From China to Vietnam will appeal to readers with a love and interest in Southeast Asian cuisine and to those who are fans of Luke’s television series’. Travellers and holidaymakers to this region will be fascinated with the stories and people Luke meets as he journeys from north to south and the recipes of well-known dishes and local delicacies that are unique to this area.
Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down one of Asia’s most famous rivers, the Mekong. To tie in with Luke’s popular SBS series Greater Mekong, From China to Vietnam tells the stories, experiences and recipes from the TV show. Luke immerses himself in the cultures and communities of the countries he visits, learning stories and histories from each region as well as sampling and recreating local cuisines.
Luke’s travels start in China where he explores the centuries-old traditions of the Yunnan Province. His journey takes him to Myanmar where he uncovers some of the country’s unique flavours, and then on to Northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam, Luke’s homeland and the location of this mighty river’s floodplains. From China to Vietnam contains over 70 recipes that celebrate well-known dishes as well as lesser known regional delicacies. Sample Chargrilled pork grilled in bamboo from Thailand, Steamed lemongrass and dill fish from Laos, Tea-infused sesame dumplings from China or for the more adventurous, Clay-pot cola chicken from Cambodia.
With heartwarming stories, breath-taking location photography and stunning images of all the dishes featured in the show, From China to Vietnam is a must-have cookbook that will be treasured and referred to for many years to come.
