Shane Delia's Spice Journey
Season 3
Shane Delia's Spice Journey takes us on a culinary pilgrimage to explore his heritage, discover Middle Eastern food traditions that date back thousands of years...and then reinvent them for the 21st century.
Where to Watch Shane Delia's Spice Journey • Season 3
10 Episodes
- Moorish: Lost in FesE1
Moorish: Lost in FesEver wondered how chefs invent new dishes? Enter the mind of a master chef, as Shane Delia begins a brand new spice journey in the ancient Moroccan city of Fes. Throughout this series, Shane will seek out new ideas to try in his test kitchen, before serving up these creations to paying customers at his Melbourne restaurant, Maha. - Moorish: Desert OasisE2
Moorish: Desert OasisFor centuries, roaming caravans have crossed the Saharan desert en-route to Morocco, bringing with them exotic spices and trade goods that have infused the cuisine of Northern Africa. Shane Delia spends an evening under the stars at a desert camp, immersing himself in the tastes and techniques of Amazigh cookery. - Moorish: Mountains of FoodE3
Moorish: Mountains of FoodThe peaks and valleys of the High Atlas Mountains are rich pickings for Shane Delia as he continues his spice journey through Morocco. In a mountain village, Shane is taught the traditional methods of preparing and cooking couscous. It turns out to be a laborious, but rewarding process. The question is, how will Shane adopt these ancient techniques in his modern test kitchen? - Moorish: MarrakechE4
Moorish: MarrakechShane Delia has arrived in Marrakech on a mission to uncover the tastes and cooking techniques of this dusty and exotic city. Exploring a rabbit warren of alleys, he makes discoveries in the bustling souk. Using this newfound knowledge, Shane goes to work in his Melbourne test kitchen, creating new dishes to serve to his restaurant customers. - Moorish: African CoastE5
Moorish: African CoastMorocco’s windswept Atlantic Coast is home to the world’s largest sardine fishery and Shane Delia is keen to sample some of the local fish kefta, along with Morocco's marinade mainstay chermoula. Interestingly, it’s the region's sought after argan oil that really allows Shane to unleash his creativity in his test kitchen. - Moorish: Moor is MoreE6
Moorish: Moor is MoreThe Arabs invaded what is now Spain and Portugal in 711 AD, morphing the somewhat dysfunctional Christian society into an Arabic-speaking, majority Muslim state within the span of three generations. Shane Delia arrives in Andalucía and uncovers a cuisine whose roots are firmly grounded in Islamic cookery. - Moorish: Spanish CoastE7
Moorish: Spanish CoastSherry has gained a bad reputation as a cheap tipple enjoyed by older folk, but in Spain’s Sherry Triangle, the drink is loved by all. Shane Delia discovers the complex and nuanced flavours of this refreshing aperitif that is the perfect accompaniment to Andalucían cuisine and culture. But it's Michelin-starred chef Ángel León that really inspires Shane to lift his game - and back in his test kitchen the pressure is on! - Moorish: Home of TapasE8
Moorish: Home of TapasSpain’s top shelf jamón ibérico is widely considered to be the world’s best ham. Shane Delia travels to a pig farm in the Spanish hills to see the unique environment needed to produce ham of this quality. Later, on a bar crawl in Seville, Spain's home of tapas, Shane finds another dose of inspiration. Upon returning to his Melbourne test kitchen, he attempts to create the ultimate tapas menu. - Moorish: The City that Changed the WorldE9
Moorish: The City that Changed the WorldWith the arrival of the Moors, Spanish cuisine was changed forever. The group introduced new foods to the region, along with cooking techniques and tastes. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the southern city of Cordoba. Here, Shane Delia immerses himself in the creation of one of Spain’s best cold soups salmorejo, before learning the recipe to Fighting Bull’s tail stew. With so much inspiration, Shane is spoilt for choice as he attempts to reinvent these recipes for his restaurant clientele. - Moorish: Made in SpainE10
Moorish: Made in SpainThe spice journey comes to an end for Shane Delia, as he makes his way from Granada down to Malaga on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. But Shane’s love affair with the cuisine of this region is only just beginning, and this final episode sees the Aussie chef learn new recipes from some of Andalucía’s most accomplished (and humble) chefs. Back in his test kitchen, Shane’s head is bursting with new ideas for dishes to serve up to his restaurant's diners.