Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Season 10 Episode 20 Puglia

In this episode of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations, host Andrew Zimmern travels to the southern region of Puglia, Italy to explore the unique and delicious cuisine of this coastal area. Puglia, also known as Apulia, is renowned for its rich culinary traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Zimmern begins his culinary journey in the town of Altamura, famous for its hearty and delicious bread. He visits a local bakery to witness the traditional methods of bread-making, including the use of durum wheat, which gives the bread its distinct flavor and texture. Next, he heads to a nearby farm to sample the region's variety of olive oils, which are used extensively in Puglia's cuisine.

Moving on to the town of Locorotondo, Zimmern experiences one of the region's most beloved dishes - orecchiette pasta with cime di rapa (turnip greens). He visits a local family to witness the traditional methods of pasta-making, including the shaping of the orecchiette by hand. He then joins them for a delicious lunch, where he samples the pasta paired with local wine and cheeses.

Continuing his exploration of Puglia's cuisine, Zimmern travels to the town of Monopoli to try another traditional dish - panzerotti. These are small, deep-fried pockets of dough filled with a variety of ingredients, including tomato sauce, mozzarella, and ham. He visits a local shop that has been producing these tasty little treats for over 100 years and witnesses the skilled hands of the cooks as they prepare the panzerotti.

Zimmern's next stop is the city of Bari, where he tries one of the region's most unique dishes - sea urchin. He meets with a local fisherman to learn about the delicate process of harvesting these sea creatures and their roe. He then heads to a popular seafood market to sample the raw sea urchin served in its shell along with crusty bread and local wine.

Finally, Zimmern travels to the town of Alberobello to explore the local dessert scene. He visits a shop that specializes in dolci di mandorle (almond pastries) and witnesses the traditional methods of preparation. He then samples some of the delicious pastries, which feature a sweet almond filling that is wrapped in a crispy pastry shell.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern encounters passionate locals who take great pride in their culinary traditions and who are eager to share their unique and delicious food with him. From the bread and olive oils to the pasta, panzerotti, sea urchin, and pastries, this episode of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations is a delicious and fascinating exploration of Puglia's rich and varied cuisine.