1 00:00:08,943 --> 00:00:14,780 (Shouting, cheering). 2 00:00:15,616 --> 00:00:18,183 Gordon: Oh my goodness me. Look at this. 3 00:00:18,219 --> 00:00:21,620 Oh my god, are you crazy? This is insane. 4 00:00:24,792 --> 00:00:27,459 Can't quite believe I'm doing this, honestly. 5 00:00:48,416 --> 00:00:52,451 I've made my way to the largest country in south east Asia. 6 00:00:52,486 --> 00:00:55,087 Incredible Indonesia. 7 00:00:55,122 --> 00:00:57,656 Home to stunning beaches, epic volcanoes, 8 00:00:57,691 --> 00:01:01,026 vast mountains and dense rain forests. 9 00:01:01,062 --> 00:01:05,164 This archipelago is made up of more than 17,000 islands, 10 00:01:05,199 --> 00:01:08,367 the second largest of which is sumatra. 11 00:01:09,904 --> 00:01:13,038 Now, to begin my journey through Indonesia's cuisine and culture, 12 00:01:13,074 --> 00:01:16,375 I've made my way to western sumatra, where, would you believe, 13 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:19,511 I've been summoned to the royal palace to meet 14 00:01:19,547 --> 00:01:23,282 a master of Indonesian cuisine, which many say hold some of the 15 00:01:23,317 --> 00:01:26,485 most diverse flavors anywhere in the world. 16 00:01:27,321 --> 00:01:30,656 ♪ ♪ 17 00:01:30,691 --> 00:01:35,527 I've arrived in the midst of a sumatran celebration honoring the regions diverse cuisine. 18 00:01:36,163 --> 00:01:40,699 And while I feel like a underdressed party crasher, I swear I've been invited. 19 00:01:40,734 --> 00:01:42,935 If only I can find the party's host. 20 00:01:42,970 --> 00:01:45,204 Good morning. I'm looking for William wongso. 21 00:01:45,239 --> 00:01:46,638 Back? 22 00:01:46,674 --> 00:01:47,840 Morning gents. How are you? 23 00:01:47,875 --> 00:01:48,874 I'm looking for William wongso. 24 00:01:48,909 --> 00:01:50,008 Official: I don't know where is he. 25 00:01:50,044 --> 00:01:51,376 Gordon: You don't? Official: Yeah. 26 00:01:51,412 --> 00:01:52,978 Gordon: Where on earth would he be? 27 00:01:53,013 --> 00:01:54,713 William: Gordon. Gordon: Oh my goodness. 28 00:01:54,748 --> 00:01:55,948 William: Welcome. Gordon: Thank you. 29 00:01:55,983 --> 00:01:58,317 William: Welcome to western sumatra. 30 00:01:59,854 --> 00:02:03,122 Gordon: Chef William wongso is an Indonesian legend. 31 00:02:04,225 --> 00:02:08,627 Over his half century career, this restaurateur, TV chef and food author, 32 00:02:08,662 --> 00:02:11,597 has been a mentor to many of the country's best chefs. 33 00:02:12,333 --> 00:02:17,369 He's earned himself a reputation as both a teacher and a task master. 34 00:02:17,404 --> 00:02:21,140 And he's already tasked me for arriving without proper attire. 35 00:02:23,144 --> 00:02:24,276 Gordon: I'm sure. 36 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:26,612 Nice thing about this, it'll go from a 32 waist to 38. 37 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:28,680 Fortunately, like a posh French restaurant, 38 00:02:28,716 --> 00:02:31,083 William also has a loaner jacket on hand. 39 00:02:31,118 --> 00:02:32,384 How do I look? I look better now? 40 00:02:32,419 --> 00:02:33,285 William: Huh? Gordon: I look better? 41 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:34,386 William: Oh very. Gordon: Yes? 42 00:02:34,421 --> 00:02:35,787 William: It looks good. Gordon: Ok. 43 00:02:43,998 --> 00:02:47,132 Gordon: Wow. My first time in Indonesia. 44 00:02:47,168 --> 00:02:49,935 What an experience. 45 00:02:51,739 --> 00:02:54,206 This grand palace has many rules. 46 00:02:54,241 --> 00:02:57,376 In most places around the world, it's no shoes, no service. 47 00:02:57,411 --> 00:03:00,579 Here it's just the opposite. Shoes off. 48 00:03:00,614 --> 00:03:01,780 William: Yes. 49 00:03:01,815 --> 00:03:05,184 Gordon: I have the biggest feet in west sumatra. Look. 50 00:03:05,219 --> 00:03:06,685 You could put yours inside mine. 51 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:08,954 Oh my lord. 52 00:03:13,561 --> 00:03:18,363 Traditional bajamba feasts call for food to be placed on the floor meant for all to share, 53 00:03:18,399 --> 00:03:20,832 regardless of social status. 54 00:03:26,140 --> 00:03:27,239 Gordon: The whole fish. 55 00:03:29,877 --> 00:03:31,376 Gordon: Right. 56 00:03:31,412 --> 00:03:34,146 Influenced by spice traders and foreign travelers for over 1,000 years, 57 00:03:34,181 --> 00:03:37,816 Indonesian cuisine is both diverse and daunting. 58 00:03:37,851 --> 00:03:41,520 And it appears we'll be trying every single dish. 59 00:03:43,891 --> 00:03:45,123 William: Open this. 60 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:53,031 When you have this, you don't bite. 61 00:03:55,970 --> 00:03:58,303 Gordon: That's a very strange texture. 62 00:04:04,078 --> 00:04:05,844 Gordon: Every 30 seconds you're throwing something new at me. 63 00:04:05,879 --> 00:04:07,980 I'm like super confused, super hot. 64 00:04:08,015 --> 00:04:09,982 Oh my lord. So my nose is running. 65 00:04:10,017 --> 00:04:10,849 William: Yeah. 66 00:04:10,884 --> 00:04:12,684 Gordon: Faster than Usain Bolt. 67 00:04:13,220 --> 00:04:17,189 But, my invitation came with the promise of one course in particular. 68 00:04:17,224 --> 00:04:21,593 West sumatra is the birthplace of an extraordinary dish known as beef rendang. 69 00:04:25,833 --> 00:04:29,234 Your favorite. This is the region's specialty. 70 00:04:29,270 --> 00:04:32,137 It's a caramelized beef curry from western sumatra. 71 00:04:32,172 --> 00:04:34,573 Gordon: Right. That smells delicious. 72 00:04:37,444 --> 00:04:39,344 Mmm. Wow. 73 00:04:39,380 --> 00:04:41,413 Wow, wow, wow. 74 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:44,616 When you swallow that first mouthful, you're identifying the combination. 75 00:04:44,652 --> 00:04:47,085 It's deep, it's rich, it's just the perfect marriage. 76 00:04:47,121 --> 00:04:50,222 It's almost like a stew having sex with a curry. 77 00:04:50,257 --> 00:04:52,457 Breathtaking. Absolutely delicious. 78 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:54,426 William: So. Your challenge. 79 00:04:57,698 --> 00:04:58,730 Gordon: Yes. 80 00:05:01,268 --> 00:05:04,136 Gordon: You're 73 now? William: 73. 81 00:05:04,171 --> 00:05:05,904 Gordon: And you're still competitive. 82 00:05:05,939 --> 00:05:09,308 You want to challenge for a rendang cook off at the end of the week. 83 00:05:09,343 --> 00:05:10,742 I would love that. 84 00:05:10,778 --> 00:05:13,011 William: Ok. Gordon: You are on. 85 00:05:13,914 --> 00:05:16,715 You've put me under an immense amount of pressure to get up to speed with 86 00:05:16,750 --> 00:05:19,718 a rendang in a week, so I wanna get going. 87 00:05:19,753 --> 00:05:21,019 William: I did, yeah. 88 00:05:24,425 --> 00:05:27,292 Gordon: Right. Thank you. Gentlemen. 89 00:05:35,102 --> 00:05:38,403 His excellency, the governor of western sumatra. 90 00:05:39,106 --> 00:05:40,105 Gordon: Sir, how are you? 91 00:05:40,140 --> 00:05:41,206 Governor: Yeah, fine thank you. 92 00:05:41,241 --> 00:05:42,574 Gordon: Nice to meet you again, pleasure. 93 00:05:42,609 --> 00:05:44,943 William: And the decedent king of milankabo. 94 00:05:44,978 --> 00:05:47,412 Gordon: Pleasure, thank you. William: You cook the rendang? 95 00:05:47,448 --> 00:05:48,914 Gordon: Yes. 96 00:05:48,949 --> 00:05:51,083 William: The governor will be your judge. 97 00:05:51,118 --> 00:05:55,387 Gordon: Oh stop. I think I've just been ambushed. 98 00:05:55,422 --> 00:05:57,322 Gentlemen, thank you. 99 00:05:57,358 --> 00:05:59,858 Chef William wongso, that guy's a legend. 100 00:05:59,893 --> 00:06:03,061 I mean, in his mid-70s now, clearly not slowing down. 101 00:06:03,097 --> 00:06:06,565 He wants me to get up to speed, to master a rendang 102 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:08,266 and then get the governor to be judge. 103 00:06:08,302 --> 00:06:10,202 It doesn't get any bigger than that. 104 00:06:11,839 --> 00:06:15,941 If I'm going to beat the Indonesian master on his turf, 105 00:06:15,976 --> 00:06:19,478 I need to find this beef in sumatra for my rendang. 106 00:06:19,513 --> 00:06:23,815 So, I've enlisted the help of a food writer, arde, who's guiding me into the highlands 107 00:06:23,851 --> 00:06:26,151 to meet local cattle farmers. 