Zola Nene teaches Gordon Ramsay the art of local cuisine in 'Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted' season 2
Not only does the season start with Ramsay cooking in South Africa, but beloved local chef Zola Nene accompanies him on his culinary adventure in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
When the second season of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, premieres on 26 August at 21:00 on National Geographic (DStv 181), South African audiences are in for a treat.
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In the series that emphasizes creating authentic local flavours, Zola and Ramsay cook up a culinary feast for a local isiZulu chief. Their creations included braai’d fish, ushatini (tomato & onion salsa), ujeqe (traditional bread), chakalaka and pap and steak on the braai. “The main features of isiZulu cuisine are simplicity, beef (we are traditionally cattle farmers after all) and maize, in all forms – samp, pap and umbila (meilies on the cob)” explains Nene.
“I am a proud Zulu girl so of course I’m always excited to share my culture, heritage and cuisine with people” she added.
When asked about her experience with Ramsay, Nene explains “My first impression was, wow, he’s really tall! He was so lovely and warm when we met for the first time, really personable and engaging. Gordon was incredible to work with and cook with. We had such fun filming, cooking and eating. Cooking for the Chief was also an amazing experience, such an honour to cook for such a revered member of the community”.
After the South African episode. the multi-Michelin-star chef and Ironman athlete continue his adventure across the globe, turning up the heat in Indonesia, Louisiana, Norway, India, Tasmania, and Guyana.
In this new season, Ramsay journeys deep into the landscape of each place he visits, scaling mountains, battling 3-metre waves, braving frigid temperatures and bushwhacking his way through the backcountry to forage for some of the finest ingredients in the world. From swimming in great white shark-infested waters to participating in a traditional bull run, Ramsay risks life and limb in his biggest and boldest missions yet in order to achieve edible excellence.
Under the guidance of local experts and food legends he meets along the way, Ramsay partakes in culinary customs and learns about delicious delicacies and fresh flavours unique to each region.