In everyone's memory, there is an irreplaceable "taste of home." It might be the braised pork made by mom, the soy milk and fried dough sticks from the breakfast stall at the corner, or the rice cakes that can only be eaten during the New Year... That flavor is the antidote to homesickness. We are launching the 【Taste of Home】 collection activity, inviting you to share the dish that is etched in your genes through images and text. The best food map will be jointly created by millions of you.

It is the most ordinary seasoning, yet it is the cornerstone of civilization. From sea salt, lake salt to well salt, we trace the footprints of salt and interpret how it shaped the economic lifeline and the rise and fall of cities in ancient China. We explore how the Chinese used salt to "tame" time—making cured meat, ham, pickles, and sauces. Salt is not only the source of saltiness but also a key to understanding the wisdom of preserving Chinese culinary culture and the creation of flavors.

A soybean, how does it undergo grinding and coagulation to become the pure white and tender tofu? We delve into the workshop, documenting the entire process from selecting beans, grinding, filtering, to coagulating. Tofu itself is very bland, yet it can embrace a multitude of flavors. This is akin to the Chinese philosophy of life: flexible, inclusive, and adept at adapting. Through tofu, we see how the Chinese maximize the potential of an ingredient to the fullest.

March 20, 2023

This is not just a display of skills! Tossing the pan is the core technique of efficient cooking: 1) It allows ingredients to heat evenly, avoiding some being raw and others cooked; 2) It enables seasonings to wrap around the ingredients evenly in an instant; 3) It utilizes the heat from the pan to instantly lock in moisture, keeping the food tender; 4) It is a rhythm and control that showcases the chef's precise handling of heat. This is a perfect combination of strength and technique.

Oct 9, 2020

"Fresh" is a unique Chinese taste concept that can only be understood intuitively. Ancient people discovered that cooking fish and lamb together creates an indescribable, delicious realm that transcends mere salty and sweet flavors. This taste experience is so profound that it directly led to the creation of a new character. This reflects the core of Chinese deliciousness — the pursuit of the layers and harmony produced by the combination of various ingredients. r success.

March 20, 2023

The alkaline noodles are blanched in boiling water, then quickly drizzled with sesame paste, sesame oil, diced spicy radish, and chopped scallions. The noodles are rapidly stirred with chopsticks, ensuring each strand is coated in the sauce.

Oct 9, 2020

The rice and yellow soybean mixture is poured into a specially made round iron spoon, sprinkled with sesame, and fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, with a thin crisp in the middle and thick softness around the edges.