Flavorful Origins
(2019)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 5 | Season 4 | Flavorful Origins: Gansu | Flavorful Origins: Yunnan | Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan | Top 5 Episodes
Season 5
Episode 10
12-22-2023
Haven't Seen
Episode 9
12-20-2023
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Episode 8
12-15-2023
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Episode 7
12-13-2023
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Episode 6
12-08-2023
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Episode 5
12-06-2023
Haven't Seen
Episode 4
12-01-2023
Haven't Seen
Episode 3
11-29-2023
Haven't Seen
Episode 2
11-24-2023
Haven't Seen
Episode 1
11-22-2023
Haven't Seen
Season 4
Pickled cabbage
Episode 10 - 7-20-2021
Haven't Seen
Weilu rice
Episode 9 - 7-20-2021
Haven't Seen
Yellow cake
Episode 8 - 7-13-2021
Haven't Seen
Dip
Episode 7 - 7-13-2021
Haven't Seen
Spring rolls
Episode 6 - 7-06-2021
Haven't Seen
Shao
Episode 5 - 7-06-2021
Haven't Seen
BBQ
Episode 4 - 6-29-2021
Haven't Seen
Baking powder
Episode 3 - 6-29-2021
Haven't Seen
Intestine noodles
Episode 2 - 6-22-2021
Haven't Seen
Hot and sour soup
Episode 1 - 6-22-2021
Haven't Seen
Flavorful Origins: Gansu
The third series of Flavorful Origins takes us around the cuisine of Gansu.Potato
Episode 10 - 7-24-2020
11m
Dingxi boasts more than 30 varieties of potato, eaten sliced, mashed or made in the form of noodles cooked with pork or spicy sauces.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Niang Pi
Episode 9 - 7-24-2020
12m
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.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Souherb
Episode 8 - 7-24-2020
11m
Found in mullet roe and hot pot, souherb is a white soupy ingredient made by fermenting vegetables like endive, celery, carrot or cabbage.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
Gluten
Episode 7 - 7-24-2020
13m
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.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Beef noodles
Episode 6 - 7-24-2020
12m
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.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Gua Gua
Episode 5 - 7-24-2020
12m
Grown in the Longdong plateaus, buckwheat can be made into jelly noodles, pancake batter and Tianshui guagua, a savory breakfast dish.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Flaxseed
Episode 4 - 7-24-2020
11m
In Wuwei County, watermelon farmers enjoy flaxseed rolls as a dry staple food. Flaxseed oil also infuses pastries like Yongdeng mooncake with aroma.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Cooked chopped entrails of sheep
Episode 3 - 7-24-2020
11m
From Linxia to the Hexi Corridor, sheep offal can be found sizzling on hot plates, stuffed into casings and wrapped in caul fat.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Lily
Episode 2 - 7-24-2020
11m
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.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Mutton
Episode 1 - 7-24-2020
12m
In Jiayuguan city, mutton tallow envelops lamb skewers with layers of flavor. In the Ganjia pastures, herders cook lamb with tripe using hot stones.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Flavorful Origins: Yunnan
In the second series of "Flavorful Origins", we discover the cuisine of Yunnan .Salted Flour
Episode 10 - 10-30-2019
Zha, an old custom, is an assortment of dried fermented vegetables or fish served as side dishes, made with ancient methods of food preservation.
