Flavorful Origins Season 1

(2019) February - February | # of Episodes : 20

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Series Details

Seasons: 5

Total Episodes: 60

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Networks: Tencent Video , Netflix

Status: Returning Series

First Air Date: Feb 11, 2019

Recent Air Date: Dec 22, 2023

Run Time: m

In Production: Yes

Original Language: Chinese

Age Rating: ALL

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Episodes 20 on Netflix

Episodes 20 on Netflix Kids

Synopsis

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

Main Cast

Yang Chen

Narrator

Age : N/A | Popularity : 6%

Episodes

Episode 1

11 February 2019 - Olives

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

Episode 2

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 3

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 4

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 5

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 6

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 7

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 8

11 February 2019 - Oysters

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

Episode 9

11 February 2019 - Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges

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.

Episode 10

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 11

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 12

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 13

11 February 2019 - Beef Meatballs

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

Episode 14

11 February 2019 - Yusheng

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

Episode 15

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 16

11 February 2019 - Fish Sauce

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

Episode 17

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 18

11 February 2019 - 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.

Episode 19

11 February 2019 - Galangal

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

Episode 20

11 February 2019 - Chinese Motherwort

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

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Chen Xiaoqing
Directing	Director	胡志堂
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