Food Trail: South Africa

2022 · Documentary

Food Trail: South Africa is a feast for aspirational foodies and travel curious audiences, taking them on an authentic culinary journey through selected regions of South Africa to explore its people, the diversity of its regional flavours and its widely heralded cooking culture.

Episodes

▶1. The KalahariWarren's first stop on his food trail of South Africa is Tswalu Nature Reserve, he meets with acclaimed Chef Marnus to cook up some exciting South African delicacies, with an array of local produce ▶2. Cape TownWarren heads to the bustling city of Cape Town. Here, he cooks up a Cape Malay Curry in Bo Kaap, and visits a lively farmers market. then, heads south to the fishing village of Simonstown.▶3. Cape CoastWarren continues at the township of Khayelitsha home to some micro-farming initiatives. Arriving at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, he cooks a fish Braai with fresh produce from the property's farm.▶4. Wine CountryWarren heads to the Cape Winelands, where he tastes a variety of local wines. Then, cooks up Bobotie, a rustic dish of curried meat topped with savoury custard, and a traditional Milk Tart.▶5. DurbanWarren visits the legendary Spice Emporium and tastes some local specialties, including Bunny Chow, street food consisting of curry served in a hollowed out piece of white bread and spicy pineapple.▶6. Kwazulu-NatalWarren visits the famous restaurant Max's Lifestyle for an indulgent Shisa Nyama experience, before visiting a nearby Zulu village. Here, he cooks recipes known as Putu pap and sauteed pumpkin leaves.▶7. Kruger ParkWarren's next stop is Kruger National Park, he tastes a variety of native bush foods, including the Marula Tree fruit. He then cooks his favourite South African dessert, Malva pudding.▶8. Pilanesberg ReserveIn the heart of the Kalahari Desert, Warren learns to make rusks to go with his morning coffee. He also cooks a variety of local dishes including spicy lamb skewers, corn on the cob and Pampoenkoekies.▶9. Pretoria and SowetoWarren stops off at the historic city of Pretoria, where he visits the local farmers markets and cooks Koeksisters, South African sticky donuts, with Pastry Chef Nonkosi.▶10. JohannesburgWarren is in the bustling city of Johannesburg, and his first stop is the vibrant township of Soweto. He's taken on a tuk tuk tour by his guide Sindi, and cooks up his version of Chakalala.

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