Zhejiang Television 2018 - 5 seasons 37 eps TV-G Returning series

Once Upon a Bite

2018 - 5 seasons 37 eps TV-G

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54 min

S5 · E1 · Nov 28, 2024

What It Is That Small Makes Special Episode 1

Small seeds possess concentrated essential oils that bring vitality to meats and staple foods. From pepper plantations in the highlands of Sri Lanka to caraway-crusted roast pork knuckle in Germany, and the intricate multi-spice spice blends fueling Zhengzhou’s steaming bowls of hulatang, this episode illustrates how tiny botanical seeds conquered worldwide palates.

7.6 · You

58 min

S5 · E2 · Dec 5, 2024

The Rise of Chill Peppers Episode 2

Originating in the Americas, chilies traversed maritime routes to transform cuisines worldwide. The episode follows wild chiltepín harvesting in northern Mexico, fiery fish stews at Hungary’s Szeged river festival, fermented chili traditions like Japanese kanzuri, and the layered spicy profiles across Guizhou, Sichuan, and Hunan.

7.6 · You

56 min

S5 · E3 · Dec 12, 2024

The Flowers and the Leaves Episode 3

Delves into soft plant tissues that deliver fresh, volatile aromatics to food. The episode covers culinary traditions relying on fresh foliage—such as Southeast Asian lemongrass and mint, Mediterranean bay leaf and rosemary, and specialty Chinese botanical seasonings like perilla, ginger-flower buds, and wild mountain herbs.

7.6 · You

58 min

S5 · E4 · Dec 19, 2024

The Secret Trail of Spice Episode 4

Investigates spices collected from remote or challenging environments. The narrative travels to untamed forests and rocky highlands to showcase the human labor, traditional foraging techniques, and ancient heritage behind prized aromatic barks, wild resinous exudates, mountain peppercorns, and delicate stigmas.

7.6 · You

55 min

S5 · E5 · Dec 26, 2024

Maze of Fruits Episode 5

Spices derived from fruits offer dynamic interplay between acidity, aromatic oils, and sweetness. The episode highlights citrus zest, dried sour fruits, and indigenous tart seasonings—from Chinese green huajiao and citrus peels to tropical tamarind and dried limes—showing how fruit acids tenderize protein and brighten fatty textures.

7.6 · You

57 min

S5 · E6 · Jan 2, 2025

Scallions and Garlic Blend Episode 6

Foundational across almost every major culinary tradition, alliums act as the aromatic backbone of hot pans and simmering pots. The episode explores how sulfur compounds break down through roasting, oil-infusing, and caramelization, transforming sharp pungency into deep savoriness and defining regional base flavors from northern Chinese stir-fries to European mirepoix.

7.8 · You

55 min

S5 · E7 · Jan 9, 2025

Delicious Spices and Where to Find Them Episode 7

The season concludes by looking at the contemporary culinary frontier. By blending molecular gastronomy, cross-border spice combinations, and innovative restaurant techniques, modern chefs continue the ancient spice trade's spirit of curiosity and reinvention.

7.8 · You

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Once Upon a Bite

Season 5