108 00:06:26,186 --> 00:06:28,854 Now, arde, what's so special about the beef? 109 00:06:28,889 --> 00:06:30,989 Arde: We're going to meet the people that really knows 110 00:06:31,024 --> 00:06:33,692 how to get the best beef in this area. 111 00:06:33,727 --> 00:06:35,360 Gordon: Wow. 112 00:06:35,396 --> 00:06:37,662 Arde: Like, really good beef. Special cattle. 113 00:06:37,698 --> 00:06:40,165 Gordon: And it's a drive up into the mountains? 114 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,867 Arde: Yeah. We are. 115 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:44,136 Gordon: The drive into the mountains is long and arduous. 116 00:06:44,171 --> 00:06:47,305 So arde suggests we stop for a bite along the way. 117 00:06:47,341 --> 00:06:51,143 Fortunately, in sumatra, street food is a way of life. 118 00:06:51,178 --> 00:06:54,913 On almost every corner, vendors hawk freshly made snacks from pushcarts or 119 00:06:54,948 --> 00:06:57,349 hole in the wall shacks. 120 00:06:57,384 --> 00:07:00,919 Like this one, selling bika, a teacake made from coconut. 121 00:07:00,954 --> 00:07:01,920 What is this? 122 00:07:01,955 --> 00:07:03,522 Arde: Really good, it's everyone's favorite. 123 00:07:03,557 --> 00:07:04,723 Gordon: Everyone's favorite. Hello. 124 00:07:04,758 --> 00:07:05,824 Vendor: Hello. Arde: Hi. 125 00:07:05,859 --> 00:07:06,958 Gordon: Nice to meet you. 126 00:07:06,994 --> 00:07:08,894 My goodness, that's an incredible smell, what is that? 127 00:07:08,929 --> 00:07:10,495 Arde: They cook the cinnamon wood. 128 00:07:10,531 --> 00:07:11,696 Gordon: Cinnamon wood. 129 00:07:11,732 --> 00:07:14,299 Arde: So, this is bika. Gordon: Bika. It's like a cookie? 130 00:07:14,334 --> 00:07:15,901 Arde: Cake, small cake. 131 00:07:20,307 --> 00:07:22,040 Gordon: So it's almost like an Indonesian macaroon. 132 00:07:22,075 --> 00:07:23,542 Arde: Oh, pretty much like that. 133 00:07:23,577 --> 00:07:25,277 Gordon: So that's the banana leaf underneath there? 134 00:07:25,312 --> 00:07:28,046 Arde: Yeah. Gordon: Wow. 135 00:07:28,081 --> 00:07:30,415 Arde: And then, see how they close it. 136 00:07:30,451 --> 00:07:33,218 Gordon: Oh, ok. Put the pot back on and it bakes it. 137 00:07:33,420 --> 00:07:34,853 Vendor: You want to try? 138 00:07:34,888 --> 00:07:36,188 Gordon: Ok. Let me take that. 139 00:07:36,223 --> 00:07:38,657 Vendor: Ok. Gordon: Thank you. 140 00:07:38,692 --> 00:07:43,195 Vendor: Puw! Oh. No, no, no. Here. 141 00:07:43,230 --> 00:07:45,797 Gordon: Damn, it's like a bird (bleep) All over my windscreen. 142 00:07:45,833 --> 00:07:47,599 Here we go. 143 00:07:47,634 --> 00:07:49,768 Vendor: Ok. Ah. Oh. 144 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:51,403 (Laughing). 145 00:07:51,438 --> 00:07:54,272 Gordon: (Bleep) I'm sorry, I hit the side of the pot. 146 00:07:54,308 --> 00:07:55,540 Vendor: Yes. 147 00:07:55,576 --> 00:07:56,641 Gordon: So can I have a look at these ones that are cooked? 148 00:07:56,677 --> 00:08:00,345 Let me get the tongs, here we go. Oh sorry (bleep). 149 00:08:00,380 --> 00:08:01,913 Arde: See how they... 150 00:08:01,949 --> 00:08:03,482 Gordon: Ok, gotcha. 151 00:08:03,517 --> 00:08:04,950 How many bika do you make a day? 152 00:08:04,985 --> 00:08:06,451 (Speaking native language). 153 00:08:06,487 --> 00:08:08,086 Arde: 2,000. Vendor: 2,000. 154 00:08:08,121 --> 00:08:09,521 Official: 2,000 bika. Gordon: A week? 155 00:08:09,556 --> 00:08:11,523 Arde: No. A day. Gordon: A day. 156 00:08:11,558 --> 00:08:12,691 Arde: Every day. 157 00:08:12,726 --> 00:08:16,294 Gordon: Stop it, smart arse. They make it look so easy. 158 00:08:16,330 --> 00:08:19,097 Their angling up to eight beautiful biscuits in there. 159 00:08:19,132 --> 00:08:21,132 Now I couldn't even get one, so. 160 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:25,637 Yeah, I mean practice makes perfect but how many coconuts do you want to screw? 161 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:28,106 Arde: This is like typical from this area only. 162 00:08:28,141 --> 00:08:31,843 And people normally eat this while having coffee in the afternoon. 163 00:08:31,879 --> 00:08:33,812 Like having a tea time. 164 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:35,614 Gordon: Mm-mm? Arde: Mm-mm. 165 00:08:35,649 --> 00:08:37,015 Gordon: Excellent, thank you so much. 166 00:08:37,050 --> 00:08:38,016 Vendor: Thank you so much. 167 00:08:38,051 --> 00:08:39,451 (Speaking native language). 168 00:08:39,486 --> 00:08:40,852 Gordon: Oh my lord. Vendor: Yeah. 169 00:08:40,888 --> 00:08:42,053 Gordon: My apology for screwing so many up. 170 00:08:42,089 --> 00:08:42,954 2,000 a day? 171 00:08:42,990 --> 00:08:44,389 Arde: Yeah. 172 00:08:44,424 --> 00:08:46,858 Gordon: But, it turns out not all roadside snacks in west sumatra 173 00:08:46,894 --> 00:08:48,527 are as delicious as bika. 174 00:08:48,562 --> 00:08:51,263 Some... oh no, no, no, please, no, no. 175 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:57,135 I bet you not, not the smelliest fruit on the planet. 176 00:08:57,938 --> 00:08:59,771 Gordon: Durian fruit, so well respected here. 177 00:08:59,806 --> 00:09:02,674 There's a pungent smell that doesn't sit right with my palate. 178 00:09:03,210 --> 00:09:05,710 Never been a big fan, but I respect it. 179 00:09:05,746 --> 00:09:07,479 Oh my god. 180 00:09:07,514 --> 00:09:09,014 Arde: What, you try this before? 181 00:09:09,049 --> 00:09:10,181 Gordon: I did try it. 182 00:09:10,217 --> 00:09:11,850 Arde: No, no, no, wait. It's different. 183 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:14,619 This is sumatra and durian is different, this is the best. 184 00:09:14,655 --> 00:09:17,289 Gordon: A sumatran durian is different to a. 185 00:09:17,324 --> 00:09:19,991 Arde: Any other durians. This is the best. 186 00:09:20,027 --> 00:09:21,893 Gordon: So they don't smell? Arde: They smell. 187 00:09:21,929 --> 00:09:24,062 But that's what's unique about durian, come on. 188 00:09:24,097 --> 00:09:25,263 But it's different. 189 00:09:25,299 --> 00:09:27,265 Gordon: It's different. Arde: It's different. 190 00:09:27,301 --> 00:09:29,534 Gordon: I swear, I'm not just being precious. 191 00:09:29,570 --> 00:09:34,606 Durian fruit is so smelly, it's outlawed in hotels, elevators and on public 192 00:09:34,641 --> 00:09:37,742 transport throughout much of south east Asia. 193 00:09:37,778 --> 00:09:40,478 Arde: The king of the fruits. 194 00:09:42,449 --> 00:09:43,982 Gordon: It's pungent, it's strong. 195 00:09:44,017 --> 00:09:46,318 It's like something's been fermented. 196 00:09:49,723 --> 00:09:52,824 Arde: You try? Please? For me? 197 00:09:52,859 --> 00:09:55,694 Gordon: It looks like a human brain. 198 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:03,201 Oh excuse me, please. 199 00:10:03,236 --> 00:10:07,172 And I respect the fact that it's the royalty of fruit but it's just not my cup of tea. 200 00:10:07,207 --> 00:10:09,441 Durian's strong taste is polarizing. 201 00:10:09,476 --> 00:10:12,677 It's either hated or loved, like Hawaiian pizza. 202 00:10:12,713 --> 00:10:15,380 But I think arde is just trying to torment me. 203 00:10:15,415 --> 00:10:16,247 Really? 204 00:10:16,283 --> 00:10:17,315 Arde: Mm-mm, mm-mm. 205 00:10:17,351 --> 00:10:18,617 Gordon: Gee, can you stop eating that like that? 206 00:10:18,652 --> 00:10:19,551 Arde: Let me just finish this. 207 00:10:19,586 --> 00:10:21,286 Gordon: It's not the last durian. 208 00:10:21,321 --> 00:10:22,921 (Laughing). 209 00:10:22,956 --> 00:10:26,424 After tasting street food both good and bad, it's time to get back on the road 210 00:10:26,460 --> 00:10:29,227 in search of the finest cuts of beef on the island, 211 00:10:29,262 --> 00:10:32,597 which will hopefully wash the taste of durian out of my mouth. 212 00:10:34,835 --> 00:10:37,502 And also they always keep the best calf for themselves, normally. 213 00:10:37,537 --> 00:10:39,037 Gordon: Gotcha. 214 00:10:39,039 --> 00:10:41,406 Arde: It's gonna be special, like, the thing you've never seen before. 215 00:10:41,441 --> 00:10:43,742 Gordon: Really? Arde: Mm-mm. 216 00:10:48,782 --> 00:10:50,582 Gordon: So, arde, where is this beef? 217 00:10:50,617 --> 00:10:52,350 How much further? Up around the corner? 