Flavorful Origins S01E15 · Meal of Fish

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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.

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1. 1 1. Olives2019-02-11 · 12mIn Chaoshan, olives are preserved in distinct ways and appear in a variety of dishes, including fresh juices and meat soups.
2. 2 2. Hu Tieu2019-02-11 · 13mA quintessentially Chaoshan staple and a taste of home for many, kway teow (rice-noodle strips) can be stir-fried or wrapped around tasty fillings.
3. 3 3. Marinated Crab2019-02-11 · 13mGarlic. Cilantro. Chili pepper. The marinated raw-crab dish varies in style from Puning to Shantou, but it's always fresh and tender.
4. 4 4. Brine2019-02-11 · 11mCinnamon, anise and galangal are among the spices that go into Chaoshan brine, a key ingredient in braised offal, goose head and hot pot.
5. 5 5. Puning Bean Paste2019-02-11 · 12mLong 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.
6. 6 6. Preserved Radish2019-02-11 · 12mAn age-old Chaoshan tradition, the preserved white radish can put an innovative spin on various dishes, from spare ribs to stir-fried squid.
7. 7 7. Seaweed2019-02-11 · 12mTo 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.
8. 8 8. Oysters2019-02-11 · 11mSteamed, marinated, stir-fried, grilled or dried. A classic in Chaoshan cuisine, the oyster is traditionally cultivated in the town of Jingzhou.
9. 9 9. Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges2019-02-11 · 11mA 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.
10. 10 10. Lei Cha2019-02-11 · 12mIn 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.
11. 11 11. Tofu Cake2019-02-11 · 13mGarlic, fat, liquor and fermented bean curd. The traditional tofu cake is a baked pastry boasting a rich taste profile and centuries of history.
12. 12 12. Beef Hot Pot2019-02-11 · 12mExpert butchers in Chaoshan sharpen their knives to slice premium beef into perfect, marbled cutlets that are juicy, tender, and ready for hot pot.
13. 13 13. Beef Meatballs2019-02-11 · 12mInheriting the techniques of previous generations, makers of Chaoshan beef meatballs dedicate hours of hard work to achieve perfect texture and flavor.
14. 14 14. Yusheng2019-02-11 · 13mEnjoyed with vegetables and dipping sauce, yu sheng (freshly sliced raw fish) is a delicacy with a long history in Chaoshan.
15. 15 15. Meal of Fish2019-02-11 · 12mSalted, boiled and air-dried in bamboo baskets, the mackerel scad is among many seafoods that make for a chewy, flavorful and simple main dish.
16. 16 16. Fish Sauce2019-02-11 · 13mIndispensable to Chaoshan cooking, fish sauce is traditionally made by salt-curing and fermenting hilsa herring, but new methods have cropped up.
17. 17 17. Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish2019-02-11 · 13mIn Chaoshan, the lizardfish is deboned and pounded to make surimi (fish paste) -- a versatile ingredient with a uniquely smooth and elastic texture.
18. 18 18. Mussels2019-02-11 · 12mHarvested 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.
19. 19 19. Galangal2019-02-11 · 13mGalangal arrived in Chaoshan from Southeast Asia a long time ago, imbuing meat dishes like chicken and lamb with a fragrant punch.
20. 20 20. Chinese Motherwort2019-02-11 · 11mKnown for both taste and nutritional value, Chinese motherwort is blanched and added to soup and congee as a breakfast favorite.