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[@artistlovepeace]

Chef Mandy is no joke. She's real and honest. She's showing you a lot of inside information and sharing the beautiful world of Chinese meals and knowledge.

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

🎵 Oh Mandy ! You came and you saved us from starving ! 🎵 🤣

[@kennethelsman3959]

I lived in San Francisco for 5 years. I had several employees who were either Chinese or Filipino who often took me into Chinatown for lunch making sure I tested a variety of dishes. I miss those days and thought my days of trying new Chinese dishes was over. Stumbling on to your KZbin channel has inspired me to try Chinese cooking and so far I have been mostly successful because of your very well presented videos. Just wanted to say thank you.

[@cellow7926]

I’m Chinese American and I always thought Chinese cuisine is very difficult to master. I watched my mom and grandma cook a lot, but got overwhelmed trying to keep track of what they used. Thanks for this video! Incredibly helpful

[@ugib8377]

This was a nice rundown of the important items. I will definitely watch this again before I go to my local market! Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@culinarycaravan]

So many wonderful tips for zero food waste and using all of the Chinese cooking ingredients. Thank you so much, Mandy. You are the BEST.

[@Berion189]

I was going to skip this but then the first 2 tips about eggplant and Bok choy at 1:40 got me hooked to the end. Also, if you have the time and patience, don't be intimidated by the Chinese characters on packages. I use Google translate on camera. Now that she has told us what to look for, it was easy to narrow down the grocery list for brands that are ideal and available in the store for future visits.

[@nwatsonjr2001]

I absolutely loved this video! Going down the aisles and aisles of products easily becomes overwhelming. I hope you're able to do another video like this some time in the future. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into making these videos.

[@Rainy-daze473]

This was just what I needed. We have a several large Asian grocery stores in my area but I rarely go because I end up with a cart full of candy and snack food because it’s the only thing I know what to do with.

[@brandon3872]

Oh Mandy, you came and you gave without taking ❤

[@mannym6431]

Enough Mr. Manilow!

[@mariarosario9436]

I love the honesty that you as a chef and person give to all your viewers keep doing that great job.

[@johnnyrascal6109]

As a foodie who appreciates foods from around the world let me say Thank You! This was an amazing video! I love the level of detail you went through for each category. This type of video is literally a style that people would love to see more of, including me! 🎉

[@mapndo2337]

This was a nice change. I really am enjoying it.

[@marcuswood5975]

You are a brilliant lady thanks for all your help

[@shahram72]

Excellent video.. I was actually proud of myself that I already knew a lot of this. The brands she recommends are the right ones to get. I've been using them for years.

[@littlelamsrose]

This is amazing thank you so much for taking the time to comprehensively go through the products and so clearly too!! I appreciate you very much!

[@ChuckTravels]

Holy cow, what a treasure trove of useful information. This was a fantastic trip through the store and your tutorials on the many products was very useful. Thanks for taking the time to not only explain what each item was good for but what to look at to pick the best one. You're the tops Mandy!

[@TH-mw3qv]

I'm an Italian chef but I love cooking Asian food at home. I love these kinds of videos. Thank you so much for sharing. I've been watching for about seven years and it's only getting better. Great job!

[@egrace3738]

I love going to asian supermarkets... i search for my favorite black sesame candy. I like to try unfamiliar produce. This content is like gold to me. Thank you!

[@Sergedanilow]

Hello Mandy, Thank you for this informative video, which will be very helpful for many "newcomers" to Chinese cuisine. As a German myself, I was part of a Chinese family that ran a restaurant in Germany for several years. In the kitchen of the restaurant, I learnt how to cook original Chinese dishes for the family and special guests/occasions (although most of the dishes on the menu were adapted to European tastes). I don't know if you mentioned it in one of your cooking videos, but there are also big differences in sesame oil. Many, if not most, sesame oils in Asian supermarkets are mixed with sunflower oil or similar. A reference to this would also have been very informative. Really good Chinese sesame oil is 100% pure. Although it is a little more expensive, the more intense flavour means that you generally need less of it, which more than makes up for the price difference and increases the enjoyment considerably. P.S. I love your videos. Best regards from Berlin Serge

[@doodahgurlie]

I buy the sesame oil made in Japan.

