The Food That Built Asia

Name: The Food That Built Asia
Released: 2023-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Roberta Solomon

TV Show · Documentary

The history behind some of the key people and moments behind Asia's greatest foods. Unlike the United States, food in Asia is more localised and individualised, emphasises fresh produce, and goes back centuries.

2023 · 23m

Starring Roberta Solomon

EPISODE 1

Pad Thai

Culinary experts travel to Thailand to discover and learn from the locals about the unique tastes that distinguish pad Thai from other famous dishes around the world.
EPISODE 2

Chilli Crab

Culinary experts reveal the history behind Singapore's chilli crab and how the spicy dish represents the country's multicultural society.
EPISODE 3

Nasi Lemak

Takes a look at the history behind nasi lemak, a Malay dish made of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk, through the eyes of historians, chefs and food lovers.
EPISODE 4

Nasi Goreng

Takes a look at the history behind nasi goreng, a Southeast Asian fried rice dish cooked with pieces of meat and vegetables.
EPISODE 5

Lechon

Looks at Lechon, a roasted suckling pig stuffed with lemongrass and tamarind, best eaten with your hands. This iconic Filipino dish comes out whenever there is a celebration.
EPISODE 6

Har Gow

Looks at one of Hong Kong's most popular dishes, a small bite made with shrimp and love. When combined and delicately wrapped in thin dough, the ingredients of Har Gow create a dim sum emblematic of Asian cuisine.