The Story Of Staple Foods

A Bite of China Season 1 Episode 2

Overview:
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.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Li Lihong

Release Date : 2012-05-15

Duration : 49 menit

Rating : ⭐ 9/10 (1 votes)

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Other Episodes (Season 1)

Gifts from Nature
1. Gifts from Nature
The Story Of Staple Foods
2. The Story Of Staple Foods
Inspiration for Change
3. Inspiration for Change
The Taste Of Time
4. The Taste Of Time
Secrets of the Kitchen
5. Secrets of the Kitchen
A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors
6. A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors
Our Farm
7. Our Farm

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