One World Kitchen
Season 3
One World Kitchen is a fresh cooking series unlike any other. The third series explores four exciting global cuisines, including: Cantonese, Greek, Lebanese and Vietnamese. Through modern and traditional recipes, One World Kitchen features different cultures and ultimately shows that, no matter where come from, food is a language we all share.
28 Episodes
- Vietnams Love for Noodles
E12Episode 12Vietnams Love for NoodlesNoodles are a staple in Vietnamese cooking and host Lisa Nguyen showcases their versatility by starting off with fine vermicelli Stuffed Squid. Beautifully grilled and charred, these squid make great finger food. Lisa sticks to stuffing with her next dish - a Vietnamese favourite, Spring Rolls. Crunchy on the outside and filled with soft glass noodles, juicy ground pork, tender shrimp, and delectable crab meat on the inside, you're sure to be salivating at the sight of these tasty creations. Next on the menu, a Crispy Egg Noodle Pillow with a medley of vegetables and sauces on top. Lisa then finishes with a fun seafood and tomato soup; make sure you try the yummy shrimp and delightful crab meringue topping. - Balancing Sweet with Savoury
E13Episode 13Balancing Sweet with SavouryA tasty four-course Vietnamese meal using fruit? Yes, please. For her first dish, talented home cook Lisa Nguyen uses tangy tamarind pulp to balance flavours in a savoury bowl of Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup. Then, she combines tart pomelo and sweet pineapple with juicy crab meat for a flavourful salad. Next up, hot Chicken Coconut Curry with a hint of citrusy lemongrass, sweet potatoes, and a kaffir lime leaf. Pair it with a warm, toasty baguette and you're good to go. Lisa's last dish is a mouth-watering, classic Vietnamese dessert. Soft and chewy Steamed Banana Cake drizzled in a sweet velvety coconut sauce crunchy sesame seeds will have you begging for more. - A Banquet fit for an Emperor
E14Episode 14A Banquet fit for an EmperorElegant Vietnamese fare is often inspired by legendary imperial city cuisine. In this One World Kitchen 3 episode, Host Lisa Nguyen gives us a magical taste of royalty with four colourful and delectable dishes. To start, Lisa exquisitely assembles a nice little starter for a royal dinner party - delicious Rice Cakes with Dried Shrimp. Next, she kicks it up a notch with a Spicy Hue Beef Noodle Soup - a truly slurp-worthy dish. For a touch of sweetness, Lisa then steams caramelized pork and tender shrimp dumplings in a lovely banana leaf. And there's no such thing as a classy Vietnamese dinner party without Baby Clams with Rice. The blend of contrasting flavours and textures in this heavenly dish - tart green apple, crispy rice crackers, plump flavourful clams, and fried shallots - truly emulates the nature of traditional imperial cuisine. - Lebanese Culinary Favourites
E15Episode 15Lebanese Culinary FavouritesWhat better way to start a meal than with dessert? Lebanese home cook Jasmin Ibrahim shows us how to make a gooey cheese pastry doused in sweet syrup called Knafeh. With a buttery golden-brown crust, oozy melted cheese and fragrant rose water, this decadent dessert will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Next on the menu, a Lebanese classic - pita bread. You'll never buy it from the store again with this delightfully easy recipe. Jasmin then prepares a well-known Lebanese sandwich - you guessed it, Shawarma. Loaded with charred chicken, a popular Lebanese 7 spice mix, and yummy garlic sauce, this might be the best sandwich ever. Finally, Jasmin cooks up a batch of tasty Beirut Spicy Fish - a recipe that comes from Lebanon's capital. - Stuffed
E16Episode 16StuffedThe Lebanese love their stuffed foods, and host Jasmin Ibrahim shows us just how to do it. To start, she eloquently crafts golden Spinach and Feta Turnovers. Then, she stuffs a delicious zucchini with tender beef, crunchy nuts, and soft basmati rice, and smothers it in a flavourful tomato sauce. Next up, Stuffed Lamb and Bulgur Balls - small torpedo shaped balls of juicy minced meat, light and nutty bulgur, and a medley of aromatic spices. Her final dish? A date-stuffed cookie called Maamoul. Normally made for special occasions, these sweet cookies burst with flavour. - Hot and Cold Recipes
E17Episode 17Hot and Cold RecipesWarm summer weather in Lebanon calls for less time in a piping hot kitchen. Fun host Jasmin Ibrahim prepares a refreshing salad with crunchy pita crisps called Fattoush and pairs it with a juicy chicken kebab. Then, she shows us a traditional Lebanese dish for a rainy day - Lentil Noodle Soup. With delicious brown lentils, warm and citrusy coriander, and tasty Lebanese pita noodles, this dish is sure to warm up your belly. Next, Jasmin cooks up a classic dish from the ancient Mediterranean coastal city of Tripoli. This traditional recipe, called Sayadiyeh, features a crispy fried cod and fluffy rice sprinkled in toasted almond slices. For dessert, Jasmin shows us one of her favourites, Sweet Cheese Rolls. Sweet, cheesy dough with a creamy milk curd filling and sticky syrup dip will have you making a second batch for later. - Nuts about Walnuts Pine Nuts and Pistachios
E18Episode 18Nuts about Walnuts Pine Nuts and PistachiosNuts are a staple in Lebanon - they add depth of flavour and make dishes more hearty. Talented home cook Jasmin Ibrahim shows us a unique Lebanese dish that is traditionally made in the dead of winter - Winter Tabbouleh. With no fresh herbs or vegetables, this crunchy nut, feta, and tasty bulgur salad will get you through a long winter night. Next, she makes a simmering beef tortellini with toasted pine nuts in a hot, tangy yoghurt sauce. She then cooks up tender Celebration Lamb showered in three kinds of tasty nuts; it's great for sharing at special occasions. To finish off, Jasmin prepares some delicious walnut-filled Lebanese Pancakes doused in sweet rose water - yum. Ditch the utensils because these pancakes are traditionally eaten by hand. - Four Course Lebanese
E19Episode 19Four Course LebaneseHost Jasmin Ibrahim gives us the lowdown on her four favourite Lebanese dishes for a tasty meal. The best part? They all incorporate sweet and crunchy pomegranate. First, she makes a smoked eggplant dish - Baba Ghanouj. Then, she prepares a delicious Pastry with Pomegranate Sauce. These little half-moons, are filled with rich lamb, fresh mint, and toasted pine nuts, then paired with citrusy pomegranate molasses for a true balance of flavours. Next on the menu, Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce - a delightful blend of aromatic spices, sweet pomegranate molasses, and tender chicken breast. Enjoy with some fluffy rice and roasted vegetables for a delectable Sunday night dinner. Finally, Jasmin gives us a little taste of a classic sweet dish called Lebanese Nights Dessert. It's a velvety semolina pudding topped with cloud-like whipped cream and garnished with pomegranate stars - seriously hard to resist.
