[Music playing]

A split screen shows smiling children around eight or nine years old, all wearing aprons in different colours. They are using pots, pans, bowls, and spoons as musical instruments. Prepared food dishes fill the screen.

In colourful letters, the name of the show appears between an illustrated fork and a knife. The title reads: "My World Kitchen."

A narrator says, WHOSE KITCHEN ARE WE GOING TO TODAY?

A child with two long dark brown braids opens a door.

The child says, HI, MY NAME'S ELSA AND THIS IS MY HOUSE. COME IN. THIS IS MY DAD, JASON.

Jason waves. He is a tall man in a grey shirt.

Jason says, HELLO.

The narrator says, HI, DAD.

Elsa goes into a kitchen and says, TODAY I'M GOING TO BE MAKING FISH CAKES, BECAUSE I LOVE TO EAT THEM.

The narrator says, ELSA'S DAD HAS SHOWN HER A VERY SPECIAL WAY TO MAKE FISH CAKES. ELSA'S DAD IS GUYANESE AND HE'S ORIGINALLY FROM GUYANA.

A colourful map has an arrow that points to South America.

The narrator says, GUYANA IS A COUNTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA. GUYANA IS KNOWN AS THE LAND OF MANY WATERS, BECAUSE THERE ARE LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL RIVERS AND WATERFALLS THERE.

Images show waterfalls and different animals.

The narrator says, GUYANA IS HOME TO MANY DIFFERENT ANIMALS, INCLUDING SLOTHS... ANTEATERS... AND JAGUARS. LOTS OF FISH LIVE IN THE WATERS OF GUYANA AND ARE AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT IN MANY RECIPES, INCLUDING FISH CAKES.

Elsa washes her hands. She puts on a yellow apron.

The narrator says, ELSA HAS WASHED HER HANDS, PUT ON HER APRON AND SHE'S READY TO COOK.

Elsa says, I'M MAKING GUYANESE FISH CAKES FOR MY FRIENDS.

The narrator says, AND SHE'S INVITED AVA, JESSICA, AND ARCHIE TO TASTE ONE OF THE MAIN INGREDIENTS BEFORE THEY COME ROUND FOR A SPECIAL GUYANESE MEAL LATER. WHAT'S THAT?

Jessica opens a box. She has long blonde hair and glasses.

Jessica says, IT LOOKS LIKE GRASS.

[Narrator laughing]

The narrator says, IT'S NOT GRASS.

Archie has short blonde hair and wears a blue shirt.

Archie says, THEY'RE QUITE LONG AND THEY'RE GREEN.

The narrator asks, WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?

Ava has blonde hair tied back from her face. She wears a pink t-shirt.

Ava says, I THINK IT SMELLS LIKE A VEGETABLE.

Jessica says, IT SMELLS LIKE ONION.

The narrator says, IT'S NOT ONION.

Archie says, THEY SMELL REALLY STRONG.

The narrator says, WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?

Jessica says, IT MIGHT BE A BIT OF CELERY.

The narrator says, OH, NO, NOT CELERY.

Archie says, I THINK IT MIGHT BE A SPRING ONION.

The narrator says, EH, NOT SPRING ONION, EITHER. IT'S CHIVES.

Jessica says, IT TASTES DELICIOUS.

The narrator says, OH, THAT'S GOOD.

Ava says, I DON'T LIKE THE WAY IT TASTES.

The narrator says, OH, NO.

Max says I DON'T REALLY LIKE THE TASTE OF THEM.

Ingredients appear on a counter.

The narrator says, NOT EVERYONE LIKES THE TASTE, SO LET'S SEE IF ELSA CAN CHANGE THEIR MINDS, BECAUSE CHIVES ARE ONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN HER RECIPE. YOU'LL ALSO NEED BLACK PEPPER, PRE-SOAKED SALT FISH, PAPRIKA, BUTTER, POTATOES, CHILI FLAKES, VEGETABLE OIL AND GARLIC.

