Flavorful Origins - Season 1

Flavorful Origins - Season 1

Season 1

Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan

Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation.

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Episodes20
DatesFeb. 5, 2019 - Feb. 5, 2019
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Episodes

Olives
Season 1Episode 112 min

Olives

In Chaoshan, olives are preserved in distinct ways and appear in a variety of dishes, including fresh juices and meat soups.

Feb. 5, 2019
Hu Tieu
Season 1Episode 213 min

Hu Tieu

A quintessentially Chaoshan staple and a taste of home for many, kway teow (rice-noodle strips) can be stir-fried or wrapped around tasty fillings.

Feb. 5, 2019
Marinated Crab
Season 1Episode 313 min

Marinated Crab

Garlic. Cilantro. Chili pepper. The marinated raw-crab dish varies in style from Puning to Shantou, but it's always fresh and tender.

Feb. 5, 2019
Brine
Season 1Episode 411 min

Brine

Cinnamon, anise and galangal are among the spices that go into Chaoshan brine, a key ingredient in braised offal, goose head and hot pot.

Feb. 5, 2019
Puning Bean Paste
Season 1Episode 512 min

Puning Bean Paste

Long ago, migrants from the north brought soybeans to Chaoshan, now home to a unique bean paste featured in many dishes, from spinach to steamed fish.

Feb. 5, 2019
Preserved Radish
Season 1Episode 612 min

Preserved Radish

An age-old Chaoshan tradition, the preserved white radish can put an innovative spin on various dishes, from spare ribs to stir-fried squid.

Feb. 5, 2019
Seaweed
Season 1Episode 711 min

Seaweed

To bring out umami and impart the flavor of the sea, the versatile ingredient seaweed can be stir-fried, deep-fried, roasted and sprinkled on soup.

Feb. 5, 2019
Oysters
Season 1Episode 810 min

Oysters

Steamed, marinated, stir-fried, grilled or dried. A classic in Chaoshan cuisine, the oyster is traditionally cultivated in the town of Jingzhou.

Feb. 5, 2019
Chaozhou Mandarin Orange
Season 1Episode 911 min

Chaozhou Mandarin Orange

A regional product, the Chaozhou orange can be deep-fried or dried and preserved to make sweet treats, while its peel can be used for zesty seasoning.

Feb. 5, 2019
Lei Cha
Season 1Episode 1012 min

Lei Cha

In the Hakka tradition, tea leaves are cooked with fresh herbs, then ground with sesame seeds or peanuts in a mortar to make lei cha, a fragrant drink.

Feb. 5, 2019
Tofu Cake
Season 1Episode 1113 min

Tofu Cake

Garlic, fat, liquor and fermented bean curd. The traditional tofu cake is a baked pastry boasting a rich taste profile and centuries of history.

Feb. 5, 2019
Beef Hot Pot
Season 1Episode 1212 min

Beef Hot Pot

Expert butchers in Chaoshan sharpen their knives to slice premium beef into perfect, marbled cutlets that are juicy, tender, and ready for hot pot.

Feb. 5, 2019
Beaf Meatballs
Season 1Episode 1312 min

Beaf Meatballs

Inheriting the techniques of previous generations, makers of Chaoshan beef meatballs dedicate hours of hard work to achieve perfect texture and flavor.

Feb. 5, 2019
Yusheng
Season 1Episode 1412 min

Yusheng

Enjoyed with vegetables and dipping sauce, yu sheng (freshly sliced raw fish) is a delicacy with a long history in Chaoshan.

Feb. 5, 2019
Meal of Fish
Season 1Episode 1511 min

Meal of Fish

Salted, boiled and air-dried in bamboo baskets, the mackerel scad is among many seafoods that make for a chewy, flavorful and simple main dish.

Feb. 5, 2019
Fish Sauce
Season 1Episode 1613 min

Fish Sauce

Indispensable to Chaoshan cooking, fish sauce is traditionally made by salt-curing and fermenting hilsa herring, but new methods have cropped up.

Feb. 5, 2019
Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish
Season 1Episode 1713 min

Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish

In Chaoshan, the lizardfish is deboned and pounded to make surimi (fish paste) -- a versatile ingredient with a uniquely smooth and elastic texture.

Feb. 5, 2019
Mussels
Season 1Episode 1812 min

Mussels

Harvested from Nan'ao Island's shores, mussels are a summer delicacy that can be cooked with basil, folded into spring rolls and added to fried rice.

Feb. 5, 2019
Galangal
Season 1Episode 1913 min

Galangal

Galangal arrived in Chaoshan from Southeast Asia a long time ago, imbuing meat dishes like chicken and lamb with a fragrant punch.

Feb. 5, 2019
Chinese Motherwort
Season 1Episode 2011 min

Chinese Motherwort

Known for both taste and nutritional value, Chinese motherwort is blanched and added to soup and congee as a breakfast favorite.

Feb. 5, 2019

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