The WORST episodes of Flavorful Origins
Every episode of Flavorful Origins ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Flavorful Origins!
Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation.
#1 - Jingzhou Fish Dishes
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/22/2023
#2 - Chawang Noodles
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2021
#3 - Sour Rice Noodles
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2021
#4 - Barbecue
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2021
#5 - Pork Crackling
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2021
#6 - Guiyang Spring Rolls
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2021
#7 - Spicy and Sour Sauce
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2021
#8 - Yellow Rice Cake
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2021
#9 - Freestyle
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/20/2021
#10 - Pickled Vegetable
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/20/2021
#11 - Xiangyang Beef Noodles
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2023
#12 - Honghu Lotus Root
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2023
#13 - Xiangyang Beef Noodles
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2023
#14 - Huangmei Fish Noodles
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2023
#15 - Enshi Tofu Vegetable Stew
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/8/2023
#16 - Xiaogan Rice Wine
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/13/2023
#17 - Xiantao Steamed Vegetables
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2023
#18 - Fangxian Wood Ear Mushrooms
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/2023
#19 - Wuhan Bean Curd
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2023
#20 - Salted Flour
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/20/2019
Zha, an old custom, is an assortment of dried fermented vegetables or fish served as side dishes, made with ancient methods of food preservation.
#21 - Sour Fruits
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2019
Besides being an appetite stimulant, tart fruits like lemon and sour papaya can be added to shredded chicken, carp or a sauce for dousing live shrimp.
#22 - Sa Piě
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/11/2019
Sa is a culinary tradition that pairs cold meat or raw vegetables with a versatile sauce that is often mixed with pig blood curd.
#23 - Nan Piě
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2019
A local wild berry features in nanpie, which refers to different types of flavorful pastes made from mashed vegetables or fish.
#24 - Hardy Banana
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2019
Wrapped in leaves with sticky rice or spiced fish, the Musa basjoo -- a banana found in Yunnan -- can make for a sweet snack or a savory dish.
#25 - Lacquer Seed Oil
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2019
Derived from the fruits of the Chinese lacquer tree, qiyou is an oil used to cook eggs, congee, pork stew, roast chicken and even bee larvae.