Around the World

Pan Fried Groper with Prawn Boudin & Bisque Sauce

Pan Fried Groper with Prawn Boudin & Bisque Sauce In episode 4 of “Around the World with Manu” I was honoured to prepare one of my signature dishes, prawn boudin with a rich bisque sauce, for the top chefs at

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Spicy Bean Sauce & Garlic Butter Chicken Feet

Spicy Bean Sauce & Garlic Butter Chicken Feet In episode 4 of “Around the World with Manu” I spent a day at Tim Ho Wan, one of the best dim sum restaurants in the world, cooking for the owner Mr

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Destination: Hong Kong – Around the World with Manu, Episode 4

A short 4 hour flight from Kolkata, India and I’m in Hong Kong. I loved India but I’m refreshed by the change of pace and ready to get my hands dirty in a new country! This first night I’m staying

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Vada Pav – Indian Potato Burgers

Vada Pav – Indian Potato Burgers In episode 3 of “Around the World with Manu” I made Vada Pav, also called Wanapow, to sell on the train from Mumbai to Kolkata. An Indian version of a burger, the fragrant potato

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Idli with Coconut Dhal & Spicy Tomato Chutney

Idli with Coconut Dhal & Spicy Tomato Chutney In episode 3 of “Around the World with Manu” I visited the home of a beautiful family who offered to teach me how to make idli — one of the most famous

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Destination: India – Around the World with Manu, Episode 3

I begin my exploration of India in Mumbai. It’s a city of almost 15 million people, the home of the Bollywood film industry and the country’s foodie capital. I’m ready to get started but, as I’ve never cooked Indian food

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Roasted Pigeon with Celeriac Puree & Truffle Cabbage

Roasted Pigeon (Squab) with Celeriac Puree & Truffle Cabbage In episode 2 of “Around the World with Manu” I cooked a VIP lunch at At.mosphere restaurant in the Burj Khalifa. The main, a roast pigeon breast (also known as squab)

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Chilled Pea Soup with Crab Salad & Black Olive Oil

Chilled Pea Soup with Crab Salad & Black Olive Oil In episode 2 of “Around the World with Manu” I cooked a VIP lunch at At.mosphere restaurant in the Burj Khalifa. This exquisite chilled pea soup, a recipe from my

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