Ep 16. Key Ingredient

In season 10, episode 16 of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, titled "Key Ingredient", food experts showcase their favorite dishes featuring a key ingredient. From sweet to savory, each dish highlights the versatility and importance of the chosen ingredient.

The episode kicks off with Chef Marcus Samuelsson sharing his love for truffles, a luxury ingredient that adds an unforgettable flavor to any dish. He takes viewers to his Harlem restaurant, Red Rooster, where he combines truffles with his signature fried chicken for a dish that is both indulgent and comforting.

Next up is Chef Michael Symon, who raves about the flavor and versatility of parmesan cheese. He takes viewers to Cleveland, Ohio where he showcases a pork chop dish featuring a crispy parmesan crust and a parmesan and herb risotto.

Chef and restaurateur Alex Guarnaschelli is a big fan of the humble egg. She takes viewers to her restaurant Butter in New York City to showcase her favorite egg dish, the "Eggceptional Burger" which features a sunny side up egg, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

Chef and TV host Roger Mooking highlights the vibrant and distinct flavor of ginger. He heads to a Korean restaurant in Los Angeles to showcase a dish called "Bibimbap", which features ginger-infused rice, assorted veggies, and a fried egg.

Food writer and critic Simon Majumdar shows his love for hot sauce, an ingredient that can add a spicy kick to any dish. He heads to a hot sauce festival in Brooklyn, New York, to highlight some of the best hot sauce makers and shows viewers how he incorporates hot sauce into his own cooking.

Finally, Chef Jet Tila shares his passion for the unique flavor and texture of kaffir lime leaves. He takes viewers to his Las Vegas restaurant, where he demonstrates how he uses this key ingredient to create a rich and flavorful curry.

Overall, "Key Ingredient" showcases how a single ingredient can make a huge impact on a dish, and highlights the creativity and skill of some of the best chefs in the country.