Emmy and Bafta-award nominated actor Paapa Essiedu discusses his impressive body of work and the upcoming second series of the Lazarus Project. The hosts also share their food preferences and talk about glugging water and warm bread with condiments. They explore their dream menu, focusing on a taco al pastor from Mexico City, and debate whether plantains belong in savory dishes or desserts. They discuss chocolate preferences, the origins of Lloyd Grossman's sauce, funny encounters and mistaken identities, and their love for frozen cocktails.
The dream main course is Red Red, a Ghanaian dish consisting of black-eyed bean stew and sweet fried plantain, resulting in a flavorful and textured dish.
The dream side dish is Patatas Bravas from Bartonas in Barcelona, featuring potatoes fried in a chili and garlic-infused oil, creating a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.
Deep dives
Dream Main Course
The dream main course is Red Red, a Ghanaian dish consisting of black-eyed bean stew and sweet fried plantain. The black-eyed bean stew is slow-cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, maggi cubes, and palm oil, resulting in a flavorful and textured dish. It is served with a side portion of sweet fried plantain, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Dream Side Dish
The dream side dish is Patatas Bravas from Bartonas in Barcelona. This version of Patatas Bravas features potatoes fried in a chili and garlic-infused oil, creating a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. It is served without tomato sauce, allowing the natural flavors of the potatoes and the oil to shine. Accompanied by a small beer, this side dish is a delightful treat.
Dream Menu: A Perfect Combination of Flavors and Textures
The dream menu presented by the podcast episode consists of a perfect combination of flavors and textures. It starts with a warm bread and herby salted butter starter, followed by a delicious main course of red red cooked by any Artie. The side dish includes tartas brothers, and for the drink, the recommended choice is a Scrapino from Forde Whin. The highlight of the menu is the dessert, which features a freshly made Percy Ingalls sugar ring donut served on a bed of Biscoff rock ice cream from Romeo and Giulietta.
The Charming Gelateria and Surprising Locations of Romeo and Giulietta
Romeo and Giulietta, an exceptional gelateria, is known for its range of flavors and surprising locations. The gelateria, located on a high road and in unexpected areas, offers tasty treats like cherry, strawberry cheesecake, black forest ice cream, and many other flavors. The combination of textures and flavors in their ice creams, including biscuit bits, creates a delightful experience for ice cream enthusiasts.