218 00:10:52,386 --> 00:10:54,386 Arde: Probably further. Gordon: Seriously? 219 00:10:54,421 --> 00:10:57,389 Arde: It must be good. If it takes some effort, you'll get a good one. 220 00:10:57,424 --> 00:10:58,556 Gordon: I always say. 221 00:10:58,592 --> 00:11:01,026 The best food in the world takes effort, right? 222 00:11:01,061 --> 00:11:03,962 Arde: Right. Gordon: What is that? 223 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:05,196 (Chanting). 224 00:11:05,232 --> 00:11:06,398 Oh my. 225 00:11:06,433 --> 00:11:07,666 Arde: I know. 226 00:11:07,701 --> 00:11:10,435 Gordon: Oh my goodness, what's going on? What? 227 00:11:10,470 --> 00:11:11,569 Look at this. 228 00:11:11,605 --> 00:11:15,340 Oh my god, are you crazy? Bloody hell. 229 00:11:16,076 --> 00:11:21,546 ♪ ♪ 230 00:11:21,581 --> 00:11:24,983 My goodness me. Oh my god, are you crazy? 231 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:28,286 Bloody hell. This is insane. 232 00:11:33,460 --> 00:11:34,959 So what are they doing? 233 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:42,434 Gordon: What? 234 00:11:44,438 --> 00:11:46,104 Gordon: Wow. 235 00:11:46,139 --> 00:11:49,174 Pacu jawi might be my new favorite sport. 236 00:11:49,209 --> 00:11:53,611 Started 400 years ago as a celebration for the end of the rice harvest. 237 00:11:55,415 --> 00:11:59,751 Today, local ranches compete by racing cattle through a flooded rice field. 238 00:12:00,921 --> 00:12:05,423 It takes great strength, incredible courage and just a touch of crazy. 239 00:12:06,927 --> 00:12:08,493 Can we get a closer look? Maybe up on the bank? 240 00:12:08,528 --> 00:12:11,196 Arde: Yeah, yeah, sure. Gordon: This is insane. 241 00:12:14,167 --> 00:12:20,572 (Shouting, cheering). 242 00:12:25,846 --> 00:12:26,711 Oh, wow. 243 00:12:26,747 --> 00:12:28,246 Arde: That's perfect. 244 00:12:33,854 --> 00:12:35,286 Gordon: Can I meet them? Arde: Yes sure, yeah. 245 00:12:35,322 --> 00:12:36,688 Gordon: Please. 246 00:12:41,762 --> 00:12:44,829 Gordon: Hi, how are you? How are you? 247 00:12:44,865 --> 00:12:46,197 Wow, that was amazing. 248 00:12:50,771 --> 00:12:52,637 Gordon: Ah. Arde: Go on. 249 00:12:52,672 --> 00:12:54,105 Gordon: Seriously? 250 00:12:54,174 --> 00:12:57,809 Arde: I mean, like, if you can't, if you feel scared, like, it's ok. 251 00:12:57,844 --> 00:13:01,279 Gordon: Seriously? Oh my lord, look. 252 00:13:04,785 --> 00:13:06,384 Ok. I'll try it. 253 00:13:06,453 --> 00:13:07,452 Arde: Yeah. 254 00:13:07,487 --> 00:13:10,588 Gordon: Boom. Oh my god. Really? 255 00:13:12,659 --> 00:13:14,559 Can't quite believe I'm doing this. 256 00:13:14,628 --> 00:13:15,560 Honestly. 257 00:13:15,595 --> 00:13:17,595 I said, "can I go and get some beef?" 258 00:13:17,631 --> 00:13:19,898 Oh my goodness me. 259 00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:21,966 The things that I do for rendang. 260 00:13:22,269 --> 00:13:24,602 (Laughing). 261 00:13:26,072 --> 00:13:32,644 ♪ ♪ 262 00:13:39,386 --> 00:13:42,787 (Shouting). 263 00:13:54,868 --> 00:13:56,968 (Shouting). 264 00:13:57,003 --> 00:14:00,271 (Laughing). 265 00:14:00,307 --> 00:14:03,341 Gordon: In west sumatra, Indonesia, I'm attempting to convince these local 266 00:14:03,376 --> 00:14:06,611 cattle ranchers to share their finest cuts of beef. 267 00:14:06,646 --> 00:14:11,516 And, after falling flat on my face, I followed it up by falling flat on my ass. 268 00:14:15,088 --> 00:14:18,256 The crowd is betting on how I'll fall next. 269 00:14:18,291 --> 00:14:22,126 And right now I feel like an idiot, so I need to nail this one. 270 00:14:24,931 --> 00:14:28,933 Let's go. Let's go. 271 00:14:34,274 --> 00:14:35,740 Come on! 272 00:14:35,775 --> 00:14:38,810 They sense I'm a chef. It's called payback time. 273 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:41,446 One more. 274 00:14:41,481 --> 00:14:44,782 Captain, one more, last time. 275 00:14:46,753 --> 00:14:52,624 ♪ ♪ 276 00:14:58,198 --> 00:15:05,036 (Shouting, cheering). 277 00:15:12,045 --> 00:15:15,446 (Cheering). 278 00:15:15,482 --> 00:15:18,283 It's like this incredible jolt and jerks you. 279 00:15:18,318 --> 00:15:21,452 If you're not holding on super tight, man, you're history. 280 00:15:21,488 --> 00:15:25,857 The secret is to lean forward and get right, your head tucked 281 00:15:25,892 --> 00:15:27,692 in between both their (bleep). 282 00:15:27,727 --> 00:15:30,628 Head down, hold that bar and then close your eyes. 283 00:15:30,664 --> 00:15:32,964 And (bleep) Yourself. 284 00:15:32,999 --> 00:15:36,935 Man. Please can I have that beef now? 285 00:15:36,970 --> 00:15:38,436 This is insane. 286 00:15:38,471 --> 00:15:41,806 All this for a beef rendang. That beef better be good. 287 00:15:41,841 --> 00:15:43,908 Please may I have some beef? 288 00:15:43,944 --> 00:15:45,343 (Speaking native language). 289 00:15:45,378 --> 00:15:47,378 Arde: He said it's ok, now you can get the beef. 290 00:15:47,414 --> 00:15:48,446 Gordon: Thank you. 291 00:15:48,481 --> 00:15:50,715 Oh my lord. Stick to cooking. 292 00:15:52,986 --> 00:15:56,854 After the world's longest shower, the next day I make my way to the coast. 293 00:15:56,890 --> 00:15:59,991 Indonesian feasts require a variety of dishes. 294 00:16:00,026 --> 00:16:02,694 So I'm in search of fresh seafood. 295 00:16:02,729 --> 00:16:05,930 As an island nation, it's no surprise to learn that if it swims, 296 00:16:05,966 --> 00:16:08,232 sumatrans will eat it. 297 00:16:08,268 --> 00:16:11,002 So, I'm off to the regional capital of padang, 298 00:16:11,037 --> 00:16:13,938 where I'll meet up with local guide, rusti. 299 00:16:13,974 --> 00:16:18,343 Now, rusti, chef William told me to come down and meet you because 300 00:16:18,378 --> 00:16:20,511 fishing down here is important, right? 301 00:16:24,084 --> 00:16:25,850 Gordon: What kind of fish are in these waters? 302 00:16:29,022 --> 00:16:30,421 Gordon: Fingers crossed I'm gonna catch some. 303 00:16:30,457 --> 00:16:32,724 Rusti: Sure, why not? Gordon: Do you think so? 304 00:16:32,759 --> 00:16:34,726 Is that our little boat down there? 305 00:16:38,064 --> 00:16:40,031 Gordon: This is our taxi. Rusti: Something like that. 306 00:16:41,868 --> 00:16:45,570 Gordon: Making our way into the open sea in a water taxi, I'm praying the fishing boat 307 00:16:45,605 --> 00:16:50,241 we're headed for is a little more ship shape than some of the boats we pass. 308 00:16:54,047 --> 00:16:55,913 Wow. I think that thing's older than me. 309 00:16:55,949 --> 00:16:57,382 Are you sure this is a boat? 310 00:17:00,120 --> 00:17:04,122 Gordon: Pirate ship? Ok, where's the captain? 311 00:17:04,157 --> 00:17:08,593 Rusti: Captain. Gordon: Captain! 312 00:17:08,628 --> 00:17:10,795 Good evening sir. How are you? 313 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:13,765 Good to see you bud. How I can help, captain? 314 00:17:15,902 --> 00:17:17,101 Gordon: Yes. 315 00:17:22,142 --> 00:17:25,943 Gordon: To secure the catch of the day, it appears I'm gonna have to earn it. 316 00:17:25,979 --> 00:17:28,146 The captain glides across the swaying out rigger, 317 00:17:28,181 --> 00:17:31,582 instructed me to fasten the net at each of the corners. 318 00:17:32,452 --> 00:17:33,618 Bloody hell. 319 00:17:34,988 --> 00:17:37,955 Gordon: Yeah, yeah. In the corners, just give me a minute, dude. 320 00:17:37,991 --> 00:17:40,058 There's gotta be an easier way of getting a net out here. 321 00:17:40,093 --> 00:17:41,726 My feet don't even fit on the plank. 322 00:17:41,761 --> 00:17:44,829 I knew they'd put me to work, but I didn't realize I'd be 323 00:17:44,864 --> 00:17:47,598 auditioning for cirque du soleil. Rusti! 324 00:17:49,102 --> 00:17:51,569 Gordon: Will you stop moving the boat, it's going up and down. 325 00:17:51,604 --> 00:17:53,604 Rusti: Yes. 326 00:17:53,640 --> 00:17:54,772 Gordon: This is not gonna take my weight. 327 00:17:57,811 --> 00:17:59,043 Gordon: Whu-hu! 328 00:18:11,791 --> 00:18:13,357 Gordon: There's a massive jellyfish down there. 329 00:18:13,393 --> 00:18:14,725 Do they sting? 330 00:18:16,429 --> 00:18:18,496 Gordon: Why's the (Bleep) Rocking all the time? 331 00:18:19,532 --> 00:18:20,565 Watch your feet. 332 00:18:22,135 --> 00:18:23,067 Gordon: To here? 333 00:18:23,169 --> 00:18:24,802 Gordon: And here? 334 00:18:26,906 --> 00:18:28,473 Gordon: Holy (bleep). 