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Season 1, Episode 4: Brine

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Cinnamon, anise and galangal are among the spices that go into Chaoshan brine, a key ingredient in braised offal, goose head and hot pot.

All Episodes - Season 1

Olives
Episode 1
Olives
 Hu Tieu
Episode 2
Hu Tieu
 Marinated Crab
Episode 3
Marinated Crab
 Brine
Episode 4
Brine
 Puning Bean Paste
Episode 5
Puning Bean Paste
 Preserved Radish
Episode 6
Preserved Radish
 Seaweed
Episode 7
Seaweed
 Oysters
Episode 8
Oysters
 Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges
Episode 9
Chaozhou Mandarin Oranges
 Lei Cha
Episode 10
Lei Cha
 Tofu Cake
Episode 11
Tofu Cake
 Beef Hot Pot
Episode 12
Beef Hot Pot
 Beef Meatballs
Episode 13
Beef Meatballs
 Yusheng
Episode 14
Yusheng
 Meal of Fish
Episode 15
Meal of Fish
 Fish Sauce
Episode 16
Fish Sauce
 Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish
Episode 17
Fish Ball and Wrapped Fish
 Mussels
Episode 18
Mussels
 Galangal
Episode 19
Galangal
 Chinese Motherwort
Episode 20
Chinese Motherwort
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