Field Trip With Curtis Stone: Hong Kong
Tuesday, 25 March at 7.30pm (2 Parts)
Curtis Stone heads to Hong Kong where he discovers the overlapping influences of tradition and a modern food scene that carries a deep respect for the past. Folding dumplings with a master who has been at it for 40 years, exploring jars of ancient ingredients, and facing up to a martial art legend whose most famous student was Bruce Lee, Curtis explores the balance between the old and the new.
Episode One: Masters Of Hong Kong
Curtis Stone meets up with rising star Chef ArChan at a tea-house where they still make dim sum the traditional way. Curtis witnesses how the restaurant’s ‘Sifu’ - a respected master of craft, makes an assorted collection of food to serve downstairs and is then invited to try his hand too, albeit with less success. Next, Curtis explores the floating village and labyrinth of markets that is Tai-O fishing village. Here he happens upon another master of craft, a lady carefully washing duck eggs before drying them in the sun. After a memorable exchange he finds a shrimp paste master and discovers it’s a bit like mixing wine. After learning about how this ancient practice is shrinking amongst the advances of industry, Curtis heads back into the city to visit a master of a very different craft, that of Wing Chun.
Donal’s Real Time Recipes
Tuesday, 25 March at 8.00pm (8 Parts)
Join Donal Skehan as he takes to the kitchen to make recipes designed with a busy life in mind. Time not on your side? No problem- this series has the solution. From the moment you step into the kitchen to the moment you sit down with a home cooked meal; Donal will arm you with recipes for straight through cooking that’s fast and will keep you on your feet and make your kitchen work for you. Think simple family favourites where the sauce cooks while the pasta is in the pot, char grilled chicken which sizzles as you prep a simple salad and air fryer tricks while you make magic in the kitchen.
Episode One: Pasta Is Life
Donal shares his love for a real family favourite - pasta! Using simple tips and flavour hacks, Donal shows us four new ways to prepare this baseline ingredient that’s always a hit. There’s his one-pot chicken and mushroom pasta using an ingredient not commonly found in Italian kitchens - soy sauce, a sophisticated white ragu made from sausages and crispy sage leaves, his family-friendly chopping-board pesto pasta, and finally, a spicy update on a classic meatball that uses lots of readily available ingredients and will have you snacking on leftovers all week.
Jason Atherton’s Dubai Dishes - Season 2
Thursday, 27 March at 7.30pm (10 Parts)
Renowned chef Jason Atherton is back for more culinary adventures in Dubai, where he’ll explore the city and its vibrant and ever-evolving food scene. Digging deeper into the rich culture of the city, Jason will be cooking more of his favourite dishes inspired by Dubai—from sumptuous starters to decadent desserts. Jason will be joined by Ranvir Singh who goes in search of the finest food in the city, meeting some of Dubai’s most exceptional chefs.
Episode One: Palm Jumeirah
Jason explores accessible luxury on the Palm, one of the most glamorous areas of the city, where he’ll cook up some surprisingly simple and show-stopping dishes, such as burrata-stuffed tomato and his version of baked Alaska. Ranvir Singh takes a deep dive into the Palm before meeting one of the most highly rated chefs in the world, Himanshu Saini, whose Indian cookery has earned him two Michelin stars.
