Ep 13. Taste of the Tropics

In Bizarre Foods season 6 episode 13, host Andrew Zimmern travels to the tropical regions of the world to explore the unique flavors and cuisines of the tropics. He begins his journey in the Caribbean, sampling dishes that are heavily influenced by the region's African, European, and indigenous cultures.

Zimmern tries a variety of dishes, including conch fritters, goat curry, and roasted pig, all of which are cooked with the bold flavors and spices of the Caribbean. He also tastes local spirits like rum and bush tea, a traditional Caribbean herbal tea.

Next, Zimmern travels to Southeast Asia, where he discovers the street food scene in Singapore. He tries dishes like chili crab, char kway teow (a stir-fried noodle dish), and satay (grilled skewers of meat). In Bangkok, Thailand, he visits a floating market where he samples durian, a famously pungent fruit that is considered a delicacy in the region.

Zimmern then makes his way to the Pacific islands of Fiji, where he tries lovo, a traditional Fijian feast cooked in an underground oven. He also samples kava, a drink made from the root of a plant and known for its relaxing properties.

Finally, Zimmern travels to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil to explore the cuisine of the indigenous tribes living there. He samples dishes like piranha soup, grilled ants, and roasted armadillo. He also tries casu marzu, a traditional cheese made in Sardinia that is known for being infested with live maggots.

Throughout his journey, Zimmern showcases the incredible diversity of tropical cuisine and the unique flavors and techniques that make each region's food so special. He also highlights the importance of preserving traditional food cultures and the ways in which food can bring people together across cultures and continents.