Food Safari - Fire

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season

Food Safari - Fire is a show that explores the different techniques of cooking with fire. In this culinary journey, the show takes its viewers around the world to showcase the various styles of cooking that involve flames. In each episode, the host travels to different locations, meets passionate cooks and chefs, and learns about their unique techniques of cooking with fire. From roasting whole pigs in the Philippines to smoking briskets in Texas, the show covers a broad range of cooking styles that cater to different kinds of meat and vegetables.

The host of the show is Maeve O'Meara, who has been a food enthusiast and a presenter for over a decade. Her love for food and her passion for exploring different cuisines make her the perfect host for this show. Maeve takes the viewers on a journey that showcases the diversity of cooking styles that exist around the world.

The first episode starts with a bang as Maeve travels to the Philippines to explore the famous dish -- lechon. Lechon is a whole roasted pig that is traditionally served during special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and christenings. Maeve meets an experienced butcher who shows her the process of preparing a whole pig for roasting. He explains how the meat needs to be seasoned and stuffed with aromatics for maximum flavour. She also meets a seasoned cook who shows her how the pig is roasted over coals for several hours until the skin becomes crispy and the meat is juicy and tender.

The second episode takes the viewers to Texas, where they explore the famous style of cooking called Texan Barbecue. The host meets a pitmaster who shows her how to smoke briskets for over 12 hours using oak wood. She also learns about the different kinds of cuts of meat used in this style of cooking and how the meat is prepared before being smoked.

The third episode explores the cuisine of Argentina, which is famous for its Asado. Asado is a traditional style of cooking that involves slow-cooking cuts of meat over open flames using wood or charcoal. Maeve meets a group of Gauchos (cowboys) who show her how to set up a traditional Asado and prepare various cuts of meat including Choripan, which is a sausage sandwich, and Churrasco, which is a grilled steak.

In the fourth episode, the show explores the Indian cuisine and its famous tandoor cooking. Maeve travels to Delhi to learn about the art of making the perfect Tandoori chicken. She meets a legendary cook who shows her how to marinate the chicken overnight in yogurt and spices before cooking it in the tandoor until it becomes juicy and tender.

The show then moves on to Africa, where the host explores the cuisine of Ethiopia. Maeve meets a seasoned cook who shows her how to make traditional Ethiopian flatbread called Injera. She also learns about Doro Wat, which is a spicy chicken stew cooked over charcoal and seasoned with berbere spice blend.

Next, the show takes its viewers to Spain, where they explore the famous dish called Paella. Maeve meets a skilled cook who shows her how to cook Paella over open flames and how to get the perfect crunch on the rice.

Finally, the show ends with the beauty of cooking in clay ovens. Maeve travels to Turkey to explore the traditional style of cooking with clay ovens called Tandir. She meets a seasoned cook who shows her how to cook lamb in a clay oven for over 24 hours, and she learns about the different textures and flavours that the lamb develops as it cooks.

In conclusion, Food Safari - Fire is an excellent show for food enthusiasts who love to explore different cuisines around the world. The show takes its viewers on a culinary journey that showcases the different styles of cooking with fire. From Texan Barbecue to Indian Tandoor, the show offers a diverse range of culinary experiences that will leave the viewers wanting more.

Food Safari - Fire is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between January 6, 2016 and on

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Seasons
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
March 10, 2016
Maeve embraces the ingenuity of the home-made barbecue, exploring the remarkably adaptable 44 gallon drum used in the Kimberley as a smoker for barramundi and in Jamaica to cook jerk chicken and pork, as well as various parts of fridges, wheelie bins and lawnmowers welded into cooking devices. There's even a car boot bbq, a homemade Cypriot kleftiko oven and a Samoan umu feast.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
March 3, 2016
Maeve explores the ancient art of smoking in cuisines around the world, tasting hot smoked salmon and kingfish, the West African condiment shito, flavoursome smoked lamb, Irish cold smoked green bacon and Kansas City style ribs.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
February 25, 2016
Fast cooking over fire makes your heart beat faster and across Asia a number of recipes come to life over flame - Maeve explores Vietnamese bun cha, Korean beef ribs, Xinjiang lamb skewers, Japanese kushiyaki and Thai gai yang.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
February 18, 2016
As the cuisines of the world developed different techniques to capture flame, they also developed a unique range of pots and pans - host Maeve O'Meara enjoys learning about the Spanish perol, Croatian peka, Chinese claypot, Moroccan tajine and Lebanese saj.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
February 11, 2016
The ancient tradition of roasting a whole animal over a fire has always been visually spectacular as well as incredibly delicious - Maeve explores Argentinian a la cruz style cooking, Brazilian churrasco, Sardinian suckling pig, Portuguese piri piri chicken and a crowd-pleasing Greek Easter lamb.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
February 4, 2016
Over 5000 years the basic design of the tandoor oven has not changed, making it one of the oldest cooking devices on earth. Maeve O'Meara seeks out recipes across the subcontinent to Armenia- tandoori chicken, prawns, naan, lamb kebabs and an elaborate roast pumpkin - all so good you'll want one in your backyard!
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
January 28, 2016
Maeve O'Meara explores how fire and coals create some of the world's classic recipes - traditional Turkish kebabs, Portuguese sardines, meltingly tender marinated Chilean pork belly and a spicy masterpiece - South African braais.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
January 21, 2016
Food Safari Fire host Maeve O'Meara explores the versatility and culinary delights of the Wood fired oven from the healthy 6 minute standup fish to Neapolitan pizza, slow-cooked goat, sourdough bread and sensational Greek pie.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
January 13, 2016
Food Safari Fire explores the best char-grilled street food from around the world including Greek pork souvlaki, Abruzzese arrosticini, Malaysian satay, Vietnamese beef in betel leaves and Mexican fish tacos.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
January 6, 2016
Food Safari returns in a blaze of glory introducing all you need to know about fire, wood, charcoal, types of meat, smoking, grilling, roasting and a cheat's spit. Host Maeve O'Meara learns from food legends Lennox Hastie, Guy Grossi, Rodney Dunn, Anthony Puharich and the great Tetsuya Wakuda.
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Food Safari - Fire is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Food Safari - Fire on demand at Amazon Prime.
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    January 6, 2016
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