The exotic taste of Laos. We’ve all heard of minced meat salad laab (or its sliced meat equivalent koy), the quintessentially Lao salad dish made by mixing select meats and fresh vegetables tossed in fermented fish sauce and lime. Koy paa (fish salad) and koy ngoua (beef salad) tend to be...
While meat dishes are privileged in much of Lao cuisine today insofar as it is seen as a representation of social status, it was a privilege indulged by very few in the past. Many years ago, Lao people, especially in the northern parts of the country, typically ate what they could hunt and...
An authentic, traditional Lao dish that is comprised of steamed Mekong river fish infused with with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, fish sauce and other herbs wrapped in a luscious green banana leaf. The cooking process renders the marinated fish magnificently succulent and buttery, which makes...
A typical Lao meal isn’t complete without a Jeo – that tasty mélange combo of one’s preferred spices, vegetables and/or meat – mashed in a mortar and pestle. Many refer to Jeo as the Lao “creamy sauce” or dip. Sometimes, a full meal can consist of just Jeo and sticky rice, and if you are […]
Laos is a country that is steeped in tradition, especially when it comes to food and music. And on any given night of the week, diners can enjoy an authentic Lao meal while elaborately dressed dancers perform to the strains of a traditional khene and percussion ensemble. It’s a regular offering...
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