Around the World in 80 Dishes takes you to Spain, where we invite you to try this simple recipe for gazpacho, a vibrant, summery soup, prepared by Culinary Institute of America chef Eve Felder. The recipe combines juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, onions, and garlic in a purée that's refreshing and nutritious. Watch the video, try the recipe, and come back here afterward to share your successes.
In this episode of Around the World in 80 Dishes, learn to make feijoada, the national dish of Brazil. Chef Lynne Gigliotti of The Culinary Institute of America walks us through the preparation of this succulent multi-meat and bean stew, as well as the traditional farofa topping. Pour yourself a Caipirinha, watch the videos, check out the recipe, and then come back here to share your thoughts.
In this episode of Epicurious' Emmy-winning cooking video series, Chef Hubert Martini of The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates a recipe for Indonesian Nasi Goreng, a stir-fried mixture of rice, chicken, shrimp, and seasonings.
This dish exemplifies the complex culinary heritage of the Indonesian islands, which have been conquered and colonized by many different countries over the centuries: Rice, the main ingredient, was introduced by sailors from India, who arrived around the time of Christ. The technique of stir-frying came from the Chinese, who explored the islands in the fourth century. Chiles were brought by Renaissance Portuguese explorers (who first discovered this ingredient in the Americas), and the accompaniment of hard-boiled eggs is a legacy of Dutch traders from the colonial era.
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In this episode of Epicurious's Emmy-winning cooking video series, Around the World in 80 Dishes, learn to make one of the most beloved dishes of Japan: Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables. Chef Shirley Cheng from The Culinary Institute of America shows how to make the batter, prepare the shrimp and vegetables (mushrooms, green beans, lotus root, shiso leaves, and more), and fry everything to perfection. She also demonstrates how to make a classic sweet-and-savory dipping sauce. Watch the video, try the recipe, and then come back here to comment.
In this episode of Epicurious's Emmy-winning cooking video series, we are learning to make Turkish Baklava, a dessert that combines phyllo pastry, walnuts, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and a honey-lemon syrup. Chef Lynne Gigliotti, from The Culinary Institute of America, demonstrates the recipe, including how to clarify butter and the best way to work with phyllo dough. Once you've learned the basic steps, you can apply them to the numerous baklava recipes in the Epicurious recipe database. Watch the video, try the recipe, and then come back here to comment.