The Best Thing I Ever Ate Season 5 Episode 12 Street Food
- TVG
- August 15, 2011
- 21 min
The Best Thing I Ever Ate season 5 episode 12 titled Street Food showcases the mouth-watering and eclectic dishes one can find by exploring the streets of different cities around the world. From delectable bites in Bangkok to scrumptious street eats in New Orleans, this episode promises to take viewers on a culinary adventure.
The episode begins with host, Alton Brown, exploring the streets of New York City with Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. They make their way to a food truck serving up some of the best hot dogs in the city, complete with homemade toppings and fresh buns. Alton raves about the crispy onions and Alex can't get enough of the tangy mustard.
Next up, Chef Maneet Chauhan takes viewers on a journey through the streets of Mumbai, India. She stops at a local food stall serving up pav bhaji, a savory street food dish made with vibrant spices, vegetables, and butter. Maneet explains the importance of using fresh ingredients when making pav bhaji and notes that it's a staple street food in Mumbai.
Back in the United States, Chef Martha Stewart shares her love for lobster rolls from a food truck in Portland, Maine. She explains the importance of using fresh, local lobster meat and describes the perfect texture and flavor combination for a perfect lobster roll.
The episode takes a quick pit stop in Chicago, where Chef Stephanie Izard takes viewers to a hot dog shop that serves up some of the city's most unique hot dogs. She tries a hot dog with peanut butter and bacon jam, and raves about the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
The show then takes viewers across the world to Bangkok, Thailand, where Chef Jet Tila samples some of the city's best street food. From crispy pork belly to spicy papaya salad, Jet shares his love for Thai street food and the importance of using fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Finally, the episode ends in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Chef Isaac Toups takes viewers on a journey through the city's vibrant street food scene. From po' boys to crawfish boils, Isaac shares his love for the unique flavors and cultural influence found in New Orleans street food.
Overall, The Best Thing I Ever Ate season 5 episode 12 titled Street Food offers a tantalizing look into the world of street food and the unique dishes that can be found in cities around the globe. With mouth-watering bites and expert commentary from top chefs, this episode is sure to leave viewers hungry for more.