🐟 The secret to frying fish, Chinese Style (椒鹽龍利魚)

Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make Salt & Pepper Sole Fish. He’ll show you all the tricks to get that fish crispy and delicious!
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⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲
00:00 - Prepare aromatics
01:27 - Clean & cut fish
02:54 - How to pick fresh fish
03:20 - Marinate fish
03:56 - Prepare seasoning
04:22 - On salt & pepper seasonings
04:57 - Coat fish
06:42 - On oil & smoke points
07:38 - Deep fry fish
11:56 - Stir-frying time!
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🎵 OTHER CREDITS 🎵
Produced by Randy Lau, Grace Phan-Nguyen
Edited by Willard Chan, Nicole Cheng
Translation by Arlene Chiu, David Loh
Intro Flute Music - Performed by Daddy Lau
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[@MadeWithLau]

Join the Canto Cooking Club: bit.ly/3Zbk8AX Get the full recipe: madewithlau.com/recipes/salt-pepper-fried-sole-fish

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I hate to say this mate, but your dad is a pimp to your black momma

[@markchin8256]

As a Toisan (新宁）person who grew up in Singapore, I truly enjoy your Dad's cooking as it reminds me of all my mother's cooking in the 1960s to 1980s. My regards to Grandpa Lau and gratitude for his sharing all his skills and tradition through your very clear videos all these years! "Hoong Toi, hiak fan lor!"😁🇸🇬

[@suzanhodges415]

I’m British/American but grew up in HK…love this authentic cooking! Thanks!

[@WomenAreScaredOfMe0]

Your dad's chopping skills are so good!

[@angooredcow157]

Your father should be on PBS. His skills and knowledge tower above the other so-called ‘cooks’ on PBS.

[@MMoloney86]

I'm 1/4 Chinese but have no connection to that part of my family. Watching these videos makes me feel a little more connected to Chinese culture.

[@debradunkley1753]

What the hell is 1/4 😂😂😂😂

[@MikeTrieu]

I'm so glad that all the tips my mom taught me about selecting fresh fish at the market was corroborated by Daddy Lau and not just some urban legend. I mean, yeah, all of it sounds plausible on its face, but I like to hear the voice of veteran experience.

[@WokandKin]

Just learnt a new way of identifying fresh fish! I didn't know about pressing into the fish flesh and waiting for it to bounce back. Grandma has always shown me the eyes and the gills method, but now I know another one 😁 Thanks, Daddy Lau! Love Salt and Pepper Fish with rice. The saltiness pairs perfectly with faan! My husband especially loves the stir fried aromatics that come with it. We can eat rice with just that alone! 🤩

[@lukebingus9432]

Daddy Lau makes my heart soar!

[@vivimaze]

I love seeing the family enjoy the food. I especially appreciate the babies always being around and a part of the action

[@stellatsang1871]

Master Lau shows the very detail to teach us how to make the delicious dishes , very enjoy with the Lau’s family ，cooking Chinese food for fifty years now know the trick is use the egg york is more better than use egg white to mix the corn starch better . Thank you Randy , you do very good job !

[@nolanitemarket722]

I love your dad already even though I havent met him yet. You are so lucky to still have him.

[@ansaz4]

Thank you for your detailed tips. I am learning so much. Also love the family atmosphere of different generations creating memories together. Being an immigrant in a foreign land with parents who have passed on, it is heartwarming to see this bond. All the best.

[@lillianlouie4284]

Frying secrets revealed! Great to see theLau family eating together. Jenn and Ken’s baby is adorable. ☺️

[@zameshtan]

I made this today, and it came out _perfect_. We were both really impressed at the result, but next time... I'll skip the red pepper. It was maybe a _little_ bit to hot :-).It was also fun to make!

[@lilyb8577]

Love watching you and your family! And a lot of my dinners come from your dad. Thank you so much for helping me feed my family with delicious food. I have also passed on your channel to my older sister who is learning to cook for her family as well. We grew up eating a lot of Vietnamese and Chinese/Cantonese dishes in restaurants and never had them home cooked and I’m glad I can now make it from home. ❤

[@smartbee8112]

Simple ingredients with refined method!❤

[@woobee8554]

Ohhhh Hong Zai has grown up so much. Feel so happy to see you all, been following Master Lau since this channel in it's nascent stage. Hugs❤

[@angooredcow157]

I absolutely salivate as Mr. Lau cooks the fish. It makes me so hungry!

[@MadeThisStuff]

I bet this recipe with salt eggs would be amazing!

[@businessenglish9976]

Air fryer! Although I haven’t tried it with this recipe I have tried crispy tofu in the air fryer. Works like a charm.

[@habacooking]

Very good guide, I feel useful for myself...it's true that Chinese people have a very rich food culture!

[@didi7538]

The dads chopping skills are excellent I'm going to go to the Asian market and get this so I can make it with chicken and fish

[@luciemaevlaniant8672]

Thank you for the delicious fish video. Unfortunately I can’t get good fresh fish where I live. I could only depend on frozen or can. Frozen fish usually taste bland and not very good. But your dad gave me a great idea. I will marinate the fish with the wonderful marinade of ginger, green onions, etc. I will try it soon. Thank you!

