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Episode 1: Luke's Greater Mekong | Kunming, China

Celebrated chef Luke Nguyen takes us on a culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. He kicks off by discovering the iconic dishes and tales of Kunming, in southwest China.

Episode 1: Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong
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In the first episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke discovers the iconic dishes and "old world" stories of Kunming – the capital city of Yunnan Province in southwest China. Luke is challenged to decipher the secret ingredients in Kunming’s favourite Muslim-Chinese dish. He explores the ethereal Stone Forest, and makes a fish-mint root salad. He also learns from master chef Pan why Yiliang roast duck is the most succulent in China.

 

Recipes

Uyghur spicy beef skewers

Fish mint stem and tofu salad

Crossing the bridge noodles


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