Salt Fat Acid Heat

Limited Series

2018 · 4 episodes · 2h 50m in all · 8.3/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Fat

   11 Oct 2018 · 48 min · 8.7/10

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

2. 

   2. Salt

   11 Oct 2018 · 41 min · 8.7/10

   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.

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   3. Acid

   11 Oct 2018 · 40 min · 8.0/10

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

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   4. Heat

   11 Oct 2018 · 41 min · 8.0/10

   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.