John Torode's Middle East
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Play S1 E1Chef John Torode has gone on an incredible journey to track down the best food from the Middle East. In each stunning location John hunts down the most inspiring cooks and discovers the distinctive flavours of their country’s cuisine.
20181 season
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Season 1
10 episodes
1. CairoJohn begins his journey in Cairo, the largest city in the Middle East and the street food capital of Egypt. Then, he makes his own version of kofta with tabbouleh.GCC22minOct 19, 2018
2. Dubai EmiratiJohn is in Dubai to explore a food culture that developed long before futuristic skyscrapers appeared in the city. Later, he makes grilled fish with saffron potatoes.GCC22minOct 20, 2018
3. Red SeaJohn explores Wadi El Gamel, one of Egypt’s national parks on the Red Sea coast. He samples freshly roasted coffee and feasts on goat-cooked hot rocks.GCC22minOct 21, 2018
4. LuxerJohn explorers the local cuisine in Luxor, an ancient city on the banks of the river Nile. He learns about a method of bread making that dates back to the pharaohs.GCC22minOct 22, 2018
5. Dubai ExpatA local food expert gives John a tour of Dubai’s most authentic Middle Eastern eateries. Later, he makes his own version of a spicy potato cake.GCC22minOct 23, 2018
6. AswanJohn explores the cuisine in Aswan, a city where the food of the local Nubian people has influenced everyday eating. Then, he makes a dessert called Baklava.GCC22minOct 26, 2018
7. MaltaJohn learns about the Middle Eastern influences found in Malta’s food scene. Later, he visits a friend’s farm to cook an iconic dish called imam bayildi.GCC22minOct 27, 2018
8. AlexandriaJohn heads to Alexandria, one of the great cities of the ancient world and still the largest on the Mediterranean. He visits a bustling fish market and a famous bakery.GCC22minOct 28, 2018
9. BahrainJohn samples the traditional cuisine in Bahrain’s food markets. Later, he prepares bread in a kebab shop and makes a dish using spiced mined lamb.GCC22minOct 29, 2018
10. Best OfJohn reflects on the diverse and delicious food he has tasted on his Middle Eastern adventure. Then, he makes one final recipe of Egyptian-style falafel.GCC22minOct 30, 2018
John Torode's Middle East
20181 season10 episodesReturning Series
Chef John Torode has gone on an incredible journey to track down the best food from the Middle East. In each stunning location John hunts down the most inspiring cooks and discovers the distinctive flavours of their country’s cuisine.
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