Flavorful Origins
External Rating37%
201912 minEnded

Flavorful Origins

Network:Tencent QQ

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S03E10 - "Potato"

Aired on Aug 21, 2020, 4:00 AM

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Description

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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Status
Ended
Language
Chinese
Runtime
12 min
Premiered
February 5, 2019
Ended
August 21, 2020

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Episodes (3 Seasons · 40 Episodes)

Mutton

In Jiayuguan city, mutton tallow envelops lamb skewers with layers of flavor. In the Ganjia pastures, herders cook lamb with tripe using hot stones. 

Jul 24, 2020

12 min

Lily

Baked, steamed or stir-fried, the root of the lily plant is sweet and aromatic. Its flower also serves as a salad ingredient or a noodle topping. 

Jul 24, 2020

11 min

Cooked chopped entrails of sheep

From Linxia to the Hexi Corridor, sheep offal can be found sizzling on hot plates, stuffed into casings and wrapped in caul fat. 

Jul 31, 2020

12 min

Flaxseed

In Wuwei County, watermelon farmers enjoy flaxseed rolls as a dry staple food. Flaxseed oil also infuses pastries like Yongdeng mooncake with aroma. 

Jul 31, 2020

12 min

Gua Gua

Grown in the Longdong plateaus, buckwheat can be made into jelly noodles, pancake batter and Tianshui guagua, a savory breakfast dish. 

Aug 7, 2020

12 min

Beef noodles

A slow-cooked beef broth is the soul of the hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodle, a go-to dish for discerning eaters searching for a taste of home. 

Aug 7, 2020

11 min

Gluten

Baked, air-dried or sliced into strips, the absorbent wheat gluten can be added to soups and meaty stews, making it a perfect flavor reservoir. 

Aug 14, 2020

13 min

Souherb

Found in mullet roe and hot pot, souherb is a white soupy ingredient made by fermenting vegetables like endive, celery, carrot or cabbage. 

Aug 14, 2020

11 min

Niang Pi

From Lanzhou to Wuwei, epicures put a different spin on niang pi, a glutenous cold noodle dish that often comes with sesame, cucumber and chili oil. 

Aug 21, 2020

12 min

Potato

Dingxi boasts more than 30 varieties of potato, eaten sliced, mashed or made in the form of noodles cooked with pork or spicy sauces.

Aug 21, 2020

11 min

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