About this season
Dan Hong explores Hong Kong, learning how its history and culture has shaped the local food scene, while scouring the streets and markets to find out how these traditional dishes are made.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 3 June 2024 • 26 min
Dan explores the arepa, a South American classic made from water, cornmeal and salt, adding his twist by introducing South Asian flavours.
2. Episode 2
Aired 10 June 2024 • 26 min
Dan demonstrates how simple it is to make Hong Kong favourite siu mai, dumplings made with yellow wrappers and topped with crab roe.
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 June 2024 • 26 min
Dan Hong makes a classic steak taco with a vibrant salsa verde, and gives the humble taco a Vietnamese twist.
4. Episode 4
Aired 24 June 2024 • 25 min
Dan checks out one of Taiwan's most popular street foods: crispy fried chicken; the zesty flavours of Peruvian ceviche are put on display.
5. Episode 5
Aired 1 July 2024 • 25 min
Dan creates one of his favourite dishes from Northern China, zha jiang mian, a dish that has fried noodles topped with a rich sauce.
6. Episode 6
Aired 8 July 2024 • 25 min
Dan cooks beloved Thai street food pad krapow, revealing how easy it is to cook at home, before preparing a smoky, spiced lamb kofta.
7. Episode 7
Aired 15 July 2024 • 24 min
Dan begins by whipping up an Argentinian choripan, grilled chorizo covered in a herby chimichurri sauce, served in a crusty baguette-style bread.
8. Episode 8
Aired 22 July 2024 • 26 min
Dan Hong reveals all the delicious secrets that go into making Japan's answer to the hamburger: the katsu sandwich.