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SBS 2012 2 seasons 20 eps TV-14 Returning series

Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong

2012 2 seasons 20 eps TV-14

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Season 2

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Season 1

Season 2

25 min

S2 · E1 · Oct 25, 2012

Vientiane Episode 1

Celebrated chef Luke Nguyen continues his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia, travelling to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. In this episode Luke's trip begins in Vientiane, the laid-back capital of Laos. Exploring the morning market, he finds everything from the unusual to the bizarre.

25 min

S2 · E2 · Nov 1, 2012

Luang Prabang, Laos (Part 1) Episode 2

In this episode Luke heads north to Laos' 'food capital', Luang Prabang, where he explores the city's fresh produce markets and unique cottage industries, trying his hand at making buffalo patties.

25 min

S2 · E3 · Nov 8, 2012

Luang Prabang 2 Episode 3

In this episode Luke stays in Luang Prabang to join the biggest New Year’s celebrations in the country.

25 min

S2 · E4 · Nov 15, 2012

4000 Islands Episode 4

In this episode Luke heads to Laos' southern tip to the 4000 Islands, where fishing takes on a whole new meaning. On the Island of Don Khon, Luke learns the art of making the fish staple 'Padhek'.

25 min

S2 · E5 · Nov 22, 2012

Siem Reap Episode 5

In this episode Luke crosses the Mekong River into Cambodia and the ancient city of Siem Reap. There he explores the revered temples of Angkor Wat and meets local chefs to learn traditional Khmer dishes.

25 min

S2 · E6 · Nov 29, 2012

Phnom Penh, Cambodia Episode 6

In this episode Luke travels to Cambodia's bustling capital city, Phnom Penh, where he finds some unusual treats to eat, including a local delicacy, deep-fried tarantulas

25 min

S2 · E7 · Dec 6, 2012

Kep & Kampot Episode 7

In this episode Luke travels to the seaside towns of Kep and Kampot to experience their delectable seafood and world-famous pepper. There he teams up with a local fisherwoman at the seafood markets.

25 min

S2 · E8 · Dec 13, 2012

Kep & Chau Doc Episode 8

Luke enjoys a weekend of food and sun in the seaside town of Kep before heading across the border to Chau Doc in Vietnam. Starting beachside, Luke cooks a tasty barbequed squid.

25 min

S2 · E9 · Dec 20, 2012

Chau Doc & Cai Be Episode 9

Luke visits the floating villages of Chau Doc and Cai Be to cook some intriguing local dishes. He starts his journey on the Hue River where he cooks a caramelised basa fish dish.

25 min

S2 · E10 · Dec 27, 2012

Cai Be and Ben Tre Episode 10

In the final episode, Luke meets up with his parents to cook a meal and try some of the creepiest critters he’s ever eaten. Luke cooks with his mum and dad in Cai Be aboard a houseboat, they talk about what it was like to travel to Australia as refugees. Luke then visits some local cottage industries to learn the art of making "pop rice" and refined Mekong salt. Travelling to his final destination, Ben Tre, Luke explores the region’s fascinating coconut industry and tastes its famous bat congee dish. In a final test of his manhood, Luke eats a live coconut worm before reflecting on his culinary journey through the Greater Mekong.

10 episodes in Season 2

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A culinary journey across twelve regions, each with their own unique cultures, culinary stories and traditions. Celebrated chef, Luke Nguyen, in the third instalment of his popular series, takes us on a culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of southeast Asia. Beginning in southwest China, Luke explores the culinary cultures and centuries old traditions of Yunnan Province, from the Naxi people of Lijiang to the Dai communities of Xishuangbana.

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MasterChef Australia

Luke Nguyen's Vietnam

Total runtime 8h 20m · Episode length 25 min · Country Australia

Show info

Premiered

February 23, 2012

Final episode

December 27, 2012

Status

Returning series

Network

SBS

Country

Australia

Type

Scripted

Episode length

25 min

Total runtime

8h 20m

Original language

English

Production

Australia · United States

Produced in

Languages

Spoken on screen

Chinese · English

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