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John Torode's Middle East
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Episode 122 min2018-10-19
Cairo
John 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.
Episode 222 min2018-10-20
Dubai Emirati
John 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.
Episode 322 min2018-10-21
Red Sea
John 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.
Episode 422 min2018-10-22
Luxer
John 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.
Episode 522 min2018-10-23
Dubai Expat
A 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.
Episode 622 min2018-10-26
Aswan
John 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.
Episode 722 min2018-10-27
Malta
John 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.
Episode 822 min2018-10-28
Alexandria
John 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.
Episode 922 min2018-10-29
Bahrain
John 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.
Episode 1022 min2018-10-30
Best Of
John 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.