John Torode's Middle East

Season 1

Chef John Torode has gone on an incredible journey to track down the best food from the Middle East. In each stunning location John hunts down the most inspiring cooks and discovers the distinctive flavours of their country’s cuisine.

Where to Watch John Torode's Middle East • Season 1

10 Episodes

Cairo
E1
CairoJohn begins his journey in Cairo, the largest city in the Middle East and the street food capital of Egypt. Then, he makes his own version of kofta with tabbouleh.
Dubai Emirati
E2
Dubai EmiratiJohn is in Dubai to explore a food culture that developed long before futuristic skyscrapers appeared in the city. Later, he makes grilled fish with saffron potatoes.
Red Sea
E3
Red SeaJohn explores Wadi El Gamel, one of Egypt’s national parks on the Red Sea coast. He samples freshly roasted coffee and feasts on goat-cooked hot rocks.
Luxer
E4
LuxerJohn explorers the local cuisine in Luxor, an ancient city on the banks of the river Nile. He learns about a method of bread making that dates back to the pharaohs.
Dubai Expat
E5
Dubai ExpatA local food expert gives John a tour of Dubai’s most authentic Middle Eastern eateries. Later, he makes his own version of a spicy potato cake.
Aswan
E6
AswanJohn explores the cuisine in Aswan, a city where the food of the local Nubian people has influenced everyday eating. Then, he makes a dessert called Baklava.
Malta
E7
MaltaJohn learns about the Middle Eastern influences found in Malta’s food scene. Later, he visits a friend’s farm to cook an iconic dish called imam bayildi.
Alexandria
E8
AlexandriaJohn heads to Alexandria, one of the great cities of the ancient world and still the largest on the Mediterranean. He visits a bustling fish market and a famous bakery.
Bahrain
E9
BahrainJohn samples the traditional cuisine in Bahrain’s food markets. Later, he prepares bread in a kebab shop and makes a dish using spiced mined lamb.
Best Of
E10
Best OfJohn reflects on the diverse and delicious food he has tasted on his Middle Eastern adventure. Then, he makes one final recipe of Egyptian-style falafel.