Salt Fat Acid Heat

Season 12018

Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.

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4 Episodes

E01 Fat

In Northern Italy, Samin savors the magical properties of olive oil, pork fat and cheese as she visits farms and helps prepare local specialties.

October 11, 2018

E02 Salt

From sea salt to soy sauce to miso: A trip to Japan reveals the many forms salt can take -- and the profound effects it can have on food.

October 11, 2018

E03 Acid

To illustrate the transformative power of acids, Samin visits Yucatán, where sour oranges, salsas and Mayan honey add new dimensions to every dish.

October 11, 2018

E04 Heat

Back home in California, Samin uses heat to unlock rich colors and flavors as she roasts meat and veggies, then makes crispy rice with her mom.

October 11, 2018

Salt Fat Acid Heat

E01 Fat

E02 Salt

E03 Acid

E04 Heat

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