Planet Food Series 5

1  Japan

More exciting culinary adventures around the world. Merrilees Parker travels to Japan to learn about its unique food culture. As well as exploring Tokyo, she travels to Tsukiji, the world's biggest fish market, takes the bullet train to Matsusaka, visits a 400-year-old restaurant in Kyoto and attends the Summer Fire Festival at Mount Fuji.
Duration: 60'

 

2  Southern China

More exciting culinary adventures around the world. New Zealand chef Peter Gordon discovers the roots of one of the world's great cuisines, Cantonese. He cooks succulent spiced pork in the northern mountains, dines with a dragon boat crew, learns to make dim sum and joins Dava Bay's fishing fleet for a wedding breakfast
Duration: 60'

 

3  Malaysia

More exciting culinary adventures around the world. More exciting culinary adventures around the world. Merrilees Parker takes a foodie rollercoaster ride around Malaysia, the most multicultural country in South East Asia, which is reflected in its food. She hunts with a blowpipe and cooks a variety of dishes, including dinner in a bamboo trunk, mackerel curry and fiery yet creamy Laksa soup
Duration: 60'