John Torode's Malaysian Adventure Season 1 Episode 4 Terengganu

John Torode's Malaysian Adventure season 1 episode 4 takes us to the state of Terengganu located in the northeastern region of Malaysia. John begins by exploring the local markets and is in awe of the abundance of ingredients available. He quickly learns that Terengganu is a haven for seafood lovers.

As John strolls through the market, he meets a local chef who introduces him to the famous dish "Nasi Dagang" - a rice dish cooked with coconut milk and served with fish curry. John is excited to try it out and heads to the chef's restaurant to watch the preparation. He watches as the chef grinds the rice and spices on a traditional grinding stone and cooks it over wood fire. John can't wait to taste the dish and is not disappointed when it arrives at the table.

John then heads to a fishing village where he meets a fisherman who shows him the traditional way of catching fish using a bamboo fish trap in the river. John then tries his hand at net fishing and manages to catch some fish which he takes back to the local chef to prepare for dinner.

Back in the kitchen, John learns about the local specialty dish "Ketupat Sotong" - or squid filled with compressed rice that is cooked until it becomes a squid-rice cake and then sliced into portions. John assists the chef with the preparation and is amazed at the simplicity of the dish that packs a punch in terms of flavor.

With dinner time approaching, John heads to a local wedding ceremony where he experiences the beauty of a traditional Malay wedding and gets to taste various local dishes. Later, he joins a group of fishermen who catch squids using the traditional line fishing method. John is in awe of the skills of the fishermen and after they catch some squids, he heads back to the kitchen to prepare it for dinner.

John and the chef work together to create another local specialty - Asam Pedas Nenas, a spicy and sour fish stew. John is amazed at how simple the dish is, yet it explodes with flavor. He joins the fishermen for dinner and relishes the local delicacies as he enjoys the beauty of Terengganu.

In this episode, John Torode's Malaysian Adventure showcases the beauty and simplicity of the local cuisine and how it reflects the culture of the people. The episode is a must-watch for food enthusiasts who are interested in discovering the local dishes of Malaysia.