Nici Wickes
Welcome to World Kitchen. A fast paced contemporary food/travel series, where presenter Nici Wickes travels the world to gain ideas and inspiration for new dishes to recreate in her kitchen back home.
The series showcases a wide variety of international food experiences - from glamorous Michelin star restaurants to humble back alley food stalls. Nici samples and cooks local cuisine in settings ranging from restaurant kitchens to local home kitchens.
International recipes are brought back into Nici's kitchen in NZ, where she simplifies and adapts to local ingredients. You can find all the recipes from Series 1, 2 & 3 on www.myrecipebook.co.nz, courtesy of Tegel Foods Ltd.
Baklava
This wickedly good sweet treat is easy to make at home and it keeps well. Have with sweetened black minted tea.
Turkey - Istanbul
Bami Goreng
Wok-fried noodles is common street food in Indonesia. Sold from carts that do the rounds at lunchtime and into the afternoon, bami goreng is very popular with the locals and I'm a huge fan!
Bangkok Chinatown Noodles with Chicken and Pickled Squid
One night in Bangkok's Chinatown, I spotted a lone man working his wok over an open fire as if there was no tomorrow. He produced only this dish and there was a continuous line of hungry peaople waiting for one of the tiny plastic stools at his stall to be vacated so that they, too, could be served up a steaming plate of these freshly cooked noodles. I like the simplicity of this dish and the squid is qite an unusual addition.
Barbecued Tuscan Chicken with Caramelised Lemons
The caramelised lemons in this recipe are a real hit. Encourage your dinner guests to eat them rind and all - they are delicious. Use a decent-sized roasting dish that will fit all the ingredients in a snug-but-not-crowded way.