335 00:18:29,909 --> 00:18:31,676 Rusti: Follow him under there. 336 00:18:31,711 --> 00:18:37,048 Gordon: Rusti! (Bleep) Sake! (Bleep). 337 00:18:38,885 --> 00:18:41,419 Rusti: You know why you fall down, because you're so heavy. 338 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:45,356 Gordon: I said that. (Bleep). 339 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:50,528 Despite taking an unexpected bath, I'm determined to finish 340 00:18:50,563 --> 00:18:52,697 lashing my nets to the outriggers. 341 00:18:52,732 --> 00:18:57,135 And prove to the captain that I can pull my weight, even if that's double his own. 342 00:18:57,170 --> 00:18:58,803 Rusti: Ok, that's good. 343 00:18:58,838 --> 00:19:01,739 Gordon: Good. Good, captain? 344 00:19:01,774 --> 00:19:03,441 Rusti: Captain. 345 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:07,211 Gordon: Our nets lower to the sea floor. 346 00:19:07,247 --> 00:19:10,214 The captain hits the floodlights, meant to attract the fish. 347 00:19:10,250 --> 00:19:14,852 After treading water in the Indian ocean, I'm starving. 348 00:19:15,655 --> 00:19:18,022 Fortunately, there's a surprise waiting in the galley. 349 00:19:19,692 --> 00:19:22,293 Rusti: So... Gordon: Look at that. 350 00:19:22,328 --> 00:19:24,028 (Speaking native language). 351 00:19:24,063 --> 00:19:25,630 Gordon: That is not fish, stop it. 352 00:19:25,665 --> 00:19:27,165 Rusti: Yes. Gordon: Look at that. 353 00:19:27,200 --> 00:19:28,866 Rusti: Yeah. This is beef rendang. 354 00:19:28,902 --> 00:19:30,768 Gordon: Beef rendang. Rusti: Yeah. 355 00:19:30,803 --> 00:19:33,704 Gordon: But, we're on a boat. Why no fish? May I? 356 00:19:33,740 --> 00:19:36,707 Rusti: Yeah, you can try. 357 00:19:39,078 --> 00:19:40,845 So, what do you think? 358 00:19:40,880 --> 00:19:42,213 Gordon: That's delicious. Rusti: Really? 359 00:19:42,248 --> 00:19:46,350 Gordon: Mmm. Please. That is so good. 360 00:19:46,386 --> 00:19:49,487 The big surprise is the bloody beef rendang. 361 00:19:49,522 --> 00:19:51,556 So, no fish? 362 00:19:56,262 --> 00:19:58,629 Gordon: There's me thinking we're gonna eat some fish from the previous catch. 363 00:19:58,665 --> 00:20:02,066 No, there's no refrigeration on board, so this caramelized beef 364 00:20:02,101 --> 00:20:04,235 that is absolutely delicious. 365 00:20:04,270 --> 00:20:09,073 My job this week is to make a rendang that can compete with chef William's. 366 00:20:09,108 --> 00:20:11,909 The captain's recipe is loaded with even more spice, 367 00:20:11,945 --> 00:20:14,445 which preserves the beef while out at sea. 368 00:20:14,480 --> 00:20:16,013 You know, it's crispy, it's caramelized. 369 00:20:16,049 --> 00:20:19,984 It's nice and moist and sort of sticky in the middle. 370 00:20:20,019 --> 00:20:24,222 After eating both versions, I'm getting a much more complex understanding of 371 00:20:24,257 --> 00:20:26,090 west sumatran rendang. 372 00:20:26,125 --> 00:20:28,893 Now, the nets are down. The lights are on. 373 00:20:28,928 --> 00:20:31,762 When do we pull these nets up? 374 00:20:31,798 --> 00:20:33,965 Rusti: It's three of four days. 375 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:36,467 Gordon: Three or four days? Rusti: Yes. 376 00:20:37,971 --> 00:20:40,104 Gordon: I couldn't spend three or four days out here. 377 00:20:42,775 --> 00:20:46,711 The captain promises to deliver my share of the catch when he returns to land, 378 00:20:46,746 --> 00:20:50,648 which hopefully will be in time for my big cook with chef wongso. 379 00:20:54,687 --> 00:20:58,522 With so much still to discover, I reconnect with arde who has promised 380 00:20:58,558 --> 00:21:02,193 to give me the edge over the master of Indonesian cuisine. 381 00:21:02,695 --> 00:21:04,629 Wow. Is that it? We're going in there? 382 00:21:04,664 --> 00:21:07,665 Arde: Yeah. Gordon: Arde. 383 00:21:07,700 --> 00:21:10,034 Every hour with you is a different adventure. 384 00:21:12,639 --> 00:21:16,941 According to arde, while Indonesia's coastline provide some of the best salt water 385 00:21:16,976 --> 00:21:21,646 seafood in the world, there's more to be found inland if you know where to look. 386 00:21:22,148 --> 00:21:23,381 So what we gonna catch? 387 00:21:26,452 --> 00:21:27,551 Gordon: Really? 388 00:21:27,587 --> 00:21:30,855 I never ever thought we'd be finding prawns in here. 389 00:21:32,025 --> 00:21:33,724 How do we get through there? 390 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:37,361 Arde: Mmm. Go down. 391 00:21:37,397 --> 00:21:38,796 Gordon: There's nowhere to go down. 392 00:21:38,831 --> 00:21:44,268 (Bleep) (Bleep) (Bleep). 393 00:21:44,804 --> 00:21:48,306 Seriously? (Bleep). 394 00:21:59,152 --> 00:22:00,151 What did we hit? 395 00:22:00,186 --> 00:22:02,119 Arde: Nothing. It's ok. 396 00:22:02,155 --> 00:22:04,288 Gordon: (Bleep) Arde: Are you scared? 397 00:22:04,324 --> 00:22:06,357 Gordon: No, I'm not scared, you are just crazy. 398 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:12,697 I'm venturing into a dark cave system, on the hunt for giant Indonesian river prawns. 399 00:22:14,801 --> 00:22:17,735 Gordon: Wow. Look at this. 400 00:22:17,770 --> 00:22:19,804 This is incredible. What an entrance. 401 00:22:19,839 --> 00:22:22,707 Literally, you know, I'm talking about a foot high. 402 00:22:22,742 --> 00:22:27,611 I've fished many an amazing location but not quite as exotic and exquisite as this. 403 00:22:27,647 --> 00:22:29,213 Are you sure there's prawns here? 404 00:22:31,351 --> 00:22:32,516 Gordon: Can you hear those bats? 405 00:22:32,552 --> 00:22:33,484 Arde: Mm-mm. 406 00:22:33,519 --> 00:22:35,986 Gordon: Ok. Shall we? 407 00:22:37,990 --> 00:22:40,725 I've never caught a prawn on a hook. 408 00:22:40,760 --> 00:22:43,861 I'm gonna cast it a little bit further up there. Man. 409 00:22:44,831 --> 00:22:48,833 It's hard to understand any form of time when you're in this cave and it's dark. 410 00:22:48,868 --> 00:22:51,335 Come on, prawns. 411 00:22:51,371 --> 00:22:55,773 After sitting for over an hour with barely a nibble, things are looking bleak, 412 00:22:55,808 --> 00:22:59,677 until there's a light from the end of the tunnel. 413 00:22:59,712 --> 00:23:01,512 Arde: Hello. Gordon: Hello. 414 00:23:01,547 --> 00:23:03,013 Have they been fishing? 415 00:23:03,049 --> 00:23:04,315 Arde: Yeah, yeah. They are. 416 00:23:04,350 --> 00:23:06,050 Gordon: Are they? Did you catch any prawns? 417 00:23:06,085 --> 00:23:08,552 Oh my goodness me, stop it. 418 00:23:08,588 --> 00:23:09,787 Arde: See, big ones. 419 00:23:09,822 --> 00:23:12,089 Gordon: Could I buy some prawns, please? Yes? 420 00:23:12,125 --> 00:23:13,858 Those fishermen saved the day for me, you know? 421 00:23:13,893 --> 00:23:15,559 Arde and I were sat there patiently, but we could 422 00:23:15,595 --> 00:23:17,561 be here all night and still no bite. 423 00:23:17,597 --> 00:23:21,632 They're weird looking prawns. Bloody hell. Wow. Thank you. 424 00:23:21,667 --> 00:23:23,234 (Speaking native language). 425 00:23:23,269 --> 00:23:25,035 Gordon: God bless. Right, shall we head back? 426 00:23:25,071 --> 00:23:27,138 I gotta start prepping. I'm cooking for the governor. 427 00:23:27,173 --> 00:23:28,372 Arde: Ok. Yes. 428 00:23:28,408 --> 00:23:31,208 Gordon: Look at the length of the claws. Crazy. 429 00:23:31,244 --> 00:23:33,344 Thank you. 430 00:23:40,153 --> 00:23:42,720 I've gathered all the meat and seafood for my menu. 431 00:23:42,755 --> 00:23:46,757 So now, I'm sourcing the remaining ingredients to make my rendang paste. 432 00:23:46,793 --> 00:23:48,659 Wow, look at this thing here, beautiful. 433 00:23:48,694 --> 00:23:51,395 To ensure it measures up to chef Williams, I've enlisted the help of 434 00:23:51,431 --> 00:23:54,365 a young rendang master named katuju. 435 00:23:54,400 --> 00:23:57,168 Rendang, it came from west sumatra, right? 436 00:23:57,203 --> 00:23:58,669 Katuju: Yes. 437 00:23:58,704 --> 00:24:00,771 Gordon: I've gotta get up to speed and I'm going up against a legend. 438 00:24:00,807 --> 00:24:02,506 I need to nail this thing. 