John Torode's Malaysian Adventure

Season 1

TV-PG

Discovering Malaysian cuisine through the eyes and hands of the locals. In this mouth-watering, beautifully-shot series, we follow John as he discovers the best of Malaysia - uncovering its rich and complex cooking culture, discovering its beautiful sights and meeting its warm and engaging people. From the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur to the peaceful tranquillity of the tiny island of Langkawi, and even the spectacular sun-kissed beaches in Pahang, John Torode will be finding out where key ingredients come from and how they are sourced. Exposed to the country's diverse and multifaceted make-up through encountering a wide range of interesting characters, preparing food alongside authentic home cooks, street food vendors, restaurant owners and chefs. Throughout the series, John will encounter Malaysian food fans based in the UK - as he meets the professional chefs and home cooks who are pioneering and championing Malaysian cookery. Alongside them he discovers how easy it is to source the ingredients needed to create that authentic Malaysian experience here in the UK. In each episode wel see John in his kitchen applying what he learned on his travels, and adding his own twist to the classic "hero dishes" of Malaysian cuisine, whilst showing the viewer how they can cook up a Malaysian storm.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Kuala Lumpur - Part I
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Kuala Lumpur - Part IJohn Torode travels around Malaysia, discovering fascinating food and places along the way. He starts in Kuala Lumpur with a classic nasi lemak.
Penang - Part I
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Penang - Part IThe masterful chef reaches the island of Penang, where he samples local street food and learns how to make an unusual pineapple curry.
Seremban
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SerembanJohn reaches the foodie haven of Seremban on the west coast of Malaysia, where he samples delicious beef noodles and learns the art of making chicken rendang.
Terengganu
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TerengganuJohn reaches the state of Terengganu on the east coast, where he gets a taste of some local delicacies, including an unusual fish sausage, and makes laksa.
Melaka
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MelakaMore Malaysian delights, this time in the historic port city of Melaka, where John sees the sights and samples local treats including pork satay.
Penang - Part II
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Penang - Part IIThe chef returns to Penang, where he discovers some Indian-inspired street food, including a stall selling pigeon and quail curry.
Kota Bharu
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Kota BharuJohn reaches the northern city of Kota Bharu, where he sees unusual delicacies like meat floss and makes a coconut flavoured fish stuffed into chillies.
Kuala Lumpur - Part II
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Kuala Lumpur - Part IIJohn is introduced to the wide variety of cuisine available at one of Kuala Lumpur's street food markets, including a classic with his name on it.
Ipoh
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IpohMore Malaysian food wonders with the Aussie chef. In Ipoh, John samples a chicken noodle dish, and he meets a champion of Malaysian food in the UK.
Langkawi
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LangkawiJohn's Malaysian travels end in the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi, where he learns the secrets to making the popular regional dish, duck rendang.