Acclaimed Australian-Vietnamese chef Luke Nguyen is back to continue his culinary adventures – this time, in France. Join him as he explores the land that has shaped the food of his heritage. What is the original version of the French dish that became Vietnam’s iconic staple, pho? What is a Bresse chicken and why is it so highly prized? Starting in the capital and eating his way around the country, Luke will uncover the Gallic influences in Vietnamese cuisine and learn about the art of regional French cooking from locals he meets along the way. Luke Nguyen’s France premieres on June 1, 2015 at 9:00 PM on TLC.
Luke’s journey starts in Paris, where he is helped by family and friends as he explores the Parisians’ intense passion for food, decadence and tradition. Then he heads east to witness the imposing medieval architecture of Strasbourg and the unique culinary customs of Alsace. In the dewy mountains of the Franche-Comté, he chats with chefs who have won Michelin stars, tastes dishes made from age-old recipes and uses local produce to create delicious food of his own – with his signature Vietnamese twist. From the very French steak tartare to Luke’s own succulent salt and pepper cuttlefish, it is an adventure of the senses packed with food, fun, and familiar faces.
In Lyon, Luke cooks alongside the country’s top chefs and home-cooks. He travels along France’s famed southern coastline from Nice to Biarritz and experiences the generosity of the locals as they not only open up their homes but also share their treasured family recipes. Luke’s journey will also take him through the iconic Loire Valley and later to Brittany where he enjoys French food heritage at its finest.
Discover France’s diverse cuisine as Luke whips up tantalising dishes including classic recipes like melted goat's cheese on sourdough and French-Vietnamese fusion cuisine. Join him as he unearths a whole new side to French food culture and lifestyle, matching culinary prowess with incredible local produce.
