Episode 1
Fat
48m8.7 / 10
In northern Italy, Samin savors the magical properties of olive oil, pork fat and cheese as she visits farms and helps prepare local specialties.
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Directed by Caroline Suh
TV series
Salt Fat Acid Heat
2018TV-PG1 season7.9 / 10
Master these four elements, master the kitchen.
Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.
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Episode 2
Salt
41m8.7 / 10
From sea salt to soy sauce to miso: A trip to Japan reveals the many forms salt can take -- and the profound effects it can have on food.
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Directed by Caroline Suh
Episode 3
Acid
40m8.0 / 10
To illustrate the transformative power of acids, Samin visits Yucatán, where sour oranges, salsas and Mayan honey add new dimensions to every dish.
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Directed by Caroline Suh
Episode 4
Heat
41m8.0 / 10finale
Back home in California, Samin uses heat to unlock rich colors and flavors as she roasts meat and veggies, then makes crispy rice with her mom.
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Directed by Caroline Suh
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Salt Fat Acid Heat
Cast
Samin NosratSelfProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 4
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Jigsaw ProductionsUnited States
Themes
cookingculinary artsfemale cheftravelworld cuisine
