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26 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Wed, Sep 3, 2014 24 mins
The exploration of Vietnam, its history and cuisine begins. First up: veteran and up-and-coming chefs. Recipes include duck with tea sauce; orange-flavored duck; and Dungeness crab with tamarind sauce.
Episode 2
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 27 mins
A sailing expedition on Ha Long Bay, which legend says was a home to dragons. Also: a floating village where children commute by boat to a schoolhouse. Recipes include crispy fried shrimp; and steamed fish in a spicy bean sauce.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 17, 2014 27 mins
An eco-river cruise. Recipes include banana blossom salad with duck and ginger; and grilled spicy lemongrass lambchops.
Episode 4
Wed, Sep 24, 2014 27 mins
A picturesque park near Ho Chi Minh City is visited. Recipes include grilled meatballs; grilled shrimp; and young coconut drink.
Episode 5
Wed, Oct 1, 2014 27 mins
Vietnamese-American communities in Northern California are visited. Recipes include sautéed duck breast sandwich; avocado smoothie; and Vietnamese imperial rolls.
Episode 6
Wed, Oct 8, 2014 27 mins
Vietnamese folk art is spotlighted, including a water-puppet show in Hanoi; a pottery village; and embroidery handiwork. Recipes include chicken curry in coconut milk; and mung bean cake with glutinous rice.
Episode 7
Wed, Oct 15, 2014 27 mins
An organic co-op near the town of Hoi An in central Vietnam is visited. Also: a chef's organic garden. Recipes include organic vegetable stir-fry with kohlrabi; pomelo salad; and lemongrass flavored tea.
Episode 8
Wed, Oct 22, 2014 27 mins
The French legacy in Vietnam is examined. Recipes include spicy beef stew; Franco-Vietnamese baguette; and lemongrass coconut crème caramel.
Episode 9
Wed, Oct 29, 2014 27 mins
Eel noodles; beef pho; broken rice; and duck congee.
Episode 10
Wed, Nov 5, 2014 27 mins
Vietnam's beaches are explored. Recipes include rice paper rolls; clam salad; fresh salad rolls with shrimp; and durian tofu dessert.
Episode 11
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 27 mins
Recipes include Vietnamese beef hot pot; steamed rice noodles with mushrooms and chicken; and nuoc cham fish sauce.
Episode 12
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 27 mins
A look at modern Vietnamese life. Recipes include steamed mango fish roll; and shrimp and corn fritters.
Episode 13
Wed, Nov 26, 2014 27 mins
An excursion with Vietnamese fishermen; and a look at how basket boats are made. Recipes include claypot fish with pineapple and tomato; and clam soup with white wine.
Episode 14
Wed, Dec 3, 2014 27 mins
Cultivating and harvesting rice; turning rice into rice noodles; and making fish sauce. Recipes include golden crisp whole fish; and grilled meat medallions over rice noodle pancakes.
Episode 15
Wed, Dec 10, 2014 27 mins
Stops in the Mekong Delta include a guesthouse where visitors can harvest fruit in an orchard and cook fish caught in nearby ponds; and a home known for its coconut rice crepes. Recipes include cabbage duck roll; and jackfruit sago cream.
Episode 16
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 27 mins
Vietnam's Northern Highlands are explored. Included: the Sunday market at Bac Ha; and the trekkers' outpost of Sa Pa. Recipes include green mango duck salad; and grilled lemongrass beef skewers.
Episode 17
Wed, Dec 24, 2014 27 mins
Trung Do, a tribal village in Vietnam's Northern Highlands, is visited. Recipes include chicken and mushroom rice in a clay pot; and shaking beef.
Episode 18
Wed, Dec 31, 2014 27 mins
Small towns and villages are toured. Recipes include spicy beef noodle soup; and sweet and spicy shrimp.
Episode 19
Wed, Jan 7, 2015 27 mins
The historic district of Hanoi is toured. Recipes include Hanoi chicken and vermicelli noodle soup; papaya salad; and rainbow drink.
Episode 20
Wed, Jan 14, 2015 27 mins
Ha Long Bay is toured on a cruise ship. Recipes include Vietnamese-style lemongrass tofu; stir-fried squid; and pineapple.
Episode 21
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 27 mins
Vietnam's coffee and café culture is explored. Recipes include coffee-flavored ribs; coffee crepe cake; and Vietnamese coffee.
Episode 22
Wed, Jan 28, 2015 27 mins
The floating market of Can Tho is explored. Recipes include honey-roasted chicken; and mangosteen ice cream.
Episode 23
Wed, Feb 4, 2015 27 mins
The culinary side of Da Nang is explored. Recipes include braised duck with ginger and red wine; and baked omelette with ground duck.
Episode 24
Wed, Feb 11, 2015 27 mins
Wrapping flower dumplings and making lanterns are among the activities during a visit to Hoi An, a World Heritage Site. Recipes include shrimp mousse on sugar cane; Vietnamese clear shrimp; and meat dumplings.
Episode 25
Wed, Feb 18, 2015 27 mins
Hue, a former capital of Vietnam, is visited. Recipes include mini banana cakes; lotus steamed fried rice; and Vietnamese crepes.
Episode 26
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 27 mins
The Season 1 finale visits a dragon fruit farm. Recipes include shrimp and fruit salad; and duck cassoulet.