Elsa says, NOW, I'M GOING TO GET MY COOKED POTATOES AND PUT SOME BUTTER IN.

The narrator says, ELSA'S DAD HAS COOKED AND COOLED POTATOES, WHICH ELSA IS MASHING UP WITH SOME BUTTER.

Elsa mashes potatoes in a large green bowl.

Elsa says, IT'S REALLY HOT IN GUYANA. I HOPE TO GO THERE ONE DAY.

The narrator says, ADD SOME PAPRIKA AND CHILI FLAKES, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET ANY IN YOUR EYES. THEN, MIX IT UP.

Elsa holds a pepper grinder.

Elsa says, NOW, I'M GOING TO TWIST THE BLACK PEPPER.

The narrator asks, WHAT'S NEXT?

Elsa says, WE'RE GOING TO PEEL SOME GARLIC.

The narrator says, IF YOU FIND THIS TRICKY, ASK A GROWN-UP TO HELP YOU.

Elsa says, I'M GOING TO PUT THE GARLIC IN THE GARLIC PRESSER.

Elsa squeezes garlic in a press.

The narrator says, CAREFULLY CRUSH THE GARLIC ONTO THE WORKTOP AND USE A TEASPOON TO HELP SCRAPE IT ALL OFF. THEN DO THE SAME WITH ANOTHER CLOVE OF GARLIC. ADD THE GARLIC TO THE BOWL AND MIX IT, MIX IT, MIX IT.

Elsa stirs the bowl.

Elsa says, I'M GOING TO GET THE FISH FROM THE FRIDGE.

Elsa opens a refrigerator and takes out a foil-covered plate.

The narrator says, ELSA'S DAD HAS PREPARED THE SALT FISH.

Elsa takes the foil off a plate of white fish.

Elsa calls, DAD, COME AND HELP ME CHECK FOR BONES.

The narrator says, MAKE SURE YOU ASK A GROWN-UP TO HELP YOU DO THIS.

Jason and Elsa look over the fish.

Jason says, I THINK WE'RE GOOD THERE, NO BONES.

Elsa says, THANKS, DAD.

Jason says, YOU'RE WELCOME, LOVE.

Elsa says, I NEED TO BREAK UP ALL THE FISH INTO LITTLE BITS.

Elsa uses two forks to break apart the fish.

The narrator says, TIP IT INTO THE BOWL AND MAKE SURE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING THE SALT FISH.

Elsa washes and dries her hands.

The narrator says, THEN, GIVE IT ONE MORE MIX.

Elsa says, IT'S TIME FOR MY VERY SPECIAL INGREDIENT.

The narrator says, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS, DON'T YOU? CHIVES!

An animation shows chives growing.

The narrator says, CHIVES ARE A TYPE OF HERB WITH LONG, THIN, GREEN LEAVES AND PURPLE FLOWERS. WHEN THE LEAVES HAVE GROWN TALL, THEY CAN BE CUT FROM THE PLANT AND USED IN COOKING.

Illustrations show chives being added to different dishes.

The narrator says, THE LEAVES CAN BE USED IN ALL SORTS OF RECIPES, INCLUDING SALADS, SOUPS, AND FISH CAKES.

An animated man in medieval clothing holds a bunch of chives.

The narrator says, IN THE OLDEN DAYS, SOME PEOPLE WOULD HANG BUNCHES OF CHIVES IN THE HOUSE TO KEEP AWAY BUGS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES.

Elsa tears a bunch of chives in half and puts them in a large clear cup.

The narrator says, NOW, TEAR YOUR CHIVES IN HALF, THEN CAREFULLY CUT THEM UP. THAT'S IT, ELSA.

Elsa uses scissors to chop the chives.

Elsa says. IT'S TIME TO PUT THE CHIVES IN THE MIXTURE.

The narrator says, THAT'S IT.

Elsa stirs chives into the bowl.

Elsa says, MY FAVOURITE FRUIT FROM GUYANA IS THE PLANTAIN, IT'S LIKE BANANA, BUT SWEETER. MY DAD'S GOING TO MAKE A PLANTAIN SALAD TO GO WITH THE FISH CAKES.

