Cooking Videos — 2026-05-15#
Watch First#
If you only have time for one video today, you absolutely must watch the incredible masterclass on Crayfish Stir-fried Chicken from traditional Shandong cuisine veteran Chen Zongming. It is a brilliant deep dive into traditional Lu cuisine principles wrapped in a trendy, highly appetizing dish, complete with invaluable butchery techniques that will instantly make you a better, safer cook.
Highlights by Theme#
Recipes & Tutorials#
The absolute standout recipe today is 特色【龙虾炒鸡】 uploaded by 鲁菜老厨陈宗明, which brilliantly pairs young rooster and live crayfish, braising them together with beer and peanut oil for a rich, dry, and mouth-wateringly spicy finish. The masterful chef emphasizes traditional Shandong cooking philosophy, highlighting the natural umami of the fresh meats without relying on MSG or even extra salt to build flavor. Over on the MASAの料理ABC channel, we get a fantastic, accessible fusion recipe in his Presented by好勁道 泰式屋台風雞肉炒河粉 酸甜開胃！ upload. MASA satisfies a craving for Thai street food by making a sweet and sour Chicken Pad Thai, but he cleverly swaps traditional rice noodles for chewy, premium Japanese wheat noodles to perfectly grab onto the rich, concentrated sauce.
Food Science & Tips#
Chef Chen Zongming’s chicken and crayfish tutorial is an absolute goldmine for practical kitchen butchery and ingredient prep. He demonstrates exactly how to quickly devein a live crayfish by twisting its tail fin to seamlessly pull out the digestive tract, and he explicitly shows how to chop chicken bones perfectly flat to prevent sharp bone splinters from ruining your meal. Furthermore, he expertly explains the importance of blooming aromatics like Sichuan peppercorns in hot oil off the heat, allowing them to gently release their numbing aroma without burning and turning bitter.
Everything Else#
For those needing a brief non-culinary distraction from the stove, the Costco 好市多 channel dropped a very cryptic 夏日穿搭術 (Summer Outfit Tips) video. It is a fleeting snippet entirely unrelated to cooking, but it is there if you need to think about beating the heat for a few seconds.