From China to Vietnam: A Food Journey Down the Mekong

Author(s): Luke Nguyen

Food

The Mekong is one of Asia's most famous rivers, twisting through gorgeous rainforests and mountains. Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down the river, immersing himself in the culture and communities of the countries he visits, learning stories and histories from each region as well as sampling and recreating local cuisines. Luke begins his travels in China where he explores the centuries old traditions of the Yunnan Province. He moves to Myanmar where he uncovers some of the country's unique flavours, and then onto 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 popular 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, breathtaking location photography and stunning images, From China to Vietnam is a must-have cookbook that will be treasured for many years to come.


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Luke Nguyen is a renowned Vietnamese Australian chef, best known for his television series Luke Nguyen's France, Luke Nguyen's Vietnam, and Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong, which this book ties into. Luke's parents opened and ran a Vietnamese restaurant and it was this familial passion for food that first ignited Luke's interest in Vietnamese cooking. Luke trained with a number of respected chefs before opening The Red Lantern restaurant with his sister. Since then, The Red Lantern has become one of Sydney's most acclaimed restaurants, winning Best Vietnamese Restaurant in 2009. Luke has written four previous cookbooks.

General Fields

  • : 9781742709895
  • : Hardie Grant Australia
  • : Hardie Grant Australia
  • : 1.216
  • : March 2015
  • : 256mm X 203mm X 35mm
  • : Australia
  • : April 2015
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Luke Nguyen
  • : Hardback
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  • : en
  • : 641.595
  • : 272
  • : Full colour photography