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Odara
- Jan 23, 2021
- 1 min
Mok pa fok - Fish quenelle with coconut milk
A fish typically used in Laos is a carp, pa keng cirrhinus molitorella. Any kind of white flesh fish may be suitable. This dish is rather...


Odara
- Jan 23, 2021
- 1 min
Banana leaf folding method
This technique is used for mok. Mok is a preparation of meat or fish usually wrapped in a banana leaf and then steamed. It allows the...


Odara
- Jan 17, 2021
- 2 min
Khao poun nam phik - Rice noodles with coconut cream broth
The khao poun with coconut cream is the most popular khao poun dish and also the most known by westerners. The broth of khao poun nam...


Odara
- Jan 17, 2021
- 1 min
Dan dan mian with Lao fresh rice noodles
Dan dan mian is a Sichuanese noodle dish. Rather than preparing it with wheat noodles, I like to eat it with rice noodles, either khao...


Odara
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Sakhou gnat sai - Stuffed tapioca balls
Sakhou ngat sai is a popular lettuce wrap dish eaten as a snack. The balls are brushed with garlic oil and served with fried dried...


Odara
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Mantou - Chinese steamed bun
Mantou is a Chinese steamed bread. In Laos, this same dough is used to make kalapao, a bun stuffed with ground pork flavored with shitake...


Odara
- Jan 2, 2021
- 1 min
Som pa ton - Fermented fish
The closest European preparation to som pa is the rakfisk, a fish in brine eaten raw, which is found especially during the festive season...


Odara
- Jan 2, 2021
- 2 min
Pho
Pho soup is a Vietnamese dish very appreciated in Laos. This soup can be eaten at any meal, including breakfast. The rice vermicelli used...


Odara
- Dec 25, 2020
- 1 min
Khao poun nam phong - Rice vermicelli salad
Khao poun nam phong literally means "vermicelli with dry broth", in other words without broth. The rice vermicelli salad is the Lao...


Odara
- Dec 25, 2020
- 1 min
Cheo van - Sweet and sour sauce
Cheo van is a sweet and sour sauce that accompanies spring rolls or khao poun nam phong. This sauce is also eaten with most phan....


Odara
- Dec 25, 2020
- 2 min
Phan xin/pa - Wrap of meat/fish fondue or grill
Phan xin/pa is actually one of the Lao ways to eat meat/fish fondue or grill. The fish is generally grilled beforehand as described here...


Odara
- Dec 19, 2020
- 1 min
Khanap pa - Grilled fish in banana leaves
Khanap pa can be prepared with a whole fish or fish fillet. In this recipe, I propose you the version with the whole fish. For 4 persons...


Odara
- Dec 19, 2020
- 1 min
Lap pa/koung - Raw fish/prawn mousse
Lap pa/koung is a mousseline of raw fish or giant prawns. The types of fish that can be used are the same as for the sa pa. Lap is always...


Odara
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Khao nom khok - Mini rice pancake
Khao nom khok is a kind of poffertje (mini Dutch pancake) made from rice flour. You will need a specific mold to make these pancakes. In...


Odara
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
Khao khop - Puffed rice
In Laos, puffed rice is prepared with leftover sticky rice. It is used either to flavour salads (no hien) or as a basic ingredient in a...


Odara
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
Mieng - Wrap of puffed rice mousseline
Mieng is a mousseline of puffed sticky rice and ground pork eaten with lettuce, fresh herbs, peanuts and pork rind chips. It is a...


Odara
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
Khao pat mak eu - Pumpkin cake
The variety of squash used in Laos for desserts is cucurbita moschata. A variation of this recipe is to use ripe banana instead of...


Odara
- Nov 28, 2020
- 1 min
Nem Tha Dua - Wrap of fried rice and fermented pork sausage
Nem Tha Dua also called nem khao is a Lao salad of fried rice and fermented pork sausage (som mou) | Cuisine of Laos


Odara
- Nov 28, 2020
- 1 min
Som phak kalampi - Fermented cabbage
The best known forms of fermented cabbage are sauerkraut and Korean kimchi. The legend tells that the workers who built the Great Wall of...


Odara
- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Sangkhagna mak eu - Stuffed pumpkin
To prepare sangkhagna mak eu, it is important to choose a variety of squash with a floury flesh. The amount of stuffing is given in...