439 00:24:08,114 --> 00:24:09,413 Gordon: Wow, what's this lady doing here? 440 00:24:09,449 --> 00:24:11,549 Katuju: They're already prepared for the most 441 00:24:11,584 --> 00:24:12,983 important ingredient for rendang. 442 00:24:13,019 --> 00:24:14,084 Gordon: Wow. So what's she doing? 443 00:24:14,120 --> 00:24:15,152 Is she making a paste? 444 00:24:15,188 --> 00:24:16,754 Katuju: Yeah, that's chili and onions. 445 00:24:16,789 --> 00:24:17,788 Gordon: Can we do it here? 446 00:24:17,824 --> 00:24:19,089 (Speaking native language). 447 00:24:19,125 --> 00:24:20,491 Katuju: We can use this for our rendang. 448 00:24:20,526 --> 00:24:21,826 Gordon: Absolutely, thank you. 449 00:24:24,263 --> 00:24:26,197 Gordon: Shall we? Thank you. 450 00:24:26,232 --> 00:24:30,801 Now that I have the perfect spot to mix my rendang paste, katuju and I search for the 451 00:24:30,803 --> 00:24:34,438 rest of my ingredients from the incredible array of local produce. 452 00:24:37,944 --> 00:24:40,811 Gordon: Galagal on there. Katuju: Ok, this one is lime. 453 00:24:40,847 --> 00:24:42,580 Gordon: Lime leaf. Kaffir lime leaf. 454 00:24:42,615 --> 00:24:44,548 Katuju: Yes. Gordon: Beautiful. 455 00:24:44,584 --> 00:24:46,650 What's that one in there? 456 00:24:48,321 --> 00:24:49,620 Katuju: Chicken feet. 457 00:24:49,655 --> 00:24:51,889 Gordon: Chicken foot, I'd love to try it, thank you. 458 00:24:51,924 --> 00:24:55,626 But there are so many smells and flavors here to distract a chef like me. 459 00:24:55,661 --> 00:25:00,364 Mmm. They make this market feel like one big playground. 460 00:25:00,399 --> 00:25:01,699 Katuju: Yes. 461 00:25:01,734 --> 00:25:03,467 Gordon: It's ok to borrow the bike? 462 00:25:03,536 --> 00:25:04,902 Thank you, thank you very much. 463 00:25:04,937 --> 00:25:07,838 High five. High five. Amazing. Oh, that's good. 464 00:25:09,976 --> 00:25:12,243 With all the ingredients needed to start my special rendang, 465 00:25:12,278 --> 00:25:15,179 it's time to grind them down into a fine paste. 466 00:25:15,214 --> 00:25:20,484 I'm given a crash course in using the cobek and ulekan, or sumatran pestle and mortar. 467 00:25:20,920 --> 00:25:22,119 Ok, I'm gonna start the paste. 468 00:25:22,154 --> 00:25:23,888 Katuju: Yes. Gordon: There, gotcha. 469 00:25:23,923 --> 00:25:26,190 Katuju: Ok, you can do it. You can do it. 470 00:25:26,225 --> 00:25:28,459 Just pull it, pull it, pull it. 471 00:25:28,494 --> 00:25:30,160 Gordon: (Bleep). 472 00:25:30,196 --> 00:25:33,531 Will you ask the ladies to stop laughing, I'm getting embarrassed. 473 00:25:33,566 --> 00:25:35,132 Honestly. 474 00:25:35,167 --> 00:25:37,801 It's like all my daughters seeking revenge in one. 475 00:25:37,837 --> 00:25:41,305 Katuju: Ok, ok. Just, we use a spoon. 476 00:25:41,340 --> 00:25:42,840 Gordon: Yes. 477 00:25:42,875 --> 00:25:45,943 I have enough pressure on me going up against chef wongso, 478 00:25:45,978 --> 00:25:48,646 but this is harder than it looks. 479 00:25:48,681 --> 00:25:50,047 Do you have a bigger rock? 480 00:25:50,082 --> 00:25:51,448 Katuju: Yes. Ah. 481 00:25:51,484 --> 00:25:53,517 Gordon: You give me the small one first. 482 00:25:53,553 --> 00:25:56,620 Thank you. Thank you. 483 00:25:58,558 --> 00:26:00,591 This lady seems a bit impatient with me. 484 00:26:00,626 --> 00:26:02,793 Seems she's a follower of the ramsay method. 485 00:26:02,828 --> 00:26:06,030 Next ingredient, ginger. 486 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:12,036 I'm starting to get the hang of this and with the shallots now pulverized, 487 00:26:12,071 --> 00:26:16,140 in goes the garlic, salt and of course, heat of chilies. 488 00:26:19,178 --> 00:26:20,010 Is she happy yet? 489 00:26:20,046 --> 00:26:20,878 Katuju: Finally. 490 00:26:20,913 --> 00:26:22,079 (Speaking native language). 491 00:26:22,114 --> 00:26:23,080 It's good. 492 00:26:23,115 --> 00:26:24,915 Gordon: That was a workout. That was good. 493 00:26:24,951 --> 00:26:26,216 I'd love to start cooking this now. 494 00:26:26,252 --> 00:26:27,985 How do I? 495 00:26:28,020 --> 00:26:31,722 Because the secret is getting this thing done with sort of eight to ten hours in front. 496 00:26:31,757 --> 00:26:33,390 Katuju: We can find a place. 497 00:26:33,426 --> 00:26:34,458 Gordon: We can find somewhere? 498 00:26:34,493 --> 00:26:35,593 Katuju: Yeah, to go. Ok. 499 00:26:35,628 --> 00:26:36,860 Gordon: Thank you so much. Katuju: Thank you so much. 500 00:26:36,896 --> 00:26:39,129 Gordon: Boom. Excellent. 501 00:26:50,543 --> 00:26:52,076 Katuju: Ok, she said, "yes." 502 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:54,545 Gordon: Thank you so much. 503 00:26:54,580 --> 00:26:56,413 What a gorgeous little kitchen. 504 00:26:56,449 --> 00:26:59,416 I really wanna make sure that we nail this rendang. 505 00:26:59,452 --> 00:27:02,086 Now that katuju has helped me with the paste, 506 00:27:02,121 --> 00:27:04,989 I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and take it from here. 507 00:27:05,024 --> 00:27:07,124 Here we go. 508 00:27:08,327 --> 00:27:09,627 Toted the gas. 509 00:27:09,662 --> 00:27:11,195 Can you just pass me that lemongrass please? 510 00:27:11,230 --> 00:27:16,000 Yeah, I was gonna split them so in, little slice in the middle. 511 00:27:16,035 --> 00:27:17,901 That's gonna give it a little bit more sweetness. 512 00:27:17,937 --> 00:27:20,337 And then next, turmeric leaf. 513 00:27:20,373 --> 00:27:22,840 Twist, that starts to bleed. 514 00:27:22,875 --> 00:27:24,742 Kaffir lime leaf. 515 00:27:24,777 --> 00:27:28,078 And then the turmeric. Beautiful. 516 00:27:28,714 --> 00:27:30,280 You see, it's not even cooked yet and look at it. 517 00:27:30,316 --> 00:27:31,649 Already it's starting to smell. 518 00:27:31,684 --> 00:27:33,117 Um, madam... 519 00:27:33,152 --> 00:27:34,585 (Speaking native language). 520 00:27:34,620 --> 00:27:37,154 Mmm. 521 00:27:39,725 --> 00:27:40,824 Gordon: Good smell? Katuju: Good smell. 522 00:27:40,860 --> 00:27:43,460 Gordon: Mmm, you're right. And, it's just the start. 523 00:27:43,496 --> 00:27:46,497 Coconut milk now. Beautiful. 524 00:27:46,532 --> 00:27:49,667 It is such a high pressurized cook. 525 00:27:49,702 --> 00:27:55,172 My rendang may smell authentic but has got a long way to go before it tastes authentic. 526 00:27:55,207 --> 00:27:58,409 I just hope the governor doesn't veto it. 527 00:27:58,444 --> 00:27:59,710 I have to beat William. 528 00:27:59,712 --> 00:28:01,578 And so this needs to be exceptional. 529 00:28:10,856 --> 00:28:14,992 And I'm feeling like an undergrad, having pulled an all-nighter before finals. 530 00:28:15,461 --> 00:28:17,194 Chef. Good morning. 531 00:28:17,229 --> 00:28:19,697 William: Gordon. Gordon: Put that on there. 532 00:28:19,732 --> 00:28:21,432 William: You're late. Gordon: I know, I know. 533 00:28:21,467 --> 00:28:22,533 I'm so sorry. You good? 534 00:28:22,568 --> 00:28:25,335 William: I've been here for a couple of hours. 535 00:28:25,371 --> 00:28:27,538 Gordon: My apology. Look at that table. 536 00:28:28,808 --> 00:28:31,909 The most gorgeous table anywhere in Indonesia. 537 00:28:31,944 --> 00:28:35,879 Today, I'll serve a feast to the governor of west sumatra. 538 00:28:35,915 --> 00:28:40,184 And I'm keen to show my Indonesian mentor that I've done my homework. 539 00:28:40,219 --> 00:28:43,921 Whilst you were sleeping and having those wonderful dreams last night, 540 00:28:43,956 --> 00:28:46,023 my rendang has been working. 541 00:28:46,058 --> 00:28:48,459 Ok, I know you can't do this in like, two or three hours, 542 00:28:48,494 --> 00:28:50,961 so I started it in the market yesterday. 543 00:28:50,996 --> 00:28:52,596 No time to waste. 544 00:28:52,631 --> 00:28:54,598 Job one is finishing my rendang. 545 00:28:54,633 --> 00:28:58,202 But, instead of ordinary beef, I've got a secret weapon. 546 00:28:59,739 --> 00:29:03,440 I'm using a beautiful tenderloin, not often used in rendang. 547 00:29:03,476 --> 00:29:05,609 It's one of the most tender cuts of beef. 548 00:29:05,644 --> 00:29:10,214 Combine that with wild ginger, galangal and smoked coconut oil, 549 00:29:10,249 --> 00:29:13,484 and I'm sure to make an impression. 