Centuries-old Culinary Techniques: From Greek Phyllo to Indian Fenny

🥐Greek phyllo, a super thin layered dough used in dishes like baklava, is made by hand by an 86-year-old baker in Greece.

🍹Fenny, a rare liquor made in Goa, India, is produced using centuries-old techniques and 100-year-old family traditions.

🌿Traditional soy sauce in Japan is made by fermenting soybeans in wooden barrels, a process that takes up to four years.

🔨A Japanese artisan hand-builds his own wooden barrels to brew authentic soy sauce, keeping the century-old method alive.

👨‍🍳The unique culinary techniques showcased in the video require patience, skill, and a deep respect for tradition.

What is the main ingredient in fenny liquor?

—The main ingredient in fenny liquor is the juice extracted from cashew fruit.

How long does it take to make Greek phyllo by hand?

—Making Greek phyllo by hand can take up to four hours.

What sets traditional soy sauce apart from commercial soy sauce?

—Traditional soy sauce is made through a longer fermentation process using wooden barrels, giving it a sweeter aftertaste and a more authentic flavor.

How long does it take to ferment soybeans into soy sauce?

—It takes at least a year and a half for soybeans to ferment into soy sauce.

What challenges do artisans face in preserving centuries-old culinary techniques?

—Artisans face challenges such as competition from cheaper, industrialized production methods and the need to transmit their skills and knowledge to the next generation.

00:01This video explores rare and oldest cooking techniques across different cultures.

01:16An 86-year-old baker in Greece is known for making thin filo dough by hand.

04:48In Goa, India, a family continues the centuries-old tradition of making fenny liquor from cashew fruit.

08:16A Japanese artisan brews traditional soy sauce in handmade wooden barrels that last 100 years.

14:00Challenges and dedication in preserving centuries-old culinary techniques.

16:05The process of making fenny liquor involves collecting cashew fruits and manually extracting the juice.

17:21Greek phyllo dough is made by kneading, stretching, and shaping the dough by hand.

18:38The traditional method of making soy sauce involves fermenting soybeans in wooden barrels for years.