Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern Season 1 Episode 6 United Kingdom
- TV-PG
- April 2, 2007
- 43 min
In Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern season 1 episode 6, titled "United Kingdom," Andrew explores the unique and unusual foods of the United Kingdom. Starting off in London, Andrew meets up with a local food expert who introduces him to traditional English dishes like jellied eels and pie, mash and gravy. He also tries cockles - a type of small edible clam, and visits a pub that serves specialty sausages.
Leaving London, Andrew heads to Scotland where he tries haggis - a traditional Scottish dish containing sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with onions, oatmeal, and spices - served with neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes). He also tastes black pudding - a type of blood sausage made from pork blood, pork fat, and oatmeal.
Next, Andrew travels to Northern Ireland where he samples local Irish stew made with lamb or mutton, potatoes, and carrots, and tries a dish called champ - mashed potatoes mixed with scallions, milk, and butter.
In Wales, Andrew indulges in traditional Welsh Rarebit - a dish made from a cheese sauce poured over toasted bread, and tries laverbread - seaweed that is harvested, boiled, and mashed.
Throughout his travels in the United Kingdom, Andrew meets with locals who share their passion for their country's traditional foods. He also explores the history and influence of these unique dishes on the culinary world.
Overall, "United Kingdom" offers a fascinating look at the rich and diverse culinary traditions of the United Kingdom, and Andrew's adventurous spirit and willingness to try anything make for an entertaining and educational viewing experience.