550 00:29:14,587 --> 00:29:17,621 William: I hope I heard a good thing about your bull race. 551 00:29:17,656 --> 00:29:19,123 Gordon: That was hard. 552 00:29:19,158 --> 00:29:20,958 William: How much distance you make? 553 00:29:20,993 --> 00:29:25,095 Gordon: I made it about 80 meters. 554 00:29:26,198 --> 00:29:28,432 Sorry, 80 centimeters. 555 00:29:28,467 --> 00:29:29,967 William: It's embarrassing. 556 00:29:30,002 --> 00:29:31,802 Gordon: That was hard, come on. 557 00:29:31,837 --> 00:29:34,271 Look, I put my feet here and I'm there like that. 558 00:29:34,306 --> 00:29:37,641 My head was sandwiched right in between two bullocks arses. 559 00:29:37,676 --> 00:29:39,243 Not good. 560 00:29:39,278 --> 00:29:42,513 He says, "get in and look for an adventure." 561 00:29:42,548 --> 00:29:45,015 I did just that, but my goodness me. 562 00:29:45,050 --> 00:29:47,651 Right, got some great color on that beef now. 563 00:29:47,686 --> 00:29:51,755 I'm caramelizing that beef on top of this grill, 564 00:29:51,791 --> 00:29:54,358 and I'm gonna place the beef inside the rendang. 565 00:29:54,393 --> 00:29:56,927 William: I tell you, you follow my way. 566 00:29:56,962 --> 00:29:58,862 Gordon: I will be following your way, trust me. 567 00:29:58,898 --> 00:30:01,331 At my own peril. I'll be following your way. 568 00:30:01,367 --> 00:30:05,169 William: Remember, never do rendang in the quick way. 569 00:30:05,204 --> 00:30:07,571 Gordon: In the quick, no, I'm not rushing this rendang. 570 00:30:07,606 --> 00:30:09,840 Although rain is stopping play here. 571 00:30:09,875 --> 00:30:11,441 William: Well. 572 00:30:11,477 --> 00:30:13,977 (Laughing). 573 00:30:14,013 --> 00:30:15,979 What should I do? 574 00:30:16,015 --> 00:30:18,982 Gordon: Well we can't stop, the governor's coming for dinner! 575 00:30:19,018 --> 00:30:20,784 Here you go. 576 00:30:20,820 --> 00:30:22,853 (Laughing). 577 00:30:22,888 --> 00:30:25,155 William: Ok, whatever. Whatever. 578 00:30:25,191 --> 00:30:27,524 Gordon: Come on, my mom said, "a little bit of rain never hurt." 579 00:30:27,560 --> 00:30:29,793 I checked the weather forecast this morning, it's a very quick shower. 580 00:30:29,829 --> 00:30:30,994 William: Alright. 581 00:30:31,030 --> 00:30:33,764 Gordon: Oh chef. Chef, chef, chef, chef. 582 00:30:33,799 --> 00:30:36,066 It's fine, look. 30 seconds now, it'll be passing. 583 00:30:36,101 --> 00:30:38,635 William: Ah. That's good. 584 00:30:38,671 --> 00:30:39,903 Gordon: There you go. 585 00:30:39,939 --> 00:30:41,805 Yeah. Can I have my umbrella back now, please? 586 00:30:41,841 --> 00:30:43,173 William: Thank you. Gordon: Thank you sir. 587 00:30:43,209 --> 00:30:45,042 You're welcome. 588 00:30:48,614 --> 00:30:52,883 After our quick cool down, it's time to add some more sweet coconut cream to 589 00:30:52,918 --> 00:30:55,853 compliment the rendang's rich spices. 590 00:30:55,888 --> 00:30:58,655 Now, that coconut milk is the essence of a great rendang. 591 00:30:58,691 --> 00:30:59,957 William: Gordon? 592 00:30:59,992 --> 00:31:01,058 Gordon: Yes, sir. 593 00:31:01,093 --> 00:31:02,559 William: If the moisture is too high. 594 00:31:02,595 --> 00:31:04,194 Gordon: Yes. William: It doesn't last long. 595 00:31:04,230 --> 00:31:06,029 Gordon: Ok. Gotcha. 596 00:31:06,065 --> 00:31:08,365 Chef, how do you turn the gas up on this thing? 597 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:10,500 William: Time is running out. 598 00:31:10,536 --> 00:31:13,337 Gordon: Yeah, I know. Rain didn't help, did it? 599 00:31:13,372 --> 00:31:17,140 You know, William sees a little bit of him in me, so he wants to mentor me now. 600 00:31:17,176 --> 00:31:19,943 William: Are you going to cook this until going back to London? 601 00:31:19,979 --> 00:31:22,312 Gordon: It's almost like being back, you know, at the beginning of my career. 602 00:31:22,348 --> 00:31:23,513 Right. 603 00:31:24,049 --> 00:31:26,383 Gordon: No, let's just try them off again, we get them a little bit more crispy. Good. 604 00:31:26,418 --> 00:31:27,484 William: Yes. 605 00:31:27,519 --> 00:31:30,420 Gordon: While you're doing that, do this, do that. 606 00:31:30,456 --> 00:31:32,856 Gordon: It's gonna burn. Do you wanna take over? 607 00:31:32,892 --> 00:31:35,025 I'm never too old to take advice. 608 00:31:35,060 --> 00:31:39,129 But to take advice from a legend like that is exciting. 609 00:31:40,933 --> 00:31:44,835 Chef William has prepared a beef rendang in the traditional style, 610 00:31:44,870 --> 00:31:48,605 simmering the meat in the rendang paste for over eight hours. 611 00:31:48,641 --> 00:31:53,210 He's also preparing a fern tip curry, served with fresh shrimp. 612 00:31:53,245 --> 00:31:55,379 I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little nervous about 613 00:31:55,414 --> 00:31:58,181 what else he may have up his sleeve. 614 00:31:58,217 --> 00:32:00,984 Where's my prawns? Prawns, prawns. 615 00:32:01,020 --> 00:32:03,620 (Bleep) Where have my prawns gone? 616 00:32:03,656 --> 00:32:06,423 William: Here you are, chief, I steal it from you. 617 00:32:06,458 --> 00:32:08,859 Gordon: You stoke my prawns? Why have you stolen them? 618 00:32:08,894 --> 00:32:10,694 William: I want to make a surprise. 619 00:32:10,729 --> 00:32:14,965 Give you a little surprise is good. 620 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:18,568 Gordon: Shame on you, William wongso. 621 00:32:19,972 --> 00:32:21,872 I'll let William have my prawn. 622 00:32:21,907 --> 00:32:25,442 After all I've been through this week, I don't have the strength to fight. 623 00:32:25,477 --> 00:32:29,313 Luckily, my fishing captain came through with some beautiful bonito. 624 00:32:29,348 --> 00:32:34,251 I'll use my curry paste to prepare a unique fish rendang to compliment my beef rendang. 625 00:32:34,753 --> 00:32:36,053 I hope you enjoy those prawns. 626 00:32:36,088 --> 00:32:37,321 I worked hard for those things. 627 00:32:37,356 --> 00:32:38,622 William: This is my favorite. 628 00:32:38,657 --> 00:32:40,490 Gordon: Oh. I'm glad to hear it, by the way. 629 00:32:40,526 --> 00:32:42,125 I got them in a cave. 630 00:32:42,161 --> 00:32:45,262 William: You are daring. Gordon: I'm very daring. 631 00:32:45,297 --> 00:32:47,297 William: You haven't done your dessert. 632 00:32:47,333 --> 00:32:48,999 Gordon: For the dessert, I'd love some yogurt. 633 00:32:49,034 --> 00:32:50,167 Do you have any yogurt, please? 634 00:32:50,202 --> 00:32:51,168 Fresh yogurt. 635 00:32:51,203 --> 00:32:52,436 William: How soon do you need? 636 00:32:52,471 --> 00:32:54,204 Gordon: Asap, please. 637 00:32:54,239 --> 00:32:57,874 William: Leave it, just put it here? 638 00:32:57,910 --> 00:32:59,076 Gordon: Take it off? 639 00:32:59,111 --> 00:33:02,846 William: Don't let it burn. We go in and get the yogurt. 640 00:33:02,881 --> 00:33:06,516 Gordon: Seriously? Local yogurt? 641 00:33:06,552 --> 00:33:08,819 William: Better. Buffalo. Gordon: Buffalo yogurt. 642 00:33:08,854 --> 00:33:12,122 William: Very curdy. Very firm. 643 00:33:12,157 --> 00:33:14,291 Gordon: Look at the size of that beauty. 644 00:33:14,326 --> 00:33:15,692 Is this the farmer? 645 00:33:15,728 --> 00:33:17,728 William: Yes. Gordon: Wow. 646 00:33:17,763 --> 00:33:19,029 Good morning sir. 647 00:33:24,703 --> 00:33:26,570 We ask him to get the yogurt. 648 00:33:30,309 --> 00:33:31,641 William: Well, you have to wait. 649 00:33:31,677 --> 00:33:34,077 We wait until he's finished milking. 650 00:33:34,113 --> 00:33:37,748 Gordon: Buffalo are much more sensitive than domesticated dairy cattle. 651 00:33:37,783 --> 00:33:41,785 As a result, the farmer has refused to step away from his prize cow 652 00:33:41,820 --> 00:33:44,988 until her udders are tapped. 653 00:33:45,024 --> 00:33:47,290 We can't wait. My rendang. 654 00:33:47,326 --> 00:33:48,892 I gotta go, the governor's lunch. 655 00:33:52,164 --> 00:33:55,966 Gordon: But with the clock ticking, William asked the farmer to fetch the yogurt 656 00:33:56,001 --> 00:34:01,405 and volunteers my services to sweet talk some milk out of this bashful bovine. 657 00:34:01,440 --> 00:34:02,873 You want me to milk this? 658 00:34:02,908 --> 00:34:04,608 William: You better do it. 659 00:34:04,643 --> 00:34:05,942 Gordon: Oh bloody hell, seriously. 660 00:34:05,978 --> 00:34:07,344 What's the secret? 661 00:34:07,379 --> 00:34:10,213 William: Talk quietly, loving. And just rub nicely. 