Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen

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September 2021
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Peter continues his journey along the Margaret River meeting with artisanal producers and learning their craft. He starts at the famed Margaret River Farmers Markets before stepping back in time to a traditional bakery. He learns about the benefits of choosing 'Fugly Fruit' at an apple orchard and hangs out with some kids.
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Peter explores something close to his heart - sustainable farming and fishing practices. He learns about the delights of permaculture, speaks with an organic farmer who knows all there is to know about the mysterious Black Garlic, and chats to a chef who has found a productive way to use pigs - as weed control.
June 2021
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Having explored a truly exceptional part of the world, Peter culminates his journey in Margaret River by delving into the world of gourmet foods. He meets with a couple who have combined gourmet lamb production with an award-winning winery, visits the largest producers of black truffle in the world, and finally host a fabu...
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Peter meets with the Wadandi people, the traditional owners of the Margaret River Region. He hears their stories, learns about the secrets of bush foods and foraging before cooking up a storm.
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Peter begins his journey by exploring what the Margaret River is famous for. With its Mediterranean climate, the region is bursting with food favourites - wine, cheese and olives - all of which inspire Peter to create some truly glorious dishes.
May 2021
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The final episode in the series looks to the future of farming and shows the way the food community in Noosa is leading the way. Peter meets the Queen Bee whose adopt-a-beehive program is helping solve the declining bee epidemic, a school with a kitchen garden and the king of permaculture who shows Peter what it takes to b...
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In Sri Lanka, Peter learnt the ancient art of using ayurvedic herbs and spices in cooking for both flavour and health. In this episode, Peter explores local food being produced with medicinal properties and creates delicious recipes to create at home using ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, millet and camel milk.
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Peter Kuruvita mingles with a community of passionate local producers showcasing some of the finest and freshest produce in the region and visits some well-known and loved faces of the Sunshine Coast before cooking up some fresh Mooloolaba prawns at Marcoola markets.
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The Sunshine Coast is home to an amazing array of indigenous flora and fauna, which is being celebrated by local growers and chefs. Peter heads out to discover the secrets of bush tucker and creates dishes inspired by native ingredients.
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Having grown up in Sri Lanka, seafood is Peter's lifelong passion so it's no surprise that he feels right at home in the Sunshine Coast, which boasts some of Australia's best seafood. Peter showcases the amazing local seafood available right on his doorstep, from Mooloolaba prawns and spanner crabs to coral trout and fresh...
April 2021
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Having bid farewell to city life and moved to the tropical seaside town of Noosa, chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita heads out to meet the community of passionate producers to discover more about the fresh local produce that has made this region one of the most exciting new foodie destinations in Australia. Since moving ...
February 2021
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Peter is known throughout the world as a seafood chef and the Margaret River region has provided an exceptional opportunity for him to explore his passion. From diving for abalone to curing trout with locally made gin, Pete makes the most out of this extraordinary part of the world.
December 2016
"I first made this in Mexico, using river trout, but Tasmanian Petuna ocean trout takes it to another level. The richness of the fish and the delicate flakes it breaks into makes this stunning. Add to this some beetle leaves and lots of beautiful aromatic salad ingredients and you have a very tasty snack or canapé. Nahm ji...
"This chicken noodle soup has to be Indonesia’s favourite soups, especially amongst the kids. This recipe is inspired by all of the incredible organic produce I came across on this trip." Peter Kuruvita, Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen
November 2016
"The spice mix on this fish has been used for centuries in Sri Lanka and it is earth and spicy. Known in Sri Lanka as Ambul Thial, I now serve it in my restaurants as a modern Sri Lankan dish but I couldn’t resist the challenge to introduce some wonderful Indigenous Australian flavours into this dish. The result was two an...
"A consommé is a beautiful thing, totally clear and full of flavour. You need to be precise to get the best outcome and remember that all seasoning and any additions to the consommé need to be made prior to clarification. If spanner crabs are unavailable, use a blue swimmer crab or even prawns. Chamomile tea adds a wonderf...
"This is a curry that my vegetarian Grandmother used to love. It’s full of goodness and really tasty. Deep frying peeled eggs gives it a tofu like exterior that absorbs the gravy." Peter Kuruvita, Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen
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