The BEST episodes of Flavorful Origins season 3

Every episode of Flavorful Origins season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Flavorful Origins season 3!

Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation.

Last Updated: 11/17/2024Network: WeTVStatus: Ended
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8.00
5 votes

#1 - Gua Gua

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2020

Grown in the Longdong plateaus, buckwheat can be made into jelly noodles, pancake batter and Tianshui guagua, a savory breakfast dish.

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8.00
5 votes

#2 - Gluten

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2020

Baked, air-dried or sliced into strips, the absorbent wheat gluten can be added to soups and meaty stews, making it a perfect flavor reservoir.

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8.00
6 votes

#3 - Niang Pi

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2020

From Lanzhou to Wuwei, epicures put a different spin on niang pi, a glutenous cold noodle dish that often comes with sesame, cucumber and chili oil.

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7.83
6 votes

#4 - Souherb

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2020

Found in mullet roe and hot pot, souherb is a white soupy ingredient made by fermenting vegetables like endive, celery, carrot or cabbage.

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7.67
6 votes

#5 - Mutton

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/20/2020

In Jiayuguan city, mutton tallow envelops lamb skewers with layers of flavor. In the Ganjia pastures, herders cook lamb with tripe using hot stones.

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7.67
6 votes

#6 - Cooked Chopped Entrails of Sheep

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2020

From Linxia to the Hexi Corridor, sheep offal can be found sizzling on hot plates, stuffed into casings and wrapped in caul fat.

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7.43
7 votes

#7 - Potato

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/2020

Dingxi boasts more than 30 varieties of potato, eaten sliced, mashed or made in the form of noodles cooked with pork or spicy sauces.

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7.33
6 votes

#8 - Lily

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/20/2020

Baked, steamed or stir-fried, the root of the lily plant is sweet and aromatic. Its flower also serves as a salad ingredient or a noodle topping.

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7.33
6 votes

#9 - Beef Noodles

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2020

A slow-cooked beef broth is the soul of the hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodle, a go-to dish for discerning eaters searching for a taste of home.

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7.14
7 votes

#10 - Flaxseed

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2020

In Wuwei County, watermelon farmers enjoy flaxseed rolls as a dry staple food. Flaxseed oil also infuses pastries like Yongdeng mooncake with aroma.

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