A Bite of China

A Bite of China
Simplified 舌尖上的中国
Mandarin Shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó
Genre Documentary
Created by Liu Wen
Directed by Chen Xiaoqing
Narrated by Li Lihong
Composer(s) Roc Chen
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin Chinese
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 21
Production
Executive producer(s) Liu Wen
Producer(s) Zhou Yan, Shi Yan, Shi Shilun
Production location(s) China
Editor(s) Zhang Ning, Liu Wen
Running time 50 minutes
Production company(s) China Central Television
Distributor China Central Television
Release
Original network CCTV-1, CCTV-9
Picture format 576i (Letterboxed 4:3 SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Original release 14 May 2012 (2012-05-14) – present
External links
A Bite of China

A Bite of China (Chinese: 舌尖上的中国; pinyin: Shéjiān shàng de Zhōngguó; literally: "China on the tongue tip") is a Chinese documentary television series on the history of food, eating, and cooking in China directed by Chen Xiaoqing (陈晓卿), narrated by Li Lihong (李立宏) with original music composed by Roc Chen (阿鲲). It first aired 14 May 2012 on China Central Television and quickly gained high ratings and widespread popularity.[1][2] The seven-episode documentary series, which began filming in March 2011, introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 60 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.[3] The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine. Various notable chefs such as Shen Hongfei and Chua Lam were consultants on the project.

A second season of A Bite of China, also consisting of seven episodes (plus trailer), aired from 18 April to 6 June 2014.[4][5] The third season is aired from 19 to 26 February 2018, during the Spring Festival holiday.[6]

