A Bite of China

Season 1 Episode 2: The Story Of Staple Foods

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

Seasons:

4

Episodes:

30

Cast:

Li Lihong

Quality:

HD

Duration:

49 min

First Air:

2012

Rating:

8.4