[@Sergedanilow]

@@doodahgurlie As long as sesame oil (made from roasted sesame seeds) is 100% pure, it doesn't really matter whether it comes from China, Japan, Korea or anywhere else. However, this cannot be applied 1:1 to (naturally brewed) soy sauce, as Japanese soy sauce is generally saltier than Chinese soy sauce.

[@docohm50]

Thank you Mandy. My pantry is geared for Italian, Mexican, Cajun/Southern, BBQ. We love Asian food and your video is a very good source to start a Asian section for our pantry. God Bless and Merry Christmas 🙏

[@gretroman8235]

I go to an Asian market about once a month and love the produce section best. Besides the Chinese eggplant and baby bok choy (my favorite), the fresh mushrooms are outstanding. Less expensive than chain markets and more variety. Also the zucchini, melons, and kiwis are always fresh. I learned a lot from your video. Thank you.

[@tatjana7008]

In Germany, Asian market is more expensive than local stores ... So people consider me rich because I go there regularly

[@mapndo2337]

OMG MANDY I FEEL LIKE THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED 3 TO 4 YRS AGO......FINALLY!!!!

[@sfr2107]

.....she does have other ingredient explanation videos. I'm trying to dig them back up

[@mapndo2337]

@@sfr2107 i have been watching her for years, i know, but not a shopping one

[@DougASAP]

11:39 You should create a 'Short' from the discussion about 5 Spice... It's hysterical. Great video, good editing, not a lot of wasted time walking around. Thank you!

[@gotrescuedauto3584]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS BECAUSE I NEEDED THIS SOOOOO BBBAAADDD ❤😂🎉😅😊

[@allenzophy4262]

I love the cooking information. You are so knowledgeable. I've learned a lot. I must say though that half of the enjoyment of watching your videos is the positivity and happiness you convey. You seem like a wonderful human being.

[@sharpiepenfinepoint]

What a beautiful market, thank you for showing us. The market in my town is really run down, it’s nice to see one so clean and organized! Americans aren’t taught how to use our own ingredients let alone foreign ones, thank you for the lesson.

[@johnbrandolini2915]

One of the reasons I like shopping at Lo's market in Portsmouth, NH is because every Wednesday they get fresh produce delivered. We are crazy for mushrooms and they have many more varieties of mushrooms than the average western store. Incidentally I use dek som boon black soy sauce and it says on the label it needs to be refrigerated after opening. The oyster sauce I used comes from Thailand and is the Maerkrua brand. It contains 30% oyster extract. I also keep that refrigerated. A lot of people who normally shop in western supermarkets don't realize that the sesame oil in the ethnic food section is vegetable oil flavored with sesame oil. I buy Kadoya pure sesame oil from Japan. It is extremely aromatic. The 56oz container lasts me about a year. Lo's market is a mom and pop enterprise and about a quarter the size of Lee's market but even so they have all anyone could need for Asian cooking. Re: 5 spice powder vs. 13 spice powder, ever since I saw one of your videos using 13 spice powder I have started using 13 spice powder instead of 5 spice. I like it more than the 5 spice product. Recently I made battered squid tentacles and seasoned the batter with 13 spice powder and it was delicious! Thank you for these great videos. It's obvious that you put a lot of work and love into them.

[@lisahinton9682]

I love that you presented the items by category. You're an extremely conscientious teacher, Mandy! Thank you so much, and Happy New Year, by the way.

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

I've always wanted to go to an Asian market but the closest one to me is over an hour away in the opposite direction I normally don't go. It's very rare I go to that area in my State. Some of the local super markets have some Asian stuff but not many

[@mrp8488]

Unfortunately, when I visited the Asian store, nothing was in English. So while it might be more authentic, I had no idea what anything was.

[@khoauhleexiong6711]

Where have you been my whole life?!!!!! I'm cooking Christmas dinner and taking notes from you at the same time. Thank you so much for making this video! You're the best! Happy holidays!

