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Flavorful Origins

Chaoshan Cuisine

2019 • 20 Episodes

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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Olives

S01 E01 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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

Hu Tieu

S01 E02 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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.

Marinated Crab

S01 E03 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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

Brine

S01 E04 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 11m

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

Puning Bean Paste

S01 E05 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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.

Preserved Radish

S01 E06 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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

Seaweed

S01 E07 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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.

Oysters

S01 E08 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 11m

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

Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges

S01 E09 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 11m

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.

Lei Cha

S01 E10 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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.

Tofu Cake

S01 E11 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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

Beef Hot Pot

S01 E12 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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

Beef Meatballs

S01 E13 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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

Yusheng

S01 E14 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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

Meal of Fish

S01 E15 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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.

Fish Sauce

S01 E16 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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

Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish

S01 E17 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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

Mussels

S01 E18 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 12m

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.

Galangal

S01 E19 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 13m

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

Chinese Motherwort

S01 E20 • Monday, Feb 11, 2019 • Feb 11 • 11m

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

Flavorful Origins

Chaoshan Cuisine

2019 • 20 Episodes

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