Jacques Pépin's Lobster with Couscous | KQED

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  • In this episode of Today's Gourmet, Jacques Pepin makes a New England favorite: lobster with couscous and an herb reduction sauce. You'll be an expert in lobsterology by the end of this video, as Jacques shares tips on how to tell a male from a female lobster and his technique on how to break down and clean a lobster. For the side dish, Jacques prepares a simple spinach veloute soup, followed by elegant citrus soufflé crepes for dessert.
    In This Episode:
    00:00
    1:00 How to thicken soup broth for spinach veloute
    1:18 How to identify a female lobster
    3:24 Spinach soup recipe continued
    5:35 How to make couscous
    7:20 Jacques Pepin's technique for cleaning lobster
    11:56 Lobster with couscous and herb reduction sauce
    15:57 How to make a gorgeous citrus fruit soufflé crepes
    Today's Gourmet with Jacques Pépin - Full episode
    Season 1, Episode 26, 1991. Lobster with Couscous
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    About Today's Gourmet with Jacques Pépin:
    Today’s Gourmet aired on KQED 9 for 3 seasons, spanning 1991 - 1993. The series showcased Jacques' culinary techniques, mouthwatering recipes, and his sensibilities as a chef. Episodes include recipes such as gnocchi maison and visits from special guests including the godmother of the organic food movement, Alice Waters.
    The Jacques Pépin Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities through the power of culinary education. jp.foundation/​​​
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  • @messey12
    @messey12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Couscous is one of the best words to say out loud.

    • @GeordiLaForgery
      @GeordiLaForgery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha 🙂

    • @23aceballer
      @23aceballer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The food so nice they named it twice!

    • @thesweeples3266
      @thesweeples3266 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      There is no other word you can say repeatedly that retains its meaning better than “Couscous”.
      True story

  • @chrisandersen5635
    @chrisandersen5635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow, so many techniques and lessons in less than 25 minutes. This series really should be on DVD. Thanks KQED for releasing again and for producing them in the first place.

    • @kqed
      @kqed  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Flashblade
      @Flashblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol who uses DVD's anymore boomer

    • @chrisandersen5635
      @chrisandersen5635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Flashblade Lol! I have hundreds of DVDs, thousands of CDs and records and even cassettes, and I am long going to outlive you. Thanks for your support. Jerk.

    • @thesweeples3266
      @thesweeples3266 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Flashblade YOUR the “boomer”…. Boomer.

  • @ericcaravag4614
    @ericcaravag4614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a genius in the cooking world is jacques pepins the french accent adds to the recipes

  • @amanatee
    @amanatee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    truly appreciate the continued jacques pepin content. i really never get tired of it. also don't feel like you gotta cut out that beautiful intro with jacques on his bike going out to pick mushrooms haha

  • @user-tz9jh6pv2j
    @user-tz9jh6pv2j ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The tomalley is absolutely DELICIOUS. We used to cook it and spread it into the grains too, gives it so much flavor. We sometimes even do it half cooked so it stays runny.
    Be careful though if you don't eat lobster often. Check your local state fishery advisories. When the water quality isn't great, the tomalley (which is the liver) can accumulate a lot of bad gunk you don't want to eat.

    • @kqed
      @kqed  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's great advice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @xjAlbert
    @xjAlbert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks to KQED for raising the money and producing these cultural documents in 1991. Wonderful to have Jacques’ passion & skill available on demand here at TH-cam.

  • @lotsofhairbutnomoney3705
    @lotsofhairbutnomoney3705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandmother was French. She was always around the kitchen saying the same words with same French accent! Her food was also some of the best I've ever had - authentic French cuisine. She passed a while ago. Brings back memories :)

  • @generic53
    @generic53 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how he keeps his chopping space neat.

  • @callmechia
    @callmechia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These videos come out, I drop whatever I’m doing to watch. Love KQED and chef

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been watching since the 60's as a Boston kid, Julia and himself, I learned a lot about cooking from both. Thanks for video. 🙏

  • @TheJMuise87
    @TheJMuise87 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jacques is such a great chef and love watching these videos. Just remember if you’re cooking lobster this way make sure to take off the bands from the claws before steaming them. Also you don’t need much water to cook lobster, you want to steam not boil

  • @georgewang2947
    @georgewang2947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That tip about peeling citrus is really great

  • @wendydawe3874
    @wendydawe3874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You never cease to amaze me. What a beautiful presentation and recipes for lobster. Thank you …..you are a kitchen genius.

