A Cook Abroad (2015)

Episode Overview

Rick Stein returns to Australia, a country that captured his heart during his first visit at 19. Starting from his new base in Mollymook, New South Wales, he embarks on a quest to uncover the ingredients transforming Australian cuisine, making his way to Sydney before heading to Tasmania. In Sydney, Rick revisits familiar spots and reflects on his youthful escapades, during a time marked by personal struggles back home. At the fish market, where his passion for Australian seafood ignited, he discovers that a staggering 70 percent of the fish consumed in Australia is imported. However, the culinary scene is shifting, with a focus on local produce and ancient cooking methods. Rick travels to Botany Bay, the site of James Cook's initial landing, where he engages in foraging and learns traditional Aboriginal cooking techniques. Tasmania, a rising culinary hotspot and eco-friendly paradise, piques Rick's interest. He hunts wallaby, a trendy wild meat in Sydney, savors exceptional single-malt