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The Story of Staple Foods (主食的故事)

This episode explores the staple foods that comprise the base of the Chinese diet. Examples are shown of the five traditional grains of China: rice, wheat, broomcorn millet, millet, and beans. Uses for all of the grains are also shown, from sticky rice cakes to noodles, dumplings and breads. It also explores the cultural divide between the southern preference for rice and the northern love of wheat.

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  • Originally Aired May 15, 2012
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network CCTV
  • Created March 3, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
陈晓卿 Director