Luke’s journey continues along the mighty Mekong River, the lifeblood for locals in this area of Vietnam, who rely on it for transport, trade, and most of all as a source of food. The floating markets are a colourful and fascinating way of life in Can Tho, where farmers sell their produce from ancient boats on the river. Later Luke visits his relatives who live on a tributary of the Mekong. In Luke's honour, they prepare a feast of snake, eel, and elephant fish, all prepared in the traditional way.
Recipes
Mekong school prawns stir-fried with pork belly
Pork spare ribs slow-braised in medicinal broth
Crispy fried elephant fish with ginger fish sauce
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