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Flavorful Origins

2019 ★ 8.0 5 seasons 60 eps TV-MA
Documentary

Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

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Flavorful Origins is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 5 seasons and 60 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 15 viewers. New episodes are still airing.

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Episodes 60 total across 5 seasons

20 episodes20190 watched
S1 · E1
12m
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Olives✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.3
In Chaoshan, olives are preserved in distinct ways and appear in a variety of dishes, including fresh juices and meat soups.
S1 · E2
13m
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Hu Tieu✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
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.
S1 · E3
13m
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Marinated Crab✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
Garlic. Cilantro. Chili pepper. The marinated raw-crab dish varies in style from Puning to Shantou, but it's always fresh and tender.
S1 · E4
11m
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Brine✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 6.0
Cinnamon, anise and galangal are among the spices that go into Chaoshan brine, a key ingredient in braised offal, goose head and hot pot.
S1 · E5
12m
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Puning Bean Paste✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
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.
S1 · E6
12m
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Preserved Radish✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
An age-old Chaoshan tradition, the preserved white radish can put an innovative spin on various dishes, from spare ribs to stir-fried squid.
S1 · E7
12m
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Seaweed✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 8.0
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.
S1 · E8
11m
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Oysters✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 6.0
Steamed, marinated, stir-fried, grilled or dried. A classic in Chaoshan cuisine, the oyster is traditionally cultivated in the town of Jingzhou.
S1 · E9
11m
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Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
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.
S1 · E10
12m
▶
Lei Cha✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 8.0
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.
S1 · E11
13m
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Tofu Cake✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
Garlic, fat, liquor and fermented bean curd. The traditional tofu cake is a baked pastry boasting a rich taste profile and centuries of history.
S1 · E12
12m
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Beef Hot Pot✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 8.0
Expert butchers in Chaoshan sharpen their knives to slice premium beef into perfect, marbled cutlets that are juicy, tender, and ready for hot pot.
S1 · E13
12m
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Beef Meatballs✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 8.0
Inheriting the techniques of previous generations, makers of Chaoshan beef meatballs dedicate hours of hard work to achieve perfect texture and flavor.
S1 · E14
13m
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Yusheng✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 9.0
Enjoyed with vegetables and dipping sauce, yu sheng (freshly sliced raw fish) is a delicacy with a long history in Chaoshan.
S1 · E15
12m
▶
Meal of Fish✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 8.0
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.
S1 · E16
13m
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Fish Sauce✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
Indispensable to Chaoshan cooking, fish sauce is traditionally made by salt-curing and fermenting hilsa herring, but new methods have cropped up.
S1 · E17
13m
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Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 8.0
In Chaoshan, the lizardfish is deboned and pounded to make surimi (fish paste) -- a versatile ingredient with a uniquely smooth and elastic texture.
S1 · E18
12m
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Mussels✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
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.
S1 · E19
13m
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Galangal✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
Galangal arrived in Chaoshan from Southeast Asia a long time ago, imbuing meat dishes like chicken and lamb with a fragrant punch.
S1 · E20
11m
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Chinese Motherwort✓
Feb 11, 2019★ 7.0
Known for both taste and nutritional value, Chinese motherwort is blanched and added to soup and congee as a breakfast favorite.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Flavorful Origins have?

Flavorful Origins has 5 seasons with 60 episodes in total.

Is Flavorful Origins still on the air?

Flavorful Origins is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Flavorful Origins?

Flavorful Origins airs on Tencent Video, Netflix.

When did Flavorful Origins first air?

Flavorful Origins first aired on February 11, 2019.

Cast

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Yang Chen
Yang Chen
Narrator

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