Description
A Bite of China / 舌尖上的中国 / CCTV 9 / DVD
UPC 9787799832142
Product Details
- Subtitle: In Food We Trust – 民以食为天
- Format: 7-DVD Box Set
- Publisher: 中国国际电视总公司 (China International TV Corporation)
- Language Options: Mandarin (original) with English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese dubbing
Product Overview
A Bite of China II is an exquisite continuation of the beloved documentary series by CCTV, which delves into the rich tapestry of Chinese culinary heritage and its deep connection to everyday life. Spanning 60 locations across China, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, the series uses high-definition technology to bring viewers an immersive visual and cultural experience.
Through captivating personal stories, the documentary explores China's diverse regional cuisines, distinctive flavor profiles, and evolving food traditions. Each episode intertwines the essence of food with life’s milestones — birth, growth, reunion, and farewell — while offering profound insights into China's societal changes and enduring values.
Episodes:
- Nature's Gift
- The Story of Staples
- Transformation of Inspiration
- The Taste of Time
- Secrets of the Kitchen
- Harmony of Five Flavors
- Our Fields
- Special Features: Behind the Scenes
Key Features
- Language Options: Mandarin with English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese dubbing.
- 7 Episodes: Covering unique aspects of Chinese culinary practices and their societal implications.
- Behind-the-Scenes Feature: A bonus episode unveiling the making of this landmark series.
- Spectacular Visuals: High-definition footage capturing the essence of diverse regions and food cultures.
Key Credits
- Chief Producer: 刘文
- Director: 沈宏非
- Executive Producers: 朱乐贤, 任长
- Narrator: 李立宏
- Original Music Composition: 阿Sydney Scoring Orchestra
Season 1
| Episode | Title | Dish (Chinese) | Dish (English) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 烤松茸 | Grilled Matsutake | Xamgyi'nyilha County, Yunnan |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 油焖冬笋 | Stewed bamboo shoots | Suichang County, Zhejiang |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 黄豆酸笋小黄鱼 | Deep-fried little yellow croakers fried with soybean and pickled bamboo shoots | Liuzhou, Guangxi |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 螺蛳粉 | Rice noodle in snail soup (Luosifen) | Guangxi |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 腌笃鲜 | Yan Du Xian | Suichang County, Zhejiang |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 莴笋炒火腿 | Nuodeng ham with Celtuce | Dali, Yunnan |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 火腿炒饭 | Nuodeng ham fried rice | Dali, Yunnan |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 炸藕夹 | Deep-fried lotus root sandwich | Jiayu County, Hubei |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 莲藕炖排骨 | Stewed spareribs with lotus root | Jiayu County, Hubei |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 酸辣藕丁 | Hot and sour diced lotus root | Jiayu County, Hubei |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 鱼头泡饼 | Fish head soup with Chinese style flatbread | Chagan Lake, Jilin |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 垮炖杂鱼 | Stewed mixed fish in thick soy sauce of Northeast Chinese style | Chagan Lake, Jilin |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 水煮红螺 | Sanya, Hainan | |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 香煎马鲛鱼 | Fried scomberomorus | Sanya, Hainan |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 蒜烧池子鱼 | Sanya, Hainan | |
