Eat St. Season 3 Episode 6 Purple Carrots

Eat Street is a popular television series that takes viewers on a journey across North America, exploring the unique, delicious and creative food trucks and the visionaries behind them. Season 3 Episode 6 titled 'Purple Carrots' showcases some of the most innovative and mouth-watering dishes across the continent. From Mexican street food to rare ingredients, the episode features some of the best street food in North America.

The episode opens with host James Cunningham introducing us to the first food truck of the day. Located in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, the Purple Carrots food truck is the brainchild of Chef Rene Fernandez. With a reputation for creating some of the best vegan dishes in the city, Chef Rene is popular amongst both vegans and non-vegans alike. James starts by trying some of their famous tacos, made with a plethora of fresh vegetables and tofu. The dish is a perfect combination of spicy and savoury flavours. The chef then moves on to serve James their famed jackfruit sandwich. Jackfruit, being a relatively uncommon ingredient, is cooked to perfection and served between a freshly toasted bun. James is impressed with the fantastic texture and flavour of the sandwich, and it's no surprise that Purple Carrots has created such a strong following in the San Antonio food scene.

Next up is a visit to the Bay Area of Northern California. Here, James introduces viewers to Rice Balls of Fire, which specialises in serving up Japanese-style rice balls in a unique way. The small food truck has turned up the heat by making their rice balls into spicy delights. James tries their habanero chicken rice ball and is thoroughly impressed with its smoky, spicy flavour. He then moves on to try a baked salmon rice ball, and the result is delicious. The smoky flavour compliments the dish incredibly well, resulting in a perfect plate of rice balls.

The next food truck on the list is the beautiful El Moro. Situated in the city of Toronto, Canada, El Moro offers Mexican street food with a unique twist. James is introduced to their famous tacos, a mouth-watering combination of marinated steak, chipotle sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top. El Moro offers a variety of tacos that includes alternate fillings such as pulled pork, chicken and even vegetarian options. James saves room for their burrito, another item that El Moro has become renowned for. It is stuffed with refried beans, guacamole, and marinated steak. James savours the combination of flavours and comments on how the tortilla wraps everything together perfectly.

Moving on from Toronto, James and viewers head straight to the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada, where they exploring the culinary delights of Super Thai. This food truck offers dishes that range from classic street food to fusion dishes that cater to local tastes. James tries their Pad Thai, a perfect combination of savoury and sweet flavours. The dish is cooked with a tantalising tamarind sauce, giving it a unique taste. James then goes on to try their fusion dish, the Thai chicken poutine. This popular Canadian dish is transformed into a fusion delight with added Thai spices and curtsies, which result in a savoury explosion of flavours.

The final stop on James' culinary journey is a visit to Baltimore, Maryland. Here we discover Gypsy Queen, a food truck that offers a unique menu of Mediterranean-Middle Eastern flavours combined with a classic American cuisine twist. James tries their famous Gypsy Queen burger, a juicy beef patty served on a pita bread bun, smothered in a thick béarnaise sauce. The burger is cooked perfectly, and James is blown away by how well the flavours compliment each other. Their vegetarian wrap filled with fresh vegetables is also tasted, and James praises the chef's ability to create a filling and delicious comfort food that is both healthy and satisfying.

The episode ends with a satisfied James elaborating on the fantastic culinary voyage that is eating street food in North America. 'Purple Carrots' showcases not only the diversity of the street food scene but also the variety of cultures and ingredients that make the food truly unique. Throughout the episode, James Cunningham not only highlights local creativity and food trends but also celebrates the people and the stories behind each food truck. Eat Street continues to be the perfect show for food enthusiasts who want to explore the innovative and delicious world of street food.