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A Bite of China

201249m / epDocumentary

First aired

May 14, 2012

8.4

TMDB Score

84% match · 29 votes

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S01 · E02

The Story Of Staple Foods

Season 1 · May 15, 2012 · 49m

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E01▶

Gifts from Nature

May 14, 2012 · 49m

E02Playing

The Story Of Staple Foods

May 15, 2012 · 49m

E03▶

Inspiration for Change

May 16, 2012 · 49m

E04▶

The Taste Of Time

May 17, 2012 · 49m

E05▶

Secrets of the Kitchen

May 18, 2012 · 49m

E06▶

A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors

May 19, 2012 · 49m

E07▶

Our Farm

May 20, 2012 · 49m

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, millet, and beans. Uses for all of the grains are also shown, from sticky rice cakes to noodles, dumplings and breads. It also explores the cultural divide between the southern preference for rice and the northern love of wheat.

About the Series

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

CreatorsLi Lihong, Chen Xiaoqing