The Story of Chuaner

Zhao Lin's Grilled Pig Nose in Yibin, Sichuan, is cooked with high heat for fragrance and low heat for flavor, resulting in a thin and chewy texture that offers a satisfying crunch. Sanliqiao's Grilled Heart Tube in Haicheng, Liaoning, is grilled with high heat, creating a unique crispy texture. A Song's Grilled Sea Intestine in the Old City of Yantai, Shandong, is cooked with fast heat and boasts a delicious soup inside that perfectly complements its satisfying chewiness. Wang Yangli's Grilled Beef Fat in Yueyang, Hunan, is slowly grilled with low heat, offering a sensation of oil trickling between the teeth. Yang Jie's Grilled Tofu Skin in Xi'an has a firm texture that is not sticky, making the sensation of chewing an essential part of the barbecue experience throughout the country.

Fang Jiutian, a legendary figure in Harbin's barbecue scene, is a seasoned barbecue master who rose to fame with his barbecue shop in a narrow alley without even a restroom. Yangzhou's "Third Brother" Barbecue, famous for their large skewers, has been a favorite of generations of students. In Fuzhou, Fujian, the versatile Ah Long runs his barbecue stall amidst towering skyscrapers. In Guangdong, Feng Tonghui's invention of a wind tube has become the most handy barbecue tool. From north to south, these barbecue veterans are guardians of the joyous skewer, heating up the fiercely lived human experience with laughter and tears, and the ups and downs of life, amidst the bustling and dusty world.