[@StaggeredLife]

I love this. I hope Asian market visits becomes a regular video upload. I have a couple markets near me and always get overwhelmed when shopping.

[@diktatoralexander88]

This video is overwhelming, really diving deep into the realm of chinese cooking it makes you realize that it's a completely different culinary background altogether. Makes you feel like in order to keep a clean (not cluttered) kitchen you'd have to redo your entire pantry, and stock only this type of item, and relearn how to cook. I really appreciate we have this channel to study chinese cooking and to be able to learn the different recipes and techniques that are used there, hosted by someone with that background. It's overwhelming but I hope to learn things from it.

[@blackhorse2947]

I am very fortunate to have three very large Asian Markets in my city. Your tour is just spot on and helps those not familiar with all the choices that can be over whelming …😊

[@thecostumelady123]

Thank you, Mandy! This video is incredibly helpful and very much appreciated! I've cooked wonderful Chinese dishes because of you, but panic every time I have to go to an Asian market. I have no clue what's what. A shopping series would be amazing. 😃

[@queenfrostene]

oh wow, this immediately made me think of a series with a week's meal planning, shopping, and then teaching how to make the dishes for the week. That would be so cool, but I'm sure tons of work too.

[@lucysoares8955]

Thank you hope this helps me

[@ascricco987]

Wow, thank you so much! I live in NC, USA, and I have two Asian markets near me. I shop at both, but rarely is the any English speaking people working there to ask questions. I can only read English, so I am lost in trying to figure out what’s what & where it is, lol! This is a big help!

[@mamabear52]

Prepare to feel overwhelmed, like your first day at a new high school in a new town but a master chef after you return home with your groceries. I would suggest having a few recipes ingredient lists also. A store that I shop at in Los Angeles, Ca, has the most amazing staff, friendly, helpful, but go during non peek hours as the stores parking lot can fill up. I generally walk around to the next street (after my shopping) and purchase prepared Peking Duck and a veggie dish with black mushroom the same day

[@KSGomez88]

I love this!!! Thank you!!

[@maryannhee8688]

You are very knowledgeable about the Chinese ingredients that you have shown us. Thank you very much for that, although I knew a lot of the answers to the questions before I saw your video I think it’s going to help my non-Chinese friends understand Chinese food better.

[@davidthedeaf]

I actually bought the right stuff! 😂 I got in fridge the highest quality oyster sauce they had, what you showed there. It just looked to me to be the best ingredients. I told an Asian friend I wanted to use up some canned ingredients to make some Asian food so she asked to see what I had in stock. I showed her a lot of stuff, and she said “you got all you need!” Yup! And boy was my food good.

[@cruciferousvegetable]

Totally right. You need to know when they get restocked. Fridays usually.

[@gigichenoweth3589]

I love your recipes and your suggestions for best ingredients. From selecting ingredients, preparation, proper chopping, seasoning, etc. you are very precise and all your recipes are fantastic and taste very authentic. Thanks so much.

[@hannac7194]

THANK YOU for this video!!!! I am a Minnesotan who loves many foods. You are helping us people that didnt grow up with learning your recipes Thank you for teaching us!!❤

[@ttabood7462]

I love that your Asian market also sells Danish butter cookies. Skal! xD

[@georgeprout42]

Danish butter cookie tins have been a meme for many decades in the UK. You open it and it's always got sewing supplies in it but the one in the garage is a random assortment of screws. The one in the kitchen is invariably empty, waiting for its second life as one of the above.

[@ttabood7462]

It's the same in the US. I do love those cookies though!@@georgeprout42

[@Arisaema55]

I have been waiting for this video for a long time. Thank you so much for all your hard work, and for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@AppleIPie]

There's something very overwhelming but also inspiring about going to a market selling cuisine so different from your own family's. Like, this is more than I could *ever* learn, but also, the world is so huge! It has room for so many completely different and amazing flavors to explore!

[@BrazilianLivingAbroad]

Amazing video! This is a thorough shopping guide for anyone who appreciates Asian food but, like me, can't differentiate good from bad products. I usually go for the more expensive ones, whenever I see too many options to choose from. Thank you for sharing all these tips with us.

