Gok Cooks Chinese - Season 1

Gok Cooks Chinese - Season 1

Season 1

Joined by his father John, "Poppa Wan" the series explores Chinese home cooking and features healthy, quick meals devised by Gok himself. Gok guides us through the simple basics of Chinese cooking, from the 'holy trinity' of ingredients - garlic, ginger and spring onions - to the 'love box' of condiments. Gok and his father cook up some delicious Chinese food anyone can master, from wok to plate in five minutes, including show-stopping dragon scallops in burning oil sauce and a tofu dish which Gok declares is better than sex - or even shoes! Gok meets great characters and brilliant cooks, unlocking the secrets of delicious Chinese home cooking. From take away classics to superb Chinese Celebrity Feasts Gok will give you the confidence to cook amazing food. If he can do it, anyone can.
Network
Episodes6
DatesMay 21, 2012 - Jun 25, 2012

Episodes

Chinese Classics
Season 1Episode 130 min

Chinese Classics

Gok Wan is firing up his wok to showcase his other great passion in life - Chinese cooking.
May 21, 2012
Family Favourites
Season 1Episode 230 min

Family Favourites

Gok Wan and his dad cook up delicious Chinese food, including show-stopping dragon scallops in burning oil sauce, and a tofu dish which Gok declares is better than sex - or even shoes!
May 28, 2012
Traditional
Season 1Episode 330 min

Traditional

Gok takes on some traditional Chinese dishes and methods, including steamed lemon sole, Poppa Wan's easy Peking duck with pancakes and all the trimmings, stewed aromatic aubergine and fool-proof rice.
Jun 4, 2012
Dim Sum
Season 1Episode 430 min

Dim Sum

Gok demystifies dim sum, cooking up a tasty feast of minced chicken, ginger and finely chopped leek in wonton wrappers, salt pork ribs and black beans, and squid with cucumber salad.
Jun 11, 2012
Street Food
Season 1Episode 530 min

Street Food

Gok goes back to basics creating delicious dishes usually served as street food in China, starting with lamb and cucumber kebabs and the ultimate one-pot wonder - Tender Beef Noodle Soup.
Jun 18, 2012
Celebration Feast
Season 1Episode 630 min

Celebration Feast

In the last episode of the series Gok makes a Chinese celebratory feast, including sea bass with ginger and spring onions, twice-cooked melting pork, and fragrant Chinese chicken wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Jun 25, 2012

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