In this new six-part TV documentary series, celebrity Chef Christine Cushing eats, cooks and explores her way through traditional Chinese cuisines as they are found in North America.
Where to Watch Confucius was a Foodie • Season 3
6 Episodes
Salty
E1
SaltyThe challenges of harvesting sea salt in Thailand's salt fields; visiting Thailand's most unusual market; cooking traditional Chinese cuisine in Bangkok.
Sweet
E2
SweetChristine explores the flavor of sweet in Chinese immigrant communities across Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Sour
E3
SourHumans may be the only mammals attracted to sour flavours. Some believe that sour flavours can help digestion and whet the appetite. In three traditional Chinese cuisines, it is often used for balancing other elements in the dish.
Bitter
E4
BitterThe bitterness of Chinese medicinal herbs is said to clear heat, strengthen the stomach and promote salivation; the bitter fruit durian in Malaysia; a visit with hotelier Christopher Ong on Penang island.
Spicy
E5
SpicyChef Christine visits the Malaysian island of Penang, a location historically important to the story of spice trade with TV celebrity Chef Wan for a fun and fact-filled visit to the Tropical Spice Garden.
Xian
E6
XianChristine explores xian, a traditional Chinese flavour that is sometimes likened to umami, and visits Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, where she learns that xian has different aftertastes in each location.
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