The narrator says, THAT SOUNDS DELICIOUS.

Elsa rolls the mixture in her hands.

Elsa says, NOW, I'M GOING TO MAKE THE SHAPES FOR THE FISHCAKES. THEY'RE KIND OF SHAPED LIKE A HEDGEHOG.

The narrator says, SHAPE THEM WITH YOUR HANDS AND PUT THEM ONTO BAKING PAPER, ON AN OILED BAKING TRAY.

Elsa says, I NEED TO MAKE THEM ALL THE SAME SIZE IF I CAN.

Elsa sets the fishcakes on a tray.

The narrator says, AND CARRY ON UNTIL YOU'VE USED UP ALL THE MIXTURE. GREAT, LAST ONE, ELSA.

Elsa says, NOW, I'M GOING TO WASH MY HANDS AGAIN.

The narrator says, THAT'S RIGHT. IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING SALT FISH. WHAT'S NEXT?

Elsa says, IT'S TIME TO PUT SOME OIL ON THE FISH CAKES. THE OIL MAKES THE FISH CAKES CRISPY.

Elsa brushes the fishcakes with oil.

The narrator says, THAT'S RIGHT. THEY'LL CHANGE COLOUR WHEN THEY'RE COOKED.

Elsa says, IT'S REALLY FUN, IT'S JUST LIKE PAINTING FOOD.

The narrator says, THEY LOOK BRILLIANT, NOW ASK A GROWN-UP TO HELP YOU.

Elsa calls, DAD, CAN YOU PUT THEM IN THE OVEN, PLEASE?

Jason says, NO PROBLEM.

Jason picks up the tray and puts them in the oven.

The narrator says, IF YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE ELSA'S GUYANESE FISH CAKES AT HOME, ASK A GROWN-UP TO COOK, COOL AND CHOP POTATOES FOR YOU. ADD BUTTER AND MASH THEM WITH A POTATO MASHER.

Elsa’s hands mix the ingredients on the counter.

The narrator says, ADD PAPRIKA AND CHILI FLAKES, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET ANY IN YOUR EYES, AND A FEW TWISTS OF BLACK PEPPER. PEEL THE PAPERY SKIN OFF TWO GARLIC CLOVES.

Elsa uses a garlic press.

The narrator says, AND USE A GARLIC CRUSHER TO CAREFULLY CRUSH THE GARLIC. USE A SPOON TO SCRAPE THE GARLIC OFF, ADD IT TO THE POTATO MIXTURE AND MIX IT, MIX IT, MIX IT. ASK A GROWN-UP TO PREPARE SOME SALT FISH FOR YOU. CHECK IT FOR BONES AND THEN SHRED IT UP JUST LIKE THIS.

Elsa uses two forks to break up the fish.

The narrator says, TIP THE FISH INTO THE POTATO MIXTURE AND DON'T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING SALT FISH. THEN MIX IT ALL AGAIN. TEAR A BUNCH OF CHIVES IN HALF, ADD THEM TO A JUG AND USE SCISSORS TO CAREFULLY CUT THEM UP. ADD THESE TO THE BOWL AND MIX IT, MIX IT, MIX IT. TAKE A SPOONFUL OF THE MIXTURE AND USE YOUR HANDS TO SHAPE IT. PUT THE FISHCAKES ONTO BAKING PAPER, ON AN OILED BAKING TRAY.

Balls of fishcake fill up a tray.

The narrator says, AND CARRY ON UNTIL YOU'VE USED UP ALL THE MIXTURE. AND DON'T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS AGAIN. BRUSH VEGETABLE OIL ALL OVER THE FISH CAKES. AND THEN ASK A GROWNUP TO PUT THEM INTO THE OVEN FOR YOU.

Elsa sets a table and puts out flowers.

The narrator says, NOW, THERE'S JUST ENOUGH TIME FOR ELSA TO GET THE TABLE READY FOR HER VERY SPECIAL GUYANESE MEAL.

