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Far Eastern Odyssey

English chef Rick Stein explores the modern Far East, comparing national cuisines linked by history, trade, and migrations.

English chef Rick Stein explores the modern Far East, comparing national cuisines linked by history, trade, and migration. He discusses adapting these cuisines for Western audiences and examines ingredient production, environmental concerns, and more.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Cambodia & Vietnam

1. Cambodia & Vietnam

Aired: Jul 16, 2009

Rick Stein is on an epic culinary journey beginning in Cambodia, where he dis...

Episode 2 Vietnam & Thailand

2. Vietnam & Thailand

Aired: Jul 23, 2009

In Vietnam, Rick and a friend, former pupil Tom Kime, enjoy the varied, healt...

Episode 3 Thailand 2 & Malaysia

3. Thailand 2 & Malaysia

Aired: Jul 30, 2009

Rick continues his odyssey in Thailand, where he meets up with one of his her...

Episode 5 Sri Lanka & Bali

5. Sri Lanka & Bali

Aired: Aug 13, 2009

Rick visits Sri Lanka and discovers a wealth of hot and spicy vegetable curri...

Episode 6 Bangladesh

6. Bangladesh

Aired: Aug 20, 2009

Rick ends his culinary tour in Bangladesh, the country that spawned thousands...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary