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A Taste of Asia: Vietnam: The Bounty of the Meikong, a Country of Cyclo

Traditional Vietnamese food are showcased during visits to Ho Chi Minh City, the Muoi market, Dregon Island and the Cai Rang water market.

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  • Watch A Taste of Asia Season 1

    • Episode 12

      Malaysia: The Pearl of the Orient

      aired: Thu, Jan 13, 2000

      In Kuala Lumpur, nasi lemak, roti canai, chicken satay, and other Malaysian dishes become a feast for the eyes.

    • Episode 11

      Korea: Flavor With Flair, 5000-year Tradition of Culinary Excellence

      aired: Wed, Jan 12, 2000

      Different parts of Seoul are explored, and foods featured include doenjang, sinseonro and tteokbokki are discussed. The Chuseok holiday is also explained and gimjang kimchi is made.

    • Episode 10

      Vietnam: The Bounty of the Meikong, a Country of Cyclo

      aired: Mon, Jan 10, 2000

      Traditional Vietnamese food are showcased during visits to Ho Chi Minh City, the Muoi market, Dregon Island and the Cai Rang water market.

    • Episode 9

      Indonesia: A Culinary Paradise On the Equator

      aired: Sun, Jan 9, 2000

      A variety of foods are explored from Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bali Island including nasi bungkus, gado gado, and nasi goreng. Padang and manado restaurants show diverse fish dishes and ritual ceremonies are discussed.

    • Episode 8

      Japan: A Feast for the Eyes

      aired: Sat, Jan 8, 2000

      Visits to Osaka, Nara and Kyoto demonstrate the beauty of Japanese food in sashimi, sushi, ramen, yakitori, wagashi and zankonabe.

    • Episode 7

      Nepal: The Roof of the World, a Taste of the Himalayas

      aired: Fri, Jan 7, 2000

      The diversity of Nepal is showcased in visits to the capital Kathmandu, the ancient city of Patan and the sherpa villages of the Himalayas. The Dashinkali and Boudhanath temples are also explored.

    • Episode 6

      Southern China: The Richness of a Food Empire

      aired: Thu, Jan 6, 2000

      Traditions from various cultures are combined in visits to Guangzhou and Guilin. Tribes are visited along the Li River as well as several marketplaces emphasizing freshness.

    • Episode 5

      China: A Parade of Tastes in the Heart of the Continent

      aired: Wed, Jan 5, 2000

      Numerous areas in Beijing are explored, while foods such as dumplings, daroumian, and Beijing duck are discussed.

    • Episode 4

      Uzbekistan: A Taste of the Oasis On the Silk Road

      aired: Tue, Jan 4, 2000

      Bradley Street and Chorsu Bazaar in the capital of Tashkent are visited, as well as cities Bukhara and Samarkand, including the Kalyan Minaret steeple.

    • Episode 3

      Mongolia: The Life Giving Food of the Grassy Plains

      aired: Mon, Jan 3, 2000

      From the prairies of Yarmag to the capital of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian foods are documented. Traditional customs and Lamaism at the Gandan Temple are featured.

    • Episode 2

      Turkey: Land of Sultans, Taste of an Empire

      aired: Sun, Jan 2, 2000

      Through visits to the Grand Bazaar market, mosques and the streets of Istanbul, many Turkish dishes and customs are explained. Lamb and various sweet desserts are featured as well.

    • Episode 1

      India: Masala Paradise, Land of Faith

      aired: Sat, Jan 1, 2000

      This episode visits Delhi and Agra to introduce traditional Indian food such as thali, sambhar, uthapam, naan, dahi-wara, chai, curries and various spices.









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