Elsa holds a pineapple-shaped glass.

Elsa says, IT'S TRADITIONAL IN GUYANA TO OFFER YOUR FRIENDS A DRINK WHEN THEY ARRIVE.

[Doorbell ringing]

Elsa says, THEY'RE HERE.

The narrator says, WELL DONE, ELSA. YOUR GUYANESE-THEMED TABLE LOOKS FANTASTIC AND THOSE PINEAPPLE-SHAPED CUPS ARE BRILLIANT.

Elsa opens a front door. Ava, Jessica, and Archie are there.

The children say, HI, ELSA.

Elsa says, HI, COME IN.

The narrator says, NOW, EVERYONE'S WASHED THEIR HANDS AND THEY'RE READY TO EAT.

Jessica says, WOW. THAT'S LOVELY, ELSA.

Everyone sits at the table.

Elsa says, THIS IS A SPECIAL PINEAPPLE DRINK.

Everyone raises their glasses.

They all say, YAY.

The narrator says, HOW COOL IS THAT?

Jessica says, MM, THIS IS DELICIOUS, ELSA.

Elsa asks, JESSICA, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY DECORATIONS?

Jessica says, I LIKE THE PINEAPPLE CUP AND ALL THESE FLOWERS.

Elsa asks, ARCHIE, DO YOU LIKE THE TABLE AS WELL?

Archie says, I LIKE THE LEAVES AND ALL THE COLOURS.

Elsa asks, YOU ALL READY TO EAT?

They all cry, YEAH!

Jason comes in with plates.

The narrator says, AND HERE COMES DAD WITH THE COOKED AND SLIGHTLY CALLED FISH CAKES. WELL DONE, ELSA. THE FISH CAKES LOOK WONDERFUL, GOLDEN, CRISPY AND DELICIOUS.

Jason says, AND I'VE MADE YOU A YUMMY PLANTAIN SALAD.

Jason puts a square platter on the table. It is filled with sliced plantains and vegetables.

The children say, THANK YOU.

The narrator says, AND WELL DONE, DAD. THAT LOOKS REALLY TASTY TOO. EARLIER TODAY, ELSA'S FRIENDS WEREN'T ALL SURE ABOUT THE TASTE AND SMELL OF CHIVES. DO YOU THINK THEY'LL CHANGE THEIR MINDS, WHEN THEY TASTE HER FISH CAKES?

Elsa asks, DO YOU LIKE OUR FISH CAKES?

Jessica says, THEY'RE DELICIOUS.

Archie says, YEAH.

Ava says, THE FISH CAKES ARE LOVELY, ELSA.

Jessica says, THESE ARE REALLY CREAMY AND DELICIOUS. MM.

Jessica eats a forkful.

Archie says, MM.

Elsa says, THIS SALAD IS MADE OF PLANTAIN. THEY'RE LIKE BANANA, BUT A BIT DIFFERENT. YOU GET LOTS OF THEM IN GUYANA.

The children eat.

Ava says, THE PLANTAINS ARE NICE.

Elsa says, THANKS, AVA.

Ava says, THEY TASTE REALLY SWEET AS WELL.

Elsa asks, JESSICA, WHAT DO YOU THINK THE SPECIAL INGREDIENT IS?

Jessica says, I THINK THE SPECIAL INGREDIENT WAS CELERY.

Ava says, I THINK IT WAS LIME.

Archie says, I THOUGHT IT WAS SPRING ONIONS.

Elsa says, IT WAS NONE OF THOSE; IT WAS CHIVES.

Jessica says, OH, YUM-YUM.

Elsa says, DO YOU LIKE THE TASTE NOW THEY'RE COOKED?

Archie says, YEAH, THEY'RE MUCH BETTER COOKED.

The narrator says, IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE LIKES THE TASTE OF CHIVES, WHEN THEY'RE IN YOUR COOKED FISH CAKES.

Elsa says, THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MY WORLD KITCHEN.

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