😋 Dad's Taro Cake (芋頭糕) – Chef's secrets for a dim sum classic


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Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make Taro Cake. Taro Cake is one of the most popular dim sum dishes, and is also commonly made during Chinese holidays …

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  1. Tony sin
    Tony sin says:

    when your dad speak , he sounds just like my dad specially the accent. i don't know the birth place of my dad and he is also a good cook, we lived in the southern part of the philippines our last name is Liang or Leong , he told me that we have relatives in Canada before his passed away. your dad reminds me a lot of my dad that's the reason why i subscribe to your channel. stay safe everybody.

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  2. Violet
    Violet says:

    @Made With Lau 7:47, the correct pronunciation is (gloo' tin es) /ˈɡlo͞otnəs/ rice as in "glue" or as in gluten in bread. Not pronounced gluttonous as in to overeat so your "gut" is full. Glutinous rice is also known as sweet rice but it is not literally sweet from any form of sugar. Nor does it contain gluten.

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  3. Our Crescent of Gems
    Our Crescent of Gems says:

    😊Please let your dad know, I appreciate this video and him for doing this, immensely!!! I cannot find tarot root cake in any of our asian markets and it is one of my favorite foods next to Lotus root soup with pork ribs. So, again, thankyou!!!! 🌻
    I am going to leave some tarot root on the side for our rice tonight as well!

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  4. IEREI IRO
    IEREI IRO says:

    We eat a lot of taro now i can try this recipe thanks for sharing I love your mum and dad love the traditional way of cooking I try and remember what my grandma taught me hopefully? Stay safe

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  5. Fannie L
    Fannie L says:

    As Cantonese descent, i resonate with so many of your recipes. This is just one of them! Everytime you video comes up on my YT rec, I would be reminded of the food i have growing up when my grandma was stl the chief cook at the house. She's turning 104yo this year, still sharp, and healthy but i haven't seen her in person for two years now since we live in different islands 😢 i hope to be able to visit her again soon, i will surely play one of your videos to her just to hear Daddy & Mommy Lau speak Cantonese! I think she would definitely love it!

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  6. Owee Yulo
    Owee Yulo says:

    I ate a tiny piece of raw taro when i was a kid. Man, did it sting my whole mouth like hell!
    Btw, love this channel and your website! My only request is for the chinese ingredients’ names to be written in chinese as well so i can easily show my asian food grocer what i’m looking for 😃

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  7. Lynn daSilva
    Lynn daSilva says:

    I love taro grew up eating taro And ulu ( breadfruit) gonna try your dads recipe looks so so good..
    Im learning lots of little tips from him n your mom..tell them thank you.. I'm enjoying watching all vids..
    I also been sharing your videos with family n friends .

    I've cleaned many taro leaves stems roots .. The leaves / stem give more itch than the root..
    I never use gloves too when prepping ..small kine itchiness sometimes when doing large quantities….no need gloves .. just never eat raw taro or leaves or any part of plant..it can make throat close up n feel like razor blades in throat ..so was always taught to cook it all very well..
    Definitely gonna try this dim sum..
    Taro is very nutritious..
    Dang that was the biggest taro of that type i ever seen haha
    When he showed it i was like whoaaaa can make all kind stuff with just that one taro.

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  8. betty chak
    betty chak says:

    Thank you for the taro cake recipe. I am going to try the recipe. I am a malaysian chinese ,I remember my late MIL make the chilly sauce and sweet sauce to go with the cake. Do you do it in China ?

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  9. Suelyn Chew
    Suelyn Chew says:

    I like the fact you call it “ lap cheong “. We should call it as it is called in Cantonese. Please don’t dilute its rich cultural history by calling it Chinese sausage

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  10. Kimberley Luu
    Kimberley Luu says:

    Thank you Lau fam. My partner and I have been making a recipe of yours every week and its such a highlight in our lives right now! I also feel the pressure to preserve our culture and with so many other things going on, I'm so relieved that you are doing this work and lessening the burden. Looking forward to taro cake at dinner tonight 🙂

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