Beijing is a 3000-year old metropolis home to a dizzying array of culinary traditions, not least of which is vegetarian cuisine. For Beijingers, eating vegetarian is the best way to welcome spring. Today, Tianran and Angela take up the challenge.
Up Next in Foodwise - Season 2
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Great Walls of Beijing
From feasts of tofu made using well-water and fish caught fresh from the reservoir, to bubbling cauldrons of thinly-sliced lamb, the hilly suburbs of Beijing are home to some of the best-loved weekend escapes, and they're all by the Great Wall.
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How to Order Chinese Food
In this episode, hosts Tianran and Eva will give you a crash course on everything from choosing the right restaurant, to pairing dishes according to color, aroma, taste and form, so that at the end, you too can feast your friends like a pro.
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The Herbal Way of Life
In this Foodwise episode, our hosts Tianran He and Eva May explore this ancient concept of medicine food homology as they taste their way through different herbs.