  • @TonyTheTerrible
    @TonyTheTerrible 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jaques Pepin, living legend

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane3528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    JP, Hello, now you have outdone yourself, we used to have 2 lobsters a few times a year, but HAD NOT since I lost my wife, but all the other stuff never had , however I will give your method a try, THANKS !! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @GeordiLaForgery
    @GeordiLaForgery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Pure class Jacques. 👍

  • @samsonwoldemariam1272
    @samsonwoldemariam1272 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr. Pepin. Thanks so much for this beautiful lesson

  • @stlounsbury
    @stlounsbury ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is brilliant 🥇☀️🙏

  • @ZiloBalo
    @ZiloBalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man is just brilliant 👏 👌

  • @generic53
    @generic53 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is SO freaking FAST!

  • @bigpoppa1234
    @bigpoppa1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Citrus fruit crepes. Let me guess, apricot jam is involved?

    • @samratroychowdhury8503
      @samratroychowdhury8503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope. Not even grand marnier

    • @messey12
      @messey12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Apricot jam is usually a safe bet with Jacques.

    • @daphnepearce9411
      @daphnepearce9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope. Fresh grapefruit and zest.:-)

    • @tavolo22
      @tavolo22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He shines his shoes, with apricot jam.

    • @bigpoppa1234
      @bigpoppa1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was shocked 😂

  • @mariescammel5733
    @mariescammel5733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Flavorful dish and beautiful presentation.

  • @patriciagrier282
    @patriciagrier282 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not sure about Chef, but people who had a rustic/poor life. Always use everything ❤

  • @generic53
    @generic53 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hard to believe he had to start out in the U.S. at a Howard Johnson's with his prior experience.

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing how times change. Now just dumping the lobster in a pot is considered inhumane. Instead they recommend the knife to the brain technique which does it instantly and painlessly, but still not for the squeamish.

  • @daphnepearce9411
    @daphnepearce9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love lobster but there is no way I'd ever cook a live lobster, I'd be too busy screaming! Otherwise overall this meal looks absolutely fantastic. Thank you chef!

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you let your live lobster soak in a large pot of wine for a long time BEFORE cooking him it is thought that there is less pain for him. . . .
      that or he won't care. 😊

    • @daphnepearce9411
      @daphnepearce9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joannaedwards6325 .....gives a whole new meaning to "dead drunk".

    • @paulwagner688
      @paulwagner688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's an easier and quicker and accepted as more humane way to do it that is known to be painless. But you have to use your knife and you have to place it properly.

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daphnepearce9411
      😄😄😄😄😄 !!
      You're cute. 😊🍷🍷

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paulwagner688
      Blade in the brain? Takes strength too I presume.

  • @callmechia
    @callmechia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Diplodocus 😂

  • @LazyLifeIFreak
    @LazyLifeIFreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "The female lobster is more tender"
    Oh that could be understood in so many ways.

  • @jody024
    @jody024 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Even he did not know to not use metal utensils in nonstick pans back in the day.

  • @tavolo22
    @tavolo22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lobstersaurus.

  • @deeez00
    @deeez00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why I only eat lobster tails 😟

    • @user-tz9jh6pv2j
      @user-tz9jh6pv2j ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes, thank you. The rest of the lobster is having a happy healthy life somewhere.
      Also, what a waste. I have seriously seen people throw out the entire lobster and only eat the tails. It should be a crime. The rest of the lobster has so much meat.

  • @mousiebrown1747
    @mousiebrown1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Remind me never ever to eat lobster again…. 😟😖

    • @kai326
      @kai326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      did you think after you ate it, it lived happily ever after? What's the point of not eating it anymore, like Jacques said it's dead whether you kill it or someone else does

  • @claytongross5657
    @claytongross5657 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally I don't eat crabs, lobster or shirp because they are nothing more than ocean roaches and thats just nasty. Also, they taste nasty anyway. Sorry folks.

  • @ONLYGOODleftistisaDEADleftist
    @ONLYGOODleftistisaDEADleftist 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "We used to do it with butter." Master Chef Pépin, I still do it with butter.