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Secrets of the Fast Food Giants

Food · 2021

Last aired: S2 E4, Pizza, Sweet & Sour, Fried Chicken · 2022-05-25

Alexis Conran finds out how takeaway shops keep us coming back for more - and what we can do to get more for our money.

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Alexis Conran Alexis Conran

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 Burgers, Curry and Sushi 2022-05-04 · 60 min Alexis Conran returns to celebrate more of Britain's favourite takeaways and high street eateries, and digs even deeper into some of the public's top go-to meals. In this first episode of the new series, Alexis learns more about the beloved burger, with some brilliant insights from the brains behind the super-successful chain Honest Burgers. Later, takeaway lovers Natalie and Conor try to make their own perfect sushi at home.

E2 Pizza, Chinese & Fried Chicken 2022-05-11 · 60 min Alexis Conran investigates pizza and finds out how the best in the business create their bases, with help from the experts one of Britain's fastest-growing pizza chains. Alexis also cracks the secret to making fried chicken, and there's an attempt to make a perfect Chinese takeaway.

E3 Katsu Curry, Falafel, Mexican 2022-05-18 · 60 min Alexis Conran delves into the flavours of Japan, Mexico and the Middle East. First, Alexis sees if he can whip up a chicken katsu faster than one can be delivered via an app, and fast food lovers Sam and Ashleigh learn how to make a hot Mexican sauce for a perfect fajita from a major Mexican restaurant supplier. Later, Alexis also tries to overcome his long-held indifference to the humble falafel.

E4 Pizza, Sweet & Sour, Fried Chicken 2022-05-25 · 60 min Alexis Conran steps behind the scenes at a brand of KFC, as he looks to uncover the secrets behind the famous breadcrumb coating that gives KFC's chicken its distinctive taste. Later, Alexis is given access to a top London Thai restaurant to learn the secrets to making a perfect, authentic tom yum soup, before joining resident food scientist Dr Chris to help him try to crack the ingredients as he seeks to re-create a well-liked Domino's dish.

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