662 00:34:10,249 --> 00:34:12,949 Make her relax. 663 00:34:13,919 --> 00:34:15,685 Gordon: Damn. William: Yeah, slowly. 664 00:34:15,721 --> 00:34:19,122 Gordon: Slowly. (Bleep) (Bleep). 665 00:34:19,158 --> 00:34:20,791 William: Oh! 666 00:34:20,826 --> 00:34:23,794 Gordon: William, seriously? I'm more concerned about my rendang. 667 00:34:23,829 --> 00:34:25,462 She's not happy. 668 00:34:25,497 --> 00:34:26,863 William: Alright. 669 00:34:26,899 --> 00:34:30,967 (Coughing). 670 00:34:31,403 --> 00:34:33,870 Gordon: If she flicks that tail, I'm covered in (bleep) Ah. 671 00:34:33,906 --> 00:34:37,741 Bloody hell. Seriously? 672 00:34:37,776 --> 00:34:40,744 (Laughing). 673 00:34:40,779 --> 00:34:44,247 Gordon: Now I'm covered in (bleep) William. 674 00:34:54,526 --> 00:34:56,159 (Coughing). 675 00:34:56,195 --> 00:34:59,362 And the local buffalo are not impressed. 676 00:34:59,398 --> 00:35:01,565 If she flicks that tail, I'm covered in (bleep) Ah. 677 00:35:01,600 --> 00:35:03,567 Bloody hell. 678 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:05,602 (Laughing). 679 00:35:05,637 --> 00:35:07,404 Gordon: Seriously? 680 00:35:07,439 --> 00:35:12,409 My local mentor, chef wongso seems to enjoy seeing me with a literal (bleep) Eating grin. 681 00:35:12,444 --> 00:35:14,711 I love buffaloes, let's get that clear. 682 00:35:14,746 --> 00:35:18,915 She was a little bit nervous, so you know, they're sensitive animals. 683 00:35:18,951 --> 00:35:21,017 She's not very happy. 684 00:35:21,053 --> 00:35:23,587 She lets a number two out and then flicks it right in my face. 685 00:35:23,622 --> 00:35:25,255 William: This is good. This is the organic cosmetic. 686 00:35:25,290 --> 00:35:26,823 Gordon: Organic cosmetic, thank you. 687 00:35:26,859 --> 00:35:28,558 (Laughing). 688 00:35:28,594 --> 00:35:31,428 But the yogurt is unique and I need it for that finishing touch, 689 00:35:31,463 --> 00:35:33,563 especially cause the dessert. 690 00:35:33,599 --> 00:35:37,667 William: This is the yogurt. Gordon: Wow. 691 00:35:39,705 --> 00:35:42,506 William: See? Gordon: Mmm. 692 00:35:42,541 --> 00:35:45,742 William: Little bit sour. Gordon: Yeah, it's very sour. 693 00:35:45,777 --> 00:35:47,410 William: The curd is more sturdy. 694 00:35:47,479 --> 00:35:49,412 Gordon: Mmm. So it's set already like that. 695 00:35:49,448 --> 00:35:50,547 William: Set already. 696 00:35:50,582 --> 00:35:52,048 Gordon: In the bamboo. William: In the bamboo. 697 00:35:52,084 --> 00:35:55,218 You can't do it with cow milk. It doesn't set like this. 698 00:35:55,254 --> 00:35:56,920 Gordon: No. 699 00:35:56,955 --> 00:35:59,389 This yogurt is unique 'cause it has a certain amount of tartness unlike any other 700 00:35:59,424 --> 00:36:03,093 yogurt, traditionally served with breakfast but I'm gonna put it in a dessert and 701 00:36:03,128 --> 00:36:05,595 fingers crossed blow their minds. 702 00:36:05,631 --> 00:36:08,131 Bit like the buffalo did over me. 703 00:36:08,167 --> 00:36:12,102 Blow his (bleep). Thank you. 704 00:36:12,938 --> 00:36:14,604 This is unique. 705 00:36:14,640 --> 00:36:16,606 William: This is very natural. And pasteurized. 706 00:36:16,642 --> 00:36:19,776 Gordon: Thank you. Seriously. 707 00:36:19,811 --> 00:36:25,415 Fresh yogurt secured for my dessert, we can all once again focus on our main courses. 708 00:36:25,450 --> 00:36:29,419 The governor is due any moment, so William wants to make sure my head is 709 00:36:29,454 --> 00:36:32,455 out of the buffalo's ass and back in the game. 710 00:36:32,991 --> 00:36:35,458 William: Make sure again, caramelized. 711 00:36:35,494 --> 00:36:37,427 Gordon: Yes. Yes, chef. 712 00:36:37,462 --> 00:36:38,628 Why you shouting at me? 713 00:36:38,664 --> 00:36:40,630 William: You wanna impress the governor, caramelized. 714 00:36:40,666 --> 00:36:43,633 Gordon: Yes. Gotcha. Thank you. Caramelized. 715 00:36:43,669 --> 00:36:44,901 Governor: Hello. 716 00:36:44,937 --> 00:36:46,136 William: Uh-oh. 717 00:36:46,171 --> 00:36:48,004 Gordon: I've never stirred a curry so much in all my life. 718 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,306 William: Governor is coming in. 719 00:36:49,341 --> 00:36:51,308 Governor: Ah, hello. Gordon: Hey, how are you sir? 720 00:36:54,179 --> 00:36:55,445 Gordon: I know, he's just arriving. 721 00:36:55,480 --> 00:36:56,713 That's the governor's family there, right? 722 00:36:56,748 --> 00:36:57,814 William: That's the family. 723 00:36:57,849 --> 00:37:00,350 You know, for the wife, it's more important. 724 00:37:00,385 --> 00:37:02,385 Gordon: The governor's wife is more important? 725 00:37:02,421 --> 00:37:04,054 William: She's the parliament member. 726 00:37:04,089 --> 00:37:05,121 Gordon: Member of parliament? 727 00:37:05,157 --> 00:37:06,957 William: Yes. Gordon: Is she really? Wow. 728 00:37:06,992 --> 00:37:08,291 Governor: Hello. Gordon: Sir, how are you? 729 00:37:08,327 --> 00:37:09,659 Governor: We are fine, thank you. 730 00:37:09,695 --> 00:37:10,727 William: How are you? 731 00:37:10,762 --> 00:37:12,195 Gordon: Pleasure, nice to see you. 732 00:37:12,231 --> 00:37:14,331 William: Good to see you, it's an honor to have you here. 733 00:37:14,366 --> 00:37:15,398 Gordon: Pleasure. 734 00:37:16,602 --> 00:37:19,102 Gordon: Beef rendang and we have a fish rendang as well, but. 735 00:37:19,137 --> 00:37:20,704 Governor: I think it's very smell good. 736 00:37:20,739 --> 00:37:21,972 Gordon: Smells good? Thank you. 737 00:37:22,007 --> 00:37:23,306 William: Yeah, make sure. 738 00:37:23,342 --> 00:37:26,276 Gordon: Dry, dry caramelized. Caramelized. Ok. Gotcha. 739 00:37:26,311 --> 00:37:27,677 William: Caramelized, caramel. Gordon: Gotcha. 740 00:37:30,015 --> 00:37:33,883 (Speaking native language). 741 00:37:33,919 --> 00:37:37,487 Gordon: Now the governor and chef William are speaking together. 742 00:37:37,522 --> 00:37:39,856 William: Don't be jealous. I have an assistant. 743 00:37:39,891 --> 00:37:41,491 Very precious assistant. 744 00:37:41,526 --> 00:37:43,660 Gordon: Yeah, but he's gotta taste both our rendangs, so. 745 00:37:43,695 --> 00:37:45,362 Thank you. 746 00:37:45,397 --> 00:37:46,630 William: Thank you, bye. 747 00:37:46,665 --> 00:37:48,665 Gordon: Thank you, sir. 748 00:37:48,700 --> 00:37:51,334 Hey. Excuse me. You can't cheat. 749 00:37:51,370 --> 00:37:53,370 William: When the governor want to help me. 750 00:37:53,405 --> 00:37:55,505 Gordon: Yes? William: I can't say no. 751 00:37:56,908 --> 00:37:57,874 Gordon: Are you ready? 752 00:37:57,909 --> 00:37:59,643 William: I'm fine, I'm just waiting for you. 753 00:37:59,678 --> 00:38:01,144 Gordon: Let's get that governor happy, yes? 754 00:38:01,179 --> 00:38:02,846 William: Yes. 755 00:38:02,881 --> 00:38:05,582 Gordon: And fingers crossed, being (bleep) On by a buffalo may bring me good luck. 756 00:38:07,753 --> 00:38:10,220 Sun's out, good news is, I can dry my hair. 757 00:38:10,255 --> 00:38:11,821 Do you have any gel, William? 758 00:38:11,857 --> 00:38:14,357 William: You think I use hair gel? 759 00:38:14,393 --> 00:38:16,760 Gordon: Legendary stud like you. 760 00:38:18,830 --> 00:38:23,600 By the way, I think that one thing is missing to please the governor. 761 00:38:23,635 --> 00:38:25,969 You tell me now, at the end of the cook? Really? 762 00:38:26,004 --> 00:38:28,571 William: I bring for you the durian. 763 00:38:28,607 --> 00:38:32,242 Gordon: Oh. Seriously? 764 00:38:32,277 --> 00:38:34,110 Don't do that to me, please. 765 00:38:34,146 --> 00:38:35,945 William: Let me help you to please the governor. 766 00:38:35,981 --> 00:38:37,881 Gordon: With durian? William: Yeah, with durian. 767 00:38:37,916 --> 00:38:38,915 Let me help. 768 00:38:38,950 --> 00:38:42,052 Gordon: Oh my god. Oh please. 769 00:38:42,087 --> 00:38:43,887 William, honestly? Seriously? 770 00:38:43,922 --> 00:38:47,557 I'm trying to finish my rendang and you're munching, chowing on a durian fruit, 771 00:38:47,592 --> 00:38:49,959 which literally makes me feel sick. 772 00:38:49,995 --> 00:38:51,161 William: Mmm, good. 773 00:38:51,196 --> 00:38:53,229 Gordon: William, I'm trying to finish my dishes, please. 774 00:38:53,265 --> 00:38:54,230 Honestly. 775 00:38:54,266 --> 00:38:55,565 William: Gordon. Gordon: William. 776 00:38:55,600 --> 00:39:01,504 William: This is fantastic. Love it. 777 00:39:01,540 --> 00:39:04,174 Gordon: Two minutes, governor. Governor: No problem. 778 00:39:04,209 --> 00:39:05,675 Gordon: Just coming. 779 00:39:05,711 --> 00:39:07,911 As soon as William gets out of the way, thank you sir. 780 00:39:07,946 --> 00:39:10,680 William: Ok. Gordon: Thank you. 781 00:39:11,383 --> 00:39:14,684 Despite William's durian distraction, I'm in the home stretch and 782 00:39:14,720 --> 00:39:17,020 focused on the task in hand. 783 00:39:17,055 --> 00:39:21,524 If all goes well, maybe the governor will appoint me secretary of taste. 784 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:23,293 Ok, boom. Sorry about the wait. 785 00:39:23,328 --> 00:39:24,627 William: Breathing. 786 00:39:24,663 --> 00:39:28,798 Gordon: You happy? Boom. Right, good luck. 787 00:39:28,834 --> 00:39:30,834 Let's go. 788 00:39:30,869 --> 00:39:32,736 Time to let my rendang do the talking. 789 00:39:32,771 --> 00:39:35,472 I just hope our guests like what it has to say. 790 00:39:45,951 --> 00:39:49,119 Learning all about this exquisite cuisine. 791 00:39:49,154 --> 00:39:53,123 Hopefully, my version of rendang with grilled strip loin and finished with palm 792 00:39:53,158 --> 00:39:57,427 sugar will really stand up to that of chef wongso's. 793 00:39:57,462 --> 00:39:58,995 It all comes down to this. 794 00:39:59,030 --> 00:40:01,197 Thank you so much for your Patience. 795 00:40:01,233 --> 00:40:02,465 My beef rendang. 796 00:40:02,501 --> 00:40:03,600 Governor: Thank you. 797 00:40:03,635 --> 00:40:06,002 Gordon: Sir, just pass that down there, thank you. 798 00:40:06,638 --> 00:40:10,273 Governor: This is William, the Gordon, yeah. 799 00:40:11,910 --> 00:40:13,209 Gordon: Governor, please be seated. 800 00:40:13,245 --> 00:40:15,178 First of all, my apologies for being late. 801 00:40:15,213 --> 00:40:16,312 Governor: No problem, no problem. 802 00:40:16,348 --> 00:40:17,714 Gordon: That was my fault, not king William's. 803 00:40:17,749 --> 00:40:21,384 But, I've done rendang two ways today. 804 00:40:21,420 --> 00:40:26,523 A beautiful beef rendang and there is a fish rendang with a local caught bonito. 805 00:40:27,292 --> 00:40:30,293 And then from there, I did the samba with the eggplant, 806 00:40:30,328 --> 00:40:37,066 fresh buffalo yogurt with some sticky rice and durian fruit. So. 807 00:40:38,670 --> 00:40:41,638 William: This is the beef rendang. 808 00:40:41,673 --> 00:40:44,474 And then that one is the fern curry with cream. 809 00:40:44,509 --> 00:40:46,676 This is the grilled prawn. 810 00:40:50,482 --> 00:40:53,583 Enjoy. Please, can't wait to hear your feedback. 811 00:40:53,618 --> 00:40:54,484 Governor: Thank you. 812 00:40:54,519 --> 00:40:56,986 Gordon: Thank you so much. Thank you. 813 00:40:57,022 --> 00:41:02,292 I'm always nervous, whether it's being judged by critics, my parents or even the 814 00:41:02,327 --> 00:41:05,995 governor, you know, there's not a dish yet in my career that I'm 100%, 815 00:41:06,031 --> 00:41:07,630 that one's in the bag. 816 00:41:07,666 --> 00:41:10,867 No, it's never in the bag, because there's so many complex flavors here with 817 00:41:10,902 --> 00:41:13,136 Indonesian cuisine, it's not as straightforward as you think, 818 00:41:13,171 --> 00:41:16,406 so, fingers crossed it'll all be down to the flavor. 819 00:41:17,509 --> 00:41:18,875 So they looked happy. 820 00:41:18,910 --> 00:41:20,677 But your rendang was way darker than mine. 821 00:41:20,712 --> 00:41:23,246 William: No, no, yours is just right. 822 00:41:23,281 --> 00:41:25,648 Doesn't matter. They will be surprised. 823 00:41:25,684 --> 00:41:31,221 Don't worry, I can guarantee that this is the first time they have a foreign star chef 824 00:41:31,256 --> 00:41:34,057 cooking rendang in the right way. 825 00:41:34,092 --> 00:41:36,459 Gordon: That's a high power table up there, isn't it? 826 00:41:38,263 --> 00:41:40,663 Do you ever get nervous when you cook for esteemed guests like that? 827 00:41:40,699 --> 00:41:43,800 William: Well, I know sometimes. 828 00:41:43,835 --> 00:41:46,569 Not all the time. Let's just go to see. 829 00:41:46,605 --> 00:41:50,206 Gordon: Ok. Go easy on the young man. 830 00:41:50,242 --> 00:41:52,108 If this goes pear shaped, I don't have to come back 831 00:41:52,143 --> 00:41:53,776 and spend a couple of months with you. 832 00:41:53,812 --> 00:41:55,278 Ok? Yes? 833 00:41:55,313 --> 00:41:57,847 William: Would be good. Gordon: Good luck. Right. 834 00:42:05,423 --> 00:42:08,091 Governor: Oh, I want to ask to my family. 835 00:42:11,129 --> 00:42:14,264 (Speaking native language). 836 00:42:15,634 --> 00:42:17,734 Governor: Oh you know, lama banget. 837 00:42:17,769 --> 00:42:19,769 William: Lama banget. Is delicious. 838 00:42:19,804 --> 00:42:22,705 Gordon: Oh delicious, lama banget, delicious. 839 00:42:22,741 --> 00:42:24,607 William: Lama banget is delicious. 840 00:42:24,643 --> 00:42:25,942 Gordon: My rendang? 841 00:42:25,977 --> 00:42:29,279 Governor: You can see my plate is clean and clear. 842 00:42:29,314 --> 00:42:30,647 Gordon: That is a great sign. 843 00:42:30,682 --> 00:42:35,952 (Speaking native language). 844 00:42:35,987 --> 00:42:38,187 William: Good, they like it. Governor: You see, you see. 845 00:42:38,223 --> 00:42:40,657 Gordon: Wow. Ok. Thank you. 846 00:42:40,692 --> 00:42:44,394 Gordon: Both William and I got a lama banget from our guests 847 00:42:44,429 --> 00:42:46,963 and I have to say it's one of my favorite reviews ever. 848 00:42:46,998 --> 00:42:49,699 I'm so happy, I could eat an entire durian. 849 00:42:49,734 --> 00:42:51,267 How was the eggplant? 850 00:42:51,303 --> 00:42:56,272 (Speaking native language). 851 00:42:58,276 --> 00:43:00,143 Gordon: I've had an amazing week, governor. 852 00:43:00,178 --> 00:43:04,013 Madam, family. Baby. 853 00:43:05,016 --> 00:43:06,816 I look forward to seeing you in London, yes? 854 00:43:06,851 --> 00:43:08,618 God bless to you and the family. 855 00:43:08,653 --> 00:43:09,786 Thank you so much. 856 00:43:09,821 --> 00:43:11,487 Governor: Yeah, ok, ok. Gordon: Thank you. 857 00:43:11,523 --> 00:43:13,056 William is no ordinary chef. 858 00:43:13,091 --> 00:43:16,326 He's in his mid-70, sixth decade of experience. 859 00:43:16,361 --> 00:43:19,762 He's a wanted commodity with Indonesian cuisine, 860 00:43:19,798 --> 00:43:22,532 he has an encyclopedia from a to z that is breath taking. 861 00:43:22,567 --> 00:43:24,767 He understands 200 versions of rendang. 862 00:43:24,803 --> 00:43:30,139 What a wealth of experience and one that can only make me a much better chef. 863 00:43:30,175 --> 00:43:31,975 Can I just say, "thank you"? 864 00:43:32,010 --> 00:43:33,576 William: Oh, my pleasure. 865 00:43:33,612 --> 00:43:36,846 Gordon: I thought I knew something about Indonesia cuisine before I got here. 866 00:43:36,881 --> 00:43:39,315 But you taught me from the ground up, so thank you. 867 00:43:39,351 --> 00:43:40,216 William: It was my pleasure. 868 00:43:40,251 --> 00:43:41,484 Gordon: You take care of yourself. 869 00:43:41,519 --> 00:43:42,919 When are you gonna retire? 870 00:43:42,954 --> 00:43:44,454 William: Never. Gordon: Never. 871 00:43:44,489 --> 00:43:46,456 William: Never. Gordon: That's got me thinking. 872 00:43:46,491 --> 00:43:49,225 William: Yes. Gordon: Take care. 873 00:43:50,662 --> 00:43:54,597 Wow, this past week in west sumatra, what an incredible experience. 874 00:43:54,599 --> 00:43:56,666 And talk about being pushed to your limits. 875 00:43:56,701 --> 00:44:00,870 Now, I may not be able to perfect a rendang in seven days, 876 00:44:00,905 --> 00:44:03,906 but honestly, I'm pretty happy with what I did. 877 00:44:03,942 --> 00:44:07,543 Exploring this island's fertile landscapes and oceans, 878 00:44:07,579 --> 00:44:09,712 I've discovered a rich complex cuisine 879 00:44:09,748 --> 00:44:12,515 packed full of flavor and spices. 880 00:44:12,550 --> 00:44:16,085 I've been humbled by incredible hospitality and learned traditions 881 00:44:16,121 --> 00:44:19,155 of a food history that go back centuries. 882 00:44:19,190 --> 00:44:21,891 Now, onto my next adventure. 883 00:44:22,627 --> 00:44:23,860 Captioned by cotter captioning services.