What is Lao Food, Laos Food, Laotian Food, or even Lao Cuisine?
The Lao Cuisine, a.k.a Lao Food, Laos Food, or Laotian Food, is your next greatest adventure! Or, if you have tried it before, it is the journey that brings you home. It is characterized by an abundance of fresh herbs and greens, a umami (savoriness) tastebud explosion, and a uniqueness and deliciousness like no other.Â
The late Anthony Bordain said, "From the first time I heard of Laos, I was hooked."Â Gordon Ramsey called Lao Cuisine, "Amazing."Â And although Laos is nestled in between Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam, the Lao cuisine offers a unique cuisine experience.
One of the many wonderful things about the Lao Cuisine is that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are a vegetarian, meat lover, fish lover, chicken lover, beef jerky lover, fresh veggie lover, or the sauce lover, there are truly Lao cuisine dishes waiting for you!
Are you looking for recommendations? Look no further:
- The National Dishes of Laos: Nam Khao (Pork Crispy Rice Salad), Laap Gai (Minced Chicken Salad)
- Vegetarian Recommendations: Vegetarian Nam Khao (Crispy Rice Salad), Vegetarian Kua Mee (Fried Rice Noodles)
- Chicken Lover Recommendations: Laap Gai (Minced Chicken Salad), Mok Gai (Steamed Chicken in Banana Leaves), Gang Phet (Spicy Red Chicken Curry)
- Fish Lover Recommendations:Â Mok Pa (Steamed Salmon in Banana Leaves)
- Meat Lover Recommendations: Sai Oua & Seen Savanh (Spicy Lao Sausage & Sweet & Savory Beef Jerky), Thom Khem (Braised Pork Belly Stew)
- Sauce Lover Recommendations:Â Jeow Bong (Lao Spicy, Sweet & Savory Dipping Sauce)
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