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When it comes to Chinese food, eight regional cuisines make up the essence of almost all of its styles and flavors. These regional cuisines are different from province to province. Today we will go to 4 different households to experience 4 different gourmet cuisines – Cantonese, Hunan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.… Continue Reading PREMIERE! The Top 8 Chinese Regional Cuisines Part 1 | EP23 Open China

Last time, we went to 4 different households and experienced 4 different gourmet regional cuisines out of the 8, which are Cantonese, Hunan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Today, we will take you to another 4 households to show you Shandong, Fujian, Szechuan and Anhui cuisines. Who’s ready to get ‘em all?… Continue Reading The Top 8 Chinese Regional Cuisines Part 2 | EP25 Open China

It is said of Sichuan Chinese cuisine that 100 dishes will have 100 flavors, so why is it that when North Americans think Sichuan they think hot hot hot? Watch the full episode on: http://confuciuswasafoodie.com/watch/. You can rent, download to own, or catch it on a local PBS Station near… Continue Reading Confucius Was a Foodie—S1: Ep7: Sichuan Teaser

Missed our Eat China special that aired on the Asian Food Network? Enjoy the full episodes right here. There’s not just one type of Chinese food. This is Eat China, where we dissect Chinese cuisine region by region to understand the sheer variety of flavors and techniques that have evolved… Continue Reading Eat China Special: Spicy Sichuan (E2)

Spice addicts love mala. Wonder what the science behind that is? Also, how did the sensation become the hallmark of Sichuan cuisine? This is the sixth episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food. Don’t miss… Continue Reading Why Is Mala so Addictive? All about This Numbing Spicy Sensation | Eat China: Back to Basics S4E6

Hot Pot, Kung Pao Chicken, and Dandan Noodles are all of these dishes that come from Sichuan Cuisine, the most popular cuisine in China for being spicy and flavorful. Today, we focus on Sichuan Cuisine and 10 authentic and popular dishes. 00:00 What is Sichuan Cuisine? 00:37 Hot Pot (火锅… Continue Reading Sichuan Food: 10 Authentic and Popular Sichuan Dishes | Chinese Food

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A spicy debate is taking place on the future of Sichuan cuisine. Produced by: JONAH M. KESSEL Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/24P8qsC Subscribe to the Times Video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best videos from The New York Times every week: http://bit.ly/timesvideonewsletter Subscribe on YouTube:… Continue Reading In Sichuan Cooking, Spice Is Life | The New York Times

Sichuan is known for its love of spice. It’s the birthplace of mala hot pot, mapo tofu, and dandan noodles—all made with copious amounts of chili and peppercorn. How did this region come to fall in love with spicy food, and what are the core ingredients? This is the fifth… Continue Reading How Did Sichuan Fall In Love With Spice? – Eat China (S1E5)

Chinese food is much more than just stir-fry, noodles, and dumplings. In this video, we break down Chinese food into roughly four schools—north, south, east, and west—and explain what makes them different. This is the first episode in a 13-part series on Chinese food (we know, it’s a lot). Stay… Continue Reading Chinese Food 101: North vs. South vs. East vs. West – Eat China (S1E1)