Bamboo shoots are normally hidden under the mud. How do we find them? Why do Chinese cooks love this vegetable?

What are the tricks when you are digging up bamboo shoots?
The camera is now focused on Guang Xi, 1500 km away from the Zhejiang province where there is another kind of bamboo shoot growing in the hot and humid forest.

How many bamboo shoots do we know so far? Winter bamboo shoots, spring bamboo shoots, sour bamboo shoots. How are these bamboo shoots processed and cooked?

Lao Huang and his son, Shu Jiang, started building a mud kitchen to boil salt. So, what are they doing with that much salt?

What makes Nuodeng salt the best option for ham-making? How is Nuodeng ham made and what's the best way to enjoy it?

Shu Jiang has been making ham for ten years, but he's still not as good as his father. What are the tricks to make good hams? When the weather is humid enough, do those hams go mouldy?

In October, the middle reaches of the Yangtze River area officially enter the fall. In the Hubei Province, the water level begins to decline in the lakes near the Yangtze River. This natural phenomena creates an opportunity for people to take a close look at the bottom of the lake and brings us a delicious delicacy.

Lotus root is a natural ingredient that requires hard labor. Hence, the additional value of lotus root is much higher than other vegetables. How do we cook lotus root?

How long does it take for 300 professional diggers to pick out a whole lake of lotus roots? What are the common ways to cook them?

Take a glimpse into the world of fishing in China and the risks some fisherman take every day in order to support themselves.

In a freezing part of China, the winter fishermen are bringing in their nets. Meanwhile, a local ceremony dedicated to the lake and fish is held.

Preparations are underway for New Year's festivities near Chagan Lake. Fish is on the menu- and lots of it!

Fishing with a difference: the Gin people display the dying art of stilt fishing. Meanwhile, a deep sea fishing crew sets sail from Hainan.

Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.

Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.

The conclusion to "A Bite of China" reminds us to appreciate the diversity of the natural world in China and the rich variety of food this provides.

Growing vegetables at home means you won't need to keep buying them at the market.

How do you keep cabbages looking and tasting fresh?

How did Lin Huilan go from working in telecommunications to growing plants in her own home?

Plants that can't be grown again can be turned into works of art.

Do you know what it's like working as a food delivery person? Let’s follow one and see.

Perhaps the most rewarding moment of a delivery guy's job is seeing the customer's satisfaction.

Making deliveries requires more work and skill than you might think. Can you imagine running to over 40 different locations each day?

How would you feel if you saw a foreigner delivering food to your home?