Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey
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About Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on July 16, 2009. It has 1 season and 7 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 7 "Rick Stein's Christmas Odyssey", aired on December 17, 2009.
Rick Stein takes an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East's diverse food cultures.
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7 episodes · 1 season
Season 1
2009 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
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6. Bangladesh
Rick ends his culinary tour in Bangladesh, the country that spawned thousands of 'Indian' restaurants in Britain years ago. Not surprisingly, curry is at the top of his list.
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5. Sri Lanka and Bali
Rick visits Sri Lanka and discovers a wealth of hot and spicy vegetable curries, and then moves on to Bali, where food takes on a religious significance. He samples the best roast pork he has ever tasted.
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4. Malaysia and Sri Lanka
Rick is spoilt for choice as he explores the multifaceted food of Penang, an appealing mix of indigenous Malay, Indian and Chinese with a bit of British charm thrown in for good measure. He meets up with a vibrant food writer Fay Khoo to discover the exceptional popularity of fish head curry in the region. Across the Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka, Rick continues his passion for seafood by visiting a bustling fishing village north of Colombo and takes part in a most unusual fishing expedition further south in Galle.
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3. Thailand
Rick continues his odyssey in Thailand, where he meets up with one of his heroes, David Thompson, a man who has immersed his professional life into understanding Thai cuisine. Later, Rick takes a train south to Phuket to learn the art of a hot and sour tom yum goong, the culinary icon of Thailand. Finally, he visits Melaka, once the heart of the spice trade, to enjoy the delights of Nyonya cuisine.
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2. Vietnam
Rick travels down the Mekong River to Vietnam. The country's light and fresh food, prepared using an abundance of herbs, includes lots of freshwater fish and flavoursome soups made with thin strips of beef and rice noodles.
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1. Cambodia
Rick Stein is on an epic culinary journey beginning in Cambodia, where he discovers the joys of freshly caught swimmer crabs cooked with green peppercorns from Kampot.
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey FAQ
Will there be new episodes of Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey?
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 17, 2009.
When did the latest episode of Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey come out?
The most recent episode of Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey, Season 1 Episode 7 "Rick Stein's Christmas Odyssey", aired on December 17, 2009.
How many seasons of Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey are there?
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
When did Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey first air?
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey first aired on BBC Two on July 16, 2009.
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