A Bite of China(2012)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2012-05-14
Average Runtime: 49m
Rating: 8.3
Votes: 26
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 30
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.
Keywords
foodculturechinese foodculinary artsa bite of china
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Amazon Prime Video with AdsSeasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 7E01
Gifts from Nature
Air Date: 2012-05-14
This episode explores the rich bounty of food that is nature's gift to the Chinese people. Elf ear mushrooms gathered...
E02
The Story Of Staple Foods
Air Date: 2012-05-15
This episode explores the staple foods that comprise the base of the Chinese diet. Examples are shown of the five tra...
E03
Inspiration for Change
Air Date: 2012-05-16
This episode looks at several traditional methods of processing food to produce distinctly Chinese delicacies, in par...
E04
The Taste Of Time
Air Date: 2012-05-17
This episode explores both modern and traditional ways to preserve food - from salting and drying to stewing and smok...
E05
Secrets of the Kitchen
Air Date: 2012-05-18
This episode looks at the various cooking traditions peculiar to the Chinese. In the Tibetan village of Nixi, handmad...
E06
A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors
Air Date: 2012-05-19
This episode examines the flavours that dominate Chinese cuisine. Sweet, salty, spicy, sour and bitter. In Guangdon...
E07
Our Farm
Air Date: 2012-05-20
The final episode explores the relationship between people and the production of food, specifically how people have a...
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