S01E01 Meat We Love More
The Liangshan small pig meat from Xiao'er, Xichang, Sichuan, is skewered onto long bamboo sticks and roasted on a big fire pit. The fatty meat is not greasy and the lean meat is rich in...
The Story of Chuaner
To Our Appetite for Both Meat and Vegetables
S01E06: Barbecue Pilgrimage
Fang Jiutian, a legendary figure in Harbin's barbecue scene, is a seasoned barbecue master who rose to fame with his barbecue shop in a narrow alley without even a restroom. Yangzhou's "Third Brother" Barbecue, famous for their large skewers, has been a favorite of generations of students. In Fuzhou, Fujian, the versatile Ah Long runs his barbecue stall amidst towering skyscrapers. In Guangdong, Feng Tonghui's invention of a wind tube has become the most handy barbecue tool. From north to south, these barbecue veterans are guardians of the joyous skewer, heating up the fiercely lived human experience with laughter and tears, and the ups and downs of life, amidst the bustling and dusty world.
Overview
"The Story of Chuaner" is the first special program in China that presents the Chinese people's barbecue culture. It focuses on showcasing the unique barbecue culture from various regions across the country and covers over 500 legendary barbecue stalls in nearly 30 cities. Unlike previous barbecue programs, "Life on a Skewer" has a strong sense of grassroots and shifts its focus from the grand halls to the ordinary stalls, truly showcasing the carefree spirit and distinctive flavor of barbecue.
Episodes
S01E02 Darker Than Night
In Liaoyuan, Jilin, Xiaojun's roasted silkworms are freshly skewered and grilled until fully cooked with crispy skin and juicy meat. Roasted moth and green silkworm are also popular dishes. In Baise, Guangxi, Pingjie's roasted pig...
S01E03 Have Some Antidote
Brother Biao's Grilled Dry Tofu Rolls in Jinzhou blend chili peppers, ham sausage, and enoki mushrooms, with soybean flavor. In Changchun, Boss Guo's Charcoal Grilled Potatoes are steamed, grilled, and smoked, with a secret soy...
S01E04 Teeth Rebellion
Zhao Lin's Grilled Pig Nose in Yibin, Sichuan, is cooked with high heat for fragrance and low heat for flavor, resulting in a thin and chewy texture that offers a satisfying crunch. Sanliqiao's Grilled Heart...
S01E05 Gnaw a Bone
Ningxia's Yinchuan Baozi's grilled lamb trotters have a soft and tender skin that regains elasticity in the subtle moment between charred and burnt. Liaoning's Jinzhou Wu Ge's grilled crab and chicken feet have a rough...
S01E06 Barbecue Pilgrimage
Fang Jiutian, a legendary figure in Harbin's barbecue scene, is a seasoned barbecue master who rose to fame with his barbecue shop in a narrow alley without even a restroom. Yangzhou's "Third Brother" Barbecue, famous...
Cast
Chen Yingjie
Narrator
