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Rick Stein's Taste of Shanghai

Rick Stein's Taste of Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in the world and is rapidly expanding. But has it hung on to its culinary roots? In this travel documentary, renowned chef Rick Stein visits the city to seek out the source of the Chinese dishes we all know and love so well. Prepare yourself for delicious red braised pork, the city’s cherished hairy crabs and mouth-watering, delicate dumplings.

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