History of the Black Pepper Trade
Season Four, Spring 2008
History of the Black Pepper Trade
This week we learn about the influence of the Portuguese on the cuisine of Goa, in Southwestern India. The Portuguese controlled the black pepper trade for the 15th and 16th centuries, replacing Venice as the port of entry for spices from the East with Lisbon. Many of Goas dishes have Portuguese elements, reflecting the long history of the trade.
Other episodes from this season
- No Ruz: Persian New Year
- Amaranth: Grain of the Aztecs!
- History of the Black Pepper Trade
- Spring Sprout Safari!
- Breads of the World: Unite!
- Botticelli's La Primavera
- Iraq: Healthy Recipes from the Fertile Crescent
- Eating Local: Living on a 250 Mile Diet
- Goddess Dressings (Not Just Green)
- All About Coffee
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