Chef Khanh Ong journeys to Far North Queensland to discover the culinary secrets of the Nywaigi people, and uses locally foraged ingredients to cook up a summer feast at a waterfall.
EP2 Port Lincoln, SAMay 07, 2023
Moving onto the rugged coastal town of Port Lincoln in South Australia, Khanh unlocks the secrets of the local seafood. He learns how to trawl for wild prawns, harvest oysters, and forage for unique coastal ingredients before putting his skills to the test at a beach cook-up with local guide, Ben.
EP3 Cairns, QLDMay 14, 2023
Khanh travels to Cairns, where he embarks on an adventure from the coast to the rainforests of Mission Beach. He learns how to hunt mud crabs with a spear on the traditional fishing grounds of the Kuku Yalanji people, creates a sashimi dish from the freshest tuna, and cooks a whole wild pig over a fire.
EP4 Eyre Peninsula, SAMay 21, 2023
Khanh travels to the spectacular Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. In shark-infested waters he conquers his fears and jumps in to learn how to hunt underwater. From locals, he learns how to spearfish and four-wheel drive through the sand dunes before cooking some fresh southern rock lobster on the beach with good friend Ben.
EP5 Gippsland, VIC (1)May 28, 2023
Khanh embarks on an epic road trip through Central Gippsland, Victoria also known as 'the middle of everywhere'. Learning how to forage for ingredients for a wild salad, he harvests mushrooms and creates spice blends from native ingredients before cooking up a storm at a local dam.
EP6 Gippsland, VIC (2)May 28, 2023
He continues his road trip through 'the middle of everywhere or Central Gippsland, learning how to catch European carp for an ancient recipe for fish sauce. He learns how to hunt and butcher wild deer before using his knowledge to whip up an amazing venison dish over the fire.
EP7 Mallacoota, VICJun 11, 2023
Khanh travels to Mallacoota, Victoria to explore the seafood delicacies that the area has to offer but decides to make a few pitstops along the way. He learns how to make blue cheese, and picks out some wine to match with the seafood dishes before jumping headfirst into the water with professional abalone diver, Grant Shorland.
EP8 Tasmania (1)Jul 07, 2023
Khanh travels to Tasmania in search of culinary inspiration. Learning from locals he hunts for truffles, explores a walnut farm, and learns about the ethical harvesting of wallaby meat - a protein that is unique to Tasmania.
EP9 Tasmania (2)Jul 14, 2023
Continuing his journey through Tasmania, Khanh explores some local farm gates for inspiration and meets an experienced trout fisherperson who passes on some knowledge. He then braves the tempestuous oceans of Tasmania in search of the prized bluefin tuna.
EP10 Mornington Peninsula, VICJul 21, 2023
Khanh sets up camp on the magnificent Mornington Peninsula, Victoria to cook a three-course meal inspired by his travels through the series. Each meal is a nod to some of the wild and wonderful locations that he has travelled to and uses the knowledge that he has gained along the way.
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Synopsis
Khanh Ong sets out on a culinary adventure that explores origins, culture and cooking, travelling around Australia to discover fresh, exciting ingredients and cooking in the wild.