The food of Vietnam

Has all that rich Christmas food left you craving something zingy, fresh, and different? Rouse your senses with these wonderful Vietnamese recipes.

Luke Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian chef, grew up in Sydney with his food-obsessed family. Now he’s chef-restaurateur of the acclaimed Red Lantern restaurant and its sibling Red Lantern on Riley, both in Sydney, as well as host of MasterChef Vietnam and author of several bestselling cookery books. His latest, The Food of Vietnam, from which these recipes are taken, is full of recipes that will spark your imagination.

The Food of Vietnam by Luke Nguyen (£30; Hardie Grant)