7.6/1028 votes#1 - Mutton
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/24/2020
In Jiayuguan city, mutton tallow envelops lamb skewers with layers of flavor. In the Ganjia pastures, herders cook lamb with tripe using hot stones.
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7.4/1026 votes#2 - Lily
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2020
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.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1027 votes#3 - Cooked chopped entrails of sheep
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2020
From Linxia to the Hexi Corridor, sheep offal can be found sizzling on hot plates, stuffed into casings and wrapped in caul fat.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1025 votes#4 - Flaxseed
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/24/2020
In Wuwei County, watermelon farmers enjoy flaxseed rolls as a dry staple food. Flaxseed oil also infuses pastries like Yongdeng mooncake with aroma.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1024 votes#5 - Gua Gua
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2020
Grown in the Longdong plateaus, buckwheat can be made into jelly noodles, pancake batter and Tianshui guagua, a savory breakfast dish.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1025 votes#6 - Beef noodles
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2020
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.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1022 votes#7 - Gluten
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2020
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.
Director: N/A
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7.3/1022 votes#8 - Souherb
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2020
Found in mullet roe and hot pot, souherb is a white soupy ingredient made by fermenting vegetables like endive, celery, carrot or cabbage.
Director: N/A
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7.4/1022 votes#9 - Niang Pi
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 7/24/2020
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.
Director: N/A
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7.4/1025 votes#10 - Potato
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 7/24/2020
Dingxi boasts more than 30 varieties of potato, eaten sliced, mashed or made in the form of noodles cooked with pork or spicy sauces.
Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of Flavorful Origins Season 3
Every episode of Flavorful Origins Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Flavorful Origins Season 3!
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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Genre:Documentary
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Mutton" is the best rated episode of "Flavorful Origins" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/24/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Lily".