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Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

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Season 1

7.8/1027 votes
Oysters
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/11/2019
Steamed, marinated, stir-fried, grilled or dried. A classic in Chaoshan cuisine, the oyster is traditionally cultivated in the town of Jingzhou.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.7/1026 votes
Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.6/1026 votes
Beef Meatballs
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/2019
Inheriting the techniques of previous generations, makers of Chaoshan beef meatballs dedicate hours of hard work to achieve perfect texture and flavor.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.6/1027 votes
Yusheng
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2019
Enjoyed with vegetables and dipping sauce, yu sheng (freshly sliced raw fish) is a delicacy with a long history in Chaoshan.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.5/1035 votes
Hu Tieu
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.5/1025 votes
Mussels
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1032 votes
Marinated Crab
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2019
Garlic. Cilantro. Chili pepper. The marinated raw-crab dish varies in style from Puning to Shantou, but it's always fresh and tender.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1026 votes
Preserved Radish
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2019
An age-old Chaoshan tradition, the preserved white radish can put an innovative spin on various dishes, from spare ribs to stir-fried squid.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1026 votes
Beef Hot Pot
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2019
Expert butchers in Chaoshan sharpen their knives to slice premium beef into perfect, marbled cutlets that are juicy, tender, and ready for hot pot.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1026 votes
Fish Sauce
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/2019
Indispensable to Chaoshan cooking, fish sauce is traditionally made by salt-curing and fermenting hilsa herring, but new methods have cropped up.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1024 votes
Galangal
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/11/2019
Galangal arrived in Chaoshan from Southeast Asia a long time ago, imbuing meat dishes like chicken and lamb with a fragrant punch.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1026 votes
Puning Bean Paste
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1026 votes
Seaweed
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1026 votes
Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/11/2019
In Chaoshan, the lizardfish is deboned and pounded to make surimi (fish paste) -- a versatile ingredient with a uniquely smooth and elastic texture.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1026 votes
Lei Cha
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1026 votes
Tofu Cake
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/11/2019
Garlic, fat, liquor and fermented bean curd. The traditional tofu cake is a baked pastry boasting a rich taste profile and centuries of history.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1026 votes
Meal of Fish
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2019
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.0/1023 votes
Chinese Motherwort
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/11/2019
Known for both taste and nutritional value, Chinese motherwort is blanched and added to soup and congee as a breakfast favorite.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1043 votes
Olives
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/11/2019
In Chaoshan, olives are preserved in distinct ways and appear in a variety of dishes, including fresh juices and meat soups.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1029 votes
Brine
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2019
Cinnamon, anise and galangal are among the spices that go into Chaoshan brine, a key ingredient in braised offal, goose head and hot pot.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown