Chinese Food Made Easy by

Ching He Huang Ching-He Huang (; (born 8 April 1978), often known in English-language merely as Ching, is a Taiwanese-born food writer and TV chef. She has appeared in a variety of television cooking programmes, and is the author of nine best-selling cook ...

is a 6-part

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on television commissioned and shown by

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and

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Overview

The series presents Ching's versions of Chinese food, including

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(Szechuan) food,

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, seafood, fast food, desserts and celebratory food, where she presents a complete banquet.

Episodes

In the first episode of the series, Ching teaches the rower

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how to cook a healthy version of

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. In another episode, Ching presents a Chinese style version of

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. Many of the ingredients she uses are grown or made in the UK, for example chillies from

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from

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, soy sauce from Wales and pak choi from Preston.

Broadcasts

''Chinese Food Made Easy'' has been licensed to the Cooking Channel (USA) and networks in New Zealand, Germany, Iceland, Poland and Australia. BBC's Lifestyle channel offers it on its Asian feeds, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Korea.

Publications

A recipe book also called ''Chinese Food Made Easy'' accompanies the TV series.

References

TV Ratings
The Guardian
Last night's TV – It's China season on TV, it seems, so here's some yummy Chinese food
The Guardian
BBC unveils chefs' specials
The Guardian

World Screen
Yes, take them away
The Herald
Ching's new TV Show
Daily Record
Markets to star on Television
Chorley Borough Council
Interviews: Ching-He Huang
Radio86
Ching He Huang
Daily Record]
Chinese style fish & chips
The Wine Boutique
Blog goddess: Ching-he Huang
deliciousmagazine.co.uk

Overview

Episodes

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Publications

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