Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down one of Asia`s most famous rivers, the Mekong. To tie in with the third instalment of Luke`s popular SBS series, The Greater Mekong tells the stories, experiences & recipes from the TV show of the same name. Luke immerses himself in the cultures & communities of the countries he visits, learning stories & histories from each region as well as sampling & recreating local cuisines. Luke`s travels start in China where he explores the centuries-old traditions of the Yunnan Province. His journey takes him to Myanmar where he uncovers some of the country`s unique flavours, & then on to Northern Thail&, Laos, Cambodia & finally Vietnam, Luke`s homeland & the location of this mighty river`s floodplains. The Greater Mekong cookbook contains over 70 recipes that celebrate well-known dishes as well as lesser known regional delicacies. Sample Chargrilled pork grilled in bamboo from Thail&, Steamed lemongrass & dill fish from Laos, Tea-infused sesame dumplings from China or for the more adventurous, Clay-pot cola chicken from Cambodia. With heartwarming stories, breath-taking location photography & stunning images of all the dishes featured in the show, The Greater Mekong is a must-have cookbook that will be treasured & referred to for many years to come