Season 1

Episode Title Dish (Chinese) Dish (English) Location
1 Gifts from Nature 烤松茸 Grilled Matsutake Xamgyi'nyilha County, Yunnan
1 Gifts from Nature 油焖冬笋 Stewed bamboo shoots Suichang County, Zhejiang
1 Gifts from Nature 黄豆酸笋小黄鱼 Deep-fried little yellow croakers fried with soybean and pickled bamboo shoots Liuzhou, Guangxi
1 Gifts from Nature 螺蛳粉 Rice noodle in snail soup (Luosifen) Guangxi
1 Gifts from Nature 腌笃鲜 Yan Du Xian Suichang County, Zhejiang
1 Gifts from Nature 莴笋炒火腿 Nuodeng ham with Celtuce Dali, Yunnan
1 Gifts from Nature 火腿炒饭 Nuodeng ham fried rice Dali, Yunnan
1 Gifts from Nature 炸藕夹 Deep-fried lotus root sandwich Jiayu County, Hubei
1 Gifts from Nature 莲藕炖排骨 Stewed spareribs with lotus root Jiayu County, Hubei
1 Gifts from Nature 酸辣藕丁 Hot and sour diced lotus root Jiayu County, Hubei
1 Gifts from Nature 鱼头泡饼 Fish head soup with Chinese style flatbread Chagan Lake, Jilin
1 Gifts from Nature 垮炖杂鱼 Stewed mixed fish in thick soy sauce of Northeast Chinese style Chagan Lake, Jilin
1 Gifts from Nature 水煮红螺 Sanya, Hainan
1 Gifts from Nature 香煎马鲛鱼 Fried scomberomorus Sanya, Hainan
1 Gifts from Nature 蒜烧池子鱼 Sanya, Hainan
1 Gifts from Nature 酸菜炮弹鱼 Boiled bullet mackerel with pickled cabbage Sanya, Hainan
2 The Story of Staple Foods 花馍 Dingcun, Xiangfen, Shanxi
2 The Story of Staple Foods 黄馍馍 Steamed broom corn millet bun Suide County, Shaanxi
2 The Story of Staple Foods Naan Kuche, Xinjiang
2 The Story of Staple Foods 黎平汤粉 Liping Rice Noodle Soup Liping, Guizhou
2 The Story of Staple Foods 干炒牛河 Beef chow fun Guangzhou
2 The Story of Staple Foods 肉夹馍 Roujiamo Xi'an
2 The Story of Staple Foods 泡馍 Paomo Xi'an
2 The Story of Staple Foods 兰州牛肉面 Lanzhou beef lamian Lanzhou
2 The Story of Staple Foods 竹升面 Jook-sing noodles Guangzhou
2 The Story of Staple Foods 长寿面 Longevity Noodles Dingcun, XiangfenShanxi
2 The Story of Staple Foods 岐山臊子面 Qishan noodles with minced pork Qishan, Shaanxi
2 The Story of Staple Foods 嘉兴肉粽子 Jiaxing meat sticky rice dumpling (meat Zongzi) Jiaxing, Zhejiang
2 The Story of Staple Foods 宁波年糕 Ningbo rice cake (Ningbo Niangao) Ningbo, Zhejiang
2 The Story of Staple Foods 梭子蟹炒年糕 Niangao (rice cake) stir-fried with crabs Ningbo, Zhejiang
2 The Story of Staple Foods 焖面 Braised noodles Beijing
2 The Story of Staple Foods 饺子 Jiaozi Beijing
3 Inspiration for Change 豆腐 Tofu Jianshui, Yunnan/Shiping, Yunnan/Shou County, Anhui
3 Inspiration for Change 奶豆腐/奶茶 Quark and milk tea Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia
3 Inspiration for Change 黄酒/酱油 Shaoxing wine and soy sauce Shaoxing
4 The Taste of Time 泡菜 Pao cai Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin
4 The Taste of Time 腊肠 (和興腊味) Chinese sausage (Wo Hing Preserved Meats) Hong Kong
4 The Taste of Time 腌鱼, 腊肉 Cured Fish, Preserved Pork Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan
4 The Taste of Time 金华火腿 Jinhua ham Jinhua, Zhejiang
4 The Taste of Time 虾酱 Shrimp paste Hong Kong
5 Secrets of the Kitchen 汽锅鸡 Qiguo ji (Yunnan steamed chicken soup) Kunming
5 Secrets of the Kitchen 包子 Baozi Yangzhou
5 Secrets of the Kitchen 葱烧海参 Braised sea cucumber Shandong
5 Secrets of the Kitchen 西湖醋鱼 West Lake fish in vinegar gravy Hangzhou
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 糖葱薄饼 Spring onion flatbread Shantou
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 熏鸭 Smoked duck Xiashan
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 酱排骨 Cured spare ribs Wuxi
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 陈皮鸭 Chenpi duck Macau
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 盐焗鸡 Baked chicken in salt Guangdong
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 糖醋排骨 Sweet and sour pork ribs Zhenjiang
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 鱼香肉丝 Yuxiangrousi (Yuxiang shredded pork, Pork with garlic sauce) Sichuan
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 豆瓣酱 Doubanjiang Sichuan
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 麻婆豆腐 Mapo doufu Sichuan
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 藤椒鱼 Rattan fish Sichuan
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 麻辣火锅 Spicy hot pot Chongqing
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 紫菜蛋汤 Seaweed egg drop soup Shantou
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 鱼丸紫菜煲 Seaweed fish ball pot Shantou
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 清蒸鱼 Steamed fish Guangzhou
6 A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors 白切鸡 Steamed chicken Guangzhou
7 Our Farm 酸汤鱼 Fish in sour soup Zhangzidao, Liaoning
7 Our Farm 赛螃蟹 Saipangxie (Tasty-as-crab)
7 Our Farm 蟹黄汤包 Crab-roe tang bao Jingjiang, Jiangsu
7 Our Farm 蟹黄汪豆腐 Tofu with crab yolk Xinghua, Jiangsu
7 Our Farm 芋头红烧肉 Red braised pork belly with taro Xinghua, Jiangsu
7 Our Farm 青稞酒 Chhaang Tibet
7 Our Farm 油炸倭瓜花 Fried pumpkin flowers Beijing
7 Our Farm 角瓜饺子 Zucchini Jiaozi Beijing

