Catch, Cook, Serve: Hong Kong’s Legendary One-Stop Fish Market | Street Eats | Bon Appétit

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Published 2024-01-17
Bon Appétit joins chef Lucas Sin to try some of Hong Kong’s freshest steamed fish at Ap Lei Chau Market. Steamed fish is a traditional Cantonese dish and the fresher the better–at Ap Lei Chau Market they're serving fish caught in the harbor that morning straight to your plate.

Director: Nic Ko
Director of Photography: Hanley Chu
Editor: Kris Knight; JC Scruggs
Host: Lucas Sin
Producer: Mag Shuiman
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Assistant Camera: Walter Lai
Audio Engineer: Jonathan Ho
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Fact-Checker: Ryan Harrington
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

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All Comments (21)
  • your dad nodding his head approvingly at everything you say about the fish is amazing, must be a proud father ❤
  • @lokman8584
    lucas doing true hong kong food so much justice. this HK series is seriously the best thing on BA.
  • @illt3ck
    Lucas gave his dad the best bite 🥺
  • As a American born cantonese, I grew up on eating steamed fish topped with scallions/ginger every week (still do, as I still live with my parents, spoiled I know). It is definitely one of my favorite style to eat it. It is such a clean way to eat a fish, capturing the essence of what a fish should taste like without over saucing or topping it. Well done Lucas!
  • @Meepmeep888
    As a Cantonese American, it makes me so happy to see someone so elegantly highlight our cuisine
  • @Vablonsky
    I loved it when the proprietress/steamed fish lady stood next to the table. She had a gentle smile on her face and looked so proud as Lucas and his dad were so obviously enjoying and praising her handiwork. A great moment in this video. And, of course, Lucas was his magical self as always. Imparting his knowledge and showing us the way.
  • @milkteaspoon
    Watching Lucas give his Dad pieces of fish makes my heart melt :') My parents did that for me when I was younger and I realize it was their way of saying "I love you"
  • @colorrr34
    I don't know how people normally have their fish in their culture. But in Hong Kong, 清蒸 is the best respect we can do to the fish and enjoy it just as it is. I can't express how important this way of cooking is for every Hong Konger.
  • @Niceguy781
    Growing up Cantonese in the States, my parents would make steamed fish exactly like this almost every week, and eating it that often, I grew tired of it. Seeing in this video how Lucas explains the simplicity and beauty of the dish feels like a re-introduction to Cantonese steamed fish and makes me appreciate and miss it since I don't live with my parents anymore. Beautiful video!
  • @TL-69
    this BA series is unmatched. what amazing content. Lucas carries this series so hard
  • @carlng8438
    People who haven't tried steamed fish like this are missing out. One of my favourite dishes.
  • @zerohours.
    Giving the fish cheek piece to your loved one is very much a tradition, thank you for putting that in Chef Lucas
  • @kiddwong4186
    Fellow HK'er here (grew up and living overseas). I'll eat steamed fish all day if given the opportunity. Just that and a bowl of rice is enough to make me very happy. Have to admit I looooove having ginger in with the spring onions though.
  • @siewmeekoh7045
    Lucas, besides your culinary skills, you are still in touch with respecting your elders....serving your Dad first and the best part, fish cheeks. Kudos to you. By the way the fish variety and the one and only way to taste the freshness of the fish, looks delicious.😋
  • @RealMaxMura
    @7:37 “Fish cheeks…give it to the person you love the most..” ❤❤❤
  • Born in HK but raised in Canada. Have only been back once in my 55 years. Would love to visit one more time to experience food the way HK people eat it regularly. Problem for me is i really wouldn't even know how or where to start. One day hopefully i will be able to gather all the information i need to make my trip worthwhile. 🇨🇦🙂
  • @Eonclaire
    I knew it. Anticipated and indeed Lucas would serve his dad first before himself, the first spoon of fish That is how we Chinese were brought up ☺☺☺ 孝亲敬老