[@bach4603]

大廚在我們的中國人文化中，一女一子=好你很幸福大女兒長大了還是聽父母的，你女婿也不錯多麼溫馨的家!

[@MadeWithLau]

非常感謝您的支持和讚美！老劉祝福您闔家平安健康！幸福快樂！

[@thesaltking7355]

Im glad youtube recomended me the salt and pepper wings you did with your dad. It was thw most wholesome thing ive ever seen. This is only the 2nd video ive ever watched from this channel...but i clicked subscribe and the bell so fast, i scared myself

[@JohnnyQuach]

omg.........so cute at the end when the kid finishes the song.

[@Rootsreggaegirl1]

Looks so good....have to try it 😋

[@CourtneyinSF]

YAY! The recipe I've been wanting for ages! I am going to buy some sole or hake ASAP and try this! Thank you for always coming through with all the comfort food! I hope I can do this well with just deboned fillets.

[@lisalynne5984]

Man, just watching this video is making my mouth water!🤣🤣🤣

[@NewfieAsianKid]

The older I get, the more I began to appreciate asian cooking coming from a traditional chinese household rather than craving for Westernized American Mcdonald's fried food when you were a kid. It made me realized how nutritious your mom's home made authentic recipe cooking is.

[@liliaaaaaa]

I love trying out all your recipes! ✨

[@nandakumarankathirvaloo465]

Love uncle's cooking...so cool !

[@gizoesportsradio2987]

One of my all time fav dishes, thank you uncle

[@scottfletcher1956]

Love the channel. Love the video as always guys.

[@luzgalarza4098]

You're so blessed to have your daddy. Thanks for all your time dear Chef Lau. Could you make youtiao please? Thanks

[@veecee3669]

I love watching your dad cook, and your translation is so helpful. The description as your dad is talking is really small. Maybe a larger font? Thank you!

[@jessehayes8052]

I absolutely love this channel every recipe I've followed has turned out perfect, the teaching is simple and precise, and authenic Cantonese Food is always delicious no matter the meal

[@April-201]

Cool video! Fish looks great

[@liliensinghsueh9877]

You make such a beautiful Videos, and also explain so well in Chinese, 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🍜🍜🍜

[@tender0828]

I just made (and failed) making fried fish last night. This video would've saved me 😅

[@VeryEvilGM]

Time to redo!

[@PrinceKaladin]

I've loved every video you've released and I noticed that your recipes don't often use the MSG I see in so many other chinese chefs on youtube. Is there a specific reason you don't add it in seasoning mixes?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Great video, seems like the last step of swishing the fish in the aromatic veggies would make the crispy coating wet and more soft.

[@kenchan5930]

非常多謝劉師傅的詳盡解，獲益良多！！！

[@MadeWithLau]

不客氣，好多謝您嘅支持！老劉祝福您同家人健康快樂！

[@deadra66it]

I could smell your dad's cooking masterclass from here

[@nolanng2590]

Always a pleasure watching daddy Lau cook. And very informative too. Thanks for explaining thoroughly, I learned a lot.

[@huudang3419]

he is Master of Chinese cooking!

[@barbiebarbie628]

Omg, baby so cute

[@armelleaymonin8907]

It was so perfecto quick and precise, I could almost taste it!

[@DragonKeeper69]

I've also found using rice flour is a great option for frying fish

[@McCulleyJr]

Looks delicious

[@ginabelisario9282]

I definitely cook it

[@stellatsang1871]

太好了，so great so details , very good show !

[@MadeWithLau]

非常感謝您的支持！老劉㊗️您和家人健康快樂！

[@adoniyacherry9935]

Amazing!❤

[@papa_pt]

Interesting! I typically use a mixture of 2 parts flour 1 part corn starch. I never thought to try and use pure cornstarch. And I need to try the second fry next time 👌

[@AliceLee-rj2ew]

Yum!!! Did Cam try the fishes?

[@kathyjones4366]

多謝你的用心教学，非常詳細，令我学到好多野！我也在美國，買吾到新鮮魚，買到急凍龙利柳，炸魚比小朋友食一流呀！

[@MadeWithLau]

唔好客氣，好多謝您嘅支持！老劉祝福您闔家平安健康幸福！

[@shaunphic2684]

Thanks!

[@MadeWithLau]

Thank YOU so much!

[@jessicamontes3812]

Beautiful family ❤

[@RR-vf2bd]

Great video! My only question how to get rid of frying smells in house. 😂 i frying outdoor

[@user-rd8me6pv5i]

Мастер своего дела ! Вкусно! 👍Master of his craft! Yummy!👍他的手艺大师！好吃！

[@MadeWithLau]

非常感謝您的支持！老劉㊗️您和家人健康快樂！

[@matthewketelhut4966]

I love a good fish fry 🤤

[@veronicahanlon6477]

Very nice family😊

[@TY-ob7fz]

There's other "powders" for frying too... Panko as used in Japanese tempora or one of my favorites -waterchestnut powder. Can also fry in avocado oil which is much healthier. Cheers.