Season 2

Some of these English translations are based on China Daily so may not be accurate.[7]

EpisodeTitleDish (Chinese)Dish (English)Location
1Footsteps麻辣香肠Spicy sausage
1Footsteps蜜汁鳗鱼Honey-glazed eel
1Footsteps清炖跳跳鱼Stewed mudskippers
1Footsteps山东煎饼Shandong-style jianbingShandong
1Footsteps潮州春卷Chaozhou spring rollsChaozhou, Guangdong
1Footsteps雷山鱼酱Leishan fish sauceLeishan County, Guizhou
1Footsteps酥油蜂蜜Honey shortening
1Footsteps蓝田裤带面Lantian Biangbiang noodlesLantian County, Shaanxi
1Footsteps煎饼卷大葱Scallions in Shandong-style jianbing
1Footsteps泉州萝卜饭Quanzhou radish rice rollQuanzhou, Fujian
2Heart's Message菜籽油Rapeseed OilShe County, Anhui
2Heart's Message挂面Hung-dried NoodlesShaanxi
2Heart's Message糯米卷Sticky Rice RollsSuzhou
2Heart's Message苏式小方糕Suzhou-style Little Diamond CakesSuzhou
2Heart's Message蕨根糍粑Fern Root CakeChenzhou
2Heart's Message蚝烙Or Luak (Oyster Omelette with Tapioca Starch)Shantou
2Heart's Message烫干丝Dried tofu threads in consomméYangzhou
2Heart's Message扣三丝Chicken, Mushroom, Ham Threads in ConsomméShanghai
2Heart's Message油爆河虾Flash Fried River ShrimpShanghai
2Heart's Message黄鳝啫啫煲Swamp eel clay potGuangzhou
2Heart's Message三套鸭Santaoya (Farm-raised duck stuffed with wild duck and squab)
2Heart's Message脱骨鱼Bone-free fish
2Heart's Message船点Boat pastrySuzhou
2Heart's Message枣泥拉糕Jujube paste cakeSuzhou
2Heart's Message苏州头汤面Suzhou noodles cooked in first-time soupSuzhou
2Heart's Message重庆小面Chongqing small noodlesChongqing
2Heart's Message凉拌猪耳Pig ears dressed with sause
2Heart's Message蒜泥白肉Thin-sliced pork belly with minced garlic sauce
2Heart's Message红油Chili oil
2Heart's Message油炸锅巴Fried Scorched rice
2Heart's Message回锅肉Twice cooked pork
3Seasons雷笋炒肉丝Fried shredded pork with early spring bamboo shoots
3Seasons笋干炖鸡Stewed chicken with dried bamboo shoots
3Seasons铁锅炖鱼Fish and tofu stewed in iron pot
3Seasons咸肉蒸黄泥拱竹笋Steamed bacon with Huang-ni-gong bamboo shoots
3Seasons榆钱饭Steamed elm seeds with cornmeal
3Seasons紫苏炒青蛳Purple perilla fried with water snails
3Seasons玛仁糖/切糕Xinjiang cut cakeXinjiang
3Seasons抓饭Xinjiang poluXinjiang
3Seasons虾子小刀面Noodles with shrimp roe
3Seasons桂花糯米藕Steamed lotus root stuffed with sticky rice and sweet olive flower
3Seasons板栗烧鸡Braised chicken with chestnuts
3Seasons老鸭雁来蕈Old duck stewed with lactarius deliciosus
4Daily Domestics小凹馍Steamed concave buns made of maize flour and Chinese chives
4Daily Domestics莜面凉皮Naked oat glass noodle
4Daily Domestics天门蒸菜Tian-men steamed dishes
4Daily Domestics红烧肉Red braised pork belly
4Daily Domestics泡菜鱼Stewed fish in paocai
4Daily Domestics泡菜Paocai
4Daily Domestics西瓜酱Watermelon jam
4Daily Domestics虾子焖茭白Shrimp roe stewed with manchurian wild rice
4Daily Domestics蒲菜涨蛋Cattail omelette
4Daily Domestics蒲菜水饺Cattail dumplings
4Daily Domestics奶汤蒲菜Stewed cattail in milky soup
4Daily Domestics蒲笋干烧肉Braised pork with cattail
4Daily Domestics陈皮红豆沙Orange flavored red bean paste
4Daily Domestics红豆姜撞奶Ginger milk with red bean
4Daily Domestics莲子龟苓膏Lotus seed Guilinggao (tortoise jelly)
4Daily Domestics木瓜雪耳羹Dessert soup with snow ear and papaya
4Daily Domestics鹌鹑蛋白果糖水Tong sui (dessert soup) with quail eggs and ginkgo fruit
