China Unpacked
China Unpacked
Podcast Description
China Unpacked brings you the human side of China - beyond the headlines and politics.
From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
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The podcast explores themes of identity, ambition, and the creative landscape within China, featuring guests from diverse backgrounds including comedians and cultural contributors. Episodes like 'The Untold Story of China’s Most Famous Comedian' highlight the journey of Joe Wong, focusing on his transition from biochemistry to stand-up comedy and the nuances of performing in China, while others such as 'How China's Viral Trump Impersonator Bridges US and China through Comedy' explore the cultural significance of viral internet fame.
China Unpacked brings you the human side of China – beyond the headlines and politics.
From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
Meet George, the chef on a mission to change the perception of tofu in America. Trained under a fifth-generation tofu master in China, George is here to prove that everything you know about tofu is wrong.
In this episode of China Unpacked, we’ll taste tofu dishes that will make you go, “I can’t believe it’s tofu!”, we learn George’s secrets to making tofu flavorful, and explore how this humble ingredient’s versatility might just be the key to saving our planet.
Meet George, the chef on a mission to change the perception of tofu in America. Trained under a fifth-generation tofu master in China, George is here to prove that everything you know about tofu is wrong.
In this episode of China Unpacked, we’ll taste tofu dishes that will make you go, “I can’t believe it’s tofu!”, we learn George’s secrets to making tofu flavorful, and explore how this humble ingredient’s versatility might just be the key to saving our planet.
In this episode, we covered
The Ancient Craft of Tofu-Making — How George trained under a fifth-generation tofu master in China.
The Secret to Delicious Tofu — George’s tips for transforming tofu from bland to flavorful and delicious
The Varieties of Tofu — From tofu that explodes in your mouth to tofu that tastes like aged cheese. George reveals over 26 varieties of tofu you didn’t know existed
Tofu’s Role in a Sustainable Future — How tofu’s versatility could help fix our broken food system and fight climate change.
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