Name: Sour, Salty and Alive?
Released: 2024-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

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Savory, sour, pungent and very much "alive." Welcome to the delicious world of ferments from Asia. Fermentation is not just a way to preserve food, it’s our gastronomic identity.

2024 · 22m

EPISODE 1

Fermented Fruits

Humans harness the bounty of the rainforests and valleys of Asia, turning the exotic fruits of their land into an extraordinary variety of flavors.

22 min
EPISODE 2

Super Soybeans

The humble yellow bean that the Chinese call ‘The great legume’. It has been fermented to unleash its nutritional properties.

22 min
EPISODE 3

Microbes Meet Meat

The most highly prized of foods, meat has been preserved for generations by drying, curing and the ancient way of fermentation.

21 min
EPISODE 4

Preserving Produce

Vegetables were the first foods fermented by humans. People around the world have found ways to create exciting flavors with these gifts of nature.

22 min
EPISODE 5

Fish To Ferment

Along the coastlines of the Asian continent and from numerous rivers and lakes, fish remains the staple of many diets.

22 min
EPISODE 6

Teatime Treats

Invisible, alive and all around us -- the bacteria of our world can transform the simplest of ingredients into delectable dairy products and drinks.

22 min

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