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Eat Drink Asia

By: South China Morning Post
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  • Eat Drink Asia is an award-winning podcast by the South China Morning Post that deep dives into the forgotten history of some of Asia's most popular dishes that have gone global. Discover the human story behind some of Asia's most loved foods, drinks and condiments with SCMP journalists, as they speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the region.
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Episodes
  • The Lunar New Year food turning parts of China into a desert wasteland

    The Lunar New Year food turning parts of China into a desert wasteland
    Feb 9 2024
    Black moss is synonymous with Lunar New Year feasts because its name in Cantonese sounds lucky – fat choy being a homonym for “get rich”. However, cultivation of the moss has taken an unfortunate toll on some arid regions of mainland China. Post deputy culture editor Charmaine Mok reports on how overharvesting of black moss has turned some areas into desert. Read Charmaine’s full story: https://sc.mp/ldgag 
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    8 mins
  • A centuries-old Lunar New Year treat in Hong Kong

    A centuries-old Lunar New Year treat in Hong Kong
    Feb 2 2024
    Golden oysters are a plump delicacy symbolising prosperity and they adorn many tables at Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. Post reporter Lisa Cam travels to the city’s Lau Fau Shan area to discover how this delicacy is made and why it has been a staple for the local Shajing community. Read Lisa’s full story: https://sc.mp/k4583 
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    20 mins
  • The evolution of sweet and sour pork

    The evolution of sweet and sour pork
    Jan 22 2024
    Sweet and sour pork is served around the world to diners who consider it among the most iconic and beloved of Cantonese dishes. Hosts Charmaine Mok and Sam Evans sit down with Post reporter Lisa Cam to discuss its evolution including how it made its way from the Chinese port city of Shanghai to Hong Kong, and around the globe including on the menus of British-Chinese takeaway shops. Read more about sweet and sour pork: https://sc.mp/4xny
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    22 mins
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