Bizarre Foods Season 5 Episode 11 From the Vault: Volume 2
- TV-G
- August 18, 2014
- 42 min
From the Vault: Volume 2 is an interesting episode of the show Bizarre Foods season 5 which takes the audience on a journey across different parts of the world. The show's host Andrew Zimmern revisits some of the most bizarre and unusual foods that he has experienced in the past.
The episode features a series of segments featuring different parts of the world. Andrew starts off by revisiting Cambodia where he had earlier explored the cuisine of the Khmer people. He is seen indulging in deep-fried tarantulas, which were considered a delicacy in that region. The host further explores the local food scene by having an authentic Cambodian dish called "Amok," which is essentially a curry dish made from fish.
Moving on, Andrew then travels to Mexico to explore the local cuisine. He revisits the region of Oaxaca, which is known for an array of unique foods like chapulines, which are essentially spicy grasshoppers. The host also indulges in a dish called "tasajo," which is a type of beef jerky that is popular in Oaxaca. Additionally, the episode features a segment where Andrew tries "Huitlacoche," which is a fungus that infects corn and is used as a filling for tacos.
The episode then takes a turn towards the Middle East, where Andrew explores the fascinating cuisine of Turkey. He revisits Istanbul, where he had earlier tried some of the most unusual delicacies like sheep brain and intestines. The host is now seen trying out a speciality of the region called "Kokorec," which is made with lamb intestines and spices. Andrew further explores the local cuisine by trying out a dish called "Manti," which is essentially a type of dumpling stuffed with meat and served with garlic yogurt.
The final segment of the episode takes the viewers to India, where Andrew revisits his earlier experiences of exploring the local street food scene. The host indulges in some of the most unusual street foods like "Dosa," which is essentially a type of pancake made from rice flour and lentils. He also tries "Bhel Puri," which is a type of chaat dish made with puffed rice, vegetables, and chutney.
Overall, From the Vault: Volume 2 is an exciting episode of the show that takes the audience on a journey across different parts of the world, exploring some of the most unusual and bizarre foods that are specific to those regions. Andrew Zimmern's enthusiastic and curious approach to trying out new foods is sure to keep the viewers hooked till the very end.