Airdate: The Streets with Dan Hong

Branded content food series The Streets with Dan Hong will screen on SBS Food.

Over eight episodes, Dan Hong will cook up recipes from every corner of the globe, shining a light on the best street eats from Asia, India, America, South America, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East.

Presenter Dan Hong, says: “Street food is honestly my favourite food to eat. It’s incredible how these authentic and rustic dishes that were born from a cheap way to feed the masses, have evolved on the streets of every city in the world. I can’t wait to show Australians the origins and backstories of each of these meals. I’m also incredibly excited and humbled to be bringing viewers into my kitchen for some new twists on old classic street food dishes – ones that you can so easily whip up on any given night of the week!”

SBS Head of Food, Emily Griggs, says: “At SBS Food we strive to spotlight and celebrate cuisines from around the world and what better way to showcase this than with street food. Dan is a culinary icon who puts his own delectable spin on traditional recipes. We are so thrilled to have worked with him on this unique show that is jam packed full of dishes that will inspire everyone to cook delicious street eats at home.”

Australian executive chef and television host Dan Hong is back on screens, this time ready to dish up and uncover the origins of some of the most delicious street foods from around the world. In his decorated culinary career, Dan has travelled far and wide taking inspiration from a wide range of cultures, with a different take on street food – each with its own history and identity.

From the moreish Colombian Arepa Domino to the savory and crispy Indonesian Martabak to the iconic Canadian Poutine, The Streets with Dan Hong will follow Dan as he sets about unearthing these national icons, tracing them back to their roots and then dishing them up. Not only will Dan be recreating the authentic and classic version of some of the best street foods from around the globe, but he’ll also put his own unique twist on these, creating a fresh and easy version that has the home cook firmly in mind. With six recipes in each episode, the hardest part will be choosing what to cook.

The Streets with Dan Hong is a HSquared production for SBS Food.

SBS Food from Thursday August 4 at 8pm.