[@thomasjtj1991]

You all are legit I made his mapu tofu recipe and it was fire

[@dhemaming.]

Yummy Yummy 😋

[@rozyue1177]

Pls share some stewing , steaming etc recipes instead of frying / deep frying I do enjoy your channel and can identify with what u cook Thanks

[@_WorldPeace]

. I understand Cantonese Great video

[@NIcklam1993]

椒鹽好百搭 我就最中意用椒鹽整瀨尿蝦 真係一流!

[@pelicanus4154]

In Louisiana we use rice flour for a crispy crust.

[@sisichan-tokyo]

Thank you chef Lau 🙏🏻可以用䱽魚代替嗎？

[@MadeWithLau]

如果您想嘗試用䱽魚也可以，非常感謝您的支持！老劉㊗️您和家人健康快樂、！

[@garymartin23]

Yum. Yum

[@leonleon765]

What kind of wok is the second wok? How do you choose a good wok?

[@leightonlawrence8832]

i think every asian persons house ive been to has that same granite counter. You know when you see that counter top youre gonna be eatn goood.

[@thewaythingsare8158]

mmmm I wonder if i do this in an airfyer ?

[@vitalietuzla-qi8gq]

谢谢

[@MadeWithLau]

不要客氣，非常感謝您的支持！老劉㊗️您同家人健康快樂！

[@nevadatan7323]

I'm in the UK and _THE_ best Fish and Chips are from Chinese owned shops ❤❤❤❤

[@nevadatan7323]

They just know how to fry. 😊

[@nevadatan7323]

Everyone knows their favourite "Chinese Chippy" 😅

[@zarli5182]

We don’t have sole where I live, could a well deboned Tilapia work?

[@zarli5182]

Also! What could I use instead of cooking wine?

[@88roni]

Yes and shorten the cooking time to 2 minutes. And you can use dry sake or Savino blanc.

[@waltchui]

I spy Ken enjoying his food

[@margaretchong1450]

请问刘师傅，剝了皮的龙利鱼能这样炸吗？

[@MadeWithLau]

剝了皮的魚也能炸，上粉底時多沾點粉効果會更好。非常感謝您的支持！老劉㊗️您和家人健康快樂！

[@alfberger3150]

Love your videos! But after spending that much time and effort to make it crispy, why add liquid at the end? Maybe it would be even crispier if the wine was added to a marinade instead?

[@MrRyanJ77]

Adding Chinese wine at the last step is to create wafts of winey aroma which increases the appetite. Doesn't affect the crispness much as it evaporates eventually.

[@Clancydaenlightened]

7:55 throw a popcorn kernel in and when it pops, oil should be ready, just dont stare at it too close

[@wendyblais6176]

Can you let me know what gas stove your dad is cooking on please

[@paulling9984]

劉師傅教吓我哋補身湯水、宴會菜、甜品、廣東點心！🙏🙏🙏

[@MadeWithLau]

好，遲b按排時間吧。好多謝您嘅支持！老劉祝福您闔家平安健康！幸福快樂！

[@paulling9984]

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[@danielsong4412]

我们普通的油炸品喜欢用精炼大豆油，或者葵花籽油。高级一些的食材会用红花籽油或者胡麻油。玉米油烟点很低，一般不用来炸东西。橄榄油价格较高，一般也不太用。❤

[@MadeWithLau]

非常感謝您的支持和分享！老劉祝福您闔家平安健康快樂！

[@Hantamcincai]

Your dad looks like Lau Kar-Leung!

[@dAfoodie101]

that’s the one thing about eating fish with bones: you never want to be SUPER hungry because if you try to just inhale it, you’ll choke on bones 😭

[@yorha2b278]

Dude is also a kungfu master!

[@mlau9991]

经常油炸食物的话，可以考虑使用电加热且带温度控制的锅（一般是不锈钢制，长方体箱，底部有加热棒），油温会控制得更准确。

[@MadeWithLau]

非常感謝您的支持和分享！老劉祝福您與家人健康快樂！

[@angelaandrade253]

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🎉🎉

[@derpherpp]

Can he do a video in steam bun. Looks like he covered mostly everything but steam buns

[@markshen3280]

When preparing deep fried fish, is it possible also to buy frozen fish fillet for the supermarket?

[@lazyhusband]

The secret to frying fish for me is to not attempt to fry fish but instead, go to a Chinese restaurant who employs a see-fu like Daddy Lau.

[@yoongs9999]

现在因为外食容易，导致许多上一辈的手艺都带入棺材了，感谢您和您父亲的分享。

[@MadeWithLau]

不要客氣，非常感謝您的支持！老劉祝福您闔家健康快樂！

[@AnneNicholls-fd5zg]

😊😊😊

[@jetpaq]

In my house he would have had the score and scale and clean and chop at least 10 fish

[@bldmyamean8352]

Daughter took so long to eat the fish.... all he hair fell out 😂😂😂

[@gregorkrause]

14:08 fish design out of fried fish pieces.

[@wongkelena]

Shld teaches the garlic salt prepation...