A Bite of China

A Bite of China

2012 4 Seasons ⭐ 8.308
Documentary

This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.

Seasons

1. Gifts from Nature

2012-05-14 • ⭐ 10.0

This episode explores the rich bounty of food that is nature's gift to the Chinese people. Elf ear mushrooms gathered near Shangri-La on the Tibetan plateau, bamboo shoots from Zh…

2. The Story Of Staple Foods

2012-05-15 • ⭐ 9.0

This episode explores the staple foods that comprise the base of the Chinese diet. Examples are shown of the five traditional grains of China: rice, wheat, broomcorn millet, mille…

3. Inspiration for Change

2012-05-16 • ⭐ 10.0

This episode looks at several traditional methods of processing food to produce distinctly Chinese delicacies, in particular fermentation. Explore many different varieties of tofu…

4. The Taste Of Time

2012-05-17 • ⭐ 9.0

This episode explores both modern and traditional ways to preserve food - from salting and drying to stewing and smoking. Learn to make kimchi with the Korean ethnic minority of n…

5. Secrets of the Kitchen

2012-05-18 • ⭐ 10.0

This episode looks at the various cooking traditions peculiar to the Chinese. In the Tibetan village of Nixi, handmade black pottery pots are the favoured form of cooking. In the …

6. A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors

2012-05-19 • ⭐ 8.0

This episode examines the flavours that dominate Chinese cuisine. Sweet, salty, spicy, sour and bitter. In Guangdong we see the traditional production of sea salt. In Shanxi we …

7. Our Farm

2012-05-20 • ⭐ 9.0

The final episode explores the relationship between people and the production of food, specifically how people have adapted to living in geographically diverse regions of China. …

Top Cast

Li Lihong
Li Lihong

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