Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern Season 4 Episode 7 Texas
- TVPG
- May 26, 2009
- 43 min
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6.0 (7)
In season 4 episode 7 of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, entitled "Texas," viewers are taken on a culinary journey through the Lone Star State. Andrew visits various restaurants and eateries throughout Texas, sampling unique and interesting local delicacies.
The episode begins at a ranch in San Antonio, where Andrew joins a group of cowboys in preparing for a cattle drive. They start the day with a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, chorizo, and fried tortillas, all cooked over an open flame. Andrew then hops on horseback and helps guide the cattle to a neighboring ranch, where they'll be sold later in the day.
Next, Andrew travels to Houston to experience some of the city's Asian cuisine. He visits a Chinese market and samples various types of dumplings and noodles, as well as grilled skewers of duck parts. He then heads to the Korean district and enjoys a spicy seafood soup called jjambbong, before trying some boiled blood sausages.
In Austin, Andrew samples some classic Tex-Mex dishes, including breakfast tacos and fajitas. He also visits a restaurant that specializes in meat-filled kolaches, a traditional Czech pastry that is popular throughout Texas. And at a barbecue joint, he tries brisket, sausage, and pork ribs that have been smoked for hours.
One of the highlights of the episode is Andrew's visit to a ranch in Brenham, where he samples some fresh Texas caviar. He watches as the ranchers harvest the eggs from a pond full of alligator gar, which are then cured and flavored with various spices and herbs. Andrew enjoys the caviar on toast points, and is surprised at how flavorful it is.
The episode concludes in the town of Cooper, where Andrew meets a group of hunters who have brought in a variety of wild game. He samples squirrel and raccoon, which are cooked up in a stew along with vegetables. He also tries a dish made with turtle meat and sees firsthand the process of cleaning and preparing the animal.
Throughout the episode, Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding different cultures and their food traditions. He notes that many of the dishes he tries may seem strange or unfamiliar to some viewers, but they are cherished by the people who make them.
Overall, "Texas" is a great episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern that showcases the unique and diverse culinary landscape of the Lone Star State. Viewers are sure to be entertained and educated by Andrew's adventures and the interesting foods he encounters.