Flavorful Origins (2019)

Temporada 1

Episodio 1 - Aceitunas

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 2 - Kuy teav

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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.


Episodio 3 - Cangrejo marinado

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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


Episodio 4 - Salmuera

11 de febrero de 2019 • 11 minutos

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


Episodio 5 - Pasta de soja fermentada

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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.


Episodio 6 - Rábano en conserva

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 7 - Algas

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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.


Episodio 8 - Ostras

11 de febrero de 2019 • 11 minutos

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


Episodio 9 - Mandarinas de Chaozhou

11 de febrero de 2019 • 11 minutos

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.


Episodio 10 - Lei cha

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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.


Episodio 11 - Pastel de tofu

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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


Episodio 12 - Caldero mongol de carne de vacuno

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 13 - Albóndigas de carne de vacuno

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 14 - Yusheng

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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


Episodio 15 - Plato de pescado

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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.


Episodio 16 - Salsa de pescado

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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


Episodio 17 - Bola de pescado y rollito de pescado

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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


Episodio 18 - Mejillones

11 de febrero de 2019 • 12 minutos

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.


Episodio 19 - Galanga

11 de febrero de 2019 • 13 minutos

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


Episodio 20 - Agripalma china

11 de febrero de 2019 • 11 minutos

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


Temporada 2

Episodio 1 - Productos lácteos

30 de octubre de 2019 • 14 minutos

Yunnan is known for a variety of dairy products, including Dali rushan: thinly sliced cheese that can be fried, grilled or dipped in honey.


Episodio 2 - Nan Piě

30 de octubre de 2019 • 13 minutos

A local wild berry features in nanpie, which refers t different types of flavorful pastes made from mashed vegetables or fish.


Episodio 3 - Sa Piě

31 de octubre de 2019 • 13 minutos

Sa is a culinary tradition that pairs cold meat or raw vegetables with a versatile sauce that is often mixed with pig blood curd.


Episodio 4 - Aceite de semillas

31 de octubre de 2019 • 13 minutos

Derived from the fruits of the Chinese lacquer tree, qiyou is an oil used to cook eggs, congee, pork stew, roast chicken and even bee larvae.


Episodio 5 - Jamón

31 de octubre de 2019 • 14 minutos

Found in local moon cake fillings, Xuanwei cured ham can be thinly sliced, steamed, cooked with egg, stewed or served as cold cuts.


Episodio 6 - Encurtidos de verdura

31 de octubre de 2019 • 14 minutos

Salted and partially dried, the sow thistle can be pickled and stir-fried with pork to lend a sour, crunchy flavour, or added to white radish stew.


Episodio 7 - Banana japonesa

30 de octubre de 2019 • 13 minutos

Wrapped in leaves with a sticky rice or spiced fish, the Musa basjoo – a banana found in Yunnan – can make for a sweet snack or savoury dish.


Episodio 8 - Frutas agrias

30 de octubre de 2019 • 14 minutos

Besides being an appetite stimulant, tart fruits like lemon and sour papaya can be added to shredded chicken, carp or a sauce for dousing live shrimp.


Episodio 9 - Torta de arroz

30 de octubre de 2019 • 13 minutos

The er, a flattened rice flour cake, can be backed into a sticky snack, sliced and stir-fried with vegetables or julienned into noodle-like strands.


Episodio 10 - Harina con sal

30 de octubre de 2019 • 12 minutos

Zha, an old custom, is an assortment of dried fermented vegetables or fish served as side dishes, made with ancient methods of food preservation.


Temporada 3

Episodio 1 - Cordero

24 de julio de 2020 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 2 - Lirios

24 de julio de 2020 • 11 minutos

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.


Episodio 3 - Vísceras de cordero troceadas

24 de julio de 2020 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 4 - Semillas de lino

24 de julio de 2020 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 5 - Gua gua

24 de julio de 2020 • 12 minutos

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


Episodio 6 - Fideos con carne de ternera

24 de julio de 2020 • 11 minutos

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.


Episodio 7 - Gluten

24 de julio de 2020 • 13 minutos

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.


Episodio 8 - Souherb

24 de julio de 2020 • 11 minutos

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


Episodio 9 - Niang pi

24 de julio de 2020 • 12 minutos

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.


Episodio 10 - Patatas

24 de julio de 2020 • 11 minutos

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


Temporada 4

Episodio 1 - Episodio 1

22 de junio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 2 - Episodio 2

22 de junio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 3 - Episodio 3

29 de junio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 4 - Episodio 4

29 de junio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 5 - Episodio 5

6 de julio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 6 - Episodio 6

6 de julio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 7 - Episodio 7

13 de julio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 8 - Episodio 8

13 de julio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 9 - Episodio 9

20 de julio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Episodio 10 - Episodio 10

20 de julio de 2021 • 12 minutos


Temporada 5

Episodio 1 - Episodio 1

22 de noviembre de 2023 • 12 minutos


Episodio 2 - Episodio 2

24 de noviembre de 2023 • 11 minutos


Episodio 3 - Episodio 3

29 de noviembre de 2023 • 12 minutos


Episodio 4 - Episodio 4

1 de diciembre de 2023


Episodio 5 - Episodio 5

6 de diciembre de 2023


Episodio 6 - Episodio 6

8 de diciembre de 2023


Episodio 7 - Episodio 7

13 de diciembre de 2023


Episodio 8 - Episodio 8

15 de diciembre de 2023


Episodio 9 - Episodio 9

20 de diciembre de 2023


Episodio 10 - Episodio 10

22 de diciembre de 2023