Street Food (Series 2)
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Street Food (Series 2) 12 x 30 MINUTES and 1 x 1 HOUR SPECIAL EPISODIC BREAKDOWN 1. Rio de Janeiro They say God created the world in six days and on the seventh he created Rio. The people enjoy life, and eat well by using the simplest of ingredients. From starting the day off with the infamous Brazilian coffee to enjoying an array of popular local foods, like Acaraje, Acai Berry fruit drink, Cassava, and popcorn with bacon, it’s a feast for the senses. 2. Athens Athens, one of the most ancient cities in the world, is considered to be the cradle of western civilization. No wonder Athens is home to such fine, fresh cuisine. From the infamous Greek Yogurt, to the savory Souvlaki, Ishai tries the local delights, and even finds some time to brush up on his classical acting skills. 3. New York Part 1 The Big Apple is one of the world's largest cities, attracting millions of tourists each year. With over 180 different nationalities represented in the city, its diversity creates unique combinations to explore. Ishai discovers how to eat a proper bagel, checks out the food trucks of Hudson Square for lunch and learns, from the best of the best, how to make a proper cheesecake. 4. New York Part 2 After only half a day in New York City, Ishai has decided it will take a lot longer to tackle all the street foods the city has to offer. He meets Rocco DiSpirito on the Lower East Side to take a look at the Essex Street Market and try some salomé, fresh multi grain breads, as well as some chocolate covered bacon. 5. Lima Pan con chicharron (pork sandwich with sweet potatoes, onions, cilantro and chili) to start off the morning is quickly followed by tacacho, humita, marada chicha, ceviche, cuy and picarones. As Peru so many regional climates, there is an overwhelming variety of fruits and vegetables to be discovered as well! © Off The Fence 2014 1 6. Ramla Ramla, situation between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is one of Israel's budding commercial and economic centres and home to immigrants from all over the world. From tasting shakshuka, the breakfast of all breakfasts, to baking Bukharin bread, and stopping at one of Israel's well-known hummus joints, Ishai's journey to Ramla is packed with fortune and flavour. 7. Prague The main ingredients in Czech cuisine are potatoes, cabbage, bread and pork. But in recent years the Czech cuisine has experienced a cookery awakening which can be reflected in little culinary inventions. Ishai has 24 hours to be a part of the millions of tourists who explore these new gastronomic innovations. 8. Palermo The people of Palermo love local products such as olive oil, tomatoes and cheese. But, don’t let these simple ingredients be deceiving – Palermo's cuisine is one of the most diverse in Italy. And in addition to the wonderful food, don’t forget the strong family tradition! 9. Seoul Vegetables are a key ingredient in Seoul cuisine, where the roasting, sautéing and cooking the ingredients in their own liquids are all popular. For this reason, Soul is the city with the lowest obesity rate in the world – only 3.5%! The healthy rules of the Seoul kitchen also apply to its street food. 10. Manila Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is the most densely populated city in the world! Thanks to its complex history, there is an incredibly rich cuisine in the Philippines! Ishai has 24 hours to try and discover what the real Filipino street food is and understand why no one in the world has yet discovered its wonders! 11. Marseille Provencal cuisine substitutes more traditional French ingredients with light ingredients. Butter is replaced with olive oil, meat with fish, the rest of the plate is filled with vegetables, herbs and fruits and finally you add some tomatoes, olive oil, garlic: the holy trinity of the local cuisine. Marseille is the wild sister of Paris. 12. Nazareth The cuisine in Nazareth is influenced by neighbouring Arab countries like Syria and Lebanon and it's based on the belief that nature provides man with all that he needs. That’s why in Nazareth © Off The Fence 2014 2 you'll find fish from the Mediterranean, vegetables and wild herbs from the land and of course, good meat. 13. Best of.... This season, Ishai has danced the samba, donned a toga, searched for treasures and showcased his singing skills. And how can he possibly forget the Greek salad of Athens, cooking in the markets of Rio de Janeiro and Manila with celebrity chefs, learning about the breads in Prague and making ceviche for the fans in Lima? © Off The Fence 2014 3 .