Mandy, I remember subscribing to your channel when you only had 22 subs. Now look how far you've come. I know your parents and grand parents are so proud of you. You inspire many, and you are an excellent cooking teacher. It's beautiful how the story of your grandpa inspired you to go from a picky eater to appreciating foods. And we all appreciate you bringing your knowledge to us 🌹💕🙌🏽

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for always watching my videos and supporting me.

[@MR_Mocha_Major]

Beautiful meal and heartwarming story! Love your channel!!!!

[@briancooney9952]

This was one of my favorite things to eat in China. It was always served with little pancakes. Put on a scoop of the greens, then a slice of meat, roll it up and eat it. SOooooo gooood! But every time i ate it, i ended up with stomach trouble. Not sure if it was those mustard greens, but it was almost like i couldn't digest them. Would wake up the next morning feeling like i ate a beach ball.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

You can try another version that uses taro instead of mustard greens.

[@briancooney9952]

@@SoupedUpRecipes thanks! I love taro

[@elgranespejo]

You're my new favorite cooking youtuber! You explain the recipes so well, and you present really amazing recipes.

[@emob4725]

I just found your channel. Thank you, your wonderful. Love how you teach us everything, including links for recipe and purchasing items. Thank you for sharing stories, I have learned so much. Grandpa still holds you close to his heart darling, love is eternal, no matter the circumstance. ❤

[@samueltaylor5560]

absolutely be a utifull!!! you have remembered your grandfather's actions of love and care my darling .. this is an amazing dish .. I love it 😀😀😀 please keep sharing ..

[@jesscat6159]

Man, that bit about your grandad made me tear up. What a lovely thing for him to still do for you. Alzheimers is awful, but he clearly loves you lots. Thanks for the great recipe. I can't wait to make it. Also I love you earrings!

[@kavang1042]

I love all your dishes! Love how you explain things like dark vs light soy sauce.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Oh, a new braised pork recipe, well I know this is going to be wonderful as I have tried both of your previous recipes and they tasted wonderful. 🥰

[@s1nb4d59]

Thankyou for your beautiful recipes and the time you take to explain how you cook and prepare the meals,always enjoy watching you,hi from new zealand btw :-)

[@danielchapa2112]

Mandy, I love watching your videos they are excellent! You give me the confidence that I can learn to cook my favorite Chinese Dishes and some that I have never heard of. I really appreciate the details for your cooking techniques and for the ingredients list and where to buy them, thanks!

[@catemc2323]

This looks delicious Mandy, and your wee Granda sounds perfect 👌🏻🍀💚

[@9hank]

Looks so delicious. Nice memories about your grandfather, thanks for sharing 🙂❤

[@gman2477]

I made this dish tonight. You were right time consuming and frying was pretty dangerous. Got quite a few scars from battling the oil... but worth it the whole family devoured it😊

[@loreynsantana4979]

Thanks.Love your videos and your kindness.Keep on going.You are helping many of us.I also have reuma and an autoimmune disease.Floridas climate is not good for reuma but I'm also in Florida for now.Im Spanish. I wish you can make some keto friendly recipes.I adjust many of them but still I would love if you use Shirataki noodles in some recipe.Just let you know that lowering your carbs helps a lot with reuma and other autoimmune problems.Again thanks.Many years when I was in 🇪🇸 I was dreaming of having Asian recipes and now I have them in your channel😃

[@daviddennison09]

I used an air fryer for the dangerous bit and found it dried it out good and crisp

[@gman2477]

Got to keep that in mind next time. I got quite a few battling scars from the oil when I made it hahaha

[@attilaballa8339]

Thanks for the wonderful ideas. We will try your dishes. Greetings from Hungary

[@erina6319]

thank you for the recipe, clear explanation and personal story at the end :) i would like to try this when i have a free day! i look forward to your video update notifications and they make my day.

[@ianpendlebury3704]

Great recipe and presentation as usual. I have lived in Malaysia for many years now, and there is quite a large Hakka population here. They have a similar pork dish which puts slices of Yam between the slices of pork. You can't get it in restaurants - you have to find a knowledgeable old lady to cook it (for special occasions). It's truly delicious - maybe you know the recipe for this? I'm sure it would be very popular with your viewers.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

I think the yam version is the one that I mention in this video that uses taro. I will make the version in the future.

[@carolinagonzaga1636]

This is so amazing I’m sure the taste will be so beautiful😋👍 Thank you so much for teaching us how to cook different kind of recipes, I love the way you teach us coz it’s detailed, well explained so we can follow how to cook it😍👍 God bless you always🙏👍😘

[@traceyannjohnson5627]

That looks so yummy! Thanks so much for these great recipes👍! I just love how you have explained techniques and versions/substitutes in your recipes😊. As a Jamaican I've always loved Chinese food😊😁. You have given me the confidence to create many of my favorites at home....which my family enjoys very much👍👍😊. (They are always impressed with me making my own noodles from scratch(like a boss😁😁) Thank you!!))😊😊 Take care! Gung Hay Fat Choy!

[@steved2623]

What a stunning dish, I can't believe how tender the pork was. Yummy...🙏

[@christianeraphael1270]

Wish you a happy new year, too. Thank you for sharing, love your channel and food.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Happy new year to your too.

[@michaelmcgrath7330]

Wonderful, Mandy. Well done!

[@susieangelo6410]

Thanks, Mandy your Mouth-Watering Recipe and Helpful Tips to successfully make this ourselves! 💜

[@hlahappy]

Looks so yummy 🤤.. have to gather my courage to try to make this dish 😊 ... and lovely story about you and your grandfather... I’m sure he’s proud of you !

[@Terrilynn26]

Beautiful Recipe. Thank You for sharing your recipe and memories. 😊 ❤️

[@LaowaiNZ]

I have just made this , it’s awesome, but I realise why it’s only made for festivals , it’s a big job but the results are pretty stunning, my wife said 10/10 , very delicious 😋

[@Wwalker1000]

So interesting, Mandy! Nice job!!

[@christianlifestylemotivation]

You've done a great job thank you its actually pork in Europe is cheaper and good quality 😊❤ i will definitely try this one but i dont have the 13 spice

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

You can use five-spice powder or mix any of these spice powder that you already have in your kitchen: cinnamon, star anise, black cardamom, fennel, cumin, clove, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, black peppercorns, and sand ginger...

[@gladysbrown8449]

Souped Up Recipes - never heard of sand ginger, had to look it up. Your recipe are so yummy looking! Thank you for being so detailed in your cooking methods it makes sense why you have to do them a certain way, or otherwise don’t come out as they should.

[@comeandsee1]

That is a dish of love!

[@confitsportalexandre5134]

You are the best ever. I hope I’m going to make it like you did🙏🏾

[@Sugarlydeliciousness]

Mandy I am going to make this recipe got all the ingredients! I will use this as a celebratory dish after my fast. Thanks for sharing. Loving your wok it is wonderful but I still have to season it, lol.

[@KevinLopez-hf6uk]

Need a cookbook with all your youtube recipes :D

[@meancuisine8]

What a great upload!!! Love it!

[@dawnf5292]

My mom used to make this with the taro. It was delicious 😋

[@hkalsa7200]

You are a treasure, and this dish looks fantastic. Thank you!

[@sewaldodiy]

It looked so yummy!

[@andylaque]

I love the story at the end.

[@choopa1670]

Thank you for your recipes.. they are amazing ✌🏽🇦🇺

[@jeffreykeyes2844]

I enjoy all of your videos, your very pretty as well so watching your videos is enjoyable all around. And thank you for your diligence, patience and love that you put in all of your videos. I appreciate all that you for and with your videos.

[@aureamuller4854]

It is my project to finish this today. Thank you

[@jerryparsons5888]

Happy New Year!!!! Much love. What part of China are you from? I have a friend in a city called Wuhu. I talk to him about learning to cook your Chinese recipes! He is from Shou Xing Prefecture (I am probably spelling that wrong). famous for the cooking wine. The next time he comes to visit he is going to bring me a big bottle! I hope your family and friends are safe and happy in the new year its a bit scary in some parts of China right now I will keep big Texas size good thoughts for everyone back in your home country!!! Please keep making the great videos. They always brighten my day!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for your concerned. Me and my families are doing well so far. I hope the coronavirus will be defeated soon. Happy new year to your too. Take care.

[@KristopherNoronha]

this is such a delicious looking dish, i should set aside a sunday to give it a go! I love pork belly, but find it very hard to get the texture right. your instructions make it look easy (except for the part with the hot oil in the pan :D )

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

Theres a movie I love watching called Eat Drink Man Woman. The opening scene is a master chef at home prepping Sunday meal for his 3 daughters and he makes this, amongst like a dozen other dishes. Watching this reminds me of that opening.

[@tedwilliams7021]

Looks so delicious!! I must make this soon!!

[@TheAirtrans]

I love this girl.Amazing yummy cooking.Love pork

[@JT-zb2km]

Looks delicious. I'm doing it today. Thank you

[@abesarm8369]

Hello Mandy!!! Can you please post a video of making sesame balls with mung beans paste filling? Love your channel BTW

[@danielcharbonneau1799]

Happy New Year!

[@huggledemon32]

Actually a dish very similar to this was my favorite dish at my local college Chinese takeaway restaurant. I’ve always wanted to know how to cook it!

[@sallyrose4044]

beautiful dish, looks delicious

[@tomnoddy1]

How adorable is she.

[@no_chefs_here3194]

oh my!! what a dish!!

[@tranhung-lw9xv]

Can you please show me how to make some herbal chicken soup or tong sui. I love all your recipe!

[@alexleader8404]

Can you please do a Chinese curry (takeaway version) recipe video? I've been looking for a recipe for this for ages but can't seem to find it anywhere!

[@Chris-ji4iu]

All your recipes are worth the time ...and the pain ;)

[@RoyG.BivDevoe]

"Hi everyoooone!" Me: Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii!! ❤

[@Chris-ji4iu]

Yep. Every time ...she's too happy not to say "Hi!" back

[@XsomeoneXelseX]

looks amazing! i also love your bunny earrings

[@cut--]

Beautiful !