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New Wave Chinese
Martin seeks out innovations in East/West cuisine in Honolulu with
two chefs who have used their Chinese heritage to create modern
masterpieces.
- Duck-filled
Sweet Sesame Balls
- Char Siu
Quesadillas
- Roast Duck
Nachos
- Beer-Battered
Ahi Rolls
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Chinatown Markets
Martin tours the Chinatown Markets in San Francisco. Then he enjoys
a meal at the Pearl City Restaurant owned by his friends Mr. And
Mrs. Kin-Fai Chan.
- Drunken
Shrimp Soup
- Four-Mushroom
Beef
- Five-Flavour
Chicken and Eggplant
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Ethnic Favorites
Martin takes an in-depth look at the variety of food in Toronto's
Chinatown and cooks Macanese food with a local Macanese family.
- Mrs. Ozorio's
Okra with Shrimp Paste
- Slow-Cooked
Seven-Flavour Pork
- Stir-fried
Soybean Sprouts with Bean Thread Noodles
- Chinatown-Style
Sponge Cake with Berries and Cream
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Local Culinary Guide
Martin
tours Yokohama's Chinatown with his friend Mr. Zeng and dines in
a Beijing-style restaurant on a tatami mat.
- Nanjing
"Surf and Turf" Stir-Fry
- Sweet and
Tangy Lotus Root Salad
- Mongolian
Beef
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The Fishing Village
Martin calls on the fishermen in the Coloane Village on Macau and
feasts on the fruit of their labour including a unique "Hanging
Fish".
- Shanghainese
Wok-Seared Fish in Wine Sauce
- Black Bean
Sauce Clams with Fresh Basil
- Cracked
Crab in Ginger-Wine Sauce
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Seafood Market
Martin tours and samples from the grand opera of seafood in the
Sydney Fish Market in Australia. Then he dines on the finest seafood
with a fifth generation Chinese-Australian.
- Wok fried
Garlic Crab in Butter-Wine Sauce
- Steamed
Oysters on the Half Shell
- Nori-Dusted
Flounder Bundles
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The Spice Garden
Singapore was once a major seaport during the height of the spice
trade. Martin picks spices from the garden of his friend Kwan Liu
who has a cooking school here. They use the spices to prepare dishes
with the fresh ingredients they found at the Tiong Bahru Market.
- Double-Ginger
Fish
- Egg-Flower
Soup with Lemongrass and Mushrooms
- Fluffy Cloud
in Lime Syrup
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Reinventing Classics
Martin tours New York's Chinatown with the help of his old friend
Henry Chung "The Mayor of Chinatown" and learns about the history
of Chop Suey from Professor Jack Tchen of New York University. Then
it's off to Ping's Restaurant for a soup that doesn't need a pot.
- Country
Style Black Bean Spare Ribs
- Eight Treasures
Melon Bowl Soup
- Tricolour
Melon Salad with Coconut Prawns
109
Traditional Noodle Makers
Martin tries the art of noodle making at the Lee Family Restaurants
in London's Chinatown.
- Jia Jiang
Noodles
- Shang Dong
Stir-Fry Soup Noodles
- Gum Lo Rainbow
Wontons with a Seafood Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
110
Portuguese Influence
Martin explores the effect of the Portuguese influence on Chinese
cooking in Macau, dines outdoors in the European style, and visits
the "Miss Macau" restaurant.
- Beauty Queen
Beef
- Spicy Clams
with Pork Sausage
- Macau Clay
Pot with Rice
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21st Century Chinatown
Chinatown in the 21st Century - Martin explores the new Chinatowns
that have evolved in and around Toronto. There he finds everything
that exists in a traditional Chinatown.
- Emerald
Chicken with Grapes and Kiwi
- Crispy Halibut
with Miso Vinaigrette
- Fried Ice
Cream with Ginger-Caramel Sauce
112
Street Dining to Fine Dining
Martin and Chef Chen sample the best of everything from Haute Cuisine
to simple street fare in Singapore.
- Steamed
King Prawns with Cilantro Pesto
- Crispy Seafood
and Mango Packets
- White Cloud
Wok-Seared Scallops
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Everyday to Elegant
Martin tries traditional Chinese cuisine in Melbourne, from the
quick and inexpensive to dishes with a very elegant flair.