[@MrLowdog5]

I love this woman.....she's so informative.......Keep up the GREAT WORK....I Live by your words...

[@bparrish517]

Your presentation here with the accompanying links ranks in importance and pedigree with the most revered works in Oriental cooking. Your ancestors would be proud. You have distilled here the hard-earned knowledge and wisdom gleaned from thousands of years in the kitchens of The Far East and I do wish for you the praise and appreciation you deserve. Thank you!

[@dovewhite7472]

Much needed!!!!! I'm about 90 miles to the closest Asian market. I use your videos as guides, when I'm cooking

[@stephaniewilkins1316]

Mandy, I just discovered your channel. OMG!!! You make everything sound simpler. It doesn't seem so daunting and scary. I am determined to learn how to cook Asian cuisine because it is my favorite even if it is a few dishes. You are the perfect teacher. Did I hear somewhere that you have a cookbook? Where can I find it?

[@liocean9636]

Love it!! Thank you.

[@MandyJane123700]

I wish there was an Asian market near me. I would love to shop there, especially for the produce.

[@SarahTimmartworldwide]

谢谢您！ This is honestly so helpful. ❤

[@shaunbudka6396]

LOVE this, thank you!

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to pass on this important information!

[@SunnyIlha]

This all is solid gold!!

[@jctai100]

This is AWESOME!

[@sonicclub1]

Awesome, I've been waiting for a video like this.

[@Larecm]

The video I’ve needed for years! Thanks

[@LM-tq5li]

Amazing!

[@WastrelWay]

This was very helpful. I'm usually lost when I go to the Oriental market, but this helps, especially about the fresh produce.

[@pepocucurbita2133]

Thank you. I needed this video so much!

[@exostark]

thank you for the tips ♥️

[@icardeveryone01]

I love getting lost in my Asian market!! Thanks for the tips and tour! =]

[@Foolish_huan]

Extremely helpful! ❤❤❤❤

[@maryegerton6848]

This is perfect!

[@SandwichLady]

Mandy, this video has been extremely helpful to me in attempting to navigate the typical Asian market. Thank you so much. Would you consider making a video on Asian cut meats for purchase? I hope so.

[@karenflam]

Excellent!!!

[@rain3140]

very informative!!

[@dvaughn6820]

Very helpful!

[@cherylchamlies1695]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@WastedSunRise]

Thanks for showing us around ! ❤

[@jaredoaks]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[@NoName-vq3zo]

Thank you! That WAS helpful! ❤

[@maxinahunt8652]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@hollinsgrl2010]

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much!!

[@bearcat1868]

This is awesome!!!

[@yorokobi9530]

Great video, you taught me a lot!

[@TalkingBoomslang]

Hi Mandy! I just want to say thank you SO MUCH for the effort you put into this channel. I love it. I would love some “what I eat in a day/week” videos too!

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Nice tips!! ✨✨

[@coeruleo]

what a great video! thanks a bunch!

[@kmg501]

Great topic, thank you!

[@xxPenjoxx]

That was extremely helpful, thank you

[@02bigkev]

Great info, Thank you.

[@victoriassecretisluv]

This is just great !

[@everythingfinarrah6928]

Great video!! Thank you!❤❤❤

[@jerseygirlvet]

I have a market near me but no one speaks English and the ones that speak Spanish or English have no idea about the products. This video helped a ton. Thanks

[@sergeiz.5815]

This is Awesome 👍 thank you 😊

[@TheTimeshadows]

Excellent!

[@lorainnelapratte5178]

Thank you for this segment, a must see!

[@joycewedel9084]

Ty! Excellent video!

[@angelarobertson7004]

Amazing! Thank you for the information !

[@davemason6870]

Mandy, you're awesome. Thanks for the tour.

[@darrenquirk2269]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@33LEAD]

This is very helpful, Thank you!

[@nohaylamujer]

You always do such a a great job, Mandy. Congratulations !

[@zenrando]

That was Great ! 👍

[@yve_w40]

this is SO informational and clear! thank you so much