| 1 | The Gift from Nature | 酸菜炮弹鱼 | Boiled bullet mackerel with pickled cabbage | Sanya, Hainan |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 花馍 | Dingcun, Xiangfen, Shanxi | |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 黄馍馍 | Steamed broom corn millet bun | Suide County, Shaanxi |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 馕 | Naan | Kuche, Xinjiang |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 黎平汤粉 | Liping Rice Noodle Soup | Liping, Guizhou |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 干炒牛河 | Beef chow fun | Guangzhou |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 肉夹馍 | Roujiamo | Xi'an |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 泡馍 | Paomo | Xi'an |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 兰州牛肉面 | Lanzhou beef lamian | Lanzhou |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 竹升面 | Jook-sing noodles | Guangzhou |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 长寿面 | Longevity Noodles | Dingcun, Xiangfen, Shanxi |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 岐山臊子面 | Qishan noodles with minced pork | Qishan, Shaanxi |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 嘉兴肉粽子 | Jiaxing meat sticky rice dumpling (meat Zongzi) | Jiaxing, Zhejiang |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 宁波年糕 | Ningbo rice cake (Ningbo Niangao) | Ningbo, Zhejiang |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 梭子蟹炒年糕 | Niangao (rice cake) stir-fried with crabs | Ningbo, Zhejiang |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 焖面 | Braised noodles | Beijing |
| 2 | The Story of Staple Food | 饺子 | Jiaozi | Beijing |
| 3 | Inspiration for Transformation | 豆腐 | Tofu | Jianshui, Yunnan/Shiping, Yunnan/Shou County, Anhui |
| 3 | Inspiration for Transformation | 奶豆腐/奶茶 | Quark and milk tea | Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia |
| 3 | Inspiration for Transformation | 黄酒/酱油 | Shaoxing wine and soy sauce | Shaoxing |
| 4 | The Flavour of Time | 泡菜 | Pao cai | Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin |
| 4 | The Flavour of Time | 腊肠 （和興腊味） | Chinese sausage (Wo Hing Preserved Meats) | Hong Kong |
| 4 | The Flavour of Time | 腌鱼, 腊肉 | Cured Fish, Preserved Pork | Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan |
| 4 | The Flavour of Time | 金华火腿 | Jinhua ham | Jinhua, Zhejiang |
| 4 | The Flavour of Time | 虾酱 | Shrimp paste | Hong Kong |
| 5 | The Secret of Kitchen | 汽锅鸡 | Qiguo ji (Yunnan steamed chicken soup) | Kunming |
| 5 | The Secret of Kitchen | 包子 | Baozi | Yangzhou |
| 5 | The Secret of Kitchen | 葱烧海参 | Braised sea cucumber | Shandong |
| 5 | The Secret of Kitchen | 西湖醋鱼 | West Lake fish in vinegar gravy | Hangzhou |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 糖葱薄饼 | Spring onion flatbread | Shantou |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 熏鸭 | Smoked duck | Xiashan |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 酱排骨 | Cured spare ribs | Wuxi |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 陈皮鸭 | Chenpi duck | Macau |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 盐焗鸡 | Baked chicken in salt | Guangdong |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 糖醋排骨 | Sweet and sour pork ribs | Zhenjiang |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 鱼香肉丝 | Yuxiangrousi (Yuxiang shredded pork, Pork with garlic sauce) | Sichuan |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 豆瓣酱 | Doubanjiang | Sichuan |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 麻婆豆腐 | Mapo doufu | Sichuan |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 藤椒鱼 | Green Pepper Rattan fish | Sichuan |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 麻辣火锅 | Spicy hot pot | Chongqing |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 紫菜蛋汤 | Seaweed egg drop soup | Shantou |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 鱼丸紫菜煲 | Seaweed fish ball pot | Shantou |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 清蒸鱼 | Steamed fish | Guangzhou |
| 6 | The Equillibrium of Tastes | 白切鸡 | Steamed chicken | Guangzhou |
| 7 | Our Fields | 酸汤鱼 | Fish in sour soup | Zhangzidao, Liaoning |
| 7 | Our Fields | 赛螃蟹 | Saipangxie (Tasty-as-crab) | |
| 7 | Our Fields | 蟹黄汤包 | Crab-roe tang bao | Jingjiang, Jiangsu |
| 7 | Our Fields | 蟹黄汪豆腐 | Tofu with crab yolk | Xinghua, Jiangsu |
| 7 | Our Fields | 芋头红烧肉 | Red braised pork belly with taro | Xinghua, Jiangsu |
| 7 | Our Fields | 青稞酒 | Chhaang | Tibet |
| 7 | Our Fields | 油炸倭瓜花 | Fried pumpkin flowers | Beijing |
| 7 | Our Fields | 角瓜饺子 | Zucchini Jiaozi | Beijing |