4Daily Domestics黄糖糍粑Glutinous rice cake with brown sugar
4Daily Domestics猪脚姜Stewed pig's feet with ginger
4Daily Domestics冬瓜荷叶煲老鸭Boiled old duck with winter melon and lotus leaf
5Encounters小鸡炖蘑菇Stewed chick with mushroomJilin
5Encounters烩南北Stewed mushrooms with winter bamboo shoots
5Encounters重庆火锅Chongqing hot potChongqing
5Encounters北京涮肉火锅Beijing hot pot (Shuan yangrou)Beijing
5Encounters云南菌子火锅Yunnan mushroom hot potYunnan
5Encounters潮汕牛肉火锅Chaoshan Beef hot potChaoshan
5Encounters鸡蛋仔Egg puffHong Kong
5Encounters粉圆Tapioca PearlsHong Kong
5Encounters烤香肠Toasted sausage
5Encounters葡式焗扇贝Portuguese-style baked scallopsMacau
5Encounters豆腐蒸桂花鱼Steamed mandarin fish with tofu
5Encounters金汤水煮鳜鱼Stewed mandarin fish in pumpkin soup
5Encounters水煮海鲜Poached seafood
5Encounters盆菜Poon choi / basin meal
5Encounters西湖醋鱼West Lake fish in vinegar gravy
5Encounters鲤鱼焙面Baked noodles with sweet-and-sour carp
5Encounters开封灌汤包Kaifeng soup dumplingsKaifeng
5Encounters杭州小笼包Hangzhou soup dumplingsHangzhou
5Encounters片儿川Noodles with pork, bamboo shoot and Chinese mustard green (Pian'erchuan)Kaifeng, Henan
5Encounters罗宋汤BorschtShanghai
5Encounters炸猪排Deep fried pork cutletShanghai
5Encounters牛肉球Steamed beef ball
5Encounters纳仁Stewed mutton with noodles (Naren)
5Encounters大盘鸡Saute spicy chicken with potatoes and noodles (Dapanji)Xinjiang
5Encounters架子肉Meat roasted on skewer
5Encounters烤包子Roasted samsas
5Encounters拉条子Lagman noodleXinjiang
5Encounters上海桂花糕Shanghai osmanthus cake
5Encounters红烧牛肉面Noodles with red braised beef
5Encounters壳菜肉/淡菜Dried mussel meat
6Realm of Secrets酸辣华子鱼Hot and sour Amur ide
6Realm of Secrets沙蟹汁Ghost crab extract
6Realm of Secrets韭花酱Chive flower sauce
6Realm of Secrets羊肚包肉Roasted mutton wrapped in lamb tripe
6Realm of Secrets红柳枝烤羊肉Mutton cubes kawap on rose willow branch
6Realm of Secrets手抓羊肉Boiled mutton / Mutton eaten with hands
6Realm of SecretsXinjiang naanXinjiang
6Realm of Secrets清蒸石斑鱼Steamed grouper
6Realm of Secrets清蒸鱼干Steamed dried fish
6Realm of Secrets清蒸虾干Steamed dried shrimps
6Realm of Secrets炒鸡枞Fried termite mushroom
7Three Meals煎饼果子Tianjin-style jianbing (jianbing with youtiao)Tianjin
7Three Meals面窝Mianwo (Wuhan-style fried doughnut)Wuhan
7Three Meals三鲜豆皮Seafood tofu skin
7Three Meals热干面Hot dry noodlesWuhan
7Three Meals艇仔粥Tingzai porridgeGuangzhou
7Three Meals肠粉Rice noodle rollGuangzhou
7Three Meals干蒸烧卖Siu mai (Steamed pork dumplings)Guangzhou
7Three Meals榴莲酥Crispy durian cakeGuangzhou
7Three Meals虾饺Har gow (Steamed shrimp dumpling)Guangzhou
7Three Meals咸鸭蛋Salted duck egg
7Three Meals剁椒蒸鱼头Steamed fish head with pickled peppers
7Three Meals蒿子粑粑Crown daisy rice cake
7Three Meals干子烧肉Braised pork with dried tofu
7Three Meals时蔬彩虹蛋糕Seasonal vegetables rainbow cake
7Three Meals冰皮月饼Snow skin mooncakeHong Kong
7Three Meals生煎包Shengjian mantou (Fried bun stuffed with pork)
7Three Meals锅盔Guokui
7Three Meals豌杂面Noodles with peas and meat sauceSichuan
7Three Meals麻辣鸡Chicken cured with chili and flower pepper
7Three Meals酸木瓜煮鱼Stewed fish with pickled papaya
7Three Meals爆炒见手青Stir-fried Jian-Shou-Qing mushrooms

Reception

A Bite of China attracted high ratings during its nightly airing on CCTV-1, drawing an estimated 100 million viewers.[8] It also has an overall approval rating of 91% on Douban.[9] Oliver Thring of The Guardian praised it as "the best TV show I've ever seen about food. I'd hazard it's the best one ever made."[10]

Criticism

In the Episode 2 of the Season 3, the voice-over indicates that Huifang as a community in Xi'an dates back to Tang dynasty. The remark was refuted by a history scholar, Yu Gengzhe. Yu commented on Weibo that where present-day Huifang located, was the Central Secretariat of Tang, along with the barracks of the imperial guards. And a mosque supposedly was sited there in the Song.[11]

Controversies

The background Chinese painting appeared in the documentary's poster is "Ridge cloud with rain" (岭云带雨)by Xu Qinsong (许钦松). At first, the poster designer used the painting without permission of Mr. Xu, However, this copyright issue was later solved by reconciliation between the artist and the documentary producer.[12]

International Broadcast

References

  1. Jia, Mei (2012-06-24). "Readers sink their teeth into A Bite of China". China Daily. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
  2. Chow, Jason (11 June 2012). "CCTV Finds the Way to Viewers' Hearts is Through Gorgeous Food Documentary". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  3. ""Shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó" měishí bèihòu de zhǔxuánlǜ" 《舌尖上的中国》美食背后的主旋律 ["Tongue on the Chinese" food behind the main theme]. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  4. "Shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó dì èr jì" 舌尖上的中国第二季 [Tongue on the second quarter of China]. CCTV. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  5. ""Shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó" dì èr jì zuìxīn fēnjí jiǎnjiè" 《舌尖上的中国》第二季最新分集简介 ["On the tip of the txongue in China," the second quarter of the latest diversity introduction]. CCTV. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  6. "Season 3 of 'A Bite of China' to debut during holiday". CGTN. 2018-02-11. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
  7. "舌尖上的中国2"美食英文说法. China daily. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  8. ""A Bite of China" becomes the rage". Xinhua News Agency.
  9. "Shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó (dòubàn)" 舌尖上的中国(豆瓣) [On the tongue of China (watercress)]. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  10. Thring, Oliver (2012-09-12). "A Bite of China: the finest food TV ever?". The Guardian. This is just one segment of the best TV show I've ever seen about food. I'd hazard it's the best one ever made.
  11. Ma, Changshou (2009). 马长寿民族史研究著作选. Shanghai People's Press. ISBN 7208085242.
  12. "TV documentary gets right to use image". China Daily. 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
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