Ep 20. Delicious Foods You've Never Tasted

The Chew season 5 episode 20 is titled "Delicious Foods You've Never Tasted". In this episode, the hosts explore unique and unusual foods that many people have never had the chance to try. The episode starts with the hosts discussing why it's important to try new things and break out of our comfort zones, particularly when it comes to food.

Carla starts the segment by introducing the viewers to her favorite exotic fruit - dragon fruit, which is a vibrant pink fruit with a white flesh and black seeds. She shows how to cut and serve the fruit, and the hosts taste it and share their thoughts on its taste and texture.

Next up is Michael Symon, who introduces the viewers to pork belly, a fatty cut of pork that is popular in Asian cuisine. He shows how to cook it to perfection and serves it with a flavorful sauce. The hosts praise the dish and talk about how it has opened their eyes to new flavors and textures.

Clinton Kelly then shares his love for stinky cheeses, specifically Stilton cheese from England. The hosts try the cheese and are initially hesitant due to its pungent aroma, but are pleasantly surprised by its creamy, flavorful taste.

Daphne Oz then takes the hosts on a trip to Morocco with her introduction of harissa, a spicy North African chili paste. She shows how to make a delicious harissa and honey glazed chicken dish, and the hosts rave about the flavors and spices of the dish.

Finally, the hosts wrap up the episode by sharing some of their favorite unique and unusual food recommendations, such as durian fruit, sea urchin, and huitlacoche (a type of edible fungus found on corn kernels).

Throughout the episode, the hosts bring their signature enthusiasm and humor to their introductions and taste tests of these new and unusual foods. They emphasize the importance of trying new things and stepping out of our culinary comfort zones, as it can lead to discovering delicious new flavors and dishes.

Overall, "Delicious Foods You've Never Tasted" is a fun and entertaining episode that will leave viewers excited to try new and unique foods in their own kitchens.