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A Taste of Sichuan

Season 26 Episode 2617 | 28m 53s

Test cook Lan Lam makes Dry Chili Chicken (Làzi Jī 辣子雞) for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop breaks down different miso. And test cook Dan Souza prepares Suan La Bai Cai (Sour and Hot Nappa Cabbage) for host Julia Collin Davison.

Aired: 09/19/25 | Expires: 04/24/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Pan-Seared Halibut with Wilted Bitter Greens, Ma’amoul; frozen puff pastry tasting
Double-Glazed Salmon, Kale Salad; tofu guide; review of natural cleaning sprays
Skillet-Roasted Chicken Breasts, Braised Chicken Thighs with Fennel; vegan chicken nuggets
Julia makes Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie, Joe makes Fisherman’s Pie; science of eggplant
Breakfast Taco Board, Deluxe Blueberry Pancakes; stand mixers review
Celebrate the food, science, ingenuity and fun of 25 years of America's Test Kitchen.
Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy, Oatmeal Dinner Rolls; review of mops.
Grilled Chicken with Adobo and Sazón, Pastelón; medium jarred salsa.
Breton Kouign Amann, secrets for perfect Madeleines and the top pick for a banneton.
Secrets to perfect Mustardy Apple Butter-Glazed Pork Chops and Browned Butter Blondies.
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  • America's Test Kitchen Season 24
  • America's Test Kitchen Season 23
  • America's Test Kitchen Season 22
  • America's Test Kitchen From Cooks Illustrated
  • America's Test Kitchen Season 20
  • America's Test Kitchen Season 19
Double-Glazed Salmon, Kale Salad; tofu guide; review of natural cleaning sprays
Pici alla Boscaiola (Pasta with Mushrooms and Sausage), Pasta with Lemon–Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce
Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches; Spiced Pear, Buckwheat, and Almond Pancakes; pancake technique
Zarzuela (Spanish Seafood Stew), Red Pepper Coques; disposable vs. reusable plastic bags
Shrimp Cocktail, Beef Tenderloin with Cilantro-Mint Relish; expensive gadgets
Cold-Start Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts; Fastest, Easiest Mashed Potatoes; the best paper towels
Bauernfrühstück (German Farmer’s Breakfast), Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Pie); best cookie sheets
Turkey Sausage Lasagna, Chocolate Sorbet; deep dive on sugars
Cachapas con Queso de Mano (Venezuelan Cheese-Filled Corn Cakes), Fresh Corn Chowder; dish towels
Spaghetti All’Assassina, Triple Mushroom Pasta; tasting of canned whole tomatoes