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Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey: Episode 4

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Episode 4

BBC Two - Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey, Episode 4

Rick is spoilt for choice as he explores the multifaceted food of Penang.

Rick Stein's culinary journey continues as he explores the food of Penang: a mix of indigenous Malay, Indian and Chinese with a bit of British charm thrown in for good measure.

Rick Stein takes the viewer on an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East's diverse food cultures, which have soared to the heights of popularity the world over. 

Rick is spoilt for choice as he explores the multifaceted food of Penang, an appealing mix of indigenous Malay, Indian and Chinese with a bit of British charm thrown in for good measure. He meets up with vibrant food writer Fay Khoo to discover the exceptional popularity of fish head curry in the region. Across the Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka, Rick continues his passion for seafood by visiting a bustling fishing village north of Colombo and takes part in a most unusual fishing expedition further south in Galle.

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Rick Stein explores the Far East's diverse food cultures

Rick Stein takes an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East's diverse food cultures

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