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Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.
Starring:Yang Chen
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Produced by Chen Xiaoqing, who also helmed the popular "Bite of China" food documentary series.

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Gansu Cuisine
  1. Watch Mutton. Episode 1 of Season 3.

    In Jiayuguan city, mutton tallow envelops lamb skewers with layers of flavor. In the Ganjia pastures, herders cook lamb with tripe using hot stones.

  2. Watch Lily. Episode 2 of Season 3.

    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.

  3. Watch Cooked chopped entrails of sheep. Episode 3 of Season 3.

    From Linxia to the Hexi Corridor, sheep offal can be found sizzling on hot plates, stuffed into casings and wrapped in caul fat.

  4. Watch Flaxseed. Episode 4 of Season 3.

    In Wuwei County, watermelon farmers enjoy flaxseed rolls as a dry staple food. Flaxseed oil also infuses pastries like Yongdeng mooncake with aroma.

  5. Watch Gua Gua. Episode 5 of Season 3.

    Grown in the Longdong plateaus, buckwheat can be made into jelly noodles, pancake batter and Tianshui guagua, a savory breakfast dish.

  6. Watch Beef noodles. Episode 6 of Season 3.

    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. Watch Gluten. Episode 7 of Season 3.

    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.

  8. Watch Souherb. Episode 8 of Season 3.

    Found in mullet roe and hot pot, souherb is a white soupy ingredient made by fermenting vegetables like endive, celery, carrot or cabbage.

  9. Watch Niang Pi. Episode 9 of Season 3.

    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.

  10. Watch Potato. Episode 10 of Season 3.

    Dingxi boasts more than 30 varieties of potato, eaten sliced, mashed or made in the form of noodles cooked with pork or spicy sauces.

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Yang Chen

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