Vietnamese

The series is off to an energetic start as Diana delves into the vibrant and healthy flavours of Vietnamese cooking. With the expertise of her flatmate Khanh Ong (owner of the George on Collins) the pair creates chargrilled parcels of fragrant beef wrapped in betel leaves called ba la lot. For dessert, Diana surprises Khanh with his favourite Vietnamese ice cream snack called kem chuoi. Diana is also joined in the kitchen by Jerry Mai (chef and owner behind restaurants Pho Nom, Annam and Bia Hoi) who demonstrates how to make banh khot - mini rice pancakes that are best served with freshly brewed Vietnamese beer, of course.