Salt Fat Acid Heat

Salt Fat Acid Heat

Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.

Documentary

Seasons

Fat

1. Fat

Air Date: 2018-10-11

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

Salt

2. Salt

Air Date: 2018-10-11

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.

Acid

3. Acid

Air Date: 2018-10-11

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

Heat

4. Heat

Air Date: 2018-10-11

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.

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Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

2018-10-11

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions

Jigsaw Productions