- Chinese
Doughnuts
- Shrimp and
Scallops with Chinese Doughnuts
- Flower
Drum Crab Baked in the Shell
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Wine and Dine
Martin drops into the Harbour Village Restaurant in San Francisco's
Chinatown to taste the blend of east and west cuisine created by
Chef Andy Wei and learn about wine pairings with Chinese food.
- Lemongrass
Lamb with Minted Orange Sauce
- Dungeness
Crab with Basil San
Francisco-Style
- Three-Pepper
Game Hen
115
Tea House Foods
Martin visits a 24-hour teahouse in Singapore and introduces Chef
Susan Tieng, one of the few women chefs in Singapore.
- "Steamed
Buns" with "Buddha Bun Vegetarian Filling"
- Shrimp and
Tropical Fruit Rolls
- Golden Baked
Buns with Shrimp-Scallop Filling
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The Chinese Iron Chef
With the help of his friend Chef Tse, winner of the "Iron Chef"
competition, Martin discovers the food found between the gates of
heaven and earth in Yokohama's Chinatown.
- Sweet and
Tangy Catfish Fillets
- Pepper Steak
in Soy-Red Wine Sauce
- Sweet Chinese
Herbal Tea
117
The Hong Kong Connection
Martin finds that old world favourites get a new world twist in
Vancouver's Chinatown.
- Master Sauce
Squab
- Oven-Baked
Salmon in Spicy Chilli-Bean Sauce
- Pepper seared
Scallops
118
The Reunion
Respect
and Confucian beliefs come into play as Martin has a reunion with
his teacher and boyhood friends from China who now live in New York.
- Stir-Fried
Beef with Bitter Melon
- Braised
Fish Fillet with Tofu Puff
- Daikon and
Bean Thread Noodles
119
Hawaiian Icon
Martin
discovers the Chinese legacy in Honolulu and tries some favourites
of Hawaiian restaurateur Sam Choy.
- Tofu Puff
with Long Beans and Mushrooms
- Sam Choy's
Whole fish with Fruit Salsa
- Okey Dokey
Poke
- Lu'Au Stew
120
Like Father, Like Son
Martin
pays a visit to a tag team of father and son chefs and discusses
Dim Sum and the local menu in Toronto's Chinatown.
- Wok-Braised
Lobster Tails in Creamy Rum Sauce
- Steamed
Fish with Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy
- Mushrooms
and Baby Bok Choy in Garlic Soy Sauce
121
Old Timers
"Wo" in Cantonese means harmony or togetherness. Martin illuminates
the harmony between generations as he samples classic Chinese dishes
in Honolulu, San Francisco and New York and visits a New York Chinatown
Senior Centre.
- Big Pot
War Wonton Soup
- Velvet Oysters
with Ginger-Green Onion Sauce
- Triple-Decker
Egg Fu Young
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Macanese Delights
The Portuguese first set foot on Macau in 1513 and their influence
has evolved into a culture called Macanese. Martin visits Macau
and tries some Macanese cooking courtesy of Chef Dona Manuela.
- Spicy Grilled
Chicken Thighs à la Macau
- Macau-Style
Stuffed Prawns
- Tamarind
Braised Pork
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Street Wonders
Martin samples the offerings of street vendors in Chinatowns around
the world.
- Cold Peanut
Noodles with Chicken
- Mandarin
Scallion Pancakes
- Wontons
in Hot-and-Sour Chilli Sauce
124 Traditional
Favorites
Martin introduces Cantonese dishes inspired by the first Chinese
settlers in the world's best known Chinatown in San Francisco.
- Year of
Good Fortune Fish Salad
- Trout Stuffed
with Fish Mousse
- Cantonese
Clay Pot Rice
125 Mr.
Fish Head
Martin visits Damenlou or "Big Door" restaurant, the haunt of Singapore's
legendary and beloved character, Mr. Fish Head.
- Singapore's
Fish Head Soup
- Family-Style
Fish with Bean Sprouts
126 Happy
Tea
Martin, with the help of a few experts, explores the subtleties
of Chinese tea, in New York, Yokohama and Singapore. He then takes
us on a tour of bake shops in Chinatowns around the world.
- Pineapple
Buns
- Sweet Bride's
Delight Cakes
- Jade Scallop
Dumplings
- Nori-Sesame
Shrimp Toasts
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