Ep 12. Sicily

Taste Hunters season 1 episode 12 explores the gastronomical wonders of Sicily. In this episode, host Kiran Jethwa travels to the largest island in the Mediterranean to discover the unique flavors and ingredients of Sicilian cuisine.

Kiran begins his journey in Palermo, where he meets local food writer Eleonora Consoli. Together, they explore the colorful markets and taste some of the city's most famous dishes, such as panelle and arancini. Kiran is impressed by the variety of street food on offer and the bold flavors of the ingredients used.

Next, Kiran travels to the Trapani region to learn about Sicilian olive oil. He visits a family-run olive farm and sees the traditional methods used to produce high-quality olive oil. Kiran also learns about the different types of olive oil and how they can be paired with different dishes.

In the town of Marsala, Kiran visits a local winery to taste some of the region's renowned sweet dessert wine. He learns about the history of wine-making in Sicily and how the local climate and soil contribute to the unique flavors of the wine.

Kiran then heads to the town of Noto to sample some of Sicily's famous sweets. He learns about the traditional ingredients used in Sicilian desserts, such as almonds, pistachios, and citrus fruit. Kiran also visits a pastry shop to see how some of these sweets are made and tries his hand at making cannoli.

Finally, Kiran ends his journey in the town of Modica, where he learns about the unique chocolate-making methods of Sicily. He visits a chocolate factory to see how the chocolate is made and learns about the history of chocolate-making in Modica. Kiran also tastes some of the delicious chocolate and marvels at the way it melts in the mouth.

Throughout his journey, Kiran embraces the Sicilian way of life and shares his passion for food with the locals he meets. He discovers that Sicily has a rich and diverse culinary heritage and that its cuisine is a reflection of the island's history and culture.