Episode 1: Luke Nguyen's Vietnam

In the first episode of Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, Luke explores the food and culture of Hue, home to the ruling Emperors of the 17th century in central Vietnam.

Source: Luke Nguyen's Vietnam

In the first episode of Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, Luke explores the food and people of Hue, home to the ruling Emperors of the 17th century in central Vietnam. Hue’s culture and its history are discovered as Luke takes us on a sprawling journey of the vibrant town. At a bustling corner restaurant, Luke helps prepare a quintessential Hue dish of lemongrass skewers. He cooks with a local woman on her front porch and explores the historic Citadel, built by the Nguyen Dynasty where the Emperors ruled.

 

Recipes

Hue lemongrass skewers

Steamed rice flour cakes with dried shrimp

Green fig and tofu salad