7/10Haven't Seen
Rice Cake
Episode 9 - 10-30-2019
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.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Sour Fruits
Episode 8 - 10-30-2019
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.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
Hardy Banana
Episode 7 - 10-30-2019
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.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
Pickled Vegetables
Episode 6 - 10-31-2019
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.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Ham
Episode 5 - 10-31-2019
Found in local moon cake fillings, Xuanwei cured ham can be thinly sliced, steamed, cooked with egg, stewed or served as cold cuts.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Lacquer Seed Oil
Episode 4 - 10-31-2019
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.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Sa Piӗ
Episode 3 - 10-31-2019
Sa is a culinary tradition that pairs cold meat or raw vegetables with a versatile sauce that is often mixed with pig blood curd.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
Nan Piӗ
Episode 2 - 10-30-2019
A local wild berry features in nanpie, which refers t different types of flavorful pastes made from mashed vegetables or fish.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Dairy Products
Episode 1 - 10-30-2019
Yunnan is known for a variety of dairy products, including Dali rushan: thinly sliced cheese that can be fried, grilled or dipped in honey.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan
Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation.Chinese Motherwort
Episode 20 - 2-11-2019
11m
Known for both taste and nutritional value, Chinese motherwort is blanched and added to soup and congee as a breakfast favorite.
7/10Haven't Seen
Galangal
Episode 19 - 2-11-2019
13m
Galangal arrived in Chaoshan from Southeast Asia a long time ago, imbuing meat dishes like chicken and lamb with a fragrant punch.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Mussels
Episode 18 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish
Episode 17 - 2-11-2019
13m
In Chaoshan, the lizardfish is deboned and pounded to make surimi (fish paste) -- a versatile ingredient with a uniquely smooth and elastic texture.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Fish Sauce
Episode 16 - 2-11-2019
13m
Indispensable to Chaoshan cooking, fish sauce is traditionally made by salt-curing and fermenting hilsa herring, but new methods have cropped up.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Meal of Fish
Episode 15 - 2-11-2019
11m
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.
7/10Haven't Seen
Yusheng
Episode 14 - 2-11-2019
12m
Enjoyed with vegetables and dipping sauce, yu sheng (freshly sliced raw fish) is a delicacy with a long history in Chaoshan.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
Beef Meatballs
Episode 13 - 2-11-2019
12m
Inheriting the techniques of previous generations, makers of Chaoshan beef meatballs dedicate hours of hard work to achieve perfect texture and flavor.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Beef Hot Pot
Episode 12 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Tofu Cake
Episode 11 - 2-11-2019
12m
Garlic, fat, liquor and fermented bean curd. The traditional tofu cake is a baked pastry boasting a rich taste profile and centuries of history.
7.1/10Haven't Seen
Lei Cha
Episode 10 - 2-11-2019
11m
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.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges
Episode 9 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Oysters
Episode 8 - 2-11-2019
10m
Steamed, marinated, stir-fried, grilled or dried. A classic in Chaoshan cuisine, the oyster is traditionally cultivated in the town of Jingzhou.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Seaweed
Episode 7 - 2-11-2019
11m
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.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
Preserved Radish
Episode 6 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Puning Bean Paste
Episode 5 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
Brine
Episode 4 - 2-11-2019
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.
6.9/10Haven't Seen
Marinated Crab
Episode 3 - 2-11-2019
13m
Garlic. Cilantro. Chili pepper. The marinated raw-crab dish varies in style from Puning to Shantou, but it's always fresh and tender.
7.4/10Haven't Seen
Hu Tieu
Episode 2 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.5/10Haven't Seen
Olives
Episode 1 - 2-11-2019
12m
In Chaoshan, olives are preserved in distinct ways and appear in a variety of dishes, including fresh juices and meat soups.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
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Pickled Vegetables
Episode 6 - 10-31-2019
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.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
Oysters
Episode 8 - 2-11-2019
10m
Steamed, marinated, stir-fried, grilled or dried. A classic in Chaoshan cuisine, the oyster is traditionally cultivated in the town of Jingzhou.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges
Episode 9 - 2-11-2019
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.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Ham
Episode 5 - 10-31-2019
Found in local moon cake fillings, Xuanwei cured ham can be thinly sliced, steamed, cooked with egg, stewed or served as cold cuts.
7.7/10Haven't Seen
Yusheng
Episode 14 - 2-11-2019
12m
Enjoyed with vegetables and dipping sauce, yu sheng (freshly sliced raw fish) is a delicacy with a long history in Chaoshan.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
