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The Mind of a Chef (2012)

S1E1 Noodle

Nov 09, 2012 Season 1 Episode 1 Documentary

David Chang, a Korean-American author and chef, explores a noodle factory in Japan, where he enjoys the finest bowl of ramen he's ever tasted. He also prepares two fantastic dishes using instant ramen. Meanwhile, food scientist Harold McGee reveals the distinctive qualities of ramen noodles, explaining the role of